Could Help to Buy be making a comeback? 👀 There’s increasing talk that the Government might reintroduce some form of Help to Buy if the housing market stays subdued and new-build sales don’t pick up. Housebuilders are pushing for more demand support, and with housing targets under pressure, ministers are reportedly exploring options. The original scheme ran from 2013 to 2023 and helped nearly 390,000 buyers, mostly first-time buyers. It boosted demand, especially for new builds. 📈 But it also had its downsides 📉. Once the five-year interest-free period ended, costs increased for many homeowners. And critics argue it helped push up prices in some areas. Nothing has been confirmed yet 👉🏼 but if something does return, it could shift demand quite quickly. For developers and investors, that’s worth keeping an eye on. Government support can change momentum faster than planning reform ever will. We’ll keep watching this closely and update you if it moves from rumor to policy. If you’re planning projects this year and want to sense-check your funding strategy, feel free to reach out.

Posted by Rob Peters at 2026-03-09 07:16:15 UTC