Bank of grandma and grandad helping grandchildren onto property ladder
New research has suggested that there is a growing tendency among older Brits to use the wealth held in their property to help younger generations become first-time buyers. The research from Aviva looked at spending and saving levels, as well as attitudes towards funding retirement. Homeowners, particularly those who are mortgage-free, are planning to use […]
Building on 1% of the green belt could deliver 600k new homes
New analysis has shown that building on just 1% of the nation’s green belt could help ease the housing crisis to the tune of almost 600,000 new homes, with an estimated market value of £255bn. Utilising green belt land has long been an unpopular opinion, largely down to the misconception that it involves concreting over […]