Sunday, 22 December 2019

Doubts Raised Over ‘First Homes’ Scheme


Industry leaders have questioned the delivery of the government’s proposed “First Homes” policy of selling discounted new-build houses to local buyers. The scheme was outlined as part of the Queen’s speech. The policy, which will see developers pay for homes to be sold at a 30% discount to local first-time buyers, has been compared to the failed £2bn Starter Homes programme, which ended up with no homes being built. Read why the new policy should be viewed with some scepticism on the Housing Today website.

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