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Key worker

Key worker deposit scheme launched in Oakhampton as new sales office opens

Key workers in the South West can now receive a deposit contribution of up to £15,000 towards a new home with the launch of David Wilson Homes’ new Key Worker Deposit Contribution scheme.

Key workers will be entitled to a deposit contribution of £750 for every £25,000 spent and can receive up to the value of £15,000. So, for example, when purchasing a £300,000 home, Barratt Homes...

Property ladder

£76,000 - The cost of homeownership in the first year alone

The latest research by estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk , has revealed that the average homebuyer across England is now paying almost £76,000 during the initial year following a property purchase, although this cost climbs as high as £209,329 in some areas of the market.

GetAgent analysed the current cost of homeownership, not only taking into account the initial hurdle...