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First-time buyer Isa v lifetime Isa – which one should you choose?
Guardian Money✓
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Financial experts recommend that prospective property buyers open a lifetime Isa immediately rather than waiting for the government's proposed first-time buyer account. Although plans exist to eventually scrap the lifetime Isa in favor of the new savings vehicle, professionals advise utilizing the current account now to save for a home.
WHY IT MATTERS
This advice impacts current property market entrants by determining whether they should utilize existing savings vehicles or wait for unreleased government accounts to maximize their home-buying funds.
Despite plans to scrap the lifetime Isa, experts still advise you open one now and not wait for the new first-time buyer account to launchIf you want to start saving towards your first home, don’t wait until a new Isa just for first-time buyers goes on sale. That is the advice from experts after more details emerged about a savings account the government plans to launch to help people get a foot on the property ladder.The first-time buyer Isa is likely to replace the existing lifetime Isa in two...
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