The anectodal feedback we getting from the lenders in general is to simply ignore thinking of any of the technical features of the Help to Buy scheme, leave that to them they say, the perspective buyers simply need to concentrate on getting the minimum 5% deposit together and leave the rest to the lenders.

 As the government are underwriting the first of any potential losses they have put a few tighter lending rules in place. It all then gets a bit complicated! so best advice is to speak to our expert Tim Durkin at Stag Mortgages.

Blog submitted by: David at Cle France.