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Help to buy

Hi all,

I heard this help to buy saving account where you put in a certain amount and then the gov adds £50 free or something, also heard its for first time buyers

My next question is me and my girlfriend are looking to save, i have previously bought a home but borrowed the money for the deposit of my mum then when i sold it i gave my mum the money back but the mortgage was in my name

Now does this mean i cant get one of these accounts or can i keep quite and get one and no one will know? Sneaky!

Also if not can my gf get one and then use it when we buy a home because it will be her first home but my second so in theory surely she can use the account

If that makes sense

Thanks again everyone

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  • wjr4
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    You will not be able to open an account (help to buy ISA) but your girlfriend will. There's a lot of information on this website about them.
    I am an Independent Financial Adviser (IFA). Any posts on here are for information and discussion purposes only and should not be seen as financial advice.
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