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HTB ISA to LISA

Hello

So I’ve worked out that the Help
To buy ISA will essentially be without the government bonus as the house I’m looking to buy exceeds the 250 limit (south east pricing 🤦🏽!♂️)

Now luckily I wasn’t relying on the 25%bonus but I’m acutely aware that should I transfer to a Lisa I read it that I can’t use the funds before the account has been open for a year and will incur a penalty. Is this the case and how much is the penalty?!

Thanks

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  • jjmmww1
    jjmmww1 Posts: 137 Forumite
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    I assume it would be the %25 bonus that you would gain
    Mortgage 165,065/183,000

    Credit card cleared Oct 2024
  • diggingdude
    diggingdude Posts: 2,501 Forumite
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    No the penalty on early Lisa withdrawal is 25% of everything so you would lose bonus and some money you have put in
    An answer isn't spam just because you don't like it......
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