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Barratt Redrow rose 12%, while Persimmon gained 15% as the Government unveiled plans for its Your First Home initiative.
Key context
Housebuilder shares rose sharply after plans for the Your First Home scheme were announced, although key details remain outstanding.
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- BREAKING
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- Sep 28, 2026, 05:21 PM
Housebuilder shares surged after the Government announced plans for a scheme allowing first-time buyers in England to purchase new-build homes with a 2.5% deposit and an additional 20% equity loan. Full details, including income and property price caps, are due in next month’s Budget.
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