Young homebuyers turning to grandparents

A study byTrussle has revealed that young buyers are increasingly relying on their grandparents to fund a deposit for their first property, as funds from the Bank of Mum and Dad start to run dry. More than a third of under-35s now need additional funding from their grandparents to buy a property. This compares to just 3% of today's over-55s who relied on their own grandparents when they bought their first home. The average first-time buyer given a cash boost by their grandparents receives £7,437, the firm said. But despite this generosity, youngsters still face a battle to save the rest of the deposit on their own.

The Sunday Telegraph (24/11/2019)