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Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

These subsidies are financial aids from the government to help individuals purchase their first home, making homeownership more accessible. Proponents argue that it helps people afford their first home and promotes homeownership. Opponents argue that it distorts the housing market and could lead to higher prices.

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Response rates from 193k UK voters.

84%
Yes
16%
No
84%
Yes
16%
No
0%
Yes, but only for low income homebuyers
0%
No, focus on affordability issues like interest rates and housing supply instead
0%
No, incentivize construction of affordable homes instead
0%
No, this would lead to another housing bubble

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 @9MS69VLanswered…2yrs2Y

No, the money should be used to build more social housing

 @9PQJS56answered…2yrs2Y

No, but they should permanently abolish stamp duty for first-time homebuyers and raise the Lifetime ISA limit on home prices.

 @BDJL3HWanswered…1mo1MO

Yes, but only for those that have proven financial stability

 @BCP7YQSanswered…2mos2MO

Yes only for people that ask for it and need it

 @BCMZG8Kanswered…3mos3MO

No, housing should be in public ownership

 @BB6GGPCanswered…4mos4MO

yes, but only if private property is abolished so that housing is only there for personal property that cannot be sold as a commodity for profit

 @9QKBGNGanswered…2yrs2Y

This just props us the housing market and makes it even less affordable. They need to address the supply side of the equation.

 @9QJXNX8answered…2yrs2Y

Yes but only if the buyers are under a certain age and have made an undeniable effort in saving for a deposit as well

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