Policy paper

2010 to 2015 government policy: homebuying

We're helping people wanting to own their own home through schemes like the Help to Buy and Right to Buy and encouraging self-builders.

• From: Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government, HM Treasury, Homes and Communities Agency, The Rt Hon Lord Pickles, and Mark Prisk
• Published: 7 November 2012
• Last updated: 8 May 2015 — See all updates

This was published under the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

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2010 to 2015 government policy: homebuying

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This policy paper shows the policy of the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government.

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Published 7 November 2012
Last updated 8 May 2015 + show all updates

1. 8 May 2015

   Policy document from the 2010 to 2015 government preserved in a different format for reference

2. 8 October 2013

   Updated details on the launch of the Help to Buy: mortgage guarantee scheme

3. 15 August 2013

   Added detail on the Help to Buy mortgage guarantee scheme

4. 30 January 2013

   Added information about local authorities setting interest rates for mortgages on Right to Buy sales.

5. 28 January 2013

   Added more information on the help available to prevent repossessions

6. 7 November 2012

   First published.