The Government is committed to supporting first time buyers into home ownership.<\/p>
On 9th<\/sup> June the Prime Minister announced new measures including a review looking into reforming the mortgage market, removing disincentives to home ownership in the welfare system; and working to extend the right to buy to housing association tenants.<\/p>"}
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