Official review backs Help to Buy's value for money
An official review concluded that Britain's Help to Buy programme delivered very high value for money, according to the Financial Times. Ministers under Prime Minister Andy Burnham had been preparing a new version of the flagship housing scheme. The RSS report does not provide the review's methodology, cost estimate or proposed relaunch terms.
Why it matters
A favourable assessment strengthens the case for reviving a major state-backed route into home ownership.
Sources
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Part of the September 15, 2026 brief.