How to help your children climb the property ladder

Getting your children onto the property ladder is far from simple. Nicole Garcia Merida explores the different options facing parents.

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Some parents may be able to gift or lend their children a deposit to make sure they can secure a mortgage, but this is not an option for everyone. There are other ways to help family members get on the property ladder, but keep the risks in mind.

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Nic studied for a BA in journalism at Cardiff University, and has an MA in magazine journalism from City University. She has previously worked for MoneyWeek.