More Second Steppers require financial support from Family and Friends according to Lloyds Bank

July 4, 2018

Many homeowners ready to take their second step on the property ladder now rely on financial help from family and friends to help make the jump from their first home, according to the latest Lloyds Bank Second Steppers report.

More Second Steppers are having to borrow from family and friends to trade up the property ladder, with one third (33%, up from 27% last year) saying that they require financial support from their mum and dad, grandparents or friends.

Andrew Mason, mortgage products director at Lloyds Bank, said:

“Support from generous family and friends remains vital in helping Second Steppers in taking the next step on the property ladder, despite more Second Steppers now feeling optimistic about the housing market.

“We continue to see parents make big sacrifices as their children return for help with housing for a second time. However, to ease the burden on parents, we are seeing more Second Steppers plan ahead for their next big move by saving and paying more to their mortgage.”

Read the latest Lloyds Bank Second Steppers report in full click here.

Allen Walkey

Highly experienced businessman with a successful career in property sales and investment both in the UK and abroad. Now a freelance writer and blogger for the property and Investment Industry, keeping readers up-to-date with changes and events in a rapidly changing world.

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