But while this cash helped thousands of younger Brits take their first step onto the property ladder and escape their landlords, it could also ruin the people handing money over. Be sure to document the agreement .
Last year parents and grandparents collectively handed £6.3 billion to relatives to help them buy homes – with the average donation coming in at £24,100.
But while this cash helped thousands of younger Brits take their first step onto the property ladder and escape their landlords, it could also ruin the people handing money over.
That’s according to research from financial services group Legal & General and think tank Cebr, which looked into exactly where the cash was coming from.
Chris Knight, Legal & General Retail Retirement chief executive, said: “The generosity of parents and grandparents is inspiring, but many are making big financial decisions without adequate planning or professional advice.”
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