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Business August 2, 2026

Government Scheme Helps Home Buyers Net £1.74 Billion

Government Scheme Helps Home Buyers Net £1.74 Billion

The Treasury reports a net gain of £1.74 billion from the Help to Buy equity‑loan scheme, comprising a £1.24 billion profit on repaid loans and £500 million in interest earnings.

The government has made £1.74 billion from George Osborne's Help to Buy scheme, figures disclosed in Homes England's annual report show, as housing minister Matthew Pennycook is said to be "actively reviewing" a return of the programme.

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