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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Vicky Shaw

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The ‘Delayed Start Mortgage’ aims to ease the financial burden on new buyers - (Getty Images)

A major UK bank has launched a new mortgage designed to give first-time buyers a three-month reprieve from repayments, offering some breathing space as they navigate the initial costs of homeownership.

Skipton Building Society’s ‘Delayed Start Mortgage’ aims to ease the financial burden on new buyers, although it's interest will still accrue from the outset, adding to the overall loan balance.

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