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HMRC ISA Tax Changes Could Open New First-Time Buyer ISA to Over-40s

The UK Treasury proposes a First-Time Buyer ISA for adults over 18, replacing the Lifetime ISA. It offers a 25% government bonus without withdrawal penalties, reflecting changing homeownership trends.

International Business Times UK · Jun 24

Government must not ruin LISA's huge success story for young savers

Since 2021, the Lifetime ISA has delivered a £1bn net boost to the Treasury with revenues consistently outweighing the cost of government bonuses.

Evening Standard · Nov 27, 2025

Bristol is named the UK "hotspot" for Lifetime ISAs, according to study

It's official - Bristol is the number one UK "hotspot" for Lifetime ISAs - with first-time buyers increasing in the city by 13%

Daily Mirror · Apr 16, 2023

Brits could get as much as £1,000 of 'free money' a year - with specific savings account

A Lifetime ISA account pays out a 25% bonus on savings of up to £4,000 a year - but just 3% of adults are contributing to a LISA

Daily Mirror · Mar 19, 2023

Brits miss out on £1,000 of 'free money' a year - by not using savings account properly

A Lifetime ISA account pays out a 25 per cent bonus on savings of up to £4,000 a year - but just three per cent of adults are contributing to a LISA

Wales Online · Mar 19, 2023

5% deposit mortgage scheme extended until next year - how it works explained

The mortgage guarantee scheme is being extended until December 2023 - but how does this work, and is it actually any good for first-time buyers? We explain what you need to know

Daily Mirror · Dec 19, 2022

Martin Lewis gives vital advice to any first-time buyer who is saving for a house

The consumer champion offered his top money-saving tips in the latest episode of The Martin Lewis Money Show Live

Manchester Evening News · Nov 2, 2022

HMRC confirms 15,000 more first-time buyers used Lifetime ISA to buy dream home in last year

Some 50,800 people have made withdrawals from their Lifetime ISA account in 2021/22

Daily Record · Jun 10, 2022

Universal Credit payments WON'T be cut by ISA savings under new housing boost plans

People with Lifetime or Help to Buy ISAs can still apply for Universal Credit with no penalties under government housebuying help unveiled by Boris Johnson today

Daily Mirror · Jun 9, 2022

How people with Lifetime ISAs can get £1,000 free government cash before April 5

You could be in line for some free cash - but you need to be quick

Wales Online · Feb 16, 2022