It's bank of mum & debt
The Sunday Mirror|December 22, 2024
MUMS and dads who helped their kids on to the property ladder now want their money back as they battle the soaring cost of living.
STIAN ALEXANDER

Parents gave out just under £10billion to their children in the last financial year across the UK. The record sum doled out for things like flat deposits, university fees or a car compares to £6billion in 2020.

And these days the so-called bank of mum and dad helps out with around a fifth of first home buys. On average, a deposit of £46,000 is needed, compared to £21,000 10 years ago.

This story is from the December 22, 2024 edition of The Sunday Mirror.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.

This story is from the December 22, 2024 edition of The Sunday Mirror.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.

MORE STORIES FROM THE SUNDAY MIRRORView All