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How does a Lifetime ISA work for a first home?

The TL;DR

You can open a LISA aged 18–39 and pay in up to £4,000 a year. The government adds 25% — up to £1,000 a year. It can go towards a first home costing up to £450,000.

The detail

  • Taking money out for anything else (except at 60 or if terminally ill) costs 25% of the amount, which is more than the bonus.
  • You need to have had the account for 12 months before using it for a house.
  • The £450,000 price cap hasn’t changed since 2017.

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