For thousands of first-time buyers, this is a scheme that has helped to bridge the gap to home ownership by making it easier to secure the deposit required to buy or build.
On the recordAugust 18, 2026
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Simon Harris
Fine Gael
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rte.ieEditor's note · Context
Response to Help to Buy scheme figures
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