Petition · past parliament

Extend the HTB scheme for people that have already an help yo buy application.

Rejected 9 signatures

What the petition asks

Extend the help to buy scheme for new builds and first time buyers that has already an approved application from HTB that the houses to be ready and completion until March 2023 to still give people a chance to get their property.
To give people a chance to get onto the property ladder by having help to buy and 5% deposit for longer. Too many first-time buyers are struggling to get a full deposit for a house, and this is particularly difficult for those wanting to start a family. This would help more families and first time buyers if it was extended.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

Timeline

29 Nov 2022 Petition opened for signatures
5 Dec 2022 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 9
Status Rejected
Rejected 5 Dec 2022

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.