HLG045 Are we jeopardising the bank of Mum & Dad? (620 words)

This article delves into the rising trend of parental financial support for homebuyers, examining the consequences for both parents and children, including potential strains on finances and long-term impacts on housing markets.

The temptation is obvious. Soaring house prices have made buying a home tough for most home buyers and prompted many parents to think they should step in and make a financial contribution.

The typical argument is that Mum and Dad don’t really need the money and that their children will inherit it one day anyway so it might as well be now when it can do some real good.

As a result of this thinking, the Bank of Mum and Dad is now estimated to be one of the top 10 mortgage lenders in the country, as more and more people turn to their parents for financial help when buying a home.