Housebuilder hits back at Halifax
Housebuilder Miller Homes, which has its Miller Birch offices in Derby, has hit back at a report by the Halifax that claims nearly two-thirds of adults believe they will never own their own home.
In contrast to this, Miller Homes said it had witnessed a lot of interest in the HomeBuy Direct and its own MiWay incentive specifically designed to help first time buyers onto the ladder. According to the housebuilder, equity loans and schemes such as 'Deposit Match' and 'Recommend a Friend' had helped thousands to purchase their first home.
Sue Warwick, national sales and marketing director for Miller Homes, said: "Today's findings from the Halifax inject yet another shot of negativity into the hearts of new buyers.
"It's quite ironic that the nation’s largest mortgage provider has released figures that show that buyers are giving up hope of ever owning their own home. The figures claim that we are entering the age of the renter which, if true, is pretty bad news for the Halifax.
"I strenuously disagree with this sentiment though. People are still keen to purchase their own home and, unlike the continental view of renting as the preference or the norm, Brits still want to own their own little piece of Britain.
"Negative news reports have an effect on the whole outlook of the house buying market. I just wish that rather than report such negative findings, the people in a position to help buyers would do so, rather than tout news that heightens a sense of hopelessness. There is help out there for new buyers who are struggling to find a deposit – you just need to know where to look."
