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Trapped by the lifetime ISA: a costly catch for first-time buyers

Season 1, Ep. 1035

Many young people saw the Lifetime ISA as their ticket onto the housing ladder. But with soaring property prices and a rigid price cap, thousands are now facing unexpected penalties - some are losing thousands in government withdrawal fees. 


Writer: Barney Macintyre


Producer: Patricia Clarke


Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett



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