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Government s Help to Buy policy for first time buyers began a new era on April 1
Banks poised to launch 95% mortgages backed by the state this month
But the Chancellor s stamp duty holiday has sparked a recent buying frenzy
Proportion of first-time buyers fell 12% between July and December on last year
Saving for a deposit is currently the biggest barrier to home ownership