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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Danielle Summer

Gender Gap Hits Home: UK Sons Receive £13K More Than Daughters From Parents for First House Purchases

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In a revealing new study, it has come to light that parents in the UK are significantly favouring their sons over their daughters when it comes to financial support for purchasing a first home. According to a recent poll conducted by Zoopla, sons are receiving an average of £13,333 more than their daughters from the so-called "Bank of Mom and Dad" to help them step onto the property ladder.

Parental Contributions to First-Time Buyers

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