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Craig Paton

Swinney to pledge end to ‘rent trap’ with £10,000 first time deposit support

The First Minister announced the move ahead of his party’s conference (Jane Barlow/PA) - (PA Wire)

John Swinney has pledged to break young people out of the “rent trap” with up to £10,000 support for a deposit on a first home.

Speaking ahead of his party’s final conference before May’s election, the First Minister announced he would create a £100 million First Homes Fund if the SNP are re-elected.

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