Find out how Gransnetters helped their DC get on the property ladder

Saving hard to put money aside to help as much as I can for when the time comes but I think she likes being at home too much, which suits me!

we put money in a savings account but it was in. No way enough to help. Our Daughter and her Husband had to do it on their own. We now save for our Grandson but it will also be insignificant for him getting in the property ladder.

Apart from a gift when my mother died, our children received no help from us at all. We supported them through university, and then they got relevant jobs. Our DD has bought a house in Norway (where they're more expensive), and our DS is living in rented accommodation whilst saving to buy.

Not financial help unfortunately but gave advice on how to be savvy with savings, helping with basics to furnish their new home

We bought our first house in the '80's and were very lucky to have half of the cost of it as an inheritance from my late father in law - we really did appreciate the helping hand. The mortage was paid off some time ago, and my son knows that one day the property will become his. He also knows that if he and his girlfriend decide to buy their own property (which won't be long I suspect), we will help with the deposit or whatever is needed, if we can. He's an only child, and is very aware that he is lucky in that respect, but remains a hard working young man, determined to stand on his own two feet if he can. Let's face it, who else am I going to leave things to?
As a family we have always helped each other whenever we can, whatever the circumstances, so helping with money is no different (if funds are there), as long as there is mutual respect.

Start saving each month in an investement trust.A small amount each month will soon build up .

i have encouraged saving throughout and said i would contribute half of any deposit

Not in an financial position to help the ( wish I was ). but would invest my savings with their building society ( if I had any ) to offset their deposit. Also if they stayed at home I would charge them board but not rent on cndition that this money was saved for a deposit

It's important to set up an investment from the day the child is born these days. It's so difficult for kids to get on the property ladder. I had no help from my parents but things were different back then. I've made provisions in my will for my great niece, god daughter & godson so that they will receive a lump sum at the age of 21 to put down a deposit on a new property although hopefully I'll still be alive to see them at that age

Only one of mine has bought a house. We helped with the deposit and treated them to a new suite. At the time we had just sold our caravan and had loads of kitchenware, bedding etc that we didn't need so that was a big help to them.

Our son will inherit our house, we do not have the money to be able to assist him financially.

Unfortunately at 42 , im still not on the property ladder myself. I had my elder children quite young then became disabled so had to give up work. My husband works full time with a decent wage , but not enough to save for a deposit

They lived at home for a few years at various times to save money. I didn't have a lump sum to give them so had to help in other ways. I helped to furnish their houses too. Very difficult for them to get going nowadays.

I'm not able to give them money towards a deposit, but I can give them suggestions for example I encouraged them to start a right to buy ISA.

we paid for our daughters wedding, so they could use the money they had saved towards their deposit for their house

I've never been in a position to help my son out financially. However luckily he has a housing association place that is brand new and far nicer than anywhere I've lived! My house is falling down around me. If I die in within the mortgage term there will be something to pass on because of the life insurance...if not I'll be kicked out and have to go and live in his shed!

Encourage them to save and help with deposit cash if you can. There's no easy option, buying today is very tough on young people.

i am saving up to help with a house deposit.

We are actually giving our daughter some money towards her deposit, she is a single parent and is trying hard

DS and Girlfriend stayed with us on a very low rent, this gave both our DS and girlfriend time and money to save for a deposit, would recommend this to others .

My son currently rents a tiny studio flat and is quite good at managing his own money. However he is not able to save any so when the time comes we will help him with a deposit......my view being that he has it now when it can do some real good or when we die.

My parents gave me the deposit for my first home and I will be forever grateful.

my daughter nisnt looking to uy righ tnow ut when she does we have property abroad left to us by the in laws when they died so id sell those and give her the money from the sales

Never been able to help.

encouraged them to save up as much as possible whilst still living at home