If you’re aged 18-39 and don’t have a Lifetime ISA, Martin Lewis suggests opening one NOW

Get a 25% bonus with our Lifetime ISA

  • Time could be running out to get a Lifetime ISA – the government is consulting on replacing it with a new First Time Buyer’s ISA
  • But if you have a Lifetime ISA open when this happens, you can continue to use it
  • Government suggests first-time buyers will be able to get the bonus on a Lifetime ISA and a new First Time Buyer’s ISA (but only if you already have a Lifetime ISA open!)

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What is a lifetime ISA?

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A lifetime ISA is a type of ISA designed exclusively to help young people (18-39) buy their first place or put extra money away for retirement.

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It comes with a 25% government bonus – the government tops up everything you pay in by 25%.

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You can pay in up to £4,000 each tax year so there’s up to £1,000 bonus available every year!

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At OneFamily, we offer a stocks and shares lifetime ISA because we believe this gives your money the best potential to grow*.

*Compared to cash lifetime ISAs, which grow your money with interest rates. As with all investing, the value can go up and down and you could get back less than you’ve paid in.

Getting started is simple. Choose the climate-focused fund that works for you. Then set up a Direct Debit of at least £25 a month or pay in a lump sum of £100 or more.

If you withdraw from your Lifetime ISA for anything other than buying a first home (worth no more than £450,000), you’ll be charged a 25% government penalty which may leave you with less than you’ve paid in. This charge doesn’t apply after you turn 60.

Can I use a Lifetime ISA for retirement savings?

  • Yes. You can withdraw from a Lifetime ISA without paying a withdrawal charge after you turn 60
  • It's likely that the First Time Buyer's ISA, which the government is lining up to replace Lifetime ISAs, won't have this facility
  • You may be better off using a workplace pension for retirement, find out more: Should you use a pension of a Lifetime ISA for retirement?
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How long will it take me to save for my first home?

Use our calculator to see how quickly you could become a homeowner with the help of the government bonus and typical investment returns.

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This projection shows how your Lifetime ISA could grow with typical anticipated performance. Remember, projections are not a guarantee of future performance and you could get back less than you pay in.

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i The maximum monthly payment is £333.33. Think about opening both an ISA and a LISA to achieve your goals faster.
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Get access to member benefits

As a OneFamily member, you’ll enjoy exclusive access to our member benefits programme. From discounted cinema tickets, savings on your weekly grocery shop, reduced gym memberships and high street discounts. Our benefits are here to help your money go further whilst you’re investing in your future.

Find out about member benefits

Your investment options

We offer three investment styles which give you the freedom to invest your money in a way that’s rewarding and comfortable for you.

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Cautious

Aims for modest growth with more investment in lower-risk assets

Average yearly growth: 11%
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Balanced

Aims for more growth with more investment in higher-risk assets

Average yearly growth: 15.5%
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Adventurous

Aims to maximise growth with a focus on higher-risk assets

Average yearly growth: 20.6%

It’s important to remember past performance isn't a guide to future performance.

Annual management charge of 1.1%

Our Lifetime ISA customers' stories

See how some of our members used the Lifetime ISA to invest in their future and make the most out of the government bonus.

Dan got an extra £11,000 towards his first home on top of the money he invested, simply by choosing a OneFamily Lifetime ISA

Erin moved her matured child trust fund into a OneFamily Lifetime ISA, easily adding £2,000 to her savings over two years

Stanley and Abbie are both using lifetime ISAs to buy a home together. As they're both maxing out the lifetime ISA limit, they're getting £2,000 bonus every year towards their first home

Transfer an existing ISA, help to buy ISA or lifetime ISA to OneFamily

Lifetime ISA rules

Lifetime ISAs can be opened by UK adults aged 18 - 39

You can use the money in your lifetime ISA to buy your first home or keep it invested until you turn 60

You can withdraw money from 12 months after you first paid in (as long as it’s to buy your first home)

The property you buy has to be your first home, bought with a mortgage and cost no more than £450,000

You can keep paying in until you turn 50

If you take money out of your lifetime ISA without following these rules, you'll need to pay a 25% government withdrawal charge

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Open a OneFamily Lifetime ISA in 5 minutes

Grow your savings faster with a 25% government bonus every time you pay in. Start from just £25 a month, up to £4,000 a year.

Open a lifetime ISA today

Our Lifetime ISA invests in stocks and shares. This gives it good potential to grow, especially over the long-term, but the value will go up and down over time. While this is normal for this type of investment, it does mean that you could get back less than you’ve paid in.