Tony Brown says saving a deposit is one of the hardest things for first-time buyers with rising rents
The lack of a government mortgage scheme is the biggest block for young people getting on the property ladder, according to a former chief minister.
Ahead of the 2021 general election, housing was one of the main issues that dominated the campaign trail.
Newly-elected Castletown commissioner Tony Brown has been speaking on the Mannin Line.
He says more could be done to help people buy their first home:
Manx Radio has contacted government for a response.
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