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Told I can’t use this premium bonds money for our house deposit as it’s illegal?

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kiav · 27/09/2024 11:19

We have two premium bonds accounts. One is in my name and one is in DD’s name. We have 50k in mine and 30k in DD’s.

we are now in a position to buy a home. We will need the 50k for a deposit and we also need the 30k for things like stamp duty, new sofa, to do a small bit of work that needs doing in the downstairs etc.

I have been told by a friend it’s illegal to use Dd’s 30k for this? This is money we have saved from our income but now our circumstances have changed we need it. Surely premium bonds should tell you this before you invest??

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kiav · 27/09/2024 11:22

But she is 5? When prizes have come out of it they are paid into our account

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TeenToTwenties · 27/09/2024 11:21

It is either your money or your DD's.
You put it in your DD's name so you effectively gifted her the money. You can't ungift it.

MimiSunshine · 27/09/2024 11:21

If it’s an account in her name then surely that is obvious that it is now her money?