Find out about the HomeBuy Schemes

As there are a variety of low cost homeownership schemes available, you may want to talk to an independent financial advisor before applying.  They will be able to help you choose which are the best schemes for your circumstances.  Click on each scheme to find more details.

 

New Build HomeBuy

Sometimes called shared ownership or part rent/ part buy, this scheme allows you to buy a 25 - 75% share in a property with a Housing Association.  You pay a discounted rent on the part you don't own. 

 

First Time Buyer Initiative

A scheme which allows you to buy a newly build property on specific developments with up to 50% help. 

 

Open Market HomeBuy 

 Choose a property on the open market  and buy it with the the help of an equity share of between 15% - 50%.

  

Intermediate Rent 

This scheme allows you to rent a property at a discounted rate.  There are also new schemes currently being introduced which allow you to rent at an intermediate rate for a while with the option to buy at a later date.

 

Social HomeBuy

Allows existing social tenants to buy their home either outright or as shared ownership.  Conditions apply.

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