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How the First Homes scheme works, who is eligible, how to apply and the rules for managing a First Homes property after you buy one.
If you’re a first-time buyer, you may be able to buy a home for 30% to 50%…
You can look for new homes in your area that are advertised by developers…
Contact the developer or estate agent (if you’re buying from a previous…
The council will issue a certificate that shows you can be a First Homes…
Once you’ve bought the home, you no longer have to meet First Homes…
You can usually let your entire property for no more than 2 years in total…
You can usually only sell the property to someone who is eligible to buy a…
This toolkit helps both those who buy food and catering services for the public sector and potential suppliers.
Provides further detail on First Homes and their implementation.
How the Buyer Credit Facility works, its benefits, eligibility and how to apply.
Advice for British people buying property in Bulgaria, including information on legal advice, fraud, residence requirements and more.
Practical advice to consider when purchasing a property or timeshare overseas.
Find out about buying a home through shared ownership. Read about who can apply, costs, paying rent, buying more shares and repairing and selling your home.
You can no longer apply for a Help to Buy: Equity Loan - find out about interest rates and how to manage your Help to Buy: Equity Loan.
Information on how the equity loan works. The scheme is closed to new applications.
Supporting the Armed Forces onto the home ownership ladder.
Buy your housing association home - including how to apply, who is eligible, discounts available and where to get help and advice.
Rent a property at a discount to help with the cost of saving for a deposit to buy a home. Information on who is eligible and how to apply.
If you buy second-hand vehicles, find out how to use a margin scheme to account for VAT (VAT Notice 718/1).
This schedule should incorporate any Departmental-specific terms that you want to include in your procurement.
Buy your rented home through the Right to Shared Ownership scheme: who can apply, how to apply, costs, paying rent, buying more shares, repairing and selling your home.
Provides background on why the government has introduced a mortgage guarantee scheme, and how it works. The scheme is open to new 95% mortgages until 30 June 2025, with participating lenders offering 95% mortgages under the government guarantee from 19...
How to buy a home: preparing to buy, deciding on a home, making offers, conveyancing, paying Stamp Duty Land Tax and making complaints.
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