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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.

• Overview

  Rent to Buy helps tenants in England save for a deposit to buy a home by…

• Eligibility

  To be eligible for Rent to Buy, you must be: in full or part time…

• How the scheme works

  You apply to rent a property that is in the scheme. If you’re considered…

• How to apply

  If you live in England (excluding London), you can search for…

• Buying a home

  You can use the deposit you’ve saved to buy any home, including those…

• Updated: 3 July 2017

When to exclude and include the buying commission in the customs value and account for import VAT if you’re an importer paying fees to your buying agent.

• Updated: 28 October 2024

Information about the range of support available to schools and trusts to buy goods and services, get better value and be compliant with procurement regulations.

• Updated: 4 December 2025

How to buy a home: preparing to buy, deciding on a home, making offers, conveyancing, paying Stamp Duty Land Tax and making complaints.

Buying Solutions is now a part of the Government Procurement Service.

• Updated: 15 April 2021

Information on legal requirements and advice for British nationals buying property in France.

• Updated: 10 February 2015

How schools can buy low or medium value things by researching suppliers and getting at least 3 quotes.

• Updated: 25 February 2025

Buy your housing association home - including how to apply, who is eligible, discounts available and where to get help and advice.

Before you buy a pet cat or dog, make checks to avoid the illegal trade in pet animals, and know how to report concerns.

• Updated: 4 December 2025