HomeBuy Schemes

Various homebuy programmes that help people purchase property with smaller deposits. Topics include shared equity schemes, new build options, and eligibility requirements.

The New Build Home Buy Scheme

Get a foothold on the property ladder by buying a share of a new build home through the Government's HomeBuy scheme.

The Open Market Home Buy Scheme

Help from the government to buy a home by purchasing a share of the property instead of the whole house.

The Social Home Buy Scheme

The Social HomeBuy scheme helps social tenants buy their rented home when they don't qualify for Right to Buy.

What Are Home Buy Schemes?

Home Buy schemes were government programs designed to help people buy property with equity loans and shared ownership when mortgages alone weren't enough.

What Is a Home Information Pack?

Home Information Packs were required by law from 2007 to 2010 and contained property details, ownership records, and energy certificates for house sales.

Why Self-build Is Becoming More Affordable

Building your own home can actually cost less than buying one, and more people are considering it as an affordable alternative.