Schemes
Below is a description of some of the most popular schemes currently available, with full explanations of what they are and how to apply for them.
Low Cost Home Ownership Scheme
A guide to all the low-cost home ownership schemes available if you are a council or housing association tenant, keyworker or first-time buyer
New Build HomeBuy scheme
Details of the New Build HomeBuy(Shared Ownership) scheme
HomeBuy Direct
Details of a scheme offering an 'equity loan' of up to 30 per cent if you are a first time buyer who can't afford a mortgage
Open Market HomeBuy scheme
Details of affordable housing schemes for buying on the open market
First Time Buyers Initiative
The HCA's First Time Buyers’ initiative (FTBi) is a shared equity product where you would purchase a minimum equity share of 50%...
Social HomeBuy - shared ownership of your council or housing association property
How the scheme works and who can apply
The Right to Buy scheme
What the scheme is, who is eligible, and details of the application process
Right to Acquire - help to buy your housing association home
Find out if you are eligible for the Right to Acquire scheme
Rent to HomeBuy scheme
Find out about eligibility and details of this scheme which may allow you to rent and then buy a newly built home
Key Worker Living programme
Details of the Key Worker Living scheme – how it works, who is eligible and how to apply

