• You have a gross household income of no more than £90,000 per annum
• You will need access to savings of at least £4,000 to cover the cost of buying the home
• A minimum 5% deposit
• You are unable to purchase a suitable home to meet your housing needs on the open market
• You do not already own a home or you will have sold your current home before you purchase or rent
• Applicant living or working in the borough of Tower Hamlets will be given priority

You may be eligible for this property if:

• You have a gross household income of no more than £90,000 per annum.
• You are unable to purchase a suitable home to meet your housing needs on the open market.
• You do not already own a home or you will have sold your current home before you purchase or rent.

You may be eligible for this property if:

• You have a gross household income of no more than £90,000 per annum.
• You are unable to purchase a suitable home to meet your housing needs on the open market.
• You do not already own a home or you will have sold your current home before you purchase or rent.

Shared Ownership Scheme

You may be eligible for this property if:

• Your income is £90,000 a year or less.
• You are a first-time buyer, you used to own a home but can't afford to buy one now, or you are an existing owner looking to sell.
• You are able to purchase a minimum share of 25% up to a maximum share of 75% (options to staircase to 100% ownership can be explored one year after completion)
• You do not own any other property within the UK or abroad. (You will need to sell any existing property owned before buying through the shared ownership scheme.)

Are you eligible for a Shared Ownership home?

Eligibility will vary depending on which property you are looking at purchasing, the property size and whether there are any criteria imposed by the local authority.

General Shared Ownership eligibility criteria

• You must be aged 18 or older.
• Your annual household income if buying outside of London must be less than £80,000.
• Your annual household income if buying in London must be less than £90,000.
• You will normally be a first time buyer or be in the process of selling your home. You must not own any other property at the time you buy your new home.
• You should not be able to afford to buy a home on the open market which is suitable for your housing needs.
• You must be able to show you are not in rent or mortgage arrears.
• You must be able to demonstrate that you have a good credit history (no County Court Judgements or bad debts) and can afford the costs and regular payments involved in buying a home.

Please note: You should always check the eligibility required with the specific development, as there may be specific criteria.

Priority for Shared Ownership:
In some instances priority for Shared Ownership properties can be given to applicants:

• That work for the Armed Forces / Minsitry of Defence.
• Who are council and housing association tenants.
• Who live or work in the borough in which the property is located over those who currently live or work outside it.
• On some developments, secondary priority is given to applicants who live or work in the neighbouring borough

Are you eligible for a Shared Ownership home?

Eligibility will vary depending on which property you are looking at purchasing, the property size and whether there are any criteria imposed by the local authority.

• General Shared Ownership eligibility criteria
• You must be aged 18 or older.
• Your annual household income if buying outside of London must be less than £80,000.
• Your annual household income if buying in London must be less than £90,000.
• You will normally be a first time buyer or be in the process of selling your home. You must not own any other property at the time you buy your new home.
• You should not be able to afford to buy a home on the open market which is suitable for your housing needs.
• You must be able to show you are not in rent or mortgage arrears.
• You must be able to demonstrate that you have a good credit history (no County Court Judgements or bad debts) and can afford the costs and regular payments involved in buying a home.

Please note: You should always check the eligibility required with the specific development, as there may be specific criteria.

Priority for Shared Ownership:
In some instances priority for Shared Ownership properties can be given to applicants:

• That work for the Armed Forces / Minsitry of Defence.
• Who are council and housing association tenants.
• Who live or work in the borough in which the property is located over those who currently live or work outside it.
• On some developments, secondary priority is given to applicants who live or work in the neighbouring borough

Are you eligible for a Shared Ownership home?

Eligibility will vary depending on which property you are looking at purchasing, the property size and whether there are any criteria imposed by the local authority.

General Shared Ownership eligibility criteria

• You must be aged 18 or older.
• Your annual household income if buying outside of London must be less than £80,000.
• Your annual household income if buying in London must be less than £90,000.
• You will normally be a first time buyer or be in the process of selling your home. You must not own any other property at the time you buy your new home.
• You should not be able to afford to buy a home on the open market which is suitable for your housing needs.
• You must be able to show you are not in rent or mortgage arrears.
• You must be able to demonstrate that you have a good credit history (no County Court Judgements or bad debts) and can afford the costs and regular payments involved in buying a home.

Please note: You should always check the eligibility required with the specific development, as there may be specific criteria.

Priority for Shared Ownership:
In some instances priority for Shared Ownership properties can be given to applicants:

• That work for the Armed Forces / Minsitry of Defence.
• Who are council and housing association tenants.
• Who live or work in the borough in which the property is located over those who currently live or work outside it.
• On some developments, secondary priority is given to applicants who live or work in the neighbouring borough

You may be eligible for this property if:

• You have a gross household income of no more than £90,000 per annum.
• You are unable to purchase a suitable home to meet your housing needs on the open market.
• You do not already own a home or you will have sold your current home before you purchase or rent.

You may be eligible for this property if:

• You have a gross household income of no more than £90,000 per annum.
• You are unable to purchase a suitable home to meet your housing needs on the open market.
• You do not already own a home or you will have sold your current home before you purchase or rent.

You may be eligible for this property if:

• You have a gross household income of no more than £90,000 per annum.
• You are unable to purchase a suitable home to meet your housing needs on the open market.
• You do not already own a home or you will have sold your current home before you purchase or rent.

* Household income must not exceed £80,000 (outside of London) or £90,000 (in London)

* Must pass the One Housing financial assessment (done after receiving the application, which can only be submitted after viewing the property)

* No cash buyers

* No pets

* Applicants must be able to afford their purchase and sustain their housing costs

* Applicants are primarily expected to be first-time buyers, though some applicants who own or have previously owned a home may be eligible, including existing shared owners

* Applicants must be unable to purchase a property suitable to meet their needs on the open market

* Priority will be given to Armed Forces personnel (serving military personnel and former members of the British Armed Forces discharged in the last 2 years) and then on a first come first serve basis

Please be advised that if all applicants meet the criteria above the property will be offered on a first come first serve basis, this means that the first eligible applicant who submits an application will be nominated as the buyer.

You may be eligible for this property if:

• You have a gross household income of no more than £90,000 per annum.
• You are unable to purchase a suitable home to meet your housing needs on the open market.
• You do not already own a home or you will have sold your current home before you purchase or rent.