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Share to Buy is the country’s leading property portal dedicated to affordable home-buying and rental schemes, including First Homes. If you’re interested in the First Homes discount, affordable housing products and first time buyer schemes, you’ve found your space.
Here, you can learn about the First Homes scheme including eligibility and costs, search for First Homes properties, and take the next step in your home-buying journey.
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First Homes isn’t the only affordable homeownership product on the market. Find out more about other buying and rental schemes on Share to Buy.
First Homes FAQs
Whether you’re just starting out or ready to take the next step, let us help you on your way by answering your First Homes questions.
The First Homes discount is a government scheme where first time buyers can purchase a home in their local area at a discount of 30% to 50% of the market value of the property. These new-build homes are offered by property developers and aim to help people in areas of high demand who would be unable to afford to buy a home locally without the discount.
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