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Interested in the Rent to Buy scheme?

Find your pathway to homeownership

Share to Buy is the country’s leading property portal dedicated to affordable home-buying and rental schemes, including Rent to Buy. If you’re interested in Rent to Buy, affordable housing products and first time buyer schemes, you’ve found your space.

Here, you can learn about the Rent to Buy scheme including eligibility and costs, search for Rent to Buy properties, and take the next step in your home-buying journey.

Our mission is to inspire, guide and empower budding buyers facing challenges in today’s housing market. Learn more about the Rent to Buy scheme to find your path.

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Rent to Buy isn’t the only affordable homeownership product on the market. Find out more about other buying and rental schemes on Share to Buy.

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Rent to Buy FAQs

Whether you’re just starting out or ready to take the next step, let us help you on your way by answering your Rent to Buy questions.

What is Rent to Buy?

Rent to Buy homes provide budding buyers with the opportunity to rent a new-build property on an Intermediate Rent basis for a fixed term of up to five years. The homes are let at a 20% subsidised rate with a fixed rate of inflation to help tenants save towards a home-buying deposit.

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Do I meet the Rent to Buy eligibility criteria?

How much does Rent to Buy cost?

Are there Rent to Buy homes in my area?

Looking for Rent to Buy houses or Rent to Buy apartments? We can point you in the right direction. Share to Buy lists thousands of homes nationwide. Explore a selection of Rent to Buy homes to buy in your area.

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