Discounted market housing
Newly built Discounted Market Home Ownership Housing is sold by developers in the same way a regular home is sold after being built, however there are some criteria that you must meet to be eligible to purchase a discounted house.
Discounted Open Market homes are most commonly advertised with local Estate Agents and we would recommend contacting Estates Agents in the area to see if any discounted homes are available. Should you need any further information please contact us via email at housingenabling@somerset.gov.uk
Forces Help to Buy scheme
Since 1st January 2023, the Forces Help to Buy Scheme became an enduring policy, ensuring its availability to all service personnel now and in the future. The scheme enables service personnel to borrow up to 50% of their salary, up to a maximum of £25,000 interest free towards the purchase of a property. More information on the Forces Help to Buy scheme can be found on the GOV.UK website.
Own Your Home website
The Government have created a website which lists a range of schemes to make buying a home more affordable. The Own Your Home website also includes a tool so that you can check which scheme is right for your circumstances.
Buying your council or housing association property
There are also schemes for council tenants and housing association tenants to buy their own homes. Right to Buy allows most council tenants to buy their council home at a discount. Use the Own Your Home eligibility checker to find out if you can apply.
You might be able to buy your rented housing association home at a discount through the Right to Acquire scheme. You and your landlord must meet the eligibility requirements to apply.