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Social HomeBuy (shared ownership)

Buy a share in your home and rent the rest. Buy more shares over time if you want. How to apply.

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Eligibility

To be eligible for Social HomeBuy you need to meet certain criteria such as:

  • you must be a council tenant for a minimum of 3 years
  • the property is your main and only principal home
  • you’re not receiving Housing Benefit or a full Council Tax discount
  • there are no plans to demolish the property
  • you are not in rent arrears
  • you are not bankrupt or being made bankrupt