New Build HomeBuy

New Build HomeBuy

Also known as shared ownership, this is a part-buy, part-rent scheme for people who cannot afford to buy a home with a commercially-available mortgage.

Backed by the Government, it is a way to buy a share in a home you can afford now with the option to buy more of it in the future.

You will need a minimum level of income/savings depending on the value of the home you want to buy.

Who is eligible to buy on this scheme?

As a minimum you should not be able to afford to buy a home outright. Eligibility is assessed by the application process.

How much will it cost at the start?

You will need to be able to pay the cost of the mortgage valuation or survey, legal fees and stamp duty. The minimum savings you need depend on the scheme you want to buy into.

You may also need to pay the cost of moving home and connection charges for gas and electricity supplies. In most cases, buying a home involves paying a deposit.

What are the monthly costs?

* Every month you will need to make the following payments:

* Your mortgage repayment to your mortgage lender

* Your rent to Plumlife

* A service charge and management fee for services you receive

* Buildings Insurance

Can I buy more shares in my home?

You can buy more shares in your home or buy outright whenever you can afford to. With some schemes you may have to live in your home for a year before you can buy more shares. This process is called staircasing.

The amount you pay for additional shares will be based on the value of your home at the time you staircase. When you buy more shares your rent will reduce and if you buy outright you will no longer be required to pay rent.

What happens when I want to sell?

You can sell your share of the property at any time and an independent survey will decide what your property is worth. The property will be sold at the current market valuation. We will help you do this by looking for a possible buyer on our waiting list. This should reduce the cost of selling your share.

Stamp Duty - If you purchase 80% of your property or under you no longer need to pay stamp duty. click for more details

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