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EMHomeBuy - Affordable Home Ownership

HomeBuy is a scheme funded by central government and is designed to help people buy their own home. In Derby it is run by EMHomeBuy.  The EMHomeBuy website has more information about HomeBuy.

Lots of people dream of owning their own home but cannot think of how they will ever be able to afford it especially in these difficult times.

Did you know there are some exciting schemes for people like you run by EMHomeBuy who can help you get a foot on the property ladder.

EMHomeBuy are part of East Midlands Housing Association and is the government’s assigned HomeBuy agent for the East Midlands. They work closely with Housing associations, Local Authorities and developers so you know you are dealing with a reputable organisation.

EMHomeBuy acts as a ‘One Stop Shop’ to provide information, advice and access to affordable home ownership in the East Midlands and they market all kinds of different schemes.

Choices range from one bed roomed properties to family homes. You may qualify for one of the schemes if you do not own a property in the UK and have a household income of less than £60,000 per year. The options are:

Shared Ownership means you can buy a property for between 25 – 75% of the full value on a part buy part rent basis.

Rent to Buy is designed for people who cannot afford a mortgage now but will be able to within the next few years. You pay a reduced rent for a period of three years while you save for a deposit and after this you buy the property usually on a shared ownership basis.

FirstBuy helps first time buyers purchase a new property by providing an equity loan of 20% while you fund the other 80% through a deposit and mortgage.

HomeBuy Direct helps you purchase a new property by providing an equity loan of 30% while you fund the other 70% through a deposit and mortgage.

EMHomeBuy:

  • offers advice to anybody looking to purchase a property who needs and is eligible for one of these schemes
  • issues application forms
  • keeps links with the local authority
  • signposts eligible applicants to suitable schemes and homes within Derby and the East Midlands.

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Right to Buy and Right to Acquire

Secure tenants of council properties can apply to buy their home under Right to Buy at a lower price than the full market value. You can apply if:

  • you have been a public sector tenant for 5 years and your tenancy started on or after 18 January 2005
  • your tenancy started before 18 January 2005  you can apply after 2 years. For more information speak to your landlord

 Housing association tenants of properties built using funding made available after April 1977 may also be able to buy their home under Right to Acquire. You can apply if;

  • you have been a public sector tenant for 5 years and your tenancy started on or after 18 January 2005
  • your tenancy started before 18 January 2005  you can apply after 2 years. For more information speak to your landlord
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