Government House | Buying Schemes
This allows you to "part-buy, part-rent" a property, usually from a housing association.
Government house buying schemes are primarily designed to help first-time buyers and those on lower incomes overcome the hurdle of large deposits or high property prices. As of April 2026, several key programs exist in the UK to make homeownership more accessible. 🏠 Key UK Government Schemes (2026) 1. Freedom to Buy (Mortgage Guarantee Scheme) government house buying schemes
The government provides a guarantee to lenders, encouraging them to offer 95% mortgages. Deposit: Only 5% required. This allows you to "part-buy, part-rent" a property,
You only need a deposit for the share you are buying (e.g., 5% of a 25% share), making it much lower than buying outright. This allows you to "part-buy