Discretionary grants of up to £10,000 are
available for first time buyers purchasing a property that needs
renovation.
Financial eligibility
· This grant
is not means tested and is available to any first time buyer.
· The property
has to be in Council Tax bands A, B or C.
Work eligibility
· The property
must require repairs or improvements to make it free from serious
hazards or to make it decent.
Examples of these types of problems might be
to repair or renew a leaking roof, sort out serious dampness
problems, or to renew dangerous wiring.
Occupation eligibility
· The
first time buyer must have lived in the property for less than 6
months.
· The
property will be, or is, their sole residence.
· The
property must be over 10 years old.
Conditions
These grants are offered on a discretionary
basis and are subject to sufficient funds being available.
The grant is repayable if the property is sold
within 3 years. The grant will be registered as a local land
charge.
Contact
Private Sector Housing