Apply for the First Homes Fund

You can apply online for the First Homes Fund through Link Housing.

Apply for the First Homes Fund

What you'll need to apply

To complete your application, you'll need to provide:

• details of your solicitor
• a mortgage decision in principle
• evidence that your mortgage payments will not be more than 45% of your net income
• a copy of the home report (for open market sales)

After you apply

If your application is successful, you'll get an award letter which is valid for 3 months. You'll need to agree your move-in date within this time or your letter will no longer be valid and you'll need to reapply for the First Homes Fund.

You'll also have to pay a fee of £650. Your award letter will have details of how to pay this.

A solicitor will help you through the process of buying your home. If your First Homes Fund application is successful, you'll need to pay for your share of the property's price. You'll also have to pay:

• legal costs to your solicitor
• registration fees
• Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT)