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Key Worker Homes: Social HomeBuy

Social HomeBuy is where housing association and local authority tenants are given the opportunity to buy a share in their home at a discount.

If you are a social housing tenant, speak with your local housing officer to apply.

www.communities.gov.uk   – the government's main site with information about housing

Similar schemes operate in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. To find out more visit:

www.housing.wales.gov.uk  
www.communitiesscotland.gov.uk
www.nihe.gov.uk

You should seek key worker mortgage advice and find out more about key worker mortgages.


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