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Where to Buy

This section provides information on buying a property, including help on where to buy and low cost home ownership schemes.

There are many websites that can help you buy a home in the UK.

DirectGov: Choosing a new area to live.
DirectGov has information on the things you should consider before buying a home. DirectGov has information on choosing an area to live, choosing an estate agent, solicitors and conveying, property surveys and more.

For more information on buying, the Citizens Advice Bureau can help you with finding out the following:

how much can you afford
how to find a property
deciding on a property
making an offer
when the offer has been accepted
buying with someone else
steps in the legal work of buying a property
the right to buy and the Statutory House Sales Scheme
shared ownership
mortgages

Citizens Advice Bureau: Home buying information if you live in England, Wales and Northern Ireland).

Citizens Advice Bureau: Home buying information if you live in Scotland.

Low Cost Home Ownership Schemes

If you can’t afford a property for sale by an estate agent, you may be able to buy a property for less. Local councils and housing associations may operate a low cost housing scheme in your area. Low cost home ownership schemes by region are listed below.

If you live in England:

Visit the HomeBuy website.

If you live in Wales:

Visit the HomesWithinReach website.

If you live in Scotland:

Visit the Communities Scotland website for information on the Low-Cost Initiative for First Time Buyers (LIFT) schemes.

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Where to Buy

Low Cost Home Ownership Schemes