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Find your pathway to homeownership

Share to Buy is the country’s leading property portal dedicated to affordable home-buying and rental schemes, including First Homes. If you’re interested in the First Homes discount, affordable housing products and first time buyer schemes, you’ve found your space.

Here, you can learn about the First Homes scheme including eligibility and costs, search for First Homes properties, and take the next step in your home-buying journey.

Our mission is to inspire, guide and empower budding buyers facing challenges in today’s housing market. Learn more about the First Homes scheme to find your path.

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First Homes FAQs

Whether you’re just starting out or ready to take the next step, let us help you on your way by answering your First Homes questions.

What is the First Homes scheme?

The First Homes discount is a government scheme where first time buyers can purchase a home in their local area at a discount of 30% to 50% of the market value of the property. These new-build homes are offered by property developers and aim to help people in areas of high demand who would be unable to afford to buy a home locally without the discount.

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Do I meet the First Homes scheme eligibility criteria?

Is the First Homes discount scheme only for first time buyers?

How much does the First Homes scheme cost?

Are there homes available through the First Homes scheme in my area?

Looking for First Homes houses or First Homes apartments? We can point you in the right direction. Share to Buy lists thousands of homes nationwide. Explore a selection of First Homes homes to buy in your area.

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£249,120 3

Maidstone · First Homes

Share percentage 100%, full price £360,000

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£220,500 3

Dorset · First Homes

Share percentage 100%, full price £315,000

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£213,500 3

Dorset · First Homes

Share percentage 100%, full price £305,000

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£199,500 2

Dorset · First Homes

Share percentage 100%, full price £285,000

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£119,000 1

Dorset · First Homes

Share percentage 100%, full price £170,000

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£220,500 3

Dorset · First Homes

Share percentage 100%, full price £315,000

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