To be eligible for the scheme, you must:
- Be buying an eligible home, with a maximum price of £300,000, from a builder who is registered with the scheme.
- Be able to fund at least 80% of the property price through a repayment mortgage and a 5% deposit.
To be eligible for the scheme:
- Typically, you are only allowed to remortgage and borrow additional funds if you have got permission from Home England and you are using the additional funds to pay back part or all of your equity loan, make structural alterations when you have permission, or fund a transfer of equity.
- The loan must not exceed 75% of the total loan to value (including any additional borrowing), normally cannot be more than 75% of the value of your home, unless you’re repaying part of your equity loan. Different amounts apply in London. If your home is in London,
your limit will be:
• 55%, if you have a 40% equity loan.
• 65%, if you have a 30% from the equity loan.
You must check with Home England and have received permission before proceeding with the remortgage.