Copeland residents urged to register for affordable housing
Copeland residents interested in buying a discounted home in the borough are invited to register their interest.
Under its Discounted Sale scheme, Copeland Council holds details of residents interested in buying a property – sold at up to 80 per cent of their market value – and then informs people on the register when qualifying properties become available.
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People who cannot afford to buy on the open market, who have a local connection to the parish or town and meet other qualifying criteria, will be prioritised initially for discounted housing.
The number of Discounted Sale properties provided on a new housing development is secured through the planning process and, in most cases, the discount applies to any subsequent sales of the property.
COPELAND residents interested in purchasing a discounted home in the borough are invited to register their interest. Under its Discounted Sale scheme, Copeland Council holds details of residents interested in purchasing a ‘discounted’ property – sold at up to 80 per cent of their market value – and then informs residents on the register when qualifying properties become available. Residents who cannot afford to buy on the open market, who have a local connection to the parish or town and meet other qualifying criteria, will be prioritised initially for discounted housing. The number of Discounted Sale properties provided on a new housing development is secured through the planning process and, in most cases, the discount applies to any subsequent sales of the property.
Discounted house-buying scheme launched by Copeland council
11/02/2021
People who want to own their own new-build home are being given a helping hand by Copeland council.
It has launched a Discounted Sale scheme for Gleeson Homes’ development on Florence Drive in Egremont.
Eligible people can register their interest in a Discounted Sale property that can be sold for up to 80 per cent of its open market value.
The council will notify those on the register when Discounted Sale properties are awarded planning permission, and invite them to apply for when plots are released.
Residents who cannot afford to buy on the open market, who have a local connection to the parish or town and meet other qualifying criteria, will be prioritised initially.