Alternative HOUSING OPTIONS
VERY SHELTERED HOUSING - JARVIS COURT, FRASERBURGH
Osprey Housing own a Very Sheltered Housing Complex in Fraserburgh comprising of 20 self contained housing units, with care provided in partnership by Aberdeenshire Council. Osprey hold the waiting list for this complex and application forms can be obtained by calling Westhill office on 01224 548000 or Jarvis Court direct on 01346 511802.
LOW COST HOME OWNERSHIP
Scottish Government Open Market Shared Equity Scheme. The Open Market Shared Equity Scheme aims to help first time buyers on low to moderate incomes who wish to purchase a home on the open market but cannot afford to pay the full market price for a property.
The following priority groups may apply to the scheme:
- First time buyers
- Tenants of a local authority or housing association
- Members of the armed forces, forces veterans, widows, widowers, and other partners of service personnel
- Disabled people
Applicants pay for the majority share (between 60% - 90% based on their income) with the Scottish Government helping to fund the remainder of the price of the property. There are however limits set on the price of homes that can be bought, based on the size of the property and its location.
The scheme is administered by Grampian Housing Association on behalf of the Scottish Government.
For further information and to apply please visit www.grampianhousing.co.uk or contact the Sales and Leasing Co-ordinators on 01224 202900 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
