Westfield Lane

First Homes Scheme

If you're a first-time buyer, you may be able to buy a home for at least 30% less than its market value.

How the scheme works

First time buyers who earn less than £80,000 per annum (combined household income) can apply for discounts under this scheme

Buyers should have a mortgage or home purchase plan to fund a minimum of 50% of the discounted purchase price

Eligibility

You must be:

18 or older
A first-time buyer - If the First Home is being bought by more than one individual all purchasers must be first-time buyers.
Able to get a mortgage for at least half the price of the home
Buying the home as part of a household where total income is no more than £80,000
You must also meet one of the following local connection criteria:
You have lived in Kirklees for the last 3 years
You have lived in Kirklees for at least five years in the last 10 years
You have close family who have lived in Kirklees for the last 3 years
You receive or provide care and support in Kirklees
You are employed or about to accept an offer of employment in Kirklees

Buyers are exempt from local connection criteria if they are:

A member of the armed forces
The divorced or separated spouse or civil partner of a member of the armed forces
A widow or widower of a deceased member of the armed forces (if their death was caused wholly or partly by their service)

A veteran who left the armed forces in the last 5 years

You still need to meet other eligibility conditions.

How to apply

Contact the sales team and tell them your interested in a First Home. We will arrange a viewing and the new homes sales advisor (if applicable) will help you to complete and submit the application.

You'll have to pay a fee if the First Home you want to buy is a new build. The amount is set by the developer. (In addition to the reservation fee)

Viewings

We can show you around our view properties Monday - Friday - by appointment only as this is still a working construction site. Please contact the office to arrange a 1 - 1 viewing. We cannot allow anyone on to site without a prior appointment accompanied with our new homes' sales team.

Full Market Value

The Ful Market value of this property is £292,857