Shared Ownership Scheme This scheme enabled low-income purchasers to buy a proportion of a home to begin with, increasing in steps until the whole house was owned. It has now been stood down.
Affordable housing schemes The affordable housing schemes have been stood down. They helped eligible first-time buyers to buy homes at below their market price.
Low cost housing sites Local authorities may provide housing sites at low cost to
help people in housing need to provide their own housing.
Local authority mortgages Local authorities can provide mortgages to people who
cannot get a loan from a building society or bank.
Mortgage Allowance Scheme An allowance of €11,450 is payable over 5 years to local authority tenants or tenant purchasers or some housing association tenants who take out a mortgage to buy or build a house.
Paying for a home in Ireland Loans for buying a home in Ireland are available from building
societies, banks, and local authorities. There are different kinds of
mortgages, and tax relief is available on interest payments.
Home Choice Loan A mortgage for first-time buyers who cannot get a mortgage or sufficient finance from a bank or a building society.
