Update on property viewings organised by Homeownership Westminster
We are now receiving requests from partner housing providers to organise viewings again, following the suspension of these in late March.
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Suspension of property viewings organised by Homeownership Westminster
Following the announcement by the government to cancel all public gatherings and social distance, all property viewings organised by Homeownership Westminster (HOW) have been suspended until further notice.
Scheme Launched – For Low Income Workers
14th March 2017. A new housing opportunity for Low Income Working Households has just been announced. Please note that the eligibility criteria for this scheme as set out below differs from other products offered by Homeownership Westminster (HOW)
Dolphin Living unveils new home ownership scheme in partnership with Westminster City Council
13 July 2016
Forward thinking, affordable housing provider Dolphin Living, part of the Dolphin Square Charitable Foundation, has today launched its new Westminster Home Ownership Accelerator (WHOA) programme in partnership with Westminster City Council.
Eligibility changes – household income threshold increases
1st April 2016
As of 1st April 2016, the household income threshold has now increased to £90,000 for applicants looking to buy or rent any intermediate housing across London.
Please note that this maximum household income applies to properties of any bedroom size.
For further information regarding applicant eligibility in the City of Westminster please visit:
Government launch Help to Buy ISAs
23rd December 2015
The beginning of December saw the launch of the Government’s new Help to Buy ISA scheme. The Help to Buy ISAs are highly recommended by financial experts for first time buyer’s saving for a mortgage deposit. If you are saving to buy your first home, then the Help to Buy ISA can boost your savings by 25%. For every £200 you save, you will receive a Government bonus of £50. The maximum bonus you can receive is £3,000.