First Homes

We’re delighted to offer four beautiful First Homes at this development. Each home has been thoughtfully designed to provide modern comfort and a welcoming feel. Check our current availability and review the eligibility criteria to see if you could secure one of these wonderful homes. Don’t miss the opportunity to take the first step towards your new home today!

Availability

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for one of our four First Homes you need to meet the eligibility criteria set by Somerset Council.

 A potential purchaser must meet one of the following criteria;

  • Have a local connection (as defined below)

  • Be a member of the armed service

  • Be a key worker

Additionally, the potential purchase must;

  • aged 18 or over

  • First time buyer – all parties. They must apply together, even if they’re not all getting a mortgage

  • Able to get a mortgage for at least 50% of home

  • Not earn more than £80,000 per year (joint income) the total of what you all earned in the previous tax year.

 The potential purchaser needs to satisfy one or more of the following:

  • Ordinarily resident within the Parish of The Charltons and has been for continues period of not less than 2 years or 3 in the last 5 years, or

  • Who has family association in the Parish of The Charltons (parent, child or sibling) who is ordinarily resident within the Parish for the last 5 years, or

  • Is employed in the Parish of The Charltons other than casual nature. The employment must be consistent paid for min of last 3 months and average of 16 hours a week, or

  • Needs to move to take an offer of perm employment over 16 hrs for week withing the Parish, or

  • Can demonstrate a need to move to the Parish to give or receive essential and critical medical or other support where significant harm would result if this were not provided.

If you feel you meet the criteria please download the Questionnaire by clicking here or on the button below