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Key Worker Finance is an independent Key Worker mortgage introducer that specialises in both key worker advice and mortgaes for teachers....read more

At least 20,000 new homes need to be built every year on top of the government's rumoured plans to build 30,000 social housing units, the TUC has advised.

Gneeral secretary Brendan Barber has said that even this figure would not see demand being met, with many workers across the UK being priced out of the market or else forced away from their place of work.......read more

Affordable Housing

If you are looking for affordable housing or general Keyworker advice consider the following key worker schemes....read more

Open Market Home Buy

Open market home buy allows you to choose your own home on the open market. Key workers are provided with....read more

 

Shared ownership key worker schemes

KEY WORKERS ARE PRICED OUT OF HOMES
Research revealed by Britain's largest mortgage lender the Halifax shows that key public sector workers are priced out of the property market in two-thirds of Britain’s towns.

Nurses, policemen, teachers, ambulance workers and firemen can no longer afford to buy an average priced house in 65% of towns, compared with just 24% five years ago.

Martin Ellis, chief economist at Halifax, said key workers had been "hit hard" by the strength of the property market since 2001.

"Now it is difficult for key workers to buy the average house not only in the south of England but also in significant parts of the Midlands, northern England, Wales and Scotland," he said......read more

Key workers who need asistance getting onto the property ladder may apply for the shared ownership scheme....read more

  

 
 
"My husband and I both have indefinate leave to remain and work in the NHS. I didnt think we could get a mortgage but we found this was not the case at all".....read more testimonials.
 
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Are you one of our country’s key workers? If so, keyworkerfinance.co.uk provides you with all you need to know about keyworker home ownership schemes

The Government have set aside 120 million pounds over the next five years to assist key workers purchase and rent affordable homes. there are a wide range of home ownership schemes available for key workers including:-

Open Market Homebuy – Find your own home on the open market and your local housing association and mortgage lender will assist you by raising 25% of the property value.

Higher Home Buy scheme – Similar to the Open Market Home Buy Scheme, however as part of the London Challenge initiative, further assistance is given to teachers in a managerial position.

Shared Ownership Scheme – Part buy, part rent affordable housing that has been set aside for key worker home ownership.

Intermediate rent scheme – A discounted rent agreement on allocated homes for many keyworker and public sector workers.

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If you are a key worker, find out if you are eligible for any of the government affordable homes schemes.

- TUC sates more affordable home are needed - 27/09/07

- New deal for Key Workers - 02/100/07
 

Not eligible?

Dont worry. Our mortgage associates specialise in mortgages for keyworkers. Whether you have a good or bad credit score; even if you have no deposit - we can help you get on to the property ladder through a range of products and services especially designed for your circumstances

Mortgage and home ownership articles.

A collection of house buying guides written for inexperienced buyers. These articles have been written by experienced mortgage advisors, keyworker advisors, and industry experts. Artcles include, finding a property, negotiating price, using solicitors, understanding mortgages

 

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