Government reveals Starter Homes scheme

6th January 2017

The Government has confirmed that its Starter Homes scheme will offer 20% discounts to first-time buyers in 30 local authority areas in England. Housing Minister Gavin Barwell said the move is the “first wave of partnerships shows the strong local interest to build thousands of Starter Homes on hundreds of brownfield sites in the coming years.” Prices will be capped at £450,000 in London and £250,000 elsewhere.

The Times (03/01/2017)