Shared ownership and other home ownership
If you are wanting to buy a home but are can't afford it or don’t have enough for a deposit, there are options available to you to help you buy and own your own home.
You can use the tool on Own Your Home to identify if any government schemes are right for you. The website offers information on the mortgage guarantee scheme, Shared Ownership, and First Homes.
Shared Ownership is offered in Rotherham for at various new build developments – see the Rother Living site for more information.
If you are wanting to buy your own home without assistance from government schemes, then you will need to look on websites such as Zoopla or Rightmove, as well as contacting local estate agents. Buying a property is likely the biggest purchase you will make in your lifetime, so it is important that you have the correct information so you can make important decisions. You can view the How to buy a home government page for further insight into buying a home.