What types of properties are acceptable?
All properties must be suitable for let upon completion.
- House and Flats, including new builds and conversions
- Ex Local Authority Properties (Flats must have more than 50% private ownership)
- For ex-local authority properties with deck access, the block must have at least 50% private ownership and will also be subject to surveyors' comments about suitability
- Flats 5 storeys and above must have a lift
- HMO’s up to 12 beds
- MUFB’s up to 12 units
- The minimum flat size must be greater than 30sqm
- Studio flats or properties must have an internal minimum size of 30sqm
- Properties above/adjacent commercial properties. (also see exclusions)
- EPC rating E or above
- Prefabricated Reinforced Concrete (PRC) dwellings which have been repaired under the PRC (Homes) Ltd licensed repair scheme
- Laing Easiform, built after 1945