Steps to Home Ownership
Step 1: |
Consider the full range of housing and support possibilities that are
available to ensure independent living is desired and the care package funding is available |
Step 2: |
Consider funding, house purchase fees and mortgage.
Contact Mysafehome if a mortgage is required |
Step 3: |
Make a formal application to the housing association |
Step 4: |
Discuss Income Support Mortgage Interest Benefit and Housing Benefit
with relevant benefit agencies, also implement the
Mysafehome® Discovery Process |
Step 5: |
Identify property if not already done so |
Step 6: |
Submit mortgage applications and obtain mortgage offer |
Step 7: |
Solicitor completes legal arrangements |
Step 8: |
Move in |
Step 9: |
Complete income support mortgage Interest Benefit Form and Housing Benefit forms. Implement the Mysafehome® Activation Program |
Step 10: |
Implement support arrangements |
Some of the above steps will proceed in parallel.
These are key steps only, additional advice may be required, contact Mysafehome.
It is important that you identify and approach a housing association who specialise in providing shared ownership properties for people with disabilities or support needs (Mysafehome can help). These housing associations provide help and guidance with a proven process that will take you from application, assessment to moving in and beyond.
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