Scottish Government Launches First Homes Fund for First-Time Buyers
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Scottish Government Launches First Homes Fund for First-Time Buyers

By Jordan Hale, Senior Lettings Editor · 7 July 2026 · 1 min read

Editor's note: This brief was summarised by The Property AI Newsroom from a report by Property118. Read the original article for full details.

Scottish Government Launches First Homes Fund for First-Time Buyers

The Scottish government has officially launched its First Homes Fund, a scheme designed to support first-time buyers in Scotland. The initiative offers a £10,000 contribution towards a deposit for eligible buyers purchasing a property valued up to £300,000.

According to the Scottish government, the scheme could support more than 2,000 households. The First Homes Fund is open to first-time buyers looking to purchase any property within the specified price limit.

For letting agents and inventory clerks, the introduction of this scheme may influence demand in the Scottish property market, particularly in the first-time buyer segment. The fund could potentially increase activity in property transactions involving homes priced up to £300,000.


Source: Property118
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Jordan Hale
Senior Lettings Editor

Jordan Hale leads The Property AI's lettings coverage with a focus on UK rental legislation, agent compliance, and the day-to-day pressures facing letting agents. Articles bylined Jordan Hale combine current trade reporting with practical guidance for letting agents and inventory…

Specialises in: Renters' Rights Act, EPC regulations, tenancy deposit schemes, agent licensing, Right to Rent compliance.

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