Skipton Building Society Are Saying... This week the Scottish Government announced details of the Scottish First Homes Fund Scheme. Available on properties valued up to £300,000, the scheme is intended to help more young people and families access homeownership. The shared equity scheme will provide eligible buyers with a £10,000 deposit contribution, supporting up to 2,000 purchasers in its initial phase. The wider programme aims to assist around 50,000 buyers over the course of the Parliament as part of a planned £500 million commitment. We're very pleased to be accepting applications for the scheme and these products will be available from 30 June 2026. " We are delighted to support the Scottish Government’s First Homes Fund with a new range of shared equity products, reinforcing Skipton’s ongoing commitment to helping first-time buyers achieve homeownership. " Jonathan Evans - Senior ...