2 Great Government Supports
The First Home Scheme
The First Home Scheme (FHS) is available for first time buyers of newly built houses and apartments in Ireland
•The First Home Scheme can fund up to 30% of the purchase price of your new home. In a typical purchase a first-time buyer can pay a 10% deposit, have 20% shared equity and obtain a 70% mortgage
•Under the Scheme, the purchase is jointly funded by the State and the participating mortgage provider
PROPERTY PRICE CEILINGS
The Help to Buy Scheme
The First Time Buyers Grant is available for first time buyers of new homes under the Help to Buy Scheme (HTB)
•The HTB grant helps with the deposit you need to purchase a new home in which you plan to live
•Applicants can claim up to a maximum of €30,000 on new homes costing up to €500,000
• For further information or to start your application: https://www.revenue.ie/en/property/help-to-buy-incentive/index.aspx
