FIND YOUR NEW HOME BUYING WITH US OUR CUSTOMERS SCHEMES BE INSPIRED CHARITY CONTACT US FIND YOUR NEW HOME Development list by region HOME/ TERMS & CONDITIONS TERMS & CONDITIONS WEBSITE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE These terms (and any documents referred to in them) tell you the terms on which you may make use of the website under the domain name http://www.persimmonhomes.com/ (the Site). Please read these terms carefully before using the Site. By using the Site you confirm your acceptance of these terms regardless of whether or not you choose to register with us. If you do not accept these terms, you should exit the Site immediately and refrain from using it. 1 INFORMATION ABOUT US 1.1 We are Persimmon plc. 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If we make substantial changes, we will notify you by electronic mail or by posting a prominent announcement on the Site. 8.3 Any personal details we collect from you will only be used by us in accordance with our Privacy Policy. 8.4 If any provision of these terms is deemed unlawful, void or for any other reason unenforceable then that provision shall be deemed severable from these terms and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions. 9 JURISDICTION 9.1 The Site is controlled and operated by Persimmon plc from the United Kingdom. We make no representations that materials in the Site are appropriate or available for use in other locations. Those who choose to access the Site from other locations do so at their own risk and are responsible for compliance with any and all local laws, if and to the extent local laws are applicable. 9.2 These terms and your use of information or materials from this Site shall be governed by the laws of England and the parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales, save that we may take action in any appropriate jurisdiction to protect our intellectual property rights. 10 HELP TO BUY: EQUITY LOAN (2021-23) 10.1 Help to Buy: Equity Loan (2021-23), England is available subject to eligibility, terms and conditions. First-time homebuyers who meet affordability and lending terms can borrow an equity loan of up to 20% (40% in London) of the sale price of a new build home. How much you can spend on your home will depend on which region it is in. North East £186,100; North West 224,400; Yorkshire and the Humber £228,100; East Midlands £261,900; West Midlands £255,600; East of England £407,400; London £600,000; South East £437,600; South West £349,000. You must fund at least 80% (60% in London) of the sale price with a mortgage and at least a 5% deposit. 10.2 In order to qualify for Help to Buy: Equity Loan 2021-2023 programme you must be a first time buyer, meaning purchaser(s) who have not (either alone or with others): previously acquired via purchase, gift, trust or inheritance and major interest in a dwelling or an equivalent interest in residential land situated anywhere in the world; and/or benefited from any form of sharia mortgage finance. If the Eligible Dwelling is being bought by more than one individual all purchasers must be first time buyers. 10.3 Pay no interest on the loan for the first 5 years. Interest fees start at 1.75% and rise each year in April by the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) plus 2%. You pay a monthly management fee of £1 for the life of the loan. Homes England, the lender, secures the equity loan as a second charge on your Help to Buy home. You must repay the equity loan when you sell the home or pay off your mortgage. You can repay all or part (10% to 30%) of the loan any time before then. An independent financial adviser and a solicitor may be able to help you decide if Help to Buy is right for you. 10.4 A professional legal adviser is required to carry out the legal formalities of buying the home and to represent your interests. Persimmon can provide you with a list of recommended solicitors and/or financial advisers as necessary. Persimmon cannot advise you on a mortgage. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage, equity loan or other loans secured against it. 11 HELP TO BUY - WALES 11.1 Help to Buy - Wales: "Help to Buy - Wales scheme is available on all plots in Wales (subject to status) with a full purchase price up to £300,000. Eligible applicants are required to fund at least 80% of the purchase price with a conventional repayment mortgage from a qualifying lender and minimum of 5% deposit. They will be offered an Equity Loan of up to 20% of the full purchase price through Help to Buy Wales Limited on behalf of the Welsh Government. The Equity Loan is secured by way of second charge over on the Help to Buy home and needs to be repaid within 25 years. Early payments can be made by the applicant either in part (subject to a minimum amount) or in full and any amount repaid is based on the value of the property at the time of the payment. For the first five years there is no interest charged on the Equity Loan. At the start of year six, 1.75% interest is payable on the Equity Loan which rises annually by RPI inflation plus 1%. Terms and conditions apply. Applicants should seek independent financial advice, and get information and guidance on applying for a Help to Buy: Wales at www.gov.wales/help-buy-wales-buyers-guide 11.2 A professional legal adviser is required to act on your behalf in carrying out the legal formalities of buying the home. Persimmon can provide you with a list of recommended independent solicitors and/or financial advisers from its panel as necessary (although there is no obligation to use a solicitor and/or financial advisor from Persimmon's panel). Persimmon cannot advise you in relation to any mortgage. The Help to Buy - Wales scheme is subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. It is not to be used in conjunction with any other purchase assistance scheme, offer or promotion. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage, your equity loan or other debt secured on it. For full details on the Equity Loan scheme please visit www.gov.wales/help-buy-wales-buyers-guide 12 NATIONAL OFFER - UNLOCK YOUR DEAL 12.1 The offer is available on selected plots and only available between 1 April 2021 to 31 August 2021 inclusive which then results in the legal completion of the same plot. 12.2 The offer in its entirety cannot 5% of the property purchase price. 12.3 The offer may not (at Persimmon's absolute sole discretion) be used in conjunction with (a) other Persimmon offers and/or (b) with any scheme. Persimmon reserves the right to amend vary or suspend these conditions. 12.4 Incentives will be disclosed on the UK Finance Disclosure of Incentives Form. 12.5 The Help to Buy: Equity Loan (2021-23) scheme in England is available subject to terms and conditions as well as customer eligibility. First Time Buyers (as defined for the purposes of the Help to Buy: Equity Loan (2021-23) scheme) who meet the eligibility criteria (which includes but is not limited to affordability and lending terms), can borrow an Equity Loan from HM Government of up to 20% (40% in respect of the Help to Buy: Equity Loan (2021-23) scheme in London) of the full purchase price of a new build home. The following price caps apply to properties on developments in the following administrative areas: North East £186,100; North West 224,400; Yorkshire and the Humber £228,100; East Midlands £261,900; West Midlands £255,600; East of England £407,400; London £600,000; South East £437,600; South West £349,000. You must fund at least 80% (60% in London) of the full purchase price with a repayment mortgage and at least a 5% cash deposit. In order to qualify for Help to Buy: Equity Loan 2021-2023 scheme you must be First Time Buyer which means purchaser(s) who have not (either alone or with others) previously acquired via purchase, gift, trust or inheritance a major interest in a dwelling or an equivalent interest in residential land situated anywhere in the world; and/or benefited from any form of sharia mortgage finance. If the Eligible Dwelling is being purchased by more than one individual all purchasers must be First Time Buyers. The Equity Loan is interest-free for the first 5 years. Thereafter interest fees start at 1.75% and rise each year in April by the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) plus 2%. You pay a monthly management fee of £1 for the life of the loan. Homes England, the lender, secures the Equity Loan by way of second charge on your new home. You must repay the Equity Loan when you sell the home or pay off your repayment mortgage (based on the percentage equity share of the open market value of the property at the time of repayment). You can repay all or part (10% to 30%) of the Equity Loan any time before then (based on the percentage equity share of the open market value of the property at the time of the applicable repayment). Applicants should seek independent financial advice and legal advice. Further guidance is available at www.gov.uk/government/publications/help-to-buy-equity-loan-buyers-guide. A professional legal adviser is required to carry out the legal formalities of buying the home and to represent your interests. Persimmon can provide you with a list of recommended solicitors and/or financial advisers as necessary (although there is no obligation to use a solicitor and/or financial advisor from Persimmon’s panel). Persimmon cannot advise you on a mortgage and this does not constitute financial or legal advice. YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE, YOUR EQUITY LOAN OR OTHER DEBT SECURED ON IT. For full details on the Help to Buy: Equity Loan (2021-23) scheme please visit www.gov.uk/government/publications/help-to-buy-equity-loan-buyers-guide 12.6 The First Home Fund ("Scheme") is run by the Scottish Government and is only available to first-time buyers who purchase a property in Scotland. There are no caps on the value of the property that can be purchased through the Scheme. A minimum deposit of 5% (subject to individual lender requirements) is required, and your mortgage must be at least 25% of the purchase price. The Scottish Government contribution will be by way of an interest-free Equity Loan which cannot exceed £25,000 or 49% of the value of the property (whichever is the lower amount) and will be expressed as an equity share percentage (calculated to two decimal places). The £25,000 contribution is the maximum allowed, but an applicant can choose to take a smaller amount if they wish. The Scottish Government's Equity Loan will be repaid when you sell your home (based on the percentage equity share of the open market value of the property at the time of repayment), however, you can choose to pay this off earlier either in full or in part. In the case of new build properties, equity shares will always be calculated against the open market value of the property (unless the purchase price is lower than valuation in which case the equity shares will be calculated by reference to the final purchase price), which forms part of the mortgage offer or be provided in a separate valuation report given to the lender. You will be responsible for all fees and charges in respect of arranging and repaying the Equity Loan and each application is subject to the terms and conditions of the mortgage lender. A professional legal adviser is required to act on your behalf in carrying out the legal formalities of buying the home. Persimmon can provide you with a list of recommended independent solicitors and/or financial advisers from its panel as necessary (although there is no obligation to use a solicitor and/or financial advisor from Persimmon’s panel). Persimmon cannot advise you in relation to any mortgage. Further information can be obtained from www.gov.scot/policies/homeowners/first-home-fund/ 12.7 Help to Buy - Wales: Help to Buy – Wales scheme is available on all plots in Wales (subject to status) with a full purchase price up to £250,000. Eligible applicants are required to fund at least 80% of the purchase price with a conventional repayment mortgage from a qualifying lender and a minimum of 5% deposit. They will be offered an Equity Loan of up to 20% of the full purchase price through Help to Buy Wales Limited on behalf of the Welsh Government. The Equity Loan is secured by way of second charge over on the Help to Buy home and needs to be repaid within 25 years. Early payments can be made by the applicant either in part (subject to a minimum amount) or in full and any amount repaid is based on the value of the property at the time of the payment. For the first five years, there is no interest charged on the Equity Loan. At the start of year six, 1.75% interest is payable on the Equity Loan which rises annually by RPI inflation plus 1%. Terms and conditions apply. Applicants should seek independent financial advice, and get information and guidance on applying for a Help to Buy - Wales at www.gov.wales/help-buy-wales-buyers-guide. A professional legal adviser is required to act on your behalf in carrying out the legal formalities of buying the home. Persimmon can provide you with a list of recommended independent solicitors and/or financial advisers from its panel as necessary (although there is no obligation to use a solicitor and/or financial advisor from Persimmon’s panel). Persimmon cannot advise you in relation to any mortgage. The Help to Buy - Wales scheme is subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. It is not to be used in conjunction with any other purchase assistance scheme, offer or promotion. YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE, YOUR EQUITY LOAN OR OTHER DEBT SECURED ON IT. For full details on the Help to Buy - Wales scheme please visit www.gov.wales/help-buy-wales-buyers-guide 12.8 On 8 July 2020, the stamp duty land tax (SDLT) nil rate band threshold was increased to £500,000 until 31 March 2021 in England. The nil rate band threshold at £500,000 has been extended for three months until 30 June 2021. It will then be held at £250,000 until 30 September 2021, before returning to its permanent level of £125,000 from 1 October 2021. Home purchasers should obtain their own legal and/or tax advice to assess which SDLT rates apply to their property purchase. Further information can be found at www.gov.uk/guidance/stamp-duty-land-tax-temporary-reduced-rates 12.9 On 27th July 2020, the land transaction tax (LTT) threshold was increased to £250,000 until 31st March 2021. The threshold rise at £250,000 has been extended for three months until 30th June 2021, before returning to its permanent level of £180,000 from 1st July 2021. Home purchasers should obtain their own legal and/or tax advice to assess which LTT rates apply to their property purchase. For further advice see www.gov.wales/land-transaction-tax-guide June 2021 RELATED PAGES YOU MIGHT LIKE Finishing Touches Persimmon Pledge FINISHING TOUCHES Create a look that's as individual as you are. Add the finishing touches to your Persimmon home. Find out more SUPPORTING YOUR COMMUNITIES Our Community Champions programme was established in 2015 and has already donated more than £3 million to over 3,500 good causes across Great Britain. Every month whilst the programme is running, our 32 regional businesses together give away 64 donations of up to £1,000 each. It's easy to apply for your local good cause. 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