Forces Help to Buy Helping You Move > Forces Help to Buy If you’re a regular serviceman or servicewoman in the armed forces, the Forces Help to Buy scheme could let you borrow up to 50% of your salary, interest free. This scheme is in place to help armed forces personnel to get on to the property ladder. If you are eligible, you can borrow money interest free to allow you to buy your first home, or move to a different home. Who can use the Forces Help to Buy scheme? As per the government website, all regular personnel who: have completed the prerequisite length of service have more than 6 months left to serve at the time they apply meet the right medical categories Can apply for the scheme. On occasion, exceptions to these rules may be justified if there are extenuating medical or personal circumstances. How much can be borrowed under the Forces Help to Buy scheme? You can borrow up to 50% of your annual salary (up to a maximum of £25,000). You can use this amount towards your deposit, or to cover the other costs of buying a home such as solicitor’s fees or estate agent’s fees. The interest free loan can also be used in conjunction with Help to Buy. This combined use of both schemes presents a great opportunity for forces personnel to buy their first home. How to apply for the Forces Help to Buy scheme? If you are eligible for the scheme, you can easily apply for the loan online through the Joint Personnel Administration system. Your chain of command and personnel agency will also be able to offer advice and guidance on your application. For general advice on the process of buying a home, as well as tips for moving, check out our press section. When is the Forces Help to Buy scheme ending? The scheme has been extended until 31st December 2022. You can find out more around the scheme on the government’s guidance page. Find your home Jelson is building in some of the best locations in the East Midlands, with a range of homes to suit everyone, whether you’re starting out, moving up or settling down. START YOUR SEARCH Helping you move Our range of Helping Hand services can make buying a new Jelson home easier and less expensive than you might think. SEE OUR SCHEMES Subject to Forces Help to Buy terms and conditions. Available on new build homes only up to £600,000, subject to the government’s Help to Buy terms and conditions and only available to customers where a primary mortgage is secured. The Forces Help to Buy scheme is subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE OR OTHER DEBT SECURED ON IT. Images shown are used for illustrative purposes only and are representative only. They may not be the same as the actual home you purchase, the specification may differ and may include optional upgrades and extras at an additional cost. Individual home features such as windows, brick, carpets, paint and other material colours may vary and also the specification of fittings may vary. Furnishings and furniture are not included. Please check with our sales advisers for details of the exact specification available for each type of home and the associated prices. Site layouts are intended for illustrative purposes only, and may be subject to change. Trees, planting and public open space shown are indicative, actual numbers and positions may vary. The dimensions shown are approximate and the precise measurements may vary. The prices shown are correct at the time of being published but are subject to change without prior notice. Do you know where you want to live? CHOOSE A DEVELOPMENT or CHOOSE A COUNTY ABOUT BUILT THE RIGHT WAY CUSTOMER CARE COMMUNITY THE JELSON ACADEMY BENEFITS OF BUYING NEW PRESS LAND HELPING YOU MOVE OVERVIEW HELP TO BUY FORCES HELP TO BUY PART EXCHANGE MORTGAGE HELPLINE Gender Pay Gap Report Anti-slavery & Human Trafficking Policy Privacy & Terms COVID-19 Operating Guidelines Covid-Secure Certificate Pension Scheme SIP SIP Implementation WEBSITE BY MMS © 2021 Jelson Homes We use cookies This website utilises cookies in order to provide analysis of our visitor data, to improve our website, show personalised content and to give you the best experience. For more information, click here. Only allow necessary Accept all cookies