West Midlands Terms & Conditions

Eligibility Criteria to purchase Discounted Market Sale Homes

To qualify to purchase one of these homes you need to meet the eligibility criteria you will need to be able to evidence:

1) You have a household income, assets, savings, or investments less than £80,000
2) You are a first time buyer or a first time buyer in your own right, and not a current home owner
3) You meet the local connection criteria of at least one of the following:

• Your parents were permanent residents in Lichfield District when you were born.
• As a child you lived in Lichfield District for at least 5 years and attended a local school.
• You have previously lived in Lichfield District for at least 3 out of the last 5 years (does not have to be continuous).
• You currently live in Lichfield District and have done so for at least 2 years
• You currently work in Lichfield District either on a permanent or temporary contract running for a minimum of 6 months
• You have a written offer of permanent full-time work in Lichfield District.
• You have a parent currently living in Lichfield District and has done so for at least 5 years.
• If you are aged over 55 you have a son or daughter, or other close family member (brother or sister) currently living in Lichfield District and has done so for at least 5 years