Armed Forces
In acknowledgment of the work our Armed Forces do to keep our country safe, we’re delighted to offer a number of incentives and schemes to help make homeownership more affordable and accessible.
Forces Help to Buy Scheme
As of 1st January 2023, the Forces Help to Buy Scheme (FHTB) became a permanent incentive to those working in the Armed Forces. FHTB is backed by the Government, with the aim to help British Armed Forces personnel on their journey to affordable homeownership.
The scheme allows service personnel to borrow up to 50% of their annual salary (up to a maximum of £25,000), interest free, towards the purchase of a new home.
Who is eligible?
Regular Service Personnel who have more than six months left of service, have completed the pre-requisite length of service, and meet the right medical categories at the time of application. Your marital/civil partnership status does not apply.
However, there may be exceptions to this criteria, especially where there are special medical and personal circumstances.
For more information, please visit: Forces Help to Buy: help to get on the property ladder - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
How do I apply?
An online application will need to be submitted through the Joint Personnel Administration portal.
Specialist Partnerships
We are proud to work in collaboration with several trusted partners who are specialists in helping service personnel purchase their own property. If you’re a member of the Armed Forces and purchase a Gleeson home, you’ll receive access to a number of benefits to help make buying your home even more simple.
What are the benefits?
- We can refer you to our specialist partners who will be able to support you with a free financial ‘health check’ that will help you establish your budget and start your homeownership journey.
- If you have a British Forces Post Office address, then don’t worry, there are specialists on hand for this too.
- We’ll also accommodate your appointments, ensuring they are at times that work for you so you can still have that new home experience but without the stress of conflicting schedules and waiting lists.
- Gleeson will also give you £1,500 towards your options and extras when you reserve your new homeΣ.