First Homes Fund
The First Homes Fund is a Scottish Government scheme that helps first-time buyers in Scotland buy a home. You can get up to £10,000 towards the cost of a property worth up to £300,000.
How to apply for the First Homes Fund
If you're a first-time buyer looking to apply, read our First Homes Fund: guidance for buyers. This gives more information about eligibility and step-by-step instructions on how to apply.
Social landlords and property professionals
- First Homes Fund: administrative procedures for agents
- First Homes Fund: information for lenders and financial advisers
First Home Fund (closed)
The First Home Fund ran from December 2019 until March 2022 and is now closed. The current scheme for first-time buyers in Scotland is the First Homes Fund, above.
The Low-cost Initiative for First Time Buyers (LIFT) is still available for people on low to moderate incomes.
After-sales and monitoring information
Research and evaluation
We have published an evaluation of the First Home Fund: