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Open Market Shared Equity Scheme (OMSE): equality impact assessment
This equality impact assessment (EQIA) covers the policy change that was implemented for the 2025/26 financial year which changed the specific groups who are able to access OMSE.
Equality Impact Assessment for the Open Market Shared Equity Scheme (OMSE)
Title of policy: Open Market Shared Equity Scheme (OMSE)
Summary of aims and desired outcomes of Policy:
The Open Market Shared Equity Scheme (OMSE) is a Scottish Government shared equity scheme that helps eligible buyers on low to moderate incomes to purchase a home where this is sensible and sustainable for them to do so.
Directorate: Directorate for Local Government and Housing
Division: More Homes Division
Team: Home Ownership Team
Contact
Email: housingmarkets@gov.scot