Citywest Homes- Key workers

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If you are a key worker in Westminster, you could get help to buy or rent a property within a reasonable distance of your work.

You need to register with Housing Options, a 'one stop shop' for all East, North and West London boroughs.

Click on a link below for more information about key workers -

You may be a key worker if you work in Westminster and are employed in a key worker profession.

You need to contact Housing Options to check your eligibility.

What schemes are there for key workers?

New build homebuy - part buy part rent, previously called shared ownership, enables people to buy a share of a newly built property.

Open market homebuy - enables key workers to buy a property on the open market with the help of an equity loan.

Intermediate renting - providing quality homes at a reduced rent for key workers.

Re-sales - of part rent part buy properties.

How can I get more information / an application form?

From Housing Options. You can contact them on -

If you are not a key worker you should continue to register with Westminster for Home Ownership opportunities.

For more information about shared ownership