Who is eligible for low cost home ownership housing?
The register is open to all applicants, who will be placed in one of three priority bands as follows:

Band 1
Criteria:

• To release council or housing association properties.
• Homeless households to whom a legal duty is owed.
• To assist the prevention of homelessness.
• Applicants who have been placed in band A for rented housing.

Band 2
Criteria:

• Local residents
• Households with permanent employment in the borough.
• Existing low cost home ownership households who wish to transfer. 

Band 3
Criteria:

• Households who do not live or work in the borough.
• Households unable to proceed swiftly with purchase of a property.
• Owner occupiers with accommodation suitable for their needs.
• Households with sufficient resources to meet their own needs.

Priority within bands
Within each band applicants are placed in date order (date application received).

How to apply?
The demand for shared ownership schemes is often in excess of the number of properties available.  This means that once applicants are accepted onto the register it is difficult to predict a waiting time.  The list however is always open and for advice on your eligibility and an application contact Housing Advice Services using the details at the bottom of this page.

You will also need to register with the Surrey 'HomeBuy agent', Catalyst Housing Group.  An online application is available at www.catalysthomebuy.org.uk (this page opens in a new window).

You can also visit the council offices  during the following opening hours:

• Monday to Thursday
  8.30am until 5pm
• Friday
  8.30 am until 4.30pm

To download a printable application form visit www.guildfordhomechoice.org.uk (this page opens in a new window).

Housing Advice Services
Guildford Borough Council
Millmead House
Millmead
Guildford
Surrey
GU2 4BB

Tel: 01483 444244
Email: lcho@guildford.gov.uk