13/08/2026
π‘ LIFT IS NOW OPEN AGAIN! ππ΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ
Great news for buyers across Scotland β the LIFT Open Market Shared Equity Scheme (OMSE) has officially reopened, with new property price thresholds for 2026/27.
But what actually is LIFT? π
LIFT is a Scottish Government shared equity scheme designed to help eligible buyers purchase a home on the open market when they can't afford the full purchase price themselves.
You fund as much of the purchase as you can through your mortgage and deposit, and the Scottish Government takes a shared equity stake in the property.
π Who could be eligible?
π First-time buyers
π Social renters
βΏ People with a disability who can demonstrate a housing need
ποΈ Certain members and veterans of the armed forces
π€ People aged over 60 with a housing need
π· New maximum property price thresholds are now in place across Scotland, and these vary depending on the area and size of property you're looking to buy.
So, if you've been looking at properties but thought buying was just outside your budget, it could be worth checking whether LIFT changes the numbers for you.
We can help you look at:
π¦ How much you could potentially borrow
π· Your deposit and available funds
π‘ Your potential LIFT contribution
π The price limit for the area you're looking in
π What your overall buying budget could look like
π² Want to find out if LIFT could work for you?
Book a free chat with Home Sweet Home Mortgage Services and we can look at your circumstances and mortgage options.
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