These properties are being advertised for a 35% share. Applicants who can only afford less than a 35% share will also be considered, however, applicants must buy the maximum share they can afford (up to 40%).

Eligibility criteria

A local connection to North Somerset is required. A Local Connection is categorised by North Somerset Council as one of the following

• Have, by choice, lived in North Somerset for the two consecutive years preceding the date the application is made or reviewed; or
• Have, by choice, previously lived in North Somerset for ten consecutive years no more than five years prior to the date the application is made or reviewed; or
• Have retained continuous employment and contracted to work in North Somerset, of a minimum of 16 hours per week, for at least the 12 months preceding the date the application is made or reviewed; or
• Family connections – applicant’s immediate family member (parents/caregivers, siblings, non-dependent adult children) have lived in North Somerset for the last two consecutive years and applicant has a need to live near this person to give or receive significant care. The person in need of care must be:

• • In receipt of a relevant disability benefit And
  • Have had a care assessment from a qualified person that confirms that they require care and the number of hours of care needed each week; And
  • The care needs of the person are not currently being met or the current arrangements cannot reasonably be continued