A Co Monaghan councillor is reminding people that the closing date to apply for the new Affordable Purchase Scheme is fast approaching.
The Affordable Purchase Scheme sees Monaghan County Council make new, local homes available for purchase to First Time Buyers and Fresh Start applicants at reduced prices, whose combined mortgage and deposit will not cover the market price of the newly built home. In return, Monaghan County Council takes a percentage equity stake in the Affordable Home, equal to the discount of the purchase price from the full market value of the home.
10 units have been made available under the scheme at Station View in Monaghan Town. Speaking to Northern Sound, Cllr Pauric reminded locals that while applications remain open today, they will close today at 5:30pm:
