Warners Step-by-Step Guide to Using the First Home Fund

Key points

• The First Home Fund opened for applications on 24 June 2026
• You will need to have a mortgage agreement in principle in place
• You can only apply once you have an offer accepted for a property, so make sure to appoint a solicitor early to submit offers for you
• Most solicitors don’t charge anything for unsuccessful offers or for noting interest on your behalf.
• Your mortgage adviser should be able to assist you with completing your FHF application

Get in touch

If you’re thinking of buying a property, get in touch with Warners today on 0131 662 4747 or at property@warnersllp.com. Our expert purchasing team will be delighted to help you every step of the way.