Places work when they have good homes.
At Places for People, we don't just build houses, we create and manage places. With 50 years' experience in placemaking, we know what makes communities thrive.
We build thousands of well-designed, innovative homes across the UK each year, but as a Group, we do so much more than that…
Buying your first home is exciting, but saving for a deposit can feel like the biggest hurdle.
The good news? The Scottish Government’s First Home Fund is back in 2026, offering eligible first-time buyers up to £10,000 towards their deposit. At Places for People, we’re here to help you make the most of this opportunity and take that first step towards owning your own home.
The First Home Fund is a shared equity scheme designed to help first-time buyers in Scotland get onto the property ladder sooner.
It’s a simple idea: by reducing the upfront deposit you need, home ownership becomes more achievable.
The First Home Fund is interest-free and requires no monthly repayments. Instead, the Scottish Government takes a small equity share in your home based on how much support you receive. For example: If you receive £10,000 towards a £200,000 home, the government owns a 5% share. If you later sell your home, they receive 5% of the sale price. You still own and live in 100% of your home, just with a shared stake.
You may be eligible if you:
For many people, saving a deposit is the biggest barrier to buying a home.
The First Home Fund can:
It’s not just good for buyers, it helps keep the property market moving and supports new homes being built across Scotland.
Who we are A family of companies, thinking as one.
From affordable housing to retirement homes to city apartments, we make places where community comes first, and home starts long before you reach the front door.
What we do We work across the full spectrum of placemaking. We build homes and communities where everyone is welcome and everyone can thrive.
Our markets We provide and manage every kind of housing, plan and build new developments, manage leisure facilities and offer customer-friendly financial products.
Invest in places Communities are more than just collections of homes. Whoever they’re for, our places feel safe, connected, accessible and cared-for.
Create opportunities Through local partnerships and initiatives, we’re helping communities unlock new opportunities and promising futures.
Build communities Big ideas grow from small seeds. Working with people living and working in our communities, we make good things happen.
People First All our companies share a promise – to put people first, and treat everyone honestly, courteously and fairly.
Provide homes We started more than 50 years ago. Today we’re building and managing places to live for people of all ages and circumstances, up and down the UK.
Change lives By providing shelter and support to give people with complex needs, we can help put them on a new path.
Invest in the future The UK’s housing crisis won’t solve itself. We’re working on smarter, more sustainable solutions for tomorrow’s homes.