Affordable housing: types of tenure

Affordable housing takes several forms. Use the housing options wizard on our HomeFinders website to find out which is the best option for you.

Social renting

This could be either from us or a housing association. You will have a Scottish Secure Tenancy which will give you certain rights as a tenant.


Mid market renting

A private residential tenancy provided by a housing association, their subsidiary, or a private landlord. This is cheaper than renting privately but you may have to meet certain conditions to be able to apply.


Low cost home ownership

This includes shared equity, shared ownership or discounted sale schemes. Again, you may have to meet certain conditions to be able to apply.

Shared equity schemes from Scottish Government:

New Supply Shared Equity (NSSE) scheme

Open Market Shared Equity (OMSE) scheme