The table below sets out the types of housing that frequently appear in our surveys.
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Market housing | Houses you buy on the open market, with or without a mortgage |
| Shared ownership | Part buy, part rent. Can be through the ‘Help to Buy’ scheme. |
| Affordable rent | Housing rented through the local authority or a housing association. The rent is capped at 80% of market value. |
| Rent from private landlord | A property rented privately, i.e. not local authority or housing association. |
| Discount market housing | Market housing sold to buyers at a discount of at least 20% from market value. |
| First Homes | Discount market housing for first time buyers sold at a discount of at least 30% and subject to a price cap. |