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New House Grants for First-Time Purchasers
The following communication has been forwarded to the Conveyancing Committee from the Department of the Environment.
"One of the statutory conditions of the New House Grant Scheme is that either a C2 No. or a Tax Clearance Certificate Expiry Date is provided in respect of the builder. The absence of this documentation renders first-time purchasers of a new house ineligible for the £2,000 grant.
"The Department has insofar as possible taken steps to ensure that applicants are aware of the conditions of the scheme. However, it is our experience that some applicants complete the purchase of their houses before applying for a grant.
"It would be appreciated if in the course of advising clients, your members would ensure that they are aware of this condition, so that they are not deprived of a grant if they are otherwise eligible."
