Am I eligible for the Homes for Ukraine scheme?

Am I eligible for the Homes for Ukraine scheme

Government scheme lets UK residents sponsor refugees

On the 14th March 2022, the UK Government launched their 'Homes for Ukraine' scheme which will allow UK residents to become sponsors and host Ukrainian refugees into their homes or properties.

UK residents need at least 6 months leave to remain in the UK to be eligible and will have to be able to house refugees in their home or other property for a minimum of 6 months.

Households in the UK will be offered a tax-free payment from the Government of £350 a month per property for becoming a sponsor.

To find out more about the scheme, please click the link below to be taken to the UK Government webpage.

Homes for Ukraine (Opens in new window)

My home insurance is not with Royal Bank of Scotland. Do I still need to notify my insurance provider if I have been accepted for the Scheme

Please refer to your respective insurance provider as you may still be required to notify them.

I have only recently taken a mortgage with Royal Bank of Scotland. can I still apply

Yes, you will be able to apply.

My property has a Buy to Let mortgage. Can I still apply

Yes, you can still apply. Any refugees you host as a sponsor would be regarded as guests under the scheme. So no formal tenancy agreement is required.

When the refugee leaves my property, do I need to notify the bank

No, there's no need to let us know.

However if you then intend to let the residential property to anyone not on the scheme - the usual consent to let terms and conditions would be applied.

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