Explore Housing Options

Explore Your Housing Options

The Diaspora Housing Hub brings together information about different routes to renting or owning a home. Explore the options below to understand how they work and find opportunities advertised through participating housing providers.

Shared Ownership

Buy a share of a home and pay rent on the remaining share, with the possibility of purchasing additional shares over time.

Social Rent

Explore homes provided at social rents by councils and housing associations for eligible households.

Affordable Rent

Find homes offered at affordable rents by registered housing providers, subject to eligibility and availability.

Private Rent

Explore homes available to rent from participating private landlords and housing providers.

Rent to Buy

Rent a home at a reduced rent for a period while potentially saving towards purchasing a home.

First Homes

Explore discounted homes available to eligible first-time buyers under the First Homes scheme.

Older Persons Shared Ownership (OPSO)

Explore Shared Ownership opportunities specifically designed for eligible people aged 55 and over.

Not Sure Which Option Is Right for You?

Use our guided Housing Navigator to help identify housing routes that may be appropriate for your circumstances.