asked the Minister for the Environment the grants which are available for would-be purchasers, first time or otherwise, of secondhand houses.
Written Answers. - Secondhand House Grants.
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Grants are not available for the purchase of secondhand houses. However, I announced in December, 1977, an attractive scheme of house improvement grants, which is being widely availed of, for such houses. This scheme, which is effective from the 1 November 1977, provides for normal grants of up to £600 for reconstruction work, £200 and £150 for the installation of water and sewerage facilities, or where such installations are provided as part of group schemes, maxima grants of £300 and £250 respectively. There are no rateable valuation limits associated with this grant scheme.