Cathal Crowe
Ceist:227. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance the status of the help-to-buy scheme application made by a person (details supplied). [24893/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 22 September 2020
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Freagraí scríofa
The Help to Buy (HTB) scheme was introduced to help first-time buyers of newly built homes. The scheme is applicable where a first-time buyer purchases or self-builds a new residential property.
Revenue has advised me that the person in question submitted a HTB application in respect of a renovation to an existing dwelling rather than a new build and on that basis does not qualify for the scheme. Revenue has confirmed to the person that such a renovation does not qualify for the scheme and requested that she provide further supporting documentation if she believes that it does qualify. Revenue further advise me that, once the supporting documentation is received, they will consider the application further.