Mortgage to Rent
What are the Mortgage to Rent and Mortgage to Shared Equity schemes?
- If you own your home and are in danger of having it repossessed as a result of financial difficulties, the Scottish Government may be able to help you.
- The Scottish Government operates two schemes, as part of the Home Owners' Support Fund, to help owners who are experiencing difficulty in paying any loans that are secured against their property - the Mortgage to Rent scheme and the Mortgage to Shared Equity scheme.
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Service Update
System Errors with Review Letters issued
The Fife Housing Register Team has recently experienced some technical issues and incorrect letters have been issued with review mail. Please disregard any letters issued that aren’t about your review, we are currently investigating this.. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Fife Council Allocation Policy Review Survey
Fife Council is reviewing how it decides who gets a Council home. We want to hear your views to help shape the Housing Allocations Policy. This survey gives you the chance to share your thoughts on:
- What housing needs and personal circumstances should be prioritised
- What information people need to make good housing choices
- How we can better meet different housing needs across Fife
Fife Council Housing Allocations Policy Survey - Fife Council - Citizen Space
14th July 2025 - FHR Team Emails
From the 14th July the FHR Team will no longer be able to reply to individual emails due to additional pressures caused by the Housing Emergency. This email address should continue to be used to provide additional information regarding your application, an automatic reply will confirm we have received your information.
June 2023 - The Fife Housing Register Team have moved base from New City House, Dunfermline to Brunton House, Cowdenbeath. Any Post being sent to the FHR Team should be sent to the following;
Fife Housing Register Team, Cowdenbeath Customer Service Centre, Brunton House, High Street, Cowdenbeath, KY4 9QU.
Alternatively you can;-
- Call 03451 55 00 33
- Or email FHR.Team@Fife.gov.uk