Local Housing Authority Schemes (Leaving Cert Home Economics): Quizzes
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What is the main purpose of the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP)?
What is the main purpose of the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP)?
Help afford private rental accommodation
Under HAP, who makes the rental payment directly to the landlord?
Under HAP, who makes the rental payment directly to the landlord?
The local authority pays the landlord
What are the two eligibility requirements for HAP?
What are the two eligibility requirements for HAP?
Be on housing list and can't afford rent
Which benefit does HAP provide to tenants?
Which benefit does HAP provide to tenants?
Choose their own private rental property
If HAP pays £800 of £1,200 rent, what percentage is the family contribution?
If HAP pays £800 of £1,200 rent, what percentage is the family contribution?
33%
Who does the Mortgage Allowance Scheme help?
Who does the Mortgage Allowance Scheme help?
Existing social housing tenants
How long does the Mortgage Allowance Scheme provide support?
How long does the Mortgage Allowance Scheme provide support?
Five years
If annual allowance is £3,000, what is the monthly mortgage support provided?
If annual allowance is £3,000, what is the monthly mortgage support provided?
£250
Who is the Rebuilding Ireland Home Loan Scheme designed for?
Who is the Rebuilding Ireland Home Loan Scheme designed for?
First-time buyers struggling with banks
What mortgage term periods are available under Rebuilding Ireland?
What mortgage term periods are available under Rebuilding Ireland?
25-30 years
What type of interest rate does Rebuilding Ireland offer?
What type of interest rate does Rebuilding Ireland offer?
Fixed rates
Under the Tenant Purchase Scheme, what determines the discount amount?
Under the Tenant Purchase Scheme, what determines the discount amount?
Years of tenancy
Who is eligible for the Tenant Purchase Scheme?
Who is eligible for the Tenant Purchase Scheme?
Current local authority tenants
With 30% discount on £150,000 house, what is the purchase price?
With 30% discount on £150,000 house, what is the purchase price?
£105,000