Forces Help to Buy Scheme

At least 6 weeks before the expected purchase completion date, you should make an application on JPA through the Self Service Application for FHTB. Full instructions can be found in the Applying for Pre-Approval for Forces Help to Buy user guide, which can be found at JPA user guides [this has to be accessed through defnet].

In exceptional circumstances, if you don't have permanent access to JPA, you should complete JPA Form E035, available via defnet at JPA forms and forward it to Defence Business Services, Military Personnel, FHTB Section, Centurion Building, Grange Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO13 9XA.

Once your online application has been approved, it will be workflowed from the FHTB team to your Unit HR and Commanding Officer (or their authorised representative). Once approved, the application will then be workflowed back to the FHTB team for action / payment.

DBS will send the payment to your legal representative, except in the case of self-build properties and property extensions, when you will receive the payment direct.

For more information you should follow the links below or you can contact the Joint Personnel Administration Cell who will also be able to tell you how much you still have left to pay. They can be contacted at:

Defence Business Services
Military Personnel
FHTB Section
Centurion Building
Grange Road
Gosport
Hampshire
PO13 9XA

Telephone (Internal): 94560 3600 [Option 4]
Telephone (External): 0141 224 3600