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A home for every citizen: President outlines equity grants of up...

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu announced non-repayable housing equity grants of up to MVR 250,000 through a dedicated government fund, with MVR 250 million already allocated and a further MVR 750 million planned via next year's budget. He also said the equity contribution required for home construction loans would be cut from 20 per cent to five per cent, while housing construction continues in the Malé region and the atolls.

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  • Government · Contribute a further MVR 750 million to the housing equity grant fund

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  • up to MVR 200,000 Maximum equity grant to build a home on own land MM TV (English) Applicants could receive up to MVR 200,000 to build a home on their own land or up to MVR 250,000 to purchase a flat.

    Word for word from the report in MM TV (English). Open the report

  • up to MVR 250,000 Maximum equity grant to purchase a flat MM TV (English) Applicants could receive up to MVR 200,000 to build a home on their own land or up to MVR 250,000 to purchase a flat.

    Word for word from the report in MM TV (English). Open the report

  • MVR 250 million Amount already allocated to the equity grant fund MM TV (English) The Government has already allocated MVR 250 million to the fund and plans to contribute a further MVR 750 million through next year’s budget.

    Word for word from the report in MM TV (English). Open the report

  • MVR 750 million Planned further contribution to the fund MM TV (English) The Government has already allocated MVR 250 million to the fund and plans to contribute a further MVR 750 million through next year’s budget.

    Word for word from the report in MM TV (English). Open the report

  • approximately MVR 1 billion Amount expected to be spent through the fund MM TV (English) The President said approximately MVR 1 billion could therefore be spent through the fund next year, opening opportunities for thousands of people to become homeowners.

    Word for word from the report in MM TV (English). Open the report

  • 20 per cent Equity contribution required for home construction loans (previous level) MM TV (English) the Government has also decided to reduce the equity contribution required for home construction loans from 20 per cent to five per cent.

    Word for word from the report in MM TV (English). Open the report

  • more than MVR 1 billion Financing provided under the Hiyaavehi Financing Scheme MM TV (English) Under the Hiyaavehi Financing Scheme, more than MVR 1 billion has been provided to over 800 people to construct homes on their own land.

    Word for word from the report in MM TV (English). Open the report

  • over 800 People provided Hiyaavehi financing MM TV (English) Under the Hiyaavehi Financing Scheme, more than MVR 1 billion has been provided to over 800 people to construct homes on their own land.

    Word for word from the report in MM TV (English). Open the report

  • more than 4,000 Housing units under construction in the Malé region MM TV (English) Construction is underway on more than 4,000 housing units in the Malé region, with preparations continuing to begin additional projects.

    Word for word from the report in MM TV (English). Open the report

  • 57 islands Islands with flat developments where contractors are being appointed MM TV (English) In the atolls, work is underway to appoint contractors for flat developments on 57 islands.

    Word for word from the report in MM TV (English). Open the report

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