Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what options are available to Armed Forces personnel unable to rent out properties while deployed overseas after using the forces help to buy scheme to purchase their property.

Defence recognises that the requirement for Service Personnel to relocate during their careers can create challenges for those who own a home. The Forces Help to Buy scheme provides financial assistance towards the choice to purchase a home but does not remove the normal financial responsibilities or risks associated with homeownership. Decisions relating to the retention, rental or sale of a property remain matters for the Service Person, taking account of their personal circumstances and the requirements of Service life.