Oxford residents looking to get onto the property ladder are invited to attend the HomeBuy Show in Oxford.

The event on October 2 at Oxford Town Hall, will feature independent financial advisors who will conduct free affordability assessments for low-cost home ownership schemes including the MyChoice HomeBuy initiative.

The scheme offers a Government equity loan of up to 50 per cent of the purchase price of the propert.

The free event, organised by Catalyst Housing Group, will also feature housing associations, developers, estate agents and solicitors offering advice on low-cost home ownership opportunities.

John Wade, head of sales and marketing at the HomeBuy agency, said: "This is an opportunity for the people of Oxford and surrounding areas to come along and find out the different ways home ownership can become a reality for them."

For more information contact Catalyst Housing Group on 0845 601 7729 or see www.catalysthomebuy.org.uk Notes to editors 1. Catalyst Housing Group is the Government appointed HomeBuy Agent for Berkshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire. It operates in an area of considerable housing demand, from central London along the Thames valley to Oxford and Reading. We provide affordable accommodation for those who would otherwise be excluded from the housing market. Our work also includes general needs housing, regeneration schemes, sheltered and special needs housing, and residential care homes.

2. HomeBuy eligibility is defined by the Housing Corporation, a Government body and includes a large proportion of First Time Buyers, Public Sector Key Workers and other specified priority groups.

Other eligibility considerations: In most circumstances you must not have been in rent arrears over the last 12 months. Due to standard mortgage evaluation checks it is likely that individuals with low credit ratings will be unable to proceed.

You are required to certify that the information that you provide is complete and accurate.