We will also use our discretion where the applicant has had to flee the home on a temporary basis due to fear of an ex-partner/spouse, but it is their intention to return to live in the property when it is safe to do so. Free proceeds from the sale of the former matrimonial/family home We can consider disregarding some or all of the applicant’s share of funds resulting from the sale of their former main dwelling, where we are satisfied that the money will be used directly towards the purchase of new main dwelling soon.