The Scottish Government is taking a range of actions to support people to access affordable home ownership in rural and island communities.We operate the Low Cost Initiative for First-Time Buyers (LIFT), which includes:Open Market Shared Equity (OMSE) Scheme – helping eligible purchasers buy a home available on the open market.New Supply Shared Equity (NSSE) – enabling people to buy a newly built home from a housing association or local authority.At the National Farmers Union Conference later today, the First Minister will also make clear his intention to develop a Rural and Island Housing Grant Scheme (RIHGS) in collaboration with the rural and housing sectors.