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Investment Memorandum/Heads of Terms document

Part of our shared ownership module. This section looks at the investment memorandum/heads of terms document.

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Part of our shared ownership module. This section looks at the differences between community and developer led investment offerings.

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Part of our shared ownership module. This section looks at how community projects are financed; either equity, debt finance or grants.

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Part of our shared ownership module. This section looks at how to get the right professional advice for your shared ownership project.

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Part of our shared ownership module. This section looks at how the Scottish Government's Community and Renewable Energy Scheme can help.

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Part of our shared ownership module. This section looks at the benefits of shared ownership for communities and developers.

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Part of our shared ownership module. This section looks at what shared ownership is and explains different structures.

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Part of our project model: new wind generation (grid connected, above 1MW). This section looks at how we can help.

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Part of our project model: new wind generation (grid connected, above 1MW). This section looks at implementation.

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Part of our project model: new wind generation (grid connected, above 1MW). This section looks at due diligence and financial close.

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Part of our project model: new wind generation (grid connected, above 1MW). This section looks at development and delivery.

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Part of our project model: new wind generation (grid connected, above 1MW). This section looks at how to prepare for installation.