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Real stories from Shared Ownership buyers
Discover real life stories of how people have fast-tracked the games and got two feet on the property ladder.
Savvy saver secures first home in prime London location
Getting onto the property ladder is becoming increasingly difficult for first-time buyers – particularly in the capital, where prices continue to rise year on year. It comes with little surprise therefore, that the average age of a first-time home-purchaser is thirty years old[1]. Schemes such as Shared Ownership have helped to alleviate some of the
Shared Ownership delivers serene views for nature loving Mother and Daughter
Single mother Ewa (40) and her daughter Carmen (5 ½) have recently moved into a two-bedroom Shared Ownership property at Liberty Wharf by Clarion Housing. Overlooking the Grand Union Canal, the home has provided Ewa and Carmen with a haven alongside the varied amenities of West London. Discussing her purchase, Ewa explains: “After separating from
Frequently asked questions
As a home-buying newbie, your mind is probably racing with various questions about the process. For starters, what does Shared Ownership even mean? Don’t panic – we might have the answers you need.
- What properties are for sale with shared ownership?
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Shared Ownership provides some of the very best new build properties in the market today.
You have a choice to either buy a new build house or apartment, or you can buy what is called a ‘resales’ unit from an existing homeowner, who is looking to sell their home through the housing association that they originally bought it from.
For the largest list of properties available through Shared Ownership, see our find our home page
- How do I buy more shares in my property?
- What is staircasing?