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Shirebrook

by Platform Housing Group

Shirebrook, Derbyshire, NG20

2, 3 & 4 bedroom houses

£70,000 - £112,000 for a 40% share
£175,000 - £280,000 Full Market Value

Introducing Shirebrook, a beautiful new residential development at the heart of Nottinghamshire, made up of stunning two, three and four-bedroom houses for sale via Shared Ownership.As one phase in a much wider scheme, the Shirebrook development represents not just a new destination but the beginning of a new community for the Nottinghamshire area.Each home in the Shirebrook development will deliver a unique finish, utilising modern fixtures and fittings to create a contemporary lifestyle for those seeking new-build homes in Nottinghamshire.Shirebrook will be a new destination for the region - the start of a brand new community built around the foundations of these modern homes.For homebuyers, Shirebrook represents an opportunity to buy a beautiful two, three or four-bedroom home in Nottinghamshire, making it ideal for families seeking a dream home to settle down in. 10 year build warranty Amenities Nearby Schools Nearby Show Home Open Transport links Viewings Available

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Sketchley Meadows

by whg

Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 6WZ

3 bedroom houses

From £120,000 for a 40% share
(From £300,000 Full Market Value)

Sketchley Meadows is a new development built by Keepmoat on the edge of Nuneaton, whg are offering three-bedroom homes for shared ownership, ready to occupy from Spring 2026. The development is set near peaceful countryside and riverside walks, yet conveniently close to everyday essentials and Nuneaton town centre, the M6 and major midland cities. The homes will be fitted with a modern fitted kitchen with oven, hob and extractor, vinyl flooring in the wet areas and a turfed rear garden. Key Features: - 3-bedroom homes for shared ownership - Excellent transport links to surrounding areas - Energy efficient new homes - Turfed rear garden with designated parking spaces.

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The Dukes @ Earls Croft

by Connells

Earl Shilton, Leicestershire, LE9 7DP

2 bedroom houses

£98,000 - £99,000 for a 40% share
(£245,000 - £247,500 Full Market Value)

Coming Soon to The Dukes at Earl's Croft - a stylish collection of Shared Ownership homes. Register Today! Key features: • Available to buy with Shared Ownership • Energy efficient homes • Symphony fitted kitchens • Flooring fitted throughout • Solar panels to each home • Parking with EV charging port includ • Turfed rear gardens • Downstairs W.C Our first phase release at The Dukes will be a collection of 8, two-bedroom homes, ideal for first time buyers. These brand-new homes at The Dukes in Earl Shilton, offer contemporary living with all the amenities you could want close by. Choose from an attractive range of energy efficient homes, each thoughtfully designed to provide bright, generous living space that adapts perfectly to entertaining, working, family time or simply kicking back in comfort - however you wish to live your life. When you buy new at The Dukes, you can look forward to all the benefits of an energy and cost-efficient home along with an exquisite finish you'll love. The ground floor of these stylish homes, benefit from an open plan design, which creates a connected space, perfect for modern living. The modern Symphony fitted kitchens, include soft close drawers and cupboards, include integrated fridge freezer, oven, hob and cooker hood, all beautifully finished with matching upstands and work tops. There's also a handy downstairs W.C and storage, both practical additions to any family home. Upstairs you'll find two double bedrooms, plus a modern family bathroom finished in neutral tones. Each home comes with parking with an EV charger included, plus solar panels - helping to reduce energy costs and your carbon footprint. What's more, with flooring fitted throughout and a ready turfed rear garden, these homes will be ready to enjoy from the moment you move in. How does SO work Shared Ownership could make owning your new home more achievable than you think. You purchase an initial share of between 10% and 75% of the property using your deposit and mortgage and pay a subsidised rent on the remaining share. The remaining share is owned by a housing association, such as Places for People, to whom you pay rent. In the future, you may have the opportunity to purchase additional shares in your home, in some cases up to 100% ownership. This process is known as staircasing. The more of your home you own, the less rent you pay on the remaining share. With a lower deposit and reduced mortgage requirements, Shared Ownership can help you step onto the property ladder sooner than you might expect. To find out if you're eligible for Shared Ownership call us for a chat. Location Located in the historic market town of Earl Shilton, The Dukes offers the benefits of living in a laid-back market town with good commuter connections to nearby larger towns and cities. You're well served by good road networks, with the M69 providing connections to the M1 into Leicester to the northeast and connecting to the M6 to the southeast into Coventry and Birmingham. For everyday essentials, Earl Shilton's High Street has everything you need, from cafes and coffee shops, places to eat, convenience stores and a supermarket. And if it's natural outdoor space, you're looking for the surrounding countryside has much to offer with Burbage Common and Woods Country Park and slightly further afield, Fosse Meadows Country Park. For a day out in a larger city, Leicester is within 10 miles and Coventry under 20 miles, both offering a range of leisure activities, great places to eat, extensive shopping plus a variety of places of interest. Agent Notes: All CGIs, visualisations, and artist impressions included in this listing are intended for illustrative purposes only. They do not form part of any contract or warranty. Final finishes, dimensions, landscaping, and design details may vary as part of the ongoing development process. Any furniture, décor, or accessories pictured are shown for staging purposes and are not included in the sale.

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How does Shared ownership work?

Shared ownership allows you to buy a share of a new house and pay rent on the remaining part. It is a government-backed incentive scheme, primarily aimed at helping first time buyers onto the property ladder. You can also use it to buy a bigger home than you can afford on the open market.

The percentage you can purchase may be different depending on where you buy the home:

In England, you can buy shares of between 10% and 75% of the full market value
In Scotland, you can buy a 25%, 50% or 75% share
In Wales, you can buy shares of between 25 and 75% of what the home is worth

Shared ownership is also known as ‘part-buy, part-rent’.

You will purchase your shared ownership property via a housing association or council. The home will be a new build or a re-sale of an existing shared ownership property, of which you’ll need to purchase the same percentage of shares as the existing owner, or more.

You will need a deposit and a mortgage on your share of the property that you are buying. The remaining share is owned by the housing association or council, and you will pay rent comprising up to 3% of this amount.

Although the housing association may have shares of up to 90% in your home, you will become the owner of the lease. As the leaseholder, you will be responsible for repairs inside the property and the housing association will take care of the outside.

To cover any costs that might be necessary for outside work, you will need to pay a service charge, usually paid monthly. It is a good idea to find out how much the service charge is and factor that into all monthly outgoings before you agree to buy.

Shared ownership eligibility

In England, this scheme is available to those in a household with a combined income of less than £80,000 a year (or £90,000 in London), and you are unable to afford a deposit and mortgage payments on a suitable property for you and your family. In Wales, you must have a combined income of less than £60,000.

There are other criteria you must meet, such as:

being a first time buyer, or
if you used to own a home but can no longer afford to buy outright, or
you want to move from one shared ownership property to another, or
you're setting up a new household, for example after a relationship breakdown, or
you currently own a home, and wish to move but cannot afford to buy outright.

You will also need to have no outstanding credit issues, so make sure you get your finances in order before you apply.

Criteria varies by country, so be sure to check before applying.

A development of Shared Ownership homes in England

What is Staircasing in Shared ownership?

You can buy additional shares of your home, usually in increments of 10%, until you own the majority or all of your home. Some older leases set the minimum amount at 25%, and newer ones may allow you to buy as little as 5% at a time. There are some instances where you may be able to buy 1% shares.

This process is called staircasing and allows you to own more of your home as you earn more money or can afford a bigger mortgage. Each time you wish to purchase more shares, these will be based on the value of the home at the time of buying the shares, and not the value of your home when you first bought it.

You will need to pay for a professional valuation of your property to determine the value of the shares before you can buy them. Buying more shares in your home will also mean paying less rent.

Things to consider before buying a Shared ownership home

There are other factors which may impact your decision on whether shared ownership is right for you:

You will still need a deposit for the mortgage portion of your home, usually between 5% and 10% of the value of the mortgage.
All usual moving fees apply including surveys, stamp duty and legal costs.
If you’re aged 55 or over, you may be eligible for Older People’s Shared ownership (OPSO) but bear in mind, you will only be able to own up to 75% of your home.
If you are a key worker, then a percentage of properties through housing associations will be allocated to those who work for the NHS, police, local authorities, Ministry of Defence and many more. Ask the housing association for more information.

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Shared ownership providers

The following housing associations and developers have shared ownership properties available throughout the UK which you can enquire via this website: