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Stonecross Vale

by Snugg Homes

Winsford, Cheshire, CW7 3AD

2, 3 & 4 bedroom houses

From £55,000 for a 25% share
(From £220,000 Full Market Value)

Snugg Homes is delighted to present this fantastic new development in Winsford, Cheshire. The development comprises of spacious 2, 3 & 4 bedroom semi-detached homes. IMPORTANT INFORMATION – Please note, the service charge may be different for different house types. The service charge shown here is the highest amount payable PCM of any of the house types on Phase 4.

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Esprit

by Red Loft

Southall, Greater London, UB1 3NR

1 & 2 bedroom apartments

Prices coming soon

Coming soon to the London borough of Ealing - a stunning collection of 1 and 2-bedroom apartments for sale with Shared Ownership. Situated off Whitecote Road between Southall and Hanwell, the development benefits from an abundance of nearby green spaces, including Hanwell Cricket Club, West Middlesex Golf Club, Brent River Park and Hanwell Zoo. There are a number of Ofsted-rated 'Good' schools within walking distance of the development. Hanwell station is just over a mile by foot from the development along the Brent River Park Walk. Alternatively, the E5 bus will take you to Southall station in 14 minutes. From Hanwell station, the Elizabeth line gets to Paddington station in just 15 minutes and Liverpool Street station in 33 minutes.These brand-new apartments are built to zero-carbon design principles to meet the Passivhaus standard, offering homeowners energy-efficient living. Set across 8 storeys, apartments on the upper floors benefit from far-reaching views.Each home has its own private balcony or terrace from the living room and bedroom. Register your interest today to find out more and receive an invitation to the launch in the new year!

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Discovery Fields

by Orbit Homes

Haddenham, Cambridgeshire, CB6 3SS

3 bedroom houses

£90,375 - £93,125 for a 25% share
£361,500 - £372,500 Full Market Value

LAST FEW HOMES REMAINING - DON'T MISS OUT! We’re delighted to introduce this limited collection of 2- and 3-bedroom affordable homes in the rural village of Haddenham in Cambridgeshire, available exclusively through the Shared Ownership scheme. All carefully designed and built with our new all-inclusive specification, these homes offer a fantastic opportunity to own your own home in this popular and well-served village, with its array of essential amenities and transport links to Ely, Cambridge and Huntingdon. Small development with just 13 Shared Ownership homes available Rural village location - 7.5 miles to Ely and 15 miles from Cambridge Wide range of amenities within the village including primary school, shop, pub and GP. Only 3 miles to the A10, connecting with the A142 & A14 All-inclusive specification with flooring and turf included! EV charging point to all homes Air Source Heat Pumps and enhanced cavity insulation - we’re getting zero carbon ready Underfloor heating to ground floor Focus on biodiversity – we’re providing a varied habitat to improve the environment for local wildlife Our homes are covered by a 10 year NHBC Warranty

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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.

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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: