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Shared ownership houses

Older Person's Shared Ownership

The Maples

by Sanctuary New Homes

Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 8GS

2 bedroom bungalows

£122,000 for a 40% share
£305,000 Full Market Value

Available Now! Sanctuary is delighted to present The Maples, a brand-new collection of 2-bedroom bungalows for Older Person's Shared Ownership sale, in Lichfield. This brand-new residential development located in the quiet village of Streethay, Staffordshire - less than a mile away from the historic city of Lichfield is exclusively available for people aged 55+, via  Older Person's Shared Ownership sale. The Maples offers a countryside setting within easy reach of the town centre, making it an ideal location for those looking for a peaceful yet convenient lifestyle. Bungalows are thoughtfully designed and finished to the highest specification, providing comfort and style. Residents will also have free access to a gym on-site at Blackberry Court, as well as access to excellent communal facilities including a restaurant, community garden and hair salon. Older Person's Shared Ownership (OPSO), is an affordable option for those looking to own their home. Under this scheme, you can purchase between 10% and 75% of the home's open market value, paying no rent on the remaining share when you purchase 75%. Please note: all plots are advertised at a 40% share for advertising purposes only. A monthly service charge of £388.14pcm applies

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Perceval Grange

by Aster Homes

Midhurst, West Sussex, GU29 9GG

2 & 3 bedroom houses

£166,000 - £220,000 for a 40% share
£415,000 - £550,000 Full Market Value

Shared ownership homes for sale in Midhurst, Sussex! Have you ever dreamed of living in the charming market town Midhurst? With a range of homes at Perceval Grange, now is your chance to reside in West Sussex and be surrounded by the beautiful South Downs National Park including the Iping and Stedham Commons.What to do in Midhurst!Midhurst offers a variety of activities, from exploring historical sites to enjoying the beautiful English countryside. Here are some of our top recommendations:Visit Cowdray Ruins - the impressive remains of a once-grand Tudor house are available to roam and explore, this is our idea of a great day out! And if you have particularly green fingers, why not check the walled gardens that Cowdray has to offer too!If you are sporty, Midhurst has netball and tennis courts as well as a leisure centre which is a great way to get moving!Goodwood Racecourse is only a 13 minute drive away.Cowdray Park Golf Club is only a 7 minute drive away.Amenities near by:Travel makes it easy for commutersA272 is less than a mile away, which leads to the A3. From the A3, drivers can head north towards London or south towards Portsmouth.Rail travel is easy for residents of Perceval Grange. The nearest station is located in Liphook, only 8 miles away. From here, destinations can include Portsmouth, Bedhampton and Havant.Alternatively, head to Haslemere station (20-minute drive) with London Waterloo being the final stop.Southampton International Airport is only 53 minutes away, London Gatwick is 58 minutes away, and London Heathrow is around 45 miles away

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Square Roots Kingston KT1

by London Square

Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 3EW

1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments

Prices coming soon

A brand-new collection of one, two, and three-bedroom apartments available through Shared Ownership, each with a private balcony, just a short walk from Kingston town centre, Norbiton station, and the green spaces of Fairfield and Richmond Parks.

Shared ownership

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: