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Petersmiths Park

by Burchell Edwards

New Ollerton, Nottinghamshire, NG22 9XW

2, 3 & 4 bedroom houses

From £51,250 for a 25% share
(From £205,000 Full Market Value)

Petersmiths Park in New Ollerton offers stylish 2, 3 and 4 bedroom homes, available from a 30% share. Set near Sherwood Forest, it combines modern living with a peaceful village setting, close to local amenities, schools and excellent transport links across Nottinghamshire. Available to view now.

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Silvertide Point

by Hyde New Homes

Shoreham by Sea, West Sussex, BN43 6EW

1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments

From £93,625 for a 35% share
(From £267,500 Full Market Value)

Show Apartment now available to view - register to book your appointment - A brand new collection of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom shared ownership apartments ideally located in central Shoreham by Sea. Guide prices starting from £93,625 for a 35% share, based on a full market value of £267,500 for a one bedroom apartment. Located just minutes away from the town centre and a stone throw away from the train station. With direct train links into Brighton, Portsmouth, Chichester or London Victoria. Shoreham-by-Sea offers the perfect blend of coastal charm and vibrant community living. Just moments from the development, you’ll find a bustling high street filled with independent cafés, eateries, boutiques and local favourites. Step into coastal town living with shared ownership at Silvertide Point. These contemporary homes offer thoughtfully designed interiors, high-quality finishes, sleek modern kitchens with integrated appliances, flooring throughout, and the bonus of your own private outdoor space. Silvertide Point provides the ideal setting to begin your home ownership journey in the centre of Shoreham. To find out more details about the launch at Silvertide Point - register your interest now! Key Features - Balconies or terraces to all homes - En-suite to selected homes - Allocated parking to selected homes - EV- charging points to selected plots - Individual solar panels to each home - All electric development Your new chapter - Central Shoreham Location - 5 minutes walk to train station - 15 minutes walk to Shoreham Beach - Shops and amenities nearby - Outstanding schools in the area - Sustainable design The Hyde Difference - Over 90% customer satisfaction for 13 consecutive years - Experienced in-house sales team to help you with the process to owning your own home - Option to purchase more shares and own your home outright at any time - High specification as standard - Contemporary kitchen units with integrated appliances - Build Zone warranty - Quality flooring included Marketing suite and show home viewings take place Tuesday - Saturday, 10am - 4pm, by appointment only. *Images are indicative Hyde interiors and computer generated images are indicative only.* New marketing suite and show apartment now available to view.

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Ashworth Place

by Live West

Exeter, Devon, EX1 4DS

2 & 3 bedroom houses

£94,500 - £112,000 for a 40% share
(£236,250 - £280,000 Full Market Value)

LiveWest is proud to present an exciting opportunity to start your journey towards home ownership at Ashworth Place, just five miles from Exeter. You’ll find everything you need nearby - from schools and shops to green open spaces - plus easy access to Exeter and beyond. East Devon has plenty to explore, including the Jurassic Coast, Exe Estuary and local beaches. You’ll also be close to Killerton estate and Ashclyst Forest for walks, and Woodbury Common for cycling and sea views. *Local connection applies to plots for plots 317, 318, 366, 367, 368, 379, 380, 393, 394 and 395.

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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: