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Portside Village

by Thirteen Group

Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, TS6 9QH

From £247,500 for a 10% share
(From £2,475,000 Full Market Value)

Welcome to Portside Village, a vibrant new community in Middlesbrough, ideally located just three miles from the town centre with excellent local amenities nearby. Enjoy easy access to the stunning North Yorkshire coast and North York Moors from a selection of energy-efficient 3 and 4-bedroom homes set amongst attractive green open spaces. We're delighted to offer a range of 3 and 4-bedroom Shared Ownership homes, exclusively built by 5-star housebuilder Miller Homes. Please be advised that the internal images displayed for the Lockton are taken from an alternative development and may differ slightly from the Lockton at Portside Village.

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Dundry View

by Allen & Harris Estate Agents

Hengrove, Bristol, BS14 0UL

1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments

From £76,000 for a 40% share
(From £190,000 Full Market Value)

A stunning development of affordable housing including 26 beautiful & energy efficient 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments available to buy on a shared ownership basis and presented by Bristol City Council.

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Meadowpip House

by Bairstow Eves

Tottenham, Greater London, N18 2FG

2 bedroom apartments

From £111,875 for a 25% share
(From £447,500 Full Market Value)

Situated on the 7th floor, this beautifully presented two-bedroom apartment offers stylish, contemporary living with high-quality finishes throughout. The apartment features a sleek, handle-less kitchen finished in modern gloss cabinetry with Silestone worktops and matching upstands. A full range of integrated Bosch appliances includes oven, ceramic hob, extractor hood, fridge freezer, dishwasher and washer dryer, creating a streamlined and practical space ideal for everyday living and entertaining. The open-plan living area and hallway benefit from attractive oak wood-effect flooring, while both bedrooms are finished with neutral carpeting for added comfort. The principal bathroom is elegantly designed with large-format Porcelanosa wall and floor tiles, contemporary sanitaryware, chrome fittings, glass shower screen and a mirrored vanity unit, creating a luxurious yet functional space. Additional features include underfloor heating to all main areas (excluding bathroom), LED downlighting to living and wet areas, built-in wardrobes (where applicable), Sky Q and TV points, and a video entry system for added security. The apartment is covered by an NHBC guarantee for further peace of mind. Residents benefit from excellent communal facilities including a 12-hour concierge service, secure bicycle storage within the undercroft parking area, and limited parking available by separate negotiation. This superb seventh-floor apartment combines modern design, quality specification and convenience. Located just a stone's throw away from Meridian Water Train Station, with easy access to bus routes, shops, eateries, and the picturesque Walthamstow Wet Lands and Canal Ways. Why rent when you could buy: Is it now time for you to start paying your own mortgage instead of someone else’s? Compare the average rent in your area with the monthly cost of a shared ownership home you could be pleasantly surprised. Financial Breakdown: Full market value: £447,500 25% share value: £111,875 5% deposit: £5968.75 Monthly Rent on un-owned share £769.14 What is Shared Ownership? If you can't afford the mortgage on 100% of a home, Shared Ownership offers you the chance to buy a share of your home (between 25% and 75%) and pay rent on the remaining share. Later on, you could buy bigger shares when you can afford to and, if you chose, own the property outright. Monthly costs to purchase via Shared Ownership are generally less than purchasing outright or renting, making it a fantastic option to get onto the housing ladder. *Please note images used in this listing are for illustration purposes and are not exact to the property.

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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: