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The Fosseway

by Abri Homes

Hengrove, Bristol, BS14 9LN

2 bedroom houses

From £137,680 for a 40% share
(£344,200 - £351,550 Full Market Value)

The Fosseway is our new collection of one and two bedroom apartments, and two and three bedroom Shared Ownership houses for sale in Hengrove, Bristol. Tucked just off Wells Road, you’ll find plenty of shops and parks close by, with Bristol’s lively centre only a short drive away for eating out or meeting friends. Designed for modern living with a welcoming community feel, these new homes in Bristol are a great choice for anyone looking to settle into a bright, well-connected corner of the city. Tenure: Leasehold. Length of lease: 990 years. Reservation fee: £500. Predicted council tax band: New build properties, band to be determined. Service charge is reviewed once a year.

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The Cornish Quarter

by Linden Homes

Wadebridge, Cornwall, PL27 6AY

3 & 4 bedroom houses

£175,000 - £200,000 for a 50% share
£350,000 - £400,000 Full Market Value

Discover an impressive range of tasteful 3 & 4-bedroom homes at our new housing development in Wadebridge.Home to beautiful coastlines, luscious outdoor spaces and superb shopping facilities, our new homes for sale in Wadebridge make it easy to enjoy a relaxed pace of life in the heart of Cornwall. Living at The Cornish Quarter you'll have easy access to the nearby scenic Camel Trail as well as a choice of nearby beaches-perfect for outdoor enthusiasts and relaxed weekend strolls. In addition you'll find well-rated schools and nurseries nearby, making it a practical choice for growing families. What's more, with excellent road and rail connections, including the A30 and Bodmin Parkway station, travelling across Cornwall and beyond is simple and convenient Considering shared ownership? Estimate your monthly costs CLICK HERE What's my budget? Check your affordability CLICK HERE

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Orbit Homes at Woodland Valley

by Orbit Homes

Rothwell, Northamptonshire, NN14 6FS

2 bedroom houses

£63,750 for a 25% share
£255,000 Full Market Value

We are pleased to be offering new Shared Ownership homes at Orbit Homes at Woodland Valley, a new development located on the outskirts of Rothwell. Perfect for those who prefer a quieter location but with easy access to surrounding towns. We have a range of 2, 3, and 4-bed homes for sale, all built to our high specification and available to buy with Shared Ownership, the more affordable way to buy a new home. Ideal for first time buyers and growing families alike. Our homes come with integrated kitchen appliances, a built-in wardrobe to the main bedroom, vinyl flooring and carpets fitted throughout, fencing, turf, and patio to rear garden all as standard, so no extras required! Contact us today to find out more and start your application. We’ll help you find your dream home for 2026!

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: