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Aston Grange

by Shipways

Gaydon, Warwickshire, CV33 8AH

3 bedroom houses

From £82,500 for a 25% share
(From £330,000 Full Market Value)

Aston Grange features a beautiful selection of one and three-bedroom Shared Ownership homes, nestled in the picturesque Warwickshire countryside. Designed to meet the needs of first-time buyers, professional couples, and growing families, these homes offer the ideal balance of quality, affordability and location.

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Grasmere Gardens

by Moat Homes

Whitstable, Kent, CT5 3PT

3 bedroom houses

£102,500 for a 25% share
£410,000 Full Market Value

Grasmere Gardens is a brand-new development offering a collection of 2 & 3 bedroom houses for shared ownership in Whitstable, Kent. Perfectly located near the stunning Kent coast, these homes combine seaside charm with peaceful village living.Set within Chestfield village, a well-connected and friendly community, Grasmere Gardens is surrounded by beautifully landscaped green spaces and ancient woodland. It's the perfect setting for those who want to enjoy nature while staying close to everything they need.Each home has been expertly crafted by renowned developer Kitewood and features spacious rooms, quality flooring throughout, high-specification kitchens with integrated appliances, and private rear gardens. With a range of layouts and sizes available, there's something to suit everyone, whether you're a first-time buyer, growing family, or looking to downsize.Under offerAll of our homes at Grasmere Gardens are currently under offer, but please register your interest and we'll be in touch should any of the homes come back to the market.Register your interest today to take the next steps towards your new home.

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Hepworth Place Waltham Forest Town Hall E17

by Riverside Housing

Walthamstow, Greater London, E17 4ZF

1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments

From £137,375 for a 35% share
(From £392,500 Full Market Value)

Enjoy £1,000 cashback to make your move even smoother when you exchange within 28 days of reservation* T&Cs apply speak to our Sales Consultant. Don’t miss your opportunity to own a contemporary home in one of East London’s most sought after neighbourhoods. Hepworth Place is a landmark development set within the iconic Waltham Forest Town Hall regeneration and right in the heart of Walthamstow voted Sunday Times ‘Best Place to Live 2025’. This is your chance to secure a high quality home in a location where demand continues to soar. Landmark Civic Quarter Setting Located within the Waltham Forest Town Hall regeneration, surrounded by historic civic buildings, landscaped public spaces and cultural venues. Contemporary Homes with Premium Specification Designed for modern city living, these stylish apartments offer generous open plan layouts, contemporary kitchens with integrated appliances, underfloor heating and sleek, hotel style bathrooms. Every home benefits from private outdoor space, providing the perfect extension to your living area. Exceptional Transport Connections into Central London -Approx. 15-minute walk to Wood Street Overground Station -Easy links via Walthamstow Central for Victoria Line and Overground services -Conveniently close to the A406 North Circular with connections to A13, M11 and M25 for Greater London and Essex Private Outdoor Space & Green Open Spaces Every home benefits from private balcony or terrace, with Chestnuts Field and landscaped civic gardens moments away. Lifestyle on Your Doorstep On your doorstep, you’ll find an exciting mix of independent cafés, bustling markets including Walthamstow Market - Europe's longest open-air market, green open spaces and leisure facilities such as Waltham Forest Feel Good Centre, creating a lifestyle that’s both vibrant and well balanced. Affordable Shared Ownership in a Prime London Location Available through Shared Ownership, Hepworth Place offers an affordable and flexible route onto the London property ladder allowing you to buy a share that suits your budget while enjoying all the benefits of owning a brand new home in a premium zone. Demand is high so enquire today to avoid missing out! Greener Is the Way Forward According to the Home Builders Federation, on average, owners of a new build apartment save £435 on household bills each year. Those that buy a new build house see even greater annual savings of £555 – which is equivalent to three weeks of an average mortgage or the cost of a takeaway coffee every working day for the year! Key features - Walthamstow, voted Sunday Times ‘Best Place to Live 2025!’ London - 15mins walking distance from Wood Street Station - Easy connections to Walthamstow Central - Buzzing Highstreet on your door step with a range of fantastic independent businesses nearby, from coffee shops to stylish boutiques and famous markets. - Surrounded by ample open green spaces with Chestnut Field right behind - Waltham Forest Feel Good Leisure on your door step - Secure by design with high specification, integrated appliances and energy efficient new homes - Spacious design and private outdoor space to each home - Four local primary schools walking distance away

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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: