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Westcombe Park

by CHP

Maldon, Essex, CM9 4HE

1 bedroom apartments

From £70,000 for a 35% share
(From £200,000 Full Market Value)

A selection of one bedroom new build apartments available for Shared Ownership in the Crest Nicholson section of Westcombe Park in Heybridge, Maldon, Essex. Expected July / August 2025 (subject to change). Features include: • Fully fitted kitchen with integrated appliances • Flooring throughout • Neutral décor • Double glazing • Electric heating • Allocated parking with electric vehicle charging point • New build warranty Situated next to the historic market town of Maldon, Westcombe Park in Heybridge is a new community of homes set in a semi-rural location. Westcombe Park is surrounded by woodland and farmland but is still well-connected, with convenient access to shops, schools and a wide range of other amenities in both Heybridge and Maldon. There are an abundance of waterways and open spaces for all the family to explore, including Heybridge Basin and Promenade Park. For those preferring indoor activities, Blackwater Leisure Centre and Park Drive Health Club in Maldon offer a range of sporting activities. There is a selection of primary schools and pre-schools / nurseries in the area, with the Plume Academy being the local catchment secondary school. To expand on the existing local facilities, the masterplan for Westcombe Park includes future provision for a new primary school and nursery, sports pitches, allotments and neighbourhood centre. Access to Essex’s main road route, the A12, is just nine miles away, providing convenient connections to the A120, A414 and M25. Chelmsford can be reached in around 20 minutes and Colchester in around 25 minutes. There are two train stations to choose from at Witham and Hatfield Peverel; from either, London Liverpool Station is around a 40-minute journey. Westcombe Park is served by local bus routes which run along the edge of the development connecting Heybridge with Chelmsford, Hatfield Peverel and Witham railway station. For international travel, Stansted Airport is a 50-minute drive away.

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Edwalton Fields

by Burchell Edwards

Edwalton, Nottinghamshire, NG12 4JE

2 & 3 bedroom houses and 2 bedroom bungalows

£81,250 - £91,250 for a 25% share
(£325,000 - £365,000 Full Market Value)

The scheme is built by Bovis Homes and the Housing Association is Amplius. Shared ownerships 25% - 75% available . Shares can be purchased with cash or mortgage and rent is then payable on remaining share The availability consists – 2 bedroom semi-detached bungalows- Full Market Value is £325,000 25% share = £81,250 50% share = £162,500 75% £243,750 2 bedroon semi-detached houses – Full Market Value is £325,000 25% share = £81,250 50% share = £162,500 75% share = £243,750 3 bedroom semi detached houses – Full market Value £365,000 25% share = £91,250 50% share = £182,500 75% share £273,750

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The Willows

by Sage Homes

Ancaster, Lincolnshire, NG32 3PS

3 bedroom houses

from £52,487 for a 25% share
£209,948 - £215,000 Full Market Value

Situated between Grantham and Sleaford, The Willows offers a charming collection of 3 homes in the picturesque village of Ancaster. Perfect for first-time buyers, families, second-steppers, and downsizers, this development combines the tranquillity of a rural setting with easy access to nearby towns.

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: