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Langley Park

by Taylors Estate Agents

Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 1GS

1 & 2 bedroom apartments and 3 & 4 bedroom houses

£74,000 - £182,000 for a 40% share
(£185,000 - £455,000 Full Market Value)

Langley Park presents the most centrally located new home development in Chippenham, 1 & 2 bed apartments, 2, 3 & 4 bed houses available, offering unparalleled convenience just a 3-minute walk from the train station. This prime position ensures effortless commutes, with Bath Spa only 15 minutes away and Bristol Temple Meads reachable in just 30 minutes. Chippenham is an ideal family destination, offering both immediate advantages and long-term benefits. Its vibrant high street and nearby retail parks provide a diverse array of supermarkets, popular high street brands, and unique independent shops and cafes. The area also benefits from excellent access to high performing local schools:- Ivy Lane Primary, Monkton Park Primary, Redland Primary, all rated Good by Ofsted, within a mile. Secondary education covered by Hardenhuish School, Abbeyfield School & Sixth Form, Sheldon School — all Good rated and less than ~1.5 miles away. Further education options via Wiltshire College & University Centre, just ~0.3 miles from your doorstep. Green spaces and parks are close by:- Just a few minutes’ walk to John Coles Park and Monkton Park—perfect for morning jogs, leisurely walks, or letting children run free. *The Shared Ownership scheme is a Part Buy, Part Rent way of owning your own home for a smaller upfront payment. With Shared Ownership, you buy a share of your home using a mortgage from a bank or building society and pay a subsidised rent on the share you did not purchase. The combined mortgage and rent is usually less than you’d expect to pay if you bought a similar property outright. When you’re ready, you can buy more shares until you staircase to owning 100% of your home. Please note, as a Shared Ownership purchase there are likely to be additional legal fees during the conveyancing process, your solicitor can advise you of these.

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Kingston Wharf

by Hyde New Homes

Shoreham by Sea, West Sussex, BN43 6RN

1 & 2 bedroom apartments

From £69,750 for a 30% share
(From £232,500 Full Market Value)

Find your new home at Kingston Wharf- a stunning collection of modern 1 & 2 bedroom award-winning shared ownership apartments. Waterfront living with coastal, community and connectivity at its heart. Prices start from £69,750 for a 30% share, based on a full market value of £232,500 for a one-bedroom apartment. Set in a great regeneration area along the River Adur and not far from Shoreham beach. With easy access to Shoreham and Southwick train stations, with direct access links into Brighton, Portsmouth, Chichester or London Victoria. Shoreham-by-Sea is a thriving lively community, with loads of independent shops, restaurants or coffee shops just round the corner from the development. Once known as Shoreham’s commercial port, the area is undergoing a real transformation under the large regeneration project that will create a lovely coastal destination with increased local amenities and a flourishing economy. Get on the property ladder with shared ownership at Kingston Wharf and experience modern coastal living at its finest. With a great choice of quality specification, modern kitchens with integrated appliances, flooring included throughout and individual private space to each home, Kingston Wharf is a great place to make your home. Marketing suite and Show Apartment is open Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 4pm by appointment only. Why buy at Kingston Wharf Riverside views & tranquil surroundings Balconies to all homes Individual solar panels to each home Allocated parking to selected homes Excellent transport links to Brighton & London The Hyde Difference High specification as standard Contemporary kitchen units with integrated appliances Quality flooring included Specialist in-house sales team Over 90% customer satisfaction for 12 consecutive years

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Holyhead Road

by Midland Heart Housing Association

Coundon, West Midlands, CV5 8NA

2 bedroom houses

From £85,750 for a 35% share
(From £245,000 Full Market Value)

AVAILABLE NOW - Brand New Two Bedroom Houses available to buy on Shared Ownership. This new development is located off the Holyhead Road in the Coundon area of Coventry. This sought after location is within walking distance of the city centre, Alvis Retail Park & local amenities. • Affordable Homes - Exclusive to Midland Heart • 2 Bedroom Terrace Houses - from £85,750 for a 35% share* • A sought-after area within easy reach of Coventry city centre • A good range of local amenities & excellent transport links • Available on new Shared Ownership scheme with 990 year lease • Option to buy more shares to own 100% of the property in the future Our homes come with an impressive specification as standard including flooring/carpets throughout, modern fitted kitchens with oven & hob, a private garden and parking. Located in the popular suburb of Coundon with excellent bus & road links. Close to the Alvis Retail Park with a good choice of supermarkets & home/furniture stores within very easy reach. The centre of Coventry less than 1 mile away and also offers a good choice of amenities including high street stores, cafés, restaurants and bars. From music, theatre and festivals, to museums, Cathedrals and medieval history, the city has something for everyone. Price 2 Bedroom from £245,000 (100%) 35% share = £85,750* Rent = £364.95 Plus the following monthly charges: Management Charge: £22.00 Buildings Insurance: £17.30 Estate Charge: £5.75 Shared Ownership is ideal for first time buyers, or anyone who qualifies, and cannot afford to buy outright to get onto the property ladder. It is great if you have limited savings, as you only need a deposit for the share you buy. *The Price advertised is for our target share of 35% and is for illustration purposes only (to give an indication of the cost of purchase, rent, etc); it is not the minimum or maximum that is available for purchase. Other shares are available upon request & will be based on affordability, proceed ability & sustainability. Buyers will be considered on first come first served basis (assuming affordability, proceed ability & sustainability checks are met). Buyers need to demonstrate maximum affordability which will be determined via a Mortgage advisor prior to any agreed sale. Amount advertised is subject to change. An additional monthly rental charge applies that includes rent, buildings insurance, estate and management charge but excludes any mortgage payment. ^Images/photographs shown are for illustrative purposes only & simply represent a typical Midland Heart property at this location.

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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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The following housing associations and developers have shared ownership properties available throughout the UK which you can enquire via this website: