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Real stories from Shared Ownership buyers
Discover real life stories of how people have fast-tracked the games and got two feet on the property ladder.
From communal living to a place of her own – Newlon
Queensland Road, a landmark multi-storey development on a former industrial site adjacent to the Emirates Stadium, was the last part of Newlon Housing Trust’s housing to be completed as part of the Arsenal Regeneration Area – one of the largest regeneration projects in Europe. One of the residents living there shares her story. Natalie, who
A new home in Redbridge with Newlon
Napier Apartments is one of Newlon’s most recent developments. Built in conjunction with Rooff, it is located just a couple of minutes’ walk from Goodmayes station. One of the residents there shares her experience. Holly, who works as a scientist for the NHS, has lived in London for 13 years. She was renting with friends
Frequently asked questions
As a home-buying newbie, your mind is probably racing with various questions about the process. For starters, what does Shared Ownership even mean? Don’t panic – we might have the answers you need.
What properties are for sale with shared ownership?
Shared Ownership provides some of the very best new build properties in the market today.
You have a choice to either buy a new build house or apartment, or you can buy what is called a ‘resales’ unit from an existing homeowner, who is looking to sell their home through the housing association that they originally bought it from.
For the largest list of properties available through Shared Ownership, see our find a home page
How do I buy more shares in my property?
You can buy more shares in your property through what is called staircasing. Start by buying 10% increments with the theory that one day you can have 100% ownership of your home.
What is staircasing?
Staircasing is the term used to buy more shares in your shared ownership property.
You can buy an additional percentage of your property at any point. Normally the minimum extra percentage you can buy is 10% at a time. Most people try to buy them in larger chunks as there are fees that you have to pay each time, so it can become quite expensive if you just buy 10% at a time. When you have staircased to 100% you will no longer have to pay any rent to the housing association.
For more detailed information read our ‘what is staircasing‘ page.