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Shared ownership

Shared ownership schemes allow you to buy a share of a property and pay rent on the rest. For some people, it can be a cheaper way to get on the housing ladder. But it’s important to know the ongoing costs and restrictions of shared ownership before you buy.

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Costs involved in shared ownership

The initial and ongoing costs involved in buying and living in a shared ownership property

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Understanding your shared ownership lease

Your responsibilities and restrictions as a shared ownership leaseholder, and your landlord's responsibilities

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Buying more shares in your shared ownership home (staircasing)

Your options to increase the share of the property you own (staircasing)

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In this section

  • Becoming a shared owner

    Understand the costs involved in shared ownership, if it’s right for you, and how to buy a shared ownership property

    Topic - Leasehold essentials
  • Being a shared owner

    What you need to know if you own a shared ownership property, including staircasing and extending your lease

    Topic - Leasehold essentials
  • Leaving shared ownership

    How to sell your shared ownership home, and options if you’re feeling stuck

    Topic - Leasehold essentials

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