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Read through the eligibility criteria below to see if you could be eligible for a shared ownership home. If you have any questions which are not answered here, please contact our sales team for more information.
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Shared ownership is aimed at helping people in housing need who cannot afford to buy a property on the open market. Usually this is first time buyers (someone who hasn't owned a home before) but shared ownership can also help people who have previously owned a property and are now unable to buy without assistance. For example, in the case of relationship breakdowns or families who are overcrowded in their existing homes.
If the following statements apply to you then it is likely that you will generally be eligible for shared ownership:
Your full eligibility can be confirmed once you have completed and returned our shared ownership application form.
Current homeowners, including people who already own a shared ownership property, are not normally eligible for shared ownership unless there is a housing need.
Shared ownership can help people who have owned a property in the past and are now unable to buy without assistance, for example relationship breakdowns or families who are overcrowded in their existing homes.
Generally, you can apply for a property with one more bedroom than you currently need.
For example, a couple or single person could apply for a home with up to two bedrooms, and a family with one child could apply for up to three bedrooms. This will be assessed as part of your application.
When allocating shared ownership homes, priority is given to the following groups:
