Buying extra shares in your property means you own more of your home and pay less rent. This is called staircasing and is a great option for people who want to own more of their shared ownership property. You can either buy shares in tranches or purchase the remaining shares to take you up to… Read more »
We know that circumstances change and there may come a time when you’re looking to sell. If this is something you’re thinking about, please let us know. When you tell us you want to sell, we have a period of time – known as the Landlord’s nomination period – to find a buyer for your… Read more »
As a Shared Owner you’re able to paint and decorate your home as you wish. However, for new build homes we’d recommend not decorating for the first year to allow for materials like timber and plaster to dry out and settle. If you’re thinking about making any other home improvements, it’s best to check with… Read more »
As winter sets in it’s time to think about preparing your home for the colder months ahead. No one wants their boiler to break in the middle of a snowstorm, or their gutters to be overflowing in a downpour, so below are a few top tips for getting your home ready for winter. Check your… Read more »
Just in time for Christmas and firefighter James Harris is delighted to have moved into his first home, a three-bed house in Faversham, Kent, which is part of a development of 93 new affordable homes. 65 are for affordable rent and 28 sold under shared ownership. He said: “I’m working Christmas Day, unfortunately someone’s got… Read more »