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Overcoming the hurdles standing between you and owning a home of your own is one of the best feelings in the world. The Shared Ownership Scheme allows you to reach that milestone even sooner, removing barriers to entry and offering growth over time. But what is shared ownership anyway, and how does it work? Shared […]

Shared ownership homes are great options for families that are growing and looking to get onto the property ladder. From flats to houses, they offer a lot of benefits that traditional renting doesn’t allow, and allow more people to overcome the hurdles of home ownership that are stumping so many first-time buyers. So, why are […]

Key workers sit at the heart of our modern society, but do we take enough care of them? According to a study from 2024, 67% of key workers agreed that there was a lack of affordable housing in the UK, and with house prices skyrocketing it’s easy to understand why. But there are solutions that […]

As a young professional, it can be incredibly taxing to be juggling so many different priorities; adding the idea of homeownership in the modern world into that mix can be particularly unsettling. But there is hope! Bridging the gap between eternal private renting and complete home ownership is the Rent to Buy scheme, which helps […]

The advice around Shared Ownership homes can feel confusing for first-time buyers, but there is a lot to look forward to when you use a scheme like Shared Ownership to get onto the property ladder. We all know that Shared Ownership offers cheaper rent than traditional private renting, but what else does it have going […]

The advice around Shared Ownership homes can feel confusing for first-time buyers, but there is a lot to look forward to when you use a scheme like Shared Ownership to get onto the property ladder. We all know that Shared Ownership offers cheaper rent than traditional private renting, but what else does it have going […]

Trying to learn more about your homeowning options online, but keep getting tangled in the weeds of arcane lingo? We’ve got you covered, helping you to talk like a pro about all things Shared Ownership. In this guide you will find the answers to essential questions about Shared Ownership jargon, including: What is a leasehold? […]

Buying a new build home can be daunting, as without the reassurance of a previous dweller, how will you know that the home is up to scratch? In this guide, you can find key snags to look out for in your home, along with who to report any issues to and when they should be […]

Renting a home, but feeling stumped by the restrictions of renting? It’s easy to feel like the best thing to do is to tear everything down and whack some paint on the walls, but we’re here to say there’s a better way. You just have to get creative. Here are 5 clever ways that you […]