Shared Ownership Week

Do it for the future, do it for Shared Ownership….

Shared Ownership Week is all about bringing the housing industry together, from associations and developers to experts and real homeowners, united by one common goal: helping first time buyers get a foot on the property ladder.

For anyone dreaming of owning their own place, especially in London, it can feel like an uphill climb. House prices are high, saving a huge deposit seems impossible and it’s not always clear what options are available. Many first time buyers know they want to invest in their future, but don’t know how to make it happen. That’s exactly where Shared Ownership Week comes in.

Shared Ownership makes the process simpler and more affordable. Instead of buying a home outright on the open market, you buy a share, usually between 25% and 75%, and pay rent on the rest. This means you need a much smaller deposit and can get settled into the home of your dreams sooner than you think.

And the best part? Shared Ownership isn’t fixed. As your circumstances change, you can buy more of your home through a process called ‘staircasing’, moving towards full ownership at your own pace. If life takes a different turn, selling your share is straightforward too, so you’re never stuck.

That’s what Shared Ownership Week is here to highlight. Across podcasts, resources and real-life stories, this annual campaign shines a light on how the scheme works and why it’s helping so many people make the jump from renting to owning.

Buying your first home doesn’t need to feel overwhelming. With Shared Ownership, the steps are smaller, the path is clearer, and the future feels within reach.

Do it for the future, do it with Shared Ownership.

See what Shared Ownership Week did last year