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What is Shared Ownership?
Shared Ownership is an affordable home ownership scheme which makes it easier for eligible purchasers to get on the property ladder. Buyers get a mortgage for the share they can afford, and pay rent on the remaining share.
Shared Ownership FAQs
Find out moreDoes Shared Ownership mean sharing with someone else?
No – this is a common misconception but the ‘shared’ aspect of the scheme simply means you’re sharing ownership of your home with a housing association.
If you decide to buy a Shared Ownership home in Solihull, you’re effectively purchasing a portion of your property. Your initial share will usually be between 25% to 75%, paying a mortgage on the part that you own and a below market value rent on the remaining share.
Can I ever fully own a Shared Ownership home in Solihull?
Yes – Shared Owners can choose to buy additional shares in their property by ‘staircasing’.
When buying a Shared Ownership home, you will initially purchase a minimum percentage somewhere between 25% to 75%. Down the line, if you find that your financial circumstances have changed, buyers will have the option to buy more shares.
If you choose to buy a higher percentage, your mortgage repayments will increase while the rent you pay will decrease. In the majority of cases there aren’t any restrictions and you can buy 100% of your home – in this instance, you would become the outright owner.
Do I meet the eligibility criteria for Shared Ownership homes in Solihull?
As a home-buying product aimed at helping those who can’t afford to purchase a property on the open market, there are certain requirements that buyers will need to meet to be considered eligible for Shared Ownership.
For example, there are caps on household income which means that you must earn less than £80,000 to be eligible for the scheme – or less than £90,000 if you would like to buy a home in London. The criteria also states that buyers must be at least 18 years of age and do not own another property either in the UK or abroad.
How much does Shared Ownership cost in Solihull?
Shared Ownership properties enable you to put down a smaller deposit compared to those required on the open market – buyers will usually need to put down 5% to 10% of the share that they’re buying, rather than the full market value of the home.
On a monthly basis, buyers will be required to pay their mortgage, a subsidised rent and service charge on their home, however, these repayments often work out cheaper than or equal to renting privately in the same area. Other costs to consider when buying a home include solicitor and mortgage broker fees – you can find out more about these costs on Share to Buy.
Are there Shared Ownership homes in Solihull?
Share to Buy lists thousands of Shared Ownership homes all across Solihull and beyond – including new build properties and those available through resale.
Shared Ownership is available on a variety of homes including cosy studios, stylish apartments and traditional family homes. Check out our property search tool to start looking for your new home today!
The steps to find your new Shared Ownership home
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Who are Share to Buy?
Share to Buy is the leading online portal for Shared Ownership properties. Established in 2004 as the UK’s first specialist online mortgage broker for affordable home ownership products, the site has since developed into a one stop shop for first time buyers, offering the country’s largest listing of Shared Ownership homes from many of the UK’s biggest housing providers.
Why should I register with Share to Buy?
Share to Buy is the nation’s biggest and best established affordable home ownership property portal, making it the ideal website for first time buyers looking to take that first step onto the property ladder.
Using our property search tool, you can search for homes that suit your needs via filters such as location, number of bedrooms, monthly outgoings and deposit amount. You can also set up alert preferences so you’ll be notified when new properties that meet your search are announced by email.
Acting as a one stop shop for first time buyers, Share to Buy also offers handy FAQs and guides, interactive mortgage tools, mortgage broker and conveyancing panels, and live events to help potential purchasers on their home-buying journey.
Can I advertise my home on Share to Buy?
If you are a housing association or developer selling properties through Shared Ownership, Help to Buy and other affordable home ownership schemes, we can list your new build and resale homes on the Share to Buy property portal.
As well as working alongside Registered Providers, we also partner with private sellers who are looking to sell their current Shared Ownership home.
Find out more about advertising your Shared Ownership property on Share to Buy.
SUCCESS STORIES
Sandra - Shared Ownership buyer in Croydon
“From the moment I bought my first share, I knew that I wanted to staircase. A year after I moved in, I staircased to 75% and this past February I purchased the final share, and now I own my home 100% outright. I really do recommend Shared Ownership as a fantastic way to get into the housing market, it worked so well for me.”
SUCCESS STORIES
Renata - Shared Ownership buyer in Brent
“The huge number of properties listed on the Share to Buy website gave me a lot of choice all in one place, even with my limited budget. Shared Ownership meant I could afford a brand new home in Zone 3, which I didn’t think I would be able to manage in a million years for my first home.”
SUCCESS STORIES
Emily - Shared Ownership buyer in Gloucestershire
“If you are considering Shared Ownership, I would 100% recommend using Share to Buy to learn more about the scheme and assess your options. Shared Ownership is an excellent stepping stone into the property market – it’s worked so well for me. It’s given me a freedom and flexibility I wouldn’t have had if I bought on the open market!"
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Many first time buyers can feel worried that their home ownership aspirations are achievable. Thankfully though, Shared Ownership homes in Solihull can give you the boost you need to take that vital first step onto the property ladder. Similarly, Help to Buy homes in Solihull can make it easier for buyers to settle down in a location they really love.
Want to stay up to date with Shared Ownership and Help to Buy properties in Solihull, Birmingham and the Midlands? We make it so quick and simple. Just sign up to Share to Buy and register to receive alerts when new properties are added to your desired area.
It is considered by many to be one of the best places – and some would argue the finest – to live in Britain. And while we understand that personal taste should be considered when discussing the best British towns, it’s clear to see that Solihull certainly does fit the bill when it comes to quality of life.
We’ll start off with the obvious, because it’s the first thing anyone notices when they arrive in Solihull, and that’s the fact that it’s breathtakingly gorgeous. Not only are its streets stunning and filled to the brim with wonderful restaurants, cafes, pubs, shops and other local businesses, but that’s before you even look at the incredible feats of architecture found all around.
Examples include the 16th-century Tudor mansion Packwood House and the splendidly medieval Maxstoke Castle. Perhaps though there’s no example more exemplary of the area’s eye candy than the natural assets Solihull has for you to enjoy.
Clowes Wood Nature Reserve, Hilfield Park, Shirley Park, Tudor Grange Park and Umberslade Adventure all provide ample opportunity to take in the breath-taking greenery and enjoy the fresh air. They also offer the perfect day out away from the stresses of modern life.
That’s not to say that Solihull is not a modern town though: far, far from it. It boasts excellent modern transport links connecting it to the links of Oxford, London and Birmingham, among many other areas across the country. In fact, it’s even within distance of an international rail station should you desire to venture any further.
However, considering everything that Solihull has to offer, including excellent economic and educational opportunities, we wouldn’t be surprised if you decide that there’s no need to go anywhere else. Nonetheless, it’s great to have the option and Solihull has proven that it is a town as practical as it is unforgettable.
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