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Can’t afford to buy your own property? Try New Build HomeBuy

6 August 2010 | Helen Chaproniere

New Build HomeBuy is a low cost home ownership option. It was introduced to help people who cannot afford to purchase a property outright and allows them instead to purchase initial shares of between 25–75...

Tags on this discussion: buying a new home Housing Associations New Build HomeBuy Shared-ownership

What is the difference between shared equity and shared ownership?

6 July 2010 | Sarah Wilkins

You are not alone if you are not sure of the differences between shared equity and shared ownership. So what is shared equity? You purchase a property and own 100% of it, but you obtain a mortgage...

Tags on this discussion: buy a house buying a new home shared equity Shared-ownership Staircasing

Changes to Shared Ownership Leases

4 May 2010 | Harry Peradigou

Following an informal consultation process towards the end of 2009, all new shared ownership leases granted on or after 6th April 2010 funded by the Homes Community Agency will be different to the current...

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What does 2010 hold for the first-time buyer?

5 March 2010 | Sarah Wilkins

We have all heard the encouraging news in relation to the housing market improving, but what is the reality? First-time buyers have had a notoriously hard ride obtaining mortgages, with many lenders requiring...

Tags on this discussion: buying a new home First-time buyers shared equity Shared-ownership Stamp Duty Land Tax

New model leases for shared ownership properties

1 comment 8 February 2010 | Sarah Wilkins

A new model shared ownership lease aimed at creating more certainty for lenders and more clarity for purchasers of New Build HomeBuy property has been created by the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA). The...

Tags on this discussion: buying a new home Homebuy Homes and Communities Agency Leases Shared-ownership

What is the difference between shared equity and shared ownership?

2 comments 8 February 2010 | Sarah Wilkins

You are not alone if you are not sure of the differences between shared equity and shared ownership. So what is shared equity? You purchase a property and own 100% of it, but you obtain a mortgage...

Tags on this discussion: buy a house buying a new home shared equity Shared-ownership Staircasing

Staircasing – how to purchase further shares in your shared ownership property

28 January 2010 | Sarah Wilkins

Maybe you are considering buying a property or have already purchased a property on a shared ownership basis and want to understand a little more about what you can do in the future. Staircasing - what...

Tags on this discussion: buy a house lease Shared-ownership Staircasing

MyChoice HomeBuy – assisting first-time buyers with an equity loan to ‘top up’ the purchase price

27 January 2010 | Sarah Wilkins

MyChoice HomeBuy is a government financed homeownership scheme that enables buyers to get their foot on the housing ladder by choosing and buying a home of their own on the open market with the assistance...

Tags on this discussion: First-time buyers Homebuy Housing Associations Residential Developer Shared-ownership

Homebuy Direct: A lifeline for residential developers and first time buyers alike?

1 comment 27 January 2010 | Fiona Neilson

The past two years have seen an increase in shared ownership schemes offered by developers, as they seek to assist first time buyers in getting their foot on the property ladder. In addition to the...

Tags on this discussion: First-time buyers Homebuy Direct Housing Associations mortgage Residential Developer Shared-ownership

Latest input tagged Shared-ownership

Can’t afford to buy your own property? Try New Build HomeBuy

What is the difference between shared equity and shared ownership?

Changes to Shared Ownership Leases

What does 2010 hold for the first-time buyer?

New model leases for shared ownership properties

What is the difference between shared equity and shared ownership?

Staircasing – how to purchase further shares in your shared ownership property

MyChoice HomeBuy – assisting first-time buyers with an equity loan to ‘top up’ the purchase price

Homebuy Direct: A lifeline for residential developers and first time buyers alike?

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