The future of Shared Ownership

Shared Ownership has seen significant growth in first-tranche sales given the lower monthly payments than renting or buying outright. However, while supply has tightened due to slower housebuilding, the new Social and Affordable Homes Programme is expected to provide much-needed support.

The rates of staircasing to full ownership have dropped in the last five years. However, those who do, have been doing so in larger increments. Further falls in inflation are expected to create more opportunities for Shared Ownership residents to increase their equity share.

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