Category: Shared Ownership

• ✅ Top 10 Things to Check When Viewing a Property – First-Time Buyer Guide (UK)

  First-time home buyer in the UK? Discover the top 10 essential things to look for when viewing a house, from damp checks to plumbing and electrics.

  Emilyjfranks12

  11th August 2025

  First Time Buyers, Shared Ownership

  First-Time Homebuyers, Mortgage Basics, Tips for Homebuyers

• Understanding New Build Mortgages: Essential Insights

  Are you considering purchasing a new build property in the UK? Whether you’re a first-time buyer or an experienced homeowner, securing a mortgage for a newly built home comes with its own set of rules and considerations. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you understand the process. Understanding New Build Mortgages A new build mortgage…

  Emilyjfranks12

  4th June 2025

  First Time Buyers, Shared Ownership

  First-Time Homebuyers, Fixed-Rate Mortgage Mortgage Refinance, Mortgage Basics, Tips for Homebuyers

• How to Choose the Right Conveyancer When Buying a Home

  What is a Conveyancer? If you’re buying or selling a property in the UK, you’ll need a conveyancer—a legal professional who handles all the legal work and paperwork involved in transferring property ownership. This includes: You can use a licensed conveyancer or a solicitor who specialises in property law. Both are qualified to handle the…

  Emilyjfranks12

  29th May 2025

  Buy To Let, First Time Buyers, Property Investment, Remortgages, Shared Ownership

  First-Time Homebuyers, Mortgage Basics, Tips for Homebuyers

• The Ultimate Guide to Buying a Shared Ownership Property in the UK

  What is Shared Ownership in the UK? Shared ownership is a government-backed scheme that helps first-time buyers and those with lower incomes get a foot on the property ladder. It allows you to buy a share of a home (usually between 10% and 75%) and pay subsidised rent on the remaining portion, which is owned…

  Emilyjfranks12

  21st May 2025

  First Time Buyers, Shared Ownership

  Fixed-Rate Mortgage Mortgage Refinance, Interest Rate Updates, Mortgage Basics, Mortgage News, Tips for Homebuyers

• A Complete Guide to Shared Ownership Staircasing: How It Works and Why It Matters

  If you’re a shared owner and want to increase your stake in your property, shared ownership staircasing could be the key to owning more—or even all—of your home. Staircasing is the process of buying additional shares in a shared ownership property. Over time, this allows you to reduce your rent and, if desired, eventually own…

  Emilyjfranks12

  9th May 2025

  Remortgages, Shared Ownership

  First-Time Homebuyers, Home Buying Guide, Mortgage Basics, Mortgage News, Tips for Homebuyers