How shared ownership works
In shared ownership you buy a share of the property – between 25 per cent and 75 per cent. This is calculated on the full open market value.
The housing association owns the remaining share and you pay rent on that share. The annual rent paid is a maximum of 2.75% of the share’s value.
Shared ownership properties are always leasehold homes. This means you own them for a fixed period of time, usually 99 years.
When you buy your home, you become the owner of the lease. The housing association will grant you a lease for the fixed period, which also sets out your rights and responsibilities, and those of the landlord.
One of the requirements of the lease is to give the housing association first refusal to buy it back if you want to sell.
Example of shared ownership
| Property purchase price | Your share | Cost of your share | Housing Association share | Cost of HA share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £100,000 | 50 % | £50,000 | 50 % | £50,000 |
The table below shows how much this could cost you per month in mortgage payments and rent.
Possible costs per month in mortgage payments and rent
| Example of shared ownership costs | Monthly cost |
|---|---|
| Mortgage payments at 6 per cent interest over 25 years | £322 |
| Rent at 2.75 per cent of £50,000 (£1,375 over 12 months) | £155 |
| Total monthly payment | £436 |
Partner Housing Associations delivering shared ownership
The Council works in partnership with a number of housing associations to build affordable housing to buy, including providing grant funding to invest in new homes each year. Shared ownership homes are advertised through the local Help to Buy Agent.
Need help?
Most issues can be resolved online, it's the quickest and most convenient way to get help.
Use our contact us form- Affordable housing team
- 01872 326353
- affordablehousing@cornwall.gov.uk
