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How Shared Ownership works

How Shared Ownership works

A simple and affordable way to get a home of your own

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Shared Ownership

Shared Ownership is a government-backed scheme, designed to make stepping onto the property ladder more affordable.

It is a form of leasehold, so you become a leaseholder. The lease agreement is a ‘contract’ with RHP. This makes us the landlord and, in some cases, the freeholder of the block and estate.

Download our Shared Ownership Handbook

Shared Ownership Handbook