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South London shared owners win their service charge battle against @NHGhousing. But the FTT case raises worrying questions about housing associations' attitude towards ongoing affordability. @HomesEngland @mhclg #SharedOwnership southwarknews.co.uk/featured/south…
People buying a share in an SO home have two options when it comes to stamp duty: (1) pay it all in one go, or (2) pay it in instalments. But can you change your mind once you’ve made a choice? #SharedOwnership sharedownershipresources.org/an-expert-on/s…
"It crosses an ethical line when developers use their financial leverage to squeeze buyers, often first-time buyers or #SharedOwnership purchasers, who are already navigating complicated arrangements", says @RobcHailstone in @TConveyancer todaysconveyancer.co.uk/have-housing-d…
We've launched an inquiry into the affordability of home ownership in England. We'll look at the barriers for first-time buyers, the effectiveness of Government support schemes and whether existing routes to affordable home ownership are providing genuinely affordable homes.
"Shared ownership works for some, but the consequences can be disastrous for those it doesn't work for, potentially impacting their financial security, their mental health, their families and their careers." #SharedOwnership #UKHousing telegraph.co.uk/money/property…
I thought I’d escaped shared ownership - but I still pay £7,000 a year in fees @theipaper inews.co.uk/inews-lifestyl…
Matt Lismore, 30, said he deeply regrets going with shared ownership to buy his first home, saying the system is 'broken' trib.al/7dfyR0j
Tenant satisfaction is up. However..... 'Shared owners continued to report significantly lower satisfaction than renters, with a 21 percentage point gap on overall satisfaction and higher rates of complaints escalation'. #SharedOwnership insidehousing.co.uk/news/tenant-sa…
The enquiry revealed that public safety was not as interesting as the individual pursuit of private profit #Grenfelluncovered #BuildingSafetyCrisis
Shared Ownership - Missold a dream. ⚠️⚠️ "It's a full-time job to fight them. I gave up. I was lucky, I joined forums & could see what was happening. I managed to escape. I left behind many others that were not as lucky". This isn't an affordable scheme @FloEshalomi @mhclg
📻 BBC shared ownership investigation 🎙️ Missed the interview with Sue Phillips from @Resourcesshared on BBC Radio London this morning? Catch up on @BBCSounds. The interview starts at 8:07 am bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/li…
The @TheFCA looks to allow more people to borrow, for longer by increasing lenders’ appetite for risk and normalising it. All in pursuit of economic growth through homeownership. The Financial Conduct Authority is seeking a public conversation around mortgage lending.…
BBC Radio London is discussing shared ownership right now. Tune in. Or WhatsApp presenter, Kath Melandri, with your own story and views. 08000 321 333 (start your message with 'London'). Or call - 08000 731 2000. #SharedOwnership bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/li…
Nothing has made me cry more or kept me up at night quite like my shared ownership flat. What have I done to deserve this? It’s torture; and the hardest part to accept is that it could ALL be fixed if those in control cared enough. #sharedownership #nlc
📌 BUYBACKS 👉 'Social housing providers have the option to repurchase homes where shared owners are unable to sell due to building safety issues.' 👉 The Govt 'expects all relevant policies to be published on providers’ websites.' #SharedOwnership questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questi…
You’re an amazing man @MartinSLewis! Now, no pressure, but if you could add #sharedownership flats caught in the #claddingcrisis that are completely unsaleable, still having their rent unjustifiably increased YOY by the HA’s despite being worth absolutely nothing, that’d be ace!
Brilliant news. I'm quite emotional. Govt has agreed to investigate Council Tax rapid debt collection escalation that is catastrophic for millions. Miss one MONTH'S payment and within six weeks you can have baliffs forcing you to pay for the YEAR plus £100s admin charges.…
🗨️ "It's vital that we don't see the next generation of homeowners caught up in these issues" says @FloEshalomi, the chair of the Commons Housing Committee in response to a BBC investigation into shared ownership. 👇 bbc.com/news/articles/…
BBC Radio London is discussing shared ownership right now. Tune in. Or WhatsApp presenter, Kath Melandri, with your own story and views. 08000 321 333 (start your message with 'London') #SharedOwnership bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/li…