shared ownership

The shared ownership scheme is typically aimed at first time buyers. It is also used by those who are looking to get back on the property ladder as well as downsizers. Do your research to see what the downside to could be for you. Search shared ownership properties Table of Contents To recap, shared ownership houses are a type of home ownership arrangement...

Affordable homes to buy or rent, what's the smartest way to search for them? With such a variety of properties available on different platforms, you can end up spending hours and hours scrolling - but not for long! Of course it is worth doing your research and looking at different websites to see what's available. Here at MovingSoon, our platform is designed for the ultimate user experience if you are...

So, how could downsizing during retirement benefit me? Working within the affordable housing sector, we understand first-hand how difficult the balance between supply and demand is to address. Having the correct properties in the correct locations for those in need can’t solely be solved by new builds, as recent news alludes to governmental plans to ‘free-up’ some already established...

So how much is home ownership? If you are a first time buyer you need to see what schemes offer you the best path to homeownership. As house prices continue to rise, getting on the property ladder can seem increasingly difficult for everyone. Unfortunately, lowering your weekly coffee consumption and cancelling that gym membership won’t solve the problem. Everyone has a different path ahead and with a...

In recent news, the government are introducing proposals for more leaseholders in England and Wales to buy the freehold of their building. The proposal is set to make this easier. However, what does all this leasehold reform mean? The movement is set to encourage a “fairer housing system”. Opinions from homeowners and those in the industry are being gathered for further discussion. We break the...

Rent vs Buy, has there been a change? There is a negative stigma surrounding the idea of renting rather than buying a house. Many people would think that if you were renting, it’s because you can’t afford to buy. However, this is simply not true in 2022. More and more millennial renters are now choosing to rent. They want to avoid the stress and baggage that comes alongside having a mortgage. Rather...