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SHARED OWNERSHIP GUIDES
Our PDF guides explain the Shared Ownership scheme and what you can expect when buying a home, buying more shares or selling your home with SO Resi
Understanding Shared Ownership
The SO Resi guide to Shared Ownership has lots of information about the scheme from understanding the basics, to eligibility and the costs involved.
Buying a newly-built home
The booklet guides you through every step of buying a newly-built home - a journey that could all happen in as little as eight weeks!
Buying a resale home
Considering buying a preowned home? This helpful guide sets out each step of your SO Resi home buying journey, right up to the day you move in.
Shared Ownership costs
This booklet explains the costs of buying a Shared Ownership home, both the one-off costs that you pay before you move in, and the monthly costs you pay after you move in.
New home services
This booklet explains the services we offer for new developments and how it can benefit you.
Buying more shares
Owning more of your home can be a satisfying feeling and could also make financial sense. This guide explains how you can decide if it's right for you and what to expect if you decide to go ahead.
Selling your home
When life changes, and it’s time to sell your Shared Ownership home, SO Resi makes it easy. This step-by-step guide explains the different stages to selling your home.
Shared Ownership leases explained
This booklet explains the lease extension process if you decide to extend your lease at the same time as selling your Shared Ownership home or buying more shares.
Selling on the open market
If we aren't able to sell your shared ownership home within the agreed nomination period, you are then able to sell your home on the open market - usually through an estate agent of your choosing. This guide explains this process, the costs involved and the options you have.
Selling shared ownership homes
This booklet is for estate agents who are selling shared ownership homes on behalf of shared owners. It explains the process and the information that the leaseholder’s landlord will require.
SIM sales explained
This booklet explains how SIM Sales work (Simultaneous Sale and Staircase). It’s a special type of sale that happens when a shared owner has found a buyer who wants to purchase 100% of their home.