The costs of buying are also kept low, as your deposit is based on the price of the share, not on the home’s full value.
Blenheim Estate owns the remaining share of the home, on which an affordable rent is paid. Generally, the total rent and mortgage payments are less than a similar home purchased outright or rented privately.
For example, if you wanted to buy a 40% share in a property worth £310,000, the equity you would pay rent on is £186,000. Rent is charged at 2.5% on the un-owned equity share, in this example equating to £387.50 per month.
Should you buy less than 70% of a home initially you have the opportunity to buy further shares in the home– this is called Staircasing. Blenheim Estate allows you as a shared owner to staircase to acquire 100% of the property.
Contact your own Financial Advisor to determine the percentage of the property that you can afford, then it's time to arrange viewings and visit the properties that have caught your eye.
Please click the button below to use the Help to Buy South Shared Ownership calculator.
Your annual household income needs to be £80,000 or less, and should ideally be greater than £18,000 per annum. You should have savings of at least £2,500 to cover legal costs, a good credit history and a local connection to the area or a connection to West Oxfordshire. Please contact our team for more information.
ContactHelp to Buy South are on hand to assess your eligibility to purchase a shared ownership property. If you meet the basic eligibility criteria you can register to search for available properties.
RegisterKeep an eye on this page for upcoming homes. The Kennington is available to apply for now.
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