Buying a resale property

Signing contract

Buying a property is pretty easy

Once you’ve found the home you wish to buy you need to contact the relevant housing association who will talk you through the application process.  If your application is successful they’ll guide you through the purchase process.

You are also not restricted to buying just the share that the vendor currently owns. If you can afford to buy more then you will be able to do so.

‘The legal process is just as straightforward as buying any other property’

Sarah Jarvis, Sharratts Solicitors

You may also have the opportunity to agree fixtures and fittings with the vendor. Love the curtains in the bedroom?  You might be able to negotiate buying them as well as the property!

Step 3: Owning a shared ownership home

‘I managed to agree with the seller that they would leave their fridge and washing machine; this saved me money as I didn’t have to buy new ones!’

Miss T, Bromley.