You may be eligible for shared ownership if:
- Your total household income is less than £80,000
- You do not currently own your own home or need to sell your current home for reasons such as a relationship breakdown
- Your current property becomes unsuitable for your needs and you cannot afford to buy on the open market
- You are a serving member of the British Armed Forces or have been honourably discharged in the last two years, then you may receive priority for buying a home through shared ownership
- You are a key worker, existing shared owner or renting a housing association or council-owned property, then you may also be prioritised.
We cannot sell a shared ownership property to you if you already own one.
In some circumstances, there is a requirement for a local connection. If you reside in the local area, have family and friends who have a local connection, or are employed in that area, this may satisfy the criteria.