Shared Ownership Week 2024 is here!

Dreaming of buying your own home? Shared Ownership Week 2024 is designed to help you make that dream a reality. Our annual event brings together leading housing associations and industry experts to raise awareness of the housing scheme, giving invaluable tips to first time buyers and demystifying Shared Ownership by busting myths and answering all your questions, no matter what stage of the process you’re at.

Here’s what to expect from Shared Ownership Week 2024.

What is Shared Ownership Week?

Shared Ownership Week is our annual event that raises awareness and celebrates the benefits of Shared Ownership, a government-backed buying scheme that helps first time buyers get on the property ladder by purchasing a share in their home. This year, Shared Ownership Week runs from Wednesday 25th September to Tuesday 1st October, offering a wealth of resources and expert guidance to support prospective homeowners throughout the week. Find out more on our website and look out for supplements in First Time Buyer Magazine, City AM and Secret London as well as partnerships with Time Out London and Metro.

Follow Shared Ownership Week on social media to see hints and tips, find out more about this years’ partners and hear from Londoners how they feel about homeownership.

This year’s focus: Do it for the future

In 2024, Shared Ownership Week’s focus is ‘Do it for the Future‘. Thousands of Brits are looking to get on the property ladder to invest in themselves and secure a stable future. Shared Ownership offers an affordable way to enter the property market, providing first time buyers with the stability, security, and opportunity to own a home without needing to purchase the entire property upfront. Whether your motivation for homeownership is to host friends and family, create a quiet space to work from home, adopt the puppy you’ve always dreamed of, or start a family, Shared Ownership can help make your goals a reality.

Join us throughout September as we take to the streets, exploring how people feel about homeownership, their dream homes, and what inspires them. We’ll also be busting some common myths about Shared Ownership, ensuring you have all the facts to make an informed decision for your future.

Do it for the future. Do it with Shared Ownership.

Who is Shared Ownership Week for?

Shared Ownership Week aims to provide first time buyers like you, with the information and resources they need to make their homeownership dreams come true. Whether you’re just beginning your home-buying journey, or you’ve already started exploring Shared Ownership, this event will provide valuable tips, advice, and insights to guide you through the process.

What’s on during Shared Ownership Week 2024?

Shared Ownership Week 2024 promises a variety of sessions and content designed to help first time buyers:

• Leading housing associations: Partnering with some of the biggest names in the industry, including Places for People, Legal & General, L&Q, Peabody, Newlon Living, SNG and more, to educate and demystify all things Shared Ownership.
• Great content: Pick up our supplements in City AM, Metro and First Time Buyer Magazine.         
• Real-life stories: Looking for some inspiration? Read about real people who got on the ladder with Shared Ownership and find out how the scheme can help you too.  
• Myth-busting: Throughout September and October, the Shared Ownership Week brand ambassador, Topsy, will be out on the streets, speaking to people about their dream homes, helping you make more informed decisions for your future.

Why attend Shared Ownership Week 2024?

Shared Ownership Week provides first time buyers with an unparalleled opportunity to get free, practical advice about the Shared Ownership process. It’s a chance to:

• Connect with experts and leading housing providers.
• Discover a wide range of properties available through Shared Ownership.
• Receive financial and legal advice tailored to first time buyers.
• Learn more about how you can make homeownership a reality, even with a smaller deposit.

Visit Shared Ownership Week to find out more information.