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So, you’ve welcomed another family member (or two) to your tribe. Suddenly, your once-perfect home feels a lot smaller. Find out how Shared Ownership could provide an affordable route to a bigger home that fits your needs, without the large mortgage that usually comes with it.

When you buy a Shared Ownership home, ‘staircasing’ enables you to increase your share of ownership at a pace that suits your circumstances. With lots of conflicting information out there about this topic, let’s bust some of those myths!

Are you tired of renting but finding it hard to save a large enough deposit to buy a home of your own? Don’t worry, you’re not alone! But even amid the current economic and housing climate, Shared Ownership could help you unlock your home buying potential.

For many Shared Ownership customers, owning their home outright is a dream that might not feel achievable. That’s where staircasing comes in. But how do you know when is the best time to do this? Let’s look at how staircasing works and how you can benefit from increasing your share of ownership in your home.

Exeter site manager Tom Barnett has won a prestigious NHBC (National House Building Council) Pride in the Job Quality Award 2024 for building homes of exceptional quality at our Heritage Green development in Exeter, built in partnership with the award-winning housebuilder, Vistry Group.

Buying a Shared Ownership home is an affordable way to get onto the property ladder that enables you to own more of your home over time through a process known as staircasing. Read on to find out how staircasing works and to discover John's staircasing journey.

It’s true that Shared Ownership provides thousands of aspiring homeowners with a more affordable route to home ownership. But for many, staircasing plays a key role in helping them achieve their dreams to own their home outright.

Buying a home is one of the biggest decisions many of us make in our lifetime, and with so much to consider it can feel overwhelming. New build homes can provide lots of benefits which cater to any homeowners needs. Here’s seven reasons why a new build home is a great choice for first-time buyers, growing families, and downsizers alike.

Shared Ownership has come a long way since its introduction in the 80’s, continually growing and adapting to the needs of the housing sector. Recently, a new model of Shared Ownership was announced as part of the governments Affordable Homes Programme (AHP) for 2021-26. Here's a rundown of the key changes.

It can be a challenge styling your new home, so we spoke with Paul Garland, Creative Manager at Andrew Henry Interiors, and designer of our Horlicks Quarter show home to get you some useful styling tips.

A mortgage is likely to be one of the biggest financial commitments you’ll make, and we understand the process can be complex and overwhelming. To help you on your home-buying journey, we interviewed our very own panel of experts to ask the questions we know you would like the answers to.

These brand new, energy efficient homes in the heart of Winchester, Hampshire have been specifically designed to reduce CO2 emissions and allow residents to live more sustainable lifestyles.

The Homes and Place Standard marks Sovereign’s commitment to building and maintaining good quality homes and better places to live.

We spoke to Development Director, James Gibson, on our commitment to building the right homes in the right places for now and the future.