Introduction: What This Course Is About

Getting on the property ladder can feel daunting, especially when house prices far exceed what most first-time buyers can afford outright. Shared Ownership is one of the government's main schemes designed to make homeownership more accessible — and it has helped hundreds of thousands of people buy their first home.

This course explains everything you need to know about Shared Ownership, from the very basics through to advanced topics like staircasing and selling. It is written in plain English for real people — not lawyers.

What You Will Learn

• What Shared Ownership is and how it works
• Whether you are eligible and how to work out what you can afford
• How to find and apply for a shared ownership property
• What the legal process (conveyancing) involves
• How to buy more shares over time (staircasing)
• How to sell your shared ownership home
• Common pitfalls and how to avoid them

How to Use This Course

Work through each module in order. Each one builds on the last. You will find:

• Clear explanations of key concepts
• Real-world case studies featuring fictional first-time buyers
• Checklists to help you take action
• Quick-quiz questions to test your understanding
• A final assessment at the end