New model shared ownership lease
This information is only for those who have bought or plan on purchasing a home built through the 2021-2026 Homes England funding programme.
If you need clarification on whether you're on a new model shared ownership lease, please check your lease or speak with the new homes team.
Changes in the new model lease:
- Staircase in 1% increments for the first 15 years of the lease.
- Staircase in 5% increments (it was previously 10%).
- Buy a minimum stake of just 10% (previously 25%) *.
- Have a term of at least 990 years on the new leases.
Changes to repairs and maintenance:
- We will be responsible for external and structural repairs for the first ten years of the lease.
- Repairs will still be your responsibility, but you can apply to us to contribute towards the cost of these repairs.
- You will be eligible to receive up to £500 each year for the first ten years to put towards general repairs to your heating and domestic services, such as electrics and plumbing.
- You can also carry over any balance remaining up to a maximum of £500 per year.
Important note: these repairs will be covered by the developer during your defects period, usually 12 months after the build is completed.
*Longhurst Group reserves the right to decline any applications that do not meet the development's financial viability targets.