I regret buying a one-bed flat. It was meant to be a stepping stone, but I'm trapped Nearly 15 per cent of London homeowners were selling at a loss in 2025 and some could have even less equity

Shared owner, Jo Barrie, bought 25% of a £330,000 one-bed flat. “I was really happy – it was really exciting to have my own space.” she says. But it wasn’t too long before the shine wore off.
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We're trapped in a £275,000 shared ownership home - it's unsellable Yusrah Badal and her family desperately want to move out of their home

Shared owner, Yusrah, offers a sound evaluation: "Shared ownership is a good way for young couples to get on the property ladder. But there are so many pitfalls and terms and conditions, it needs to be re-evaluated to make it easier for people".
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My SO Home: No. 37 Compared with purchasing a freehold property, shared ownership is a terrible deal, but compared with the insecurity of renting, it is a good option.

My SO Home: No. 37
“Compared with purchasing a freehold property, shared ownership is a terrible deal. But compared with the insecurity of renting, it is a good option and provides permanence and security. I am grateful for that.”
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The boom in affordable housing schemes in Manchester We need affordable housing, but shared ownership may not always help people get up the ladder

We need affordable housing, but shared ownership may not always help people get up the ladder | Georgia Scheerhout