Affordable home ownership options

As part of the council’s pledge to build 5,000 new homes, we will support eligible residents to buy their first home. The council’s home ownership service exists to support those who live or work within the borough and want to get on to or move up the property ladder through purchasing or renting a property. 

If you cannot afford to buy a home outright on the open market, you may be eligible to buy through one of the low-cost home ownership products we currently have on offer. Low Cost Home Ownership housing is provided in partnership with housing associations working in the borough.

The following home ownership schemes are currently available:

Self build shared ownership scheme

Allows eligible council tenants to be involved in the design and construction of their own home. Interested tenants can apply to be on the self-build register and the council will make small plots available for this purpose.

Shared ownership

Eligible residents may be able to purchase a shared ownership property by buying shares between 25% and 75% of the home’s value. Further shares can be purchased in the future as and when shared owners can afford them.

Visit the Mayor of London website to find out more about shared ownership

Discount market sale

Discount Market Sale (DMS) is a low-cost home ownership product where a new build property is purchased at a discounted price.

To speak to our home ownership team to find out more about these schemes:

Working partnership

We have an excellent reputation for working in partnership to produce new high-quality homes that people want to live in. Working with developers, registered housing providers and other key partners who provide a range of rented and sale opportunities for our residents.

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