I am a shared owner

We want to help you to make the most of your home and community you live in. Information and guidance for shared owners.

This information and guidance for shared owners describes your rights and responsibilities as a shared owner of a Stroud District Council property. It also provides information on our responsibilities.

This information is not legally binding and does not replace your lease agreement.

• What is shared ownership?

  Shared ownership helps people buy a home outright.

• The lease

  A shared ownership lease sets out legal responsibilities.

• Your rights and responsibilities

  Living in and using the property.

• Rent and service charges

  The rent is the amount you pay on the share of your home which remains in Stroud District Council ownership. Service charges cover the cost of providing services.

• Repairs and improvements

  Information about property maintenance, gardens, defects period, alterations, improvements and value of improvements.

• Insurance

  Insurance for home contents.

• Staircasing

  'Staircasing' - Buying more shares in your home.

• Selling your home

  What you must do if you want to sell your home.

• Shared ownership fees

  Legal and administration fees.