Share your views on Shared Ownership

Call for Shared Ownership research participants

• The Leasehold Advisory Service is seeking shared ownership homeowners or those considering buying a shared ownership property in the next year for 1-1 online interviews to share your experience of owning or researching shared ownership.

• They want to know what works well, what doesn’t and what resources or support, especially related to legal matters, you would find most useful.
• Take part here

Who they’re looking for

Shared ownership homeowners or those considering purchasing a shared ownership property in the next year in England or Wales.

If you own a shared ownership property:

The researchers would be especially interested in talking to people who have had issues or have sought advice about the following:

• Affordability – what to do if your shared ownership becomes unaffordable
• What to do if you’d like to increase your ownership to 100% (staircasing)
• How to extend your lease
• Lease valuation
• ⁠⁠⁠Service charges
• Repairs and maintenance
• Selling a shared ownership property

If you are considering buying a shared ownership property:

They would like to learn about how you research the following:

• Buying shared ownership and knowing what you’ll own
• Purchase process and related fees
• What are the key aspects of a shared ownership contract, and what to look out for

What to expect

The interviews will be held online. You’ll be sent a calendar invite and a link to access conferencing software if you are selected to participate in the study.

• You will have a 1-1 informal conversation with a User Researcher. Please note: the purpose of this call is research only; they won’t be able to answer questions or give advice about your shared ownership.
• The interview will last approx. 45 minutes to 1 hour.
• The interviews will be both audio and video recorded for research purposes only and won’t be shared with any third parties (you’ll be sent more details and asked for your consent before the interview).
• You will be offered £30 as a thank you for your time.

How to apply

If you fit the bill and would like to get involved, you can submit your details here.

Who is undertaking the research?

Content Design London is helping the Leasehold Advisory Service to include more detailed advice specific to shared ownership homeowners on their website: www.lease-advice.org.

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