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Shared ownership

Hi has anyone bought a shared ownership property if so wat kind of deposit did u need, 5% of your share or 5% of total property value?

New to the idea of buying and have got confused.
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  • Minx1986
    Minx1986 Posts: 88 Forumite
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    Hi has anyone bought a shared ownership property if so wat kind of deposit did u need, 5% of your share or 5% of total property value?

    When I purchased my Shared Ownership, my deposit was 10% of my 30% share of the property. Not the total property value.
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  • kingstreet
    kingstreet Posts: 39,335 Forumite
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    You can get 100% of the share and no deposit. One lender.

    Normally, you'll need 5% deposit (one lender for newbuild, more if second-hand resale.)
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