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Shared ownership & owning a property abroad
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Uklincoln
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Hi there
I have a question regarding buying a shared ownership property. I have flat abroad do I still qualify for the scheme. I have read online that it is still possible. Is that true?
Thanks for ur help.
I have a question regarding buying a shared ownership property. I have flat abroad do I still qualify for the scheme. I have read online that it is still possible. Is that true?
Thanks for ur help.
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Hello! I realise the original post is a bit old, but I’d be interested in an answer too!0
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AForeigner said:Hello! I realise the original post is a bit old, but I’d be interested in an answer too!0
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You don't need to be a first time buyer, to buy shared ownership.
However, you cannot own another property at the time of the shared ownership purchase. You have to sell your current property first.1
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