Decorating your Shared Ownership home || SO In The Know #12
In this last episode of our second season, we're meeting with interior designers Tori and Freya from Vesta to learn all about home decor. Buying all the right furniture and stylising your home when first moving in can be dauting and stressful. However, once identified the key pieces that you want to carry into your new accommodation, determined a budget, and chosen a particular style, things can get easier and start being enjoyable.You can find more information about their work at https://www.vesta-london.co.uk/ and about Shared Ownership at sharedownership.co.uk.SO Resi Huntingdon is also an upcoming development Vesta has been designing. You can learn more about this scheme:SO Resi (Shared Ownership): https://soresi.co.uk/find-a-property/so-resi-huntingdonSO Flexi (Rent To Buy): https://soresi.co.uk/so-flexi-huntingdon--Follow our Spotify podcast channel SO In The Know to stay updated with the latest property conversations
9 Aug 2025
Rochelle's Journey to Her Shared Ownership Home - SO In The Know #11
Rochelle, a SO Resi customer, joins us in this episode to talk about her journey from renting to buying a Shared Ownership property.We’ll explore what it’s like to go through the buying process from beginning to end, and share the best tips for embarking on this life-changing move to get onto the property ladder.We’re also joined by Jacqui Corrigan, an experienced Senior Consultant at SO Resi, who has helped hundreds of customers get their keys. She’s here to share her insights from another point of view.You can also read Rochelle’s full story on our website: https://soresi.co.uk/about-so-resi/what-our-customers-say/rochelles-story--SO In The Know is BACK! Follow our second season of this Shared Ownership podcast with more episodes coming up by following our Spotify channel
15 Jun 2025
People With Disabilities: Owning a Home Is Possible || SO In The Know #10
Malcolm shares his family's journey to home ownership for his son with learning disabilities, while David Abbey from My Safe Home explains government benefits and specialist mortgages that make this possible in this interview episode.
24 May 2025
Solving the housing crisis and helping young people with Cllr Joseph Vambe || SO In The Know #9
Councillor Joseph Vambe discusses the housing crisis, focusing on shared ownership as an alternative to private renting for young people, and shares his journey to Cambridge University in this interview.
12 Apr 2025
Understanding mortgages: a beginner's guide with Barclays || SO In The Know #8
In this podcast episode, we're deep-diving into the world of mortgages and where to start when buying a home. Accompanied by Frances Cassidy and Matt Aston from Barclays, we're going back to basics to explain interest rates and credit scores, how swapping to lower rates works, and explore green mortgages.We're also talking about alternative ways to open a mortgage, such as Mortgage Boost from a family member or opportunities for the self-employed.Have you got any questions? Feel free to drop a comment below and we'll do our best to answer. You can also visit our website sharedownership.co.uk to learn more about Shared Ownership housing in England.----SO In The Know is BACK! Follow our second season of this Shared Ownership podcast with many more episodes coming up by following to our Spotify channel
25 Mar 2025
The Future of Shared Ownership: The Code, The Reform Act and transparency in pricing and costs
The Shared Ownership scheme is constantly changing and improving, with new regulations bringing in positive updates to the scheme. Much has changed since its introduction in 1980. People want more consumer protection, transparency in pricing and fees, and better lease terms. Joined by Bernie Conroy, a specialised consultant for the Shared Ownership Council, we deep-dive into the upcoming changes for leases under the new Reform Act 2025, the introduction of The Code for more consumer protection and increased transparency in costs and fees, and OPSO, the Older Person Shared Ownership specialised scheme.Other than cost breakdown, in this seventh episode, we'll also talk about insurance, lease extensions, and selling your home.--SO In The Know is BACK! Follow our second season of this Shared Ownership podcast with many more episodes by following us on our Spotify channel. And if you have any questions, please feel free to drop a comment below.
19 Oct 2024
LIVE from the London Home Show || SO In The Know #6
At this exclusive #SharedOwnership conference at the London Home Show (Autumn 2024), we sat down with financial advisor Anthony Hall from Censeo and senior partner and solicitor Paul Kilshaw from EJ Winters.
With a live audience, we answered the most pressing
questions and covered the most requested topics of Shared Ownership, including the buying process, eligibility requirements, service charges and selling a
property.
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30 Aug 2024
Leasehold, service charges and the legal process || SO In The Know #5
With the recent rise in service charges for leaseholders, the UK’s housing market and Shared Ownership have been hot topics in the press. In this fifth episode, we’re joined by solicitor and senior partner Paul Kilshaw from EJ Winter. We’ll delve into what it truly means to own a home via lease, the legal rights and responsibilities of Shared Ownership, and the intricacies of the legal process.
If this podcast left you hungry for more, then you can learn more about Shared Ownership at sharedownership.co.uk (https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fsharedownership.co.uk&c=E,1,00aBa1WbV3X_UUdj2MMyVo_yrfBdRsTxx4GY_TWRpJqeL4N5rT-sNKcXlI0zlgrz4KZ7WgcfV_Hp4BUgKUh2N7hOjPAvV6DDb7RSPBCD&typo=1&ancr_add=1)
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19 Jul 2024
Share To Buy: London Home Show, affordability and Shared Ownership || SO In The Know #4.
Share To Buy's Chief Operating Officer Nick Lieb joins us for an exclusive episode on the affordability of Shared Ownership properties, his personal experience with the scheme and dealing with the most common issues customers face today, including selling your Shared Ownership home.Follow our new podcast wherever you get your podcasts! You can also find us on YouTube @soresihomes, and find more about Shared Ownership at sharedownership.co.uk
10 May 2024
Staircasing and achieving full ownership || SO In The Know #3
This third episode of SO In the Know focuses on Staircasing: the ability to buy more shares of your Shared Ownership home.Joined by Charlotte Duck, a seasoned property journalist for the Evening Standard and Yahoo Finance, we'll explore the various scenarios where staircasing could prove advantageous and help lower the monthly costs, particularly in light of recent inflation and market conditions.
5 Mar 2024
The renting vs buying debate || SO In The Know #2
This second episode of SO In the Know takes a deep dive into the housing market in 2024, looking at open market sales, renting and the Shared Ownership tenure. Accompanied by Luke Strzadala, Managing Director of Hat and Home, our host Sarah Ellis will look at the different options available to homebuyers and renters across the board, and discover the current market trends for 2024.If this podcast left you hungry for more, then you can learn more about Shared Ownership at sharedownership.co.uk...
7 Feb 2024
First time buying – where it all begins || SO In The Know #1
If you’re a first-time buyer, this episode is for you. Kickstarting the new podcast series for Shared Ownership, our host Sarah Ellis is joined by Lynda Clark, homebuying guru and editor of First Time Buyer Magazine. Tune in to find out everything you need to know to embark on your property journey. If this episode left you hungry for more, then you can read First Time Buyer Magazine on www.firsttimebuyermag.com and learn more about Shared Ownership at sharedownership.co.uk. &...
22 Dec 2022
2022 wrapped up – what’s next for shared ownership?
We reflect on the ups and downs of the property market in 2022 - and it has certainly been a year to remember! From the end of Help to Buy to rising mortgage interest rates, we discuss the challenges that first time buyers have faced, and how schemes such as shared ownership can help bring homeownership back into reach. Plus, our experts reveal their predictions for what the future holds in 2023! This episode features SO Resi’s Kevin Sims and Jon Lord of Metro Finance, and is hosted by S...
20 Dec 2021
A year of shared ownership
A truly unforgettable year for first time buying? As 2021 draws to a close, our panel reflects on the highs and lows of the last 12 months for the housing market, and the role shared ownership has played in its post-pandemic recovery. Plus, we gaze into the crystal ball and offer our predictions for what 2022 may bring.This episode features SO Resi’s Kush Rawal, Lisa Westerman of Lisa Westerman Consultancy and Jon Lord of Metro Finance, and is hosted by SO Resi’s Violet Pugh.
15 Dec 2021
Special Episode: International Women's Day
An International Women’s Day special, this episode covers issues surrounding female representation in the property business - from what it takes to rise through the ranks as a minority woman in a business that’s overwhelmingly white male dominated, to what SO Resi is doing to be at the forefront of societal change. This episode features MTVH CEO Geeta Nanda, Executive Director of Development at MTVH Guy Burnett, SO Resi Digital Marketing Manager Violet Pugh, and is hosted by Lynda Clark, Edit...
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