Service Notice: Our phone lines will be unavailable from 3:00 PM on 26 June due to planned maintenance.

We expect service to be fully restored by Monday. If you need assistance during this time, please contact us by email at sales@southernhousing.org.uk and our team will be happy to help. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Buying Guides

Looking for your dream home?

Our Buying Guides provide everything you need to know about making a new build home yours, whether you're exploring Shared Ownership, London Living Rent, or Open Market Sales.

We break down the most commonly asked questions of each option, making your journey to homeownership simpler. Whether you're a first-time buyer, looking to downsize, or searching for a family home, our guides are designed to help you every step of the way. 

Shared Ownership

Shared Ownership is a government-backed initiative that lets you buy a share of a home and pay rent on the rest.

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London Living Rent

London Living Rent is a government-backed initiative, designed to help middle-income households onto the property ladder.

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Open Market Sale

The ‘traditional’ homebuying option. For anyone with the ability to secure a mortgage based on a home’s full market value.

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FAQs

Get the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions from other home buyers (Shared Ownership, Open Market Sale and London Living Rent)

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