Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN HL1410

Shared Ownership Schemes: Service Charges

Tabled: 29 June 2026
Answered: 14 July 2026

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of service charges on the affordability of shared ownership homes.

Answer

The government is aware that some shared owners who wish to staircase face challenges in doing so. These can include affordability pressures, wider housing market conditions, transaction costs associated with staircasing, service charges and other ongoing...
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