Your first step towards home ownership

Turning the dream of owning your own home into reality.

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How Co-Ownership works

Let's buy a place together. You buy the share you can afford, and we'll cover the rest.

1

Check if you’re eligible

Complete a quick eligibility check to see if Co-Ownership fits your financial situation and goals.

2

Apply online

Submit your application online. We’ll walk you through each step, from paperwork to approval.

3

Find your home

Choose the home that’s right for you, and check it against our criteria.

4

Move in and make it yours

Once everything’s complete, get your keys, move in, and start enjoying your new home.

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Meet Amy, 26

Amy works as a nurse full time, and currently rents with two friends, but would like to buy her own place. She recently bought a car to commute to work, and between the repayments for that and her rent, it's difficult to save for a deposit. She knows her pay will increase in future, and she'll be able to afford mortgage repayments, but she is struggling to get started. She approaches Co-Ownership after seeing an end terrace in Belfast she likes.

£160,000 End terrace asking price
£0 Deposit required
50% Co-Own share
£698.91 per month

Mortgage + Co-Ownership rent

This example is for illustration only and is based on typical assumptions.

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Meet Dan & Jenny, both 33

Dan and Jenny have two young kids, and are currently renting an apartment. They are looking for more space and a garden, but worry that outgoings for childcare, rent and loan repayments mean homeownership is unaffordable. They've managed to save enough for a small deposit, and are interested in a new development, close to their family in Enniskillen.

£210,000 3-bed new build price
£10,000 Deposit
60% Co-Own Share
£946.75 per month

Mortgage + Co-Ownership rent

This example is for illustration only and is based on typical assumptions.

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Meet Angela, 70

Angela lives alone in a 3-bed terrace in Lisburn since her husband passed 2  years ago. She finds it hard to maintain her home and after a fall, struggles with the stairs. Her daughter has told her about an apartment nearby for sale, which could be ideal for her.

£125,000 Existing home sale price
- £5,000 Selling costs
= £120,000 New home budget
£160,000 Apartment price
65% Angela’s share
£0 Mortgage
£116 per month

Co-Ownership rent, no mortgage

This example is for illustration only and is based on typical assumptions.

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Why choose Co-Ownership?

There are many reasons you might need help buying a home. That’s where we come in.

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Trusted for over 45 years

Since 1978 we've helped more than 35,000 people buy their own home.

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11,000+ Co-Owners

Over 11,000 people across Northern Ireland currently own their home with Co-Ownership.

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Support at every step

From application to moving in, we offer clear guidance and tools to help you make confident decisions.