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Shared ownership Sussex

Our aim at Moat is to make owning your home a realistic option for first time buyers, through shared ownership in Sussex. We are proud to present a wide range of high-quality properties for sale in the boroughs of Brighton & Hove, Crawley, Horsham and Mid Sussex.

Begin your shared ownership journey today!

Buying a home in Sussex

West Sussex and East Sussex's scenic countryside, enveloping market towns like Horsham, quaint villages and quiet residential corners of the region, you will never be short of adventures with bike paths, nature trials and wistful walks spanning the rolling landscape of the downs. Home to castles rich in history such as Arundel Castle and the fantasy-like Bramber Castle, West Sussex surrounds you in enchanting sites and blissful days out.

View our homes available in Brighton, Crawley, Horsham and the rest of Sussex below.

Commuting to London

Sussex may not be the most obvious choice of places to live when you need to commute to London, but Crawley has been named by the Telegraph as the 11th best commuter town in the UK. Brighton, Lewes and Haywards Heath are also great choices with direct lines to London and journey times taking between 45 minutes to just over an hour. Additionally, Sussex is served by Southern, Thameslink, and Gatwick Express services, providing frequent and reliable connections to a number of London terminals, enhancing flexibility for different travel schedules.

Beyond its connectivity, Sussex provides a more relaxed and scenic living environment compared to the bustling city life of London. This combination of easy access to London and a high quality of life makes Sussex an attractive option for commuters who seek both professional opportunities and a serene living experience.

How shared ownership can help you

Shared ownership is perfect for first time buyers, offering an affordable route onto the property ladder. At Moat, we offer a range of stunning new apartments and houses, alongside popular resales, throughout Sussex's boroughs such as Wealden.

Shared ownership starts with purchasing a share of a property and through staircasing, leads to full ownership - you can read more about how shared ownership works in our helpful article.

Resale

Sycamore Rise

Barns Green, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 0AU

£1,450 estimated monthly cost

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

Shares from 50%

Full market value from £320,000

Resale

Sycamore Rise

Horsham, West Sussex RH13 0AU

£1,350 estimated monthly cost

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

Shares from 35%

Full market value from £340,000

Resale

Bluebell Court

Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 9FN

£1,180 estimated monthly cost

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

Shares from 38%

Full market value from £240,000

Resale

Sirius

6 The Broadwalk, Brighton, East Sussex BN2 5ZF

£1,800 estimated monthly cost

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

Shares from 25%

Full market value from £375,000

Resale

Maple Court

Kensett Avenue, Southwater, West Sussex, RH13 9FQ

£951 estimated monthly cost

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

Shares from 30%

Full market value from £230,000

Resale

Timbergate Drive

Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 5LQ

£1,400 estimated monthly cost

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

Shares from 35%

Full market value from £330,000

Frequently Asked Questions

Shared ownership offers the chance to purchase a share (generally between 25%-75%) of a house or an apartment. A 5%-10% mortgage deposit is required for the share being purchased which, in the current market, makes it possible to own a home through shared ownership.

If you don’t already own a home, live outside London and earn less that £80,000 a year, then yes you are eligible! The same applies in London but you can earn up to £90,000. For full eligibility details, please visit www.ownyourhome.gov.uk.

Yes, if you wish to purchase a home with us, you will need a deposit for your mortgage. This will typically be 5% or 10% of the total share value and is in addition to the savings required for other home buying costs such as legal fees and mortgage arrangement fees. Please note we do not accept interest only mortgages or 100% mortgages.

Buying a new home off plan means that you commit to purchasing it whilst it’s still being constructed. You may, or may not, have an opportunity to physically view inside it before your commitment to buy it becomes a legal obligation (at the stage where you exchange contracts). Further information about buying off-plan can be found here.

You’ll be expected to provide documentation to us, your mortgage advisor / lender and your appointed solicitor. This will include: wage slips, bank statements, proof of address, details of your employment and certified identification.

Resales are homes that the current owner bought through shared ownership and now wishes to sell on. It’s still the same shared ownership government-backed product but you normally purchase at least the share that the seller currently owns. Further information about resales can be found here.

Yes you can and you can do this at anytime after you have purchased your home. It is entirely up to you if you decide to staircase and purchase further shares.

You purchase additional shares at the current market value and with each staircasing transaction, your rent reduces according to the new percentage owned. When you reach 100% ownership, you no longer pay us rent, although you are still liable for service charges and ground rent (if applicable).

Ground rent is a fee that is charged on leasehold (and sometimes shared ownership) homes. If you have to pay ground rent it will be a condition of your lease for the land that your home is built on. This is generally only applicable for apartments and Moat usually do not charge ground rent if we are the freeholder (this means that Moat own the land and / or apartment block). If Moat aren’t the freeholder, we do not fix the ground rent but we will collect it from you to pass onto the freeholder or landlord of the building that you live in.

There are costs associated with buying a home and these include a reservation fee, survey and mortgage arrangement fees, solicitors fees and removal costs. We recommend that you have around £5,000 to cover all of this. This is in addition to any mortgage deposit you intend to use.

Our rent is typically set at 2.75% per annum for the share you don’t own. Here’s an example: You’ve paid £90,000 for a 30% share of a home with a full market value of £300,000. The remainder still owned by us is 70%, or £210,000. We’ll charge you rent at 2.75% per annum, that equates to £5,775 over the year, or just over £480 per month. Remember that you’ll also be paying your monthly mortgage and any service charge payments.

These are charges payable by you as the shared owner to the landlord / freeholder for services the landlord is obliged to provide under the terms of the lease. At the time of purchase, service charges are estimates and the amount will then vary from year to year depending on services provided. The cost of these services are usually split between those living in the apartment block or on the estate. Service charges include items such as cleaning of communal areas, maintenance of communal car parks, grounds maintenance, communal lighting etc. We provide full details of all service charges to you before you buy a home with us and they are also outlined in your lease.

If you’re buying a house, it’s usually fine to bring your pets. We do have to check the lease, so please speak to us if you have pets.

Yes you can! You will need to let us know about any bigger projects such as home improvements and structural changes.

Subletting your home isn’t allowed but you can take in a lodger. We are here to help, so please get in touch if you want to speak to us about subletting.

The managing agent is the company appointed by the management company or they can be appointed by the freeholder of the building to run and manage the building and associated services. If Moat is the freeholder, we will collect service charges directly from leaseholders in accordance with the terms of the lease. If Moat is not the freeholder, we will still collect the service charges as the freeholder will collect them from us; we do not make any money from this, we are simply passing on the costs. The service charges will include management fees which are their fees for this service. This is usually only a very small element of the total service charge.

The management company are responsible for the collection of service charges and the delivery of management and maintenance services across the estate / development where you live. The role and obligations of the management company are specified in your lease or Transfer to Moat. The management company may choose to pass some or all of their responsibilities to a managing agent.

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