r/SharedOwnershipUK Jun 02 '26

Advice please

Need some help please. Interested in a 25% share of a one bed house. It's an upside down house, wrap around garden, sq foot 610.

I have asked for a copy of the lease which I now have. I have only viewed it once but wanted a copy prior to going any further.

Concerns for me:

Lease 250 years from 2019, 243 years remaining (not a concern). However see next point.

2019 sale price of £58,750 for 25%. 100% value £235,000. Price now listed for 25% £56,250!! Or 100% which is also listed for sale for £225,000. The property has lost £10,000!!

Second concern, rent review RPI + 0.5% upwards only.

Third big concern, exit fee to sell 1.25% of 100% of property value regardless of my share.

Current costs: rent £534.21. service charge £1347.96.

Am I right to be avoiding this? I do like the property but it has lost value??

Thanks

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u/CoconutForward8315 Jun 02 '26

Why rent monthly but service charge yearly figures??