Petition · Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
Act to mitigate costs & end re-mortgage restrictions for shared ownership homes
Open for signatures
107 signatures
What the petition asks
Introduce laws to require housing associations to pay their share of repairs in line with ownership; allow reasonable remortgaging; enforce low-cost staircasing timelines; limit rent increases; and ensure a clear, affordable route to sell. We believe this will make things fairer.
We believe shared ownership is leaving families trapped. Leaseholders pay 100% of repairs despite part ownership, face rising rents, and are blocked from remortgaging or buying more shares. Costly delays and restrictions can create debt and stress, especially for low-income households. We feel this system lacks fairness and accountability. Reform is needed to protect residents, prevent exploitation, and restore shared ownership as a genuine, affordable path to home ownership.
Timeline
| 24 Apr 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
107
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
Opened
24 Apr 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.