The Shared Ownership Code

The Shared Ownership Council has selected the New Homes Quality Board (NHQB) to be the Code Operator for the Shared Ownership Code. From 7 October 2025, NHQB – the non-profit organisation which sets the standard for the quality of new homes and the customer service provided by developers in the UK – will take full responsibility for the Code, including its operations, governance and financial stability. 

The Shared Ownership Code is available for shared ownership housing providers to adopt on a voluntary basis, with online applications opening online from 3 November 2025. For more information on the adopter process, providers can review the website or contact the team at info@sharedownershipcode.org.uk

Ann Santry, Chair of the Shared Ownership Council, said: “We’re confident that the Code will be in safe and capable hands with NHQB. Our shared values, combined with their experience, infrastructure, and governance, will ensure effective implementation and better outcomes for current and future shared owners.

“I am incredibly grateful to our funders, pilot providers, the Social Finance delivery team, and the wider ecosystem for supporting the development of the Code. This support has enabled us to achieve what we were set up to do, and we believe the transfer to NHQB will further improve the customer journey for shared owners. I look forward to working with NHQB over the next few months to support the transition and to encourage more providers to adopt the Code.”