The Shared Ownership Code
After months of hard work, we are excited to launch our Shared Ownership Code (2025). The updated version of our Code has taken onboard consumer and industry feedback from our comprehensive consultation and pilot process, to ensure it is impactful for shared owners and practical for providers to implement.
The Shared Ownership Code (the ‘Code’) is a cross-industry initiative designed to standardise best practices and consumer protection for shared ownership. It aims to ensure transparency, fairness, and improved support for shared owners in marketing, purchasing, and management of homes. The Code is now open for organisations to adopt on a voluntary basis.
The Shared Ownership Code was developed through extensive consultation. The current version, SO Code (2025), incorporates learnings from the pilot of the Code with housing providers.
For more information about the Code, contact The Shared Ownership Secretariat.
The documents…
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The Shared Ownership Code (2025)
This publication is the Shared Ownership Code that has been updated using learnings from both the consultation and pilot processes. Release: June 2025
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Shared Ownership Code: Overview
This one-pager provides an easy-to-read overview of the Shared Ownership Code.
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Consultation Report
This is the report from the consultation that engaged consumer and industry stakeholders which was used to create the Shared Ownership Code.
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Consumer Survey Findings
This document includes consumer findings from the consultation process used to help reiterate the draft Shared Ownership Code (originally released in June 2024).
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A guide to service charges under the Shared Ownership Code
This document is aimed at staff responsible for service charges within shared ownership housing providers and observers who want to understand these new requirements and supporting materials.