Shared Ownership schemes..Would you ?..Have you ?

The long term partner of a dd bought a shared ownership house years ago - it seems to have worked well for him. How much more of it he’s bought since the initial purchase I don’t know - maybe 100%. But AFAIK he’s lived in it for at least 15 years.

To me it would seem (if it’s at all possible) a considerably better prospect than renting. At least no landlord can suddenly decide he wants to sell and give you notice, and you can decorate and so on as you wish.
Of course maintenance will presumably be down to you, but then landlords are not exactly renowned for efficient and speedy fixing of any issues, are they?

I know several people whose children have done it. It's quite common on some new estates.
The main problem was that it caused difficulties when they wanted to move as there were restrictions on who could buy it and on sale price

I don’t think it’s a very good idea, unless there are no other options. We looked at it recently and my main concern was potential problems when time came to sell.

I haven’t heard of that - wouldn’t that be a bit complicated? Isn’t it better to own the whole of a small house, rather than a part of a big house. It all sounds so complicated and can end in tears. Think well and take legal advice before you embark on this .