Partner in print: Sarah releases her new book for property professionals on shared ownership

Pre-orders are already in from Amazon and Law Brief Publishing for A Practical Guide to Shared Ownership, the new book from Southampton’s Sarah Sams.

Sarah is a Partner at Dutton Gregory Solicitors with more than 20 years’ experience in residential conveyancing behind her.

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Her guide walks property professionals through everything they might need to know about shared ownership, from shared equity and types of shared ownership lease past and present, to Stamp Duty Land Tax considerations and model shared ownership leases.

Sarah said: “I saw a need in the market for more publicity and awareness for shared ownership schemes, as there appears to be a huge lack of understanding, particularly the benefits it offers first time buyers.

“The need to provide affordable housing is increasing and the market for shared ownership properties is also growing, so it feels timely to debunk some myths and explain the process in full.

“Shared ownership makes getting on the housing ladder much more accessible, with lower deposits needing to be paid. It can also help older people to access appropriate accommodation, with certain shared ownership homes being solely aimed at those over 55.

“What it absolutely isn’t is being allocated shared accommodation with someone you don’t know.

Sarah with husband Paul. Credit: Dutton Gregory Solicitors

“This new book is aimed at conveyancers acting in respect of purchases, re-mortgages, and the sale of shared ownership properties, together with those dealing with any staircasing transactions.

“It contains guidance about what needs to be addressed in the lease, together with a range of other considerations that should be kept in mind when dealing with shared ownership property transactions.”

While this is Sarah’s first foray into publishing, her husband Paul is already a veteran in the field. The release of his sixth book, A Practical Guide to New Build Conveyancing – Second Edition, coincides with the launch of Sarah’s and was co-written with colleague Rebecca East.

Both of the new titles are available to purchase via Amazon Marketplace, as well as direct from lawbriefpublishing.com.