Specialist shared ownership mortgage advice across Hertfordshire. Whole-of-market access to 90+ lenders. No broker fee, no obligation. Call 0199 267 6961 for free initial advice.
You buy a share of a property — typically 25 to 75 percent — and pay rent on the remainder to a housing association. Your mortgage covers only the share you own, which makes the deposit and monthly payments significantly more manageable than buying outright. Over time you can staircase, purchasing additional shares at the current market value until you own the property in full. Each staircasing step requires a new valuation and may need a new mortgage arrangement.
You must have a household income below £80,000 and be unable to afford a suitable home without assistance. You must not currently own a property. Priority is given to existing social tenants and members of the armed forces. Some schemes have local connection requirements. We check your eligibility as part of our initial assessment and confirm which developments are accepting applications.
Not all mortgage lenders offer Shared Ownership products. Those that do have varying criteria for minimum share percentages, maximum property values and housing association requirements. We know which of our 90 lenders are active in the Shared Ownership market and which offer the best rates for your specific circumstances. The application process is similar to a standard mortgage but with additional liaison with the housing association. We manage both relationships throughout.
Every mortgage enquiry starts with a free phone call. We gather your income details, deposit position and target property type, then search our panel of 90 lenders to identify the best options. Within 24 to 48 hours we issue an agreement in principle so you can start viewing with confidence. When you find a property, we submit a full application to the selected lender, manage the valuation and liaise with your solicitor through to completion. The process typically takes 8 to 14 weeks from first call to keys in hand. We keep you updated at every stage and are available for questions throughout — including evenings and weekends.
Your bank offers its own mortgage products — typically 10 to 15 options from a single provider. We compare over 90 lenders including high street banks, building societies and specialist providers. For Hertfordshire buyers, this whole-of-market approach routinely delivers better rates, higher borrowing capacity, or both. The rate difference between the best and worst available deal for the same borrower can be 1 to 1.5 percent. On a £400,000 Hertfordshire mortgage, that is £300 to £500 per month. Over a 5-year fix, choosing the wrong lender costs £18,000 to £30,000 in unnecessary interest. Free advice, no broker fee at any stage — call 0199 267 6961.
Call 0199 267 6961 for a free initial assessment. We gather your income, deposit and target budget, search 90 lenders, and issue an agreement in principle within 24 to 48 hours. Evening and weekend appointments are available as standard for Hertfordshire clients who commute to London during the week. No broker fee at any stage of the process — we are paid by the lender on completion. The first call takes 20 to 30 minutes and gives you a precise borrowing figure and lender recommendation that you can act on immediately.
We are independent whole-of-market mortgage advisers covering Shared Ownership Advice and the whole of Hertfordshire. Independent means we are not tied to any bank, building society or lender panel. Whole-of-market means we search over 90 lenders — every major high street name plus specialist providers that you cannot access by walking into a branch. For Shared Ownership Advice buyers, this breadth of access routinely delivers better rates, higher borrowing capacity, or both compared to going direct to a single lender. Self-employed professionals, contractors on day rates, company directors taking dividends and buyers with bonus-heavy income benefit most because specialist lenders assess these income types at their true earning capacity rather than penalising you for not being on a standard PAYE salary. The advice is free throughout — from first call through to completion. We are paid by the lender when your mortgage completes. No broker fee, no hidden charges, no invoice at any stage. Call 0199 267 6961.
Most Shared Ownership Advice clients commute to London and cannot take mortgage calls during the working day. We offer evening appointments as standard and weekend slots by arrangement. Phone and video consultations mean you do not need to visit an office. The quality of advice is identical whether you call from your kitchen at 8pm or from a coffee shop at lunchtime. The first call takes 20 to 30 minutes and gives you a precise borrowing figure, lender recommendation and agreement in principle timeline. From that point we manage the entire process — you focus on finding the right property while we handle the lending.
Free mortgage advice — no broker fee — 90+ lenders searched for you
📞 0199 267 6961We assess your circumstances and search 90+ lenders to find the best product. The process starts with a free call — no obligation.
No. We are paid by the lender on completion. You pay nothing.
All of Hertfordshire and surrounding areas. Phone and video appointments available throughout the UK.
Yes. Evening and weekend appointments are available as standard for Hertfordshire clients.
Usually within 24-48 hours of our first call.
Typically: 3 months' payslips (or 2-3 years' accounts if self-employed), 3 months' bank statements, ID, and proof of deposit. We'll confirm exactly what's needed on our first call.
We frequently help buyers who have been declined elsewhere. Specialist lenders have different criteria to high street banks and we know which ones are most likely to approve your application.
No broker fee. No obligation. Whole-of-market advice from a Hertfordshire mortgage broker who picks up the phone.
0199 267 6961Localnest Mortgages is an Appointed Representative of [Network Name], which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage. The information on this website is for guidance only and does not constitute financial advice.