Key information
Request reference number: MGLA150520-1801
Date of response:
Summary of request
I would like to ask for information about shared ownership housing because I have concerns that the scheme isn't offering good value to buyers.
- Does the Mayor know that A2 Dominion Housing are intending to pass on full cladding related costs to shared owners in their 325 home development in Hoxton, although they may have only a 25% share in the property? Will the Mayor ensure that A2 act fairly in this matter?
- How many shared owners helped by the GLC to enter shared ownership are aged over 55? Do the GLA consider that it is in the interests of older Londoners to borrow when nearing the end of their woorking lives , and is any specialist financial advice available to them when entering the scheme?Is the Mayor aware that A2Dominion refused to allow the daughter of a deceased shared owner to sublet her late mothers flat and instead caused her to run up a £30,000 debt, as reported in the Guardian newspaper on 21/3/2020?
- How many shared owners currently live in London? can the Mayor publish this information on the GLA website? How wil the Mayor ensure that their voices are heard, could they be supported to set up a London wide organisation?
- Can the Mayor give information about the GLA wide programme of building shared ownership properties, by bedroom number and by cost? What is the current GLA programme to fund the buildng of council housing properties by bedroom size and cost?
Related documents
MGLA150520-1801 - FOI response