SO-HAPPI: The APPG on Housing and Care for Older People Inquiry launches report on shared ownership

This APPG Inquiry report highlights and evaluates the key issues concerning the development of the market for shared ownership for older people.

Launched on 16 January at the House of Lords, it draws on evidence sessions and written submissions to the year-long Inquiry from shared owners, housing providers, housing organisations, academics, lenders, regulators, advisers and housing experts.

The resultant Inquiry report, co-chaired by Lord Best and Peter Aldous MP, sets out the key issues including stronger consumer protection, better product awareness and understanding, resales and 'staircasing', links to health and social care, planning and design, and comments on the current situation, making 24 recommendations for improving the offer and supporting the growth of the shared ownership sector.