Ruth Barnes

Jan 9, 2025 | housingtoday.co.uk | Ruth Barnes

The strengths and weaknesses of the new consumer code on shared ownership By Ruth Barnes 2025-01-09T06:00:00 Eight housing providers are trialling a new code aimed at improving the experience of shared owners. But asks Ruth Barnes, will it have teeth? Shared ownership plays a vital role in the step towards home ownership. So successful is the model that there are now around 250,000 shared-ownership households in the UK.

Sep 9, 2024 | insidehousing.co.uk | Ruth Barnes |Charlotte Coleman

You are viewing 1 of your 1 free articlesCommentWhat is the Shared Ownership Council’s new guidance and why is it needed? Ruth Barnes, partner, and Charlotte Coleman, legal director, at Winckworth Sherwood explainSharelinesWhat is the Shared Ownership Council’s new guidance and why is it needed? Ruth Barnes, partner, and Charlotte Coleman, legal director, at Winckworth Sherwood explain #UKhousing Shared ownership plays a vital role in the step towards homeownership.

Mar 20, 2024 | insidehousing.co.uk | Ruth Barnes |Laura Stephens

CommentA growing number of social housing providers are signing up to the New Homes Quality Code.

Feb 9, 2024 | wslaw.co.uk | Paige Saxton |Ruth Barnes |Laura Stephens

Under the New Homes Quality Code (“the Code”), developers registered with the New Homes Quality Board are expected where possible to resolve snags and defects in homes before completion or within agreed timescales under an after-sales service which is to be available to buyers for 2 years after completion. The New Homes Quality Board (“NHQB) has published the first of its series on insights into key industry talking points with its best practice learning in relation to snagging.