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Buying or selling a home through a Housing Association - also known as Social Housing - can be a fantastic opportunity, but it comes with its own set of legal requirements and procedures.
At Porter Dodson, we have a dedicated team of residential property lawyers with extensive experience in Social Housing transactions. One of our team members has worked directly within the sector, bringing valuable insight and practical knowledge to every case.
Whether you're purchasing through a shared ownership scheme, Right to Buy, or another affordable housing initiative, we’ll guide you through the process with clarity and care.
We’ll help you:
If you're selling a shared ownership or ex-social housing property, we’ll:
Why Choose Porter Dodson?
- Specialist knowledge of Social Housing schemes and Leasehold law
- Clear communication and practical advice at every stage
- Experienced team with a deep understanding of Housing Association processes
- Offices across Somerset, Devon and Dorset, with remote support available nationwide
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Porter Dodson Yeovil - Bryony and Rosie have been absolutely brilliant in helping my partner and me purchase our first home. They were always quick to respond, kept us informed throughout the process, and took the time to answer any questions we had. Buying a first home can be quite daunting, but their professionalism, knowledge, and support made the whole experience much smoother and less stressful. We are incredibly grateful for all their help and would highly recommend them to anyone looking to buy or sell a property.
Kate
Porter Dodson Yeovil - Bryony and Rosie have been absolutely brilliant in helping my partner and me purchase our first home. They were always quick to respond, kept us informed throughout the process, and took the time to answer any questions we had. Buying a first home can be quite daunting, but their professionalism, knowledge, and support made the whole experience much smoother and less stressful. We are incredibly grateful for all their help and would highly recommend them to anyone looking to buy or sell a property.
Kate
Reena Ravel was recommended to me and I was delighted to follow up the recommendation. Reena, and her paralegal Beckie, kept me informed throughout. Documentation and the necessary checks were made in advance so that once an offer was accepted all was prepared. I asked for a prompt exchange/completion on selling a property and this was duly achieved with minimal involvement on my part.
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I had a fantastic experience working with Jenny & Emma in Wellington during the purchase of my first property. From start to finish, they were incredibly supportive, professional, and always on hand to guide me through the process. As a first-time buyer, I expected things to feel quite overwhelming at times, but their clear communication and reassurance made the whole process feel seamless. I wouldn’t hesitate to work with them again in the future. I’d absolutely recommend them to anyone going through a property purchase.
Nikkie
