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    Affordable homes

    Through shared ownership

    Gecko Homes is part of Southway and aims to help people like you own a home of your own. Created with a single purpose: to help people like you own a home of your own. We’re passionate about making homeownership more accessible, especially for those who may feel priced out of the market.

    As a profit-for-purpose developer, every penny we make is reinvested into building more affordable homes through Southway Housing. That means when you buy with Gecko, you’re not just investing in your future, you’re helping others too. 

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Shared ownership stories

In this video, Rachael shares her real-life experience of buying her home through Shared Ownership with Gecko Homes. From the initial search to picking up the keys, she walks us through what the process was really like, and what owning her own place means to her now.

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    What shared ownership is

    The housing market can be tough, especially for first-time buyers and families trying to get on the ladder. That’s where Gecko Homes come in.

    Gecko was founded to offer a genuine alternative to buying a home outright. Stylish, efficient homes at prices that work for real people. And because they're part of Southway, they don’t just build homes, they build thriving communities. Profits go straight back to creating more affordable housing across South Manchester and beyond.

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See how it works

Shared ownership lets you buy a share of a home (between 10% - 75%) and pay rent on the remaining part. Over time, you can increase your share through a process called ‘staircasing’, eventually owning your home outright if you wish.