[header] How to buy a shared ownership flat [title] Research housing in your area. [step] Before inquiring about costs or processes with any agency, you should get a feel for the cost of housing and the number of shared ownership flats that are available. As well as researching online, you may want to talk to someone who has begun shared ownership to get advice. 
[substeps] Go to websites, such as sharetobuy.com, to see what shared housing options they have listed. Try to be as specific as possible about the location you want.