4 Aug 2025
At Acis Group we have homes available for rent, shared ownership and to buy. Thanks to our shared ownership scheme, one of our new customers was able to purchase his dream home, having previously being homeless.
Finding the right home
A future Acis customer, having lived down South for many years, was struggling to find affordable properties. They had been homeless for two years and found themselves sleeping in their car before moving into a maisonette, but they dreamed of one day owning their own home. Home ownership is often seen as unachievable due to high initial costs, but Shared Ownership scheme can be a great option for many. After an online search for shared ownership properties showed a new development in Harworth, they decided to apply.
Shane, our Customer Relationship Officer showed the customer around a few properties. The customer liked the idea of a new home and decided that the three-bedroom detached home with enclosed rear garden and driveway was the home he had been searching for. The customer said, “I was drawn to the garden, and I liked the French doors and nice patio area. It’s lovely. The space is perfect for my furniture. There’s a great view from the garden and it’s quiet round here too.”
Moving home
Having never moved home before, the customer was surprised how smoothly the process was, “I knew very early on about the fees and affordability. Acis Group sent me a nice welcome pack and emails that told me the cost of everything from the rent to the service charge. I also spoke with Shane, he’s a nice chap and went out of his way to explain everything. Shane was always at the end of the phone when I needed him and was very helpful. It was much easier than I thought. There’s been no problems. I didn’t know what to expect and I’ve never done this before. I do worry, I’m a worrier but this went through smoothly and it was all taken care of.”
Moving home can be a daunting experience. “It was a huge move for me to move a long way. I’ve been to the area before and have visited family up here previously. It was a big distance to move but it’s been nice since I moved as it’s peaceful and quiet. When I received the keys, I felt proud of myself to have come this far. I’ve always wanted to own my own home, and I didn’t think it would ever be possible.”
The home
“I’ve never had a private back garden, so it’s been nice to sit out and enjoy it. I’ve spent a lot of time gardening. Previously I lived in an older property and spent a lot of time looking after it. DIY is a hobby of mine but there hasn’t been much DIY to do on this house! I’ve had my new carpets installed and I’ve moved all of my furniture in too. The French doors leading to the garden are just, wow!”
Community
I’ve noticed the difference up here, even the builders are polite, I’m not used to that. My wellbeing has improved greatly since moving here. It’s quiet round here, people are friendly and speak to you when you’re walking up the road. It’s handy having the shops and hairdressers nearby. The takeaways are quite nice too!
It’s great being close to cities like Doncaster and Sheffield as well.
The Acis experience
“I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Everyone has been helpful and understanding. I love the house and the area; it’s everything I was looking for. Shane was helpful and understanding. I suffer from anxiety, and I hesitated at first going up the road and to the hairdressers but now I’m settled. Shane even came round to see if I was ok once I had moved in.
The customer is continuing to look after and enjoy their garden. Our popular Shared Ownership scheme is a part-buy, part-rent scheme which allows you to buy a share of the property and make rent payments to us on the remaining share. You can increase your share over time, and usually progress to full ownership. Check out our dedicated Shared Ownership page for more details.