I’m in my 30s and live with my two children. Shared Ownership has given me the chance to provide a stable, secure home for my children and something solid for our future — and I’m incredibly grateful for that.

Harriet Gallimore’s Snugg Homes story…

“The reason I wanted to move was simple: I wanted a place where my children and I could finally feel settled and safe. We’d been through a lot, and I reached a point where I knew we needed a home that was truly ours – somewhere we could start a new chapter with stability and peace. I didn’t just want somewhere to live; I wanted a real home for us.

Before buying my new property, we were living with my parents. I’m incredibly grateful for their support, but it never felt like our own space. It was temporary, and deep down I knew we needed independence again. I wanted my children to have their own rooms, their own space, and a place where we could properly build our future together.

I first came across Shared Ownership while researching ways to buy a home that might actually be affordable for me. Buying on the open market just wasn’t realistic, so when I discovered Shared Ownership, it felt like a glimmer of hope – like maybe there was a way for us to get onto the property ladder. That’s when I found Snugg Homes and began the process.

What drew me to Shared Ownership was the opportunity it gave me – something I honestly didn’t think I’d ever have. Instead of renting forever, I could finally start owning something and building a future for my family. It made homeownership achievable for someone in my situation, and that meant the world to me because it meant long-term stability for my children.

Since moving, life has changed massively. I feel settled, secure and proud that this is our home. The children are so much happier having their own rooms and their own space, and the whole house just feels calm and ours. It’s given us the chance to relax, breathe and move forward with our lives. It really does feel like a fresh start.

I absolutely love the house and the development. It’s modern, warm and energy efficient, and it instantly felt like home. The area is quiet and welcoming – a lovely place to raise children. I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better environment for us.

My experience with Snugg Homes has been amazing from start to finish. They were supportive, understanding and genuinely helpful throughout the whole process, especially given my personal circumstances. I have to mention Gemma Patterson in particular – she was incredible. She went above and beyond for me, and I truly don’t think I would have made it through the process without her support. I would recommend Snugg Homes to anyone; they made what could have been a stressful experience feel manageable and even exciting.”

Harriet x