Joseph says his decision to move ultimately came down to one heartfelt reason: building a future with his fiancée Lindsey.

“After proposing to my fiancée, we both knew we didn’t want to start married life in yet another rented property. We’d moved so many times over the years that just as we’d start to settle in, something would happen and we’d be packing boxes again. That constant instability wears you down. We were ready, more than ready, for something permanent.

Before buying our new home, we were living in a rented flat right in the middle of Nottingham city centre. It was noisy, hectic, and never truly peaceful. Even simple things like doing the weekly shop felt like a mission. We wanted space, calm, and a place that actually felt like ours.

I’d seen Shared Ownership advertised online quite a bit, but it wasn’t until a close friend encouraged us to look into it properly that we really considered it. What drew me in was the stability. Knowing that for at least five years this would be our home was a huge relief. And if we decide it’s our forever home, that’s absolutely an option too.

Another big comfort was knowing we weren’t alone in the process. Snugg Homes were always just a phone call away, and every interaction I had with them was genuinely positive. They went out of their way to help, and it never felt like we were just another customer. We had our own advisor who took the time to get to know us, kept us updated, and made the whole journey feel personal.

Since moving, life has changed massively for the better. We finally have peace and quiet. We feel happier, more independent—like “real adults” at last. And now we can focus on planning our wedding without the stress of wondering where we’ll be living next year.

The house itself is beautiful and thoughtfully designed, and the whole development feels classy and cosy. I know the local community had been frustrated with how long it took to get things moving, but Jigsaw Homes really turned things around. They’ve created a development that adds character and value to the area, and people are genuinely pleased with it.

As for me, I’m 32 and manage a busy city centre bar. I now live here with my fiancée, and after years of city-centre renting, it finally feels like we’ve found our place.

Moving through Shared Ownership with Snugg Homes has been one of the best decisions we’ve made. It gave us stability, support, and a beautiful home to start the next chapter of our lives.”

Joseph & Lindsey x