Communities Minister Gordon Lyons announced an increase in the Co-Ownership property value limit from £210,000 to £215,000. The change takes effect on 14 April 2026.

The adjustment allows Co-Ownership customers greater access to properties across Northern Ireland. Lyons stated his commitment to assist more people and families in entering home ownership. He noted that Co-Ownership forms a central part of this effort.

The Department for Communities will review the method for calculating the property value limit. Lyons said the limit must align with current housing market conditions. He directed officials to examine the calculation approach to sustain support for homebuyers.

In March 2025, Lyons allocated £153 million in Financial Transactions Capital funding to Co-Ownership. The funding targets delivery of 4,000 affordable shared ownership homes by 2029.

Mark Graham, Chief Executive of Co-Ownership, welcomed the increase. He said it advances the Housing Supply Strategy and helps more people access affordable homes in Northern Ireland. Graham added that the review of the limit calculation will ensure it matches market realities.

Co-Ownership has supported more than 34,000 people into home ownership since 1978.