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We lost £10k because of our shared ownership home

Chris and Diana struggled to sell their property and say they 'felt trapped'.

Touted as a stepping stone to getting on the property ladder, shared ownership was designed to be one answer to a tough housing market.

But behind the hope lies a growing wave of discontent, as complaints to the housing watchdog - over repairs, costs and selling - have soared.

The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½'s Meghan Owen has been speaking to one couple - Chris and Diana - who struggled to sell their shared ownership property, and lost £10,000 in the process.

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