Get to know Shared Ownership at the Manchester Home Show 2026
Get free tickets to Manchester’s no. 1 event for first time buyers on September 19th
Are you intrigued by Shared Ownership in Manchester? Or do you want to know more about other schemes like Rent to Buy or Deposit Unlock? Then the Manchester Home Show is for you!
Mark your calendar for September 19th 2026, as the Manchester Home Show returns following the success of the 2025 launch event. We’re bringing this FREE event back to Manchester for the second year to help aspiring homeowners, like you, get on the property ladder in the North West.
Find out more about the Manchester Home Show Autumn 2026 and how to register for your ticket below.
What is the Manchester Home Show?
Hosted by Share to Buy, the Manchester Home Show is a one-stop shop to help you navigate affordable homeownership opportunities. The exhibition brings together housing associations and industry specialists so you can learn more about the various renting and buying schemes, get expert advice on mortgages and find answers to all your questions about purchasing a home.
It’s a sister event to the bi-annual London Home Show, which has run since 2013 and has proven hugely popular. Since it began, we’ve welcomed over 85,000 attendees, many of whom have gone on to purchase a Shared Ownership home or through various other buying schemes.
Wondering what to expect? Take a look at our video from the spring 2025 event and hear from some of our previous attendees and exhibitors, including Gecko Homes, Owen Paulo Legal Ltd, Places for People, Plumlife Homes and Tembo.
What is Shared Ownership?
Shared Ownership is a government-backed scheme that can be a more affordable way to buy a home than on the open market. It allows you to purchase a share of a leasehold property, usually between 10% and 75%, with the option to increase your share to 100% through a process called staircasing. You’ll pay your housing association discounted rent for the share you don’t own.
You can learn more about the scheme and other alternative housing options at the Manchester Home Show. In the meantime, our Shared Ownership hub has many resources providing more information.
Who should attend the Manchester Home Show?
If you’re a first time buyer in Manchester, a renter wanting to save a deposit, a home mover looking to upsize or downsize, or don’t currently own a home but want to explore your options, then this event is for you.
Whether you’re at the start of your journey and unsure where to begin, feeling overwhelmed by the rising cost of homeownership, or simply finding everything a little confusing, you’ll be able to get practical and valuable advice at the Manchester Home Show.
What’s on at the Manchester Home Show?
The exhibition is designed to give you all the information you need to get on the ladder through home-buying schemes like Shared Ownership and many more in Manchester and the North West. At the event, you’ll be able to:
- Browse Shared Ownership homes in Manchester and North West England.
- Explore the various routes to homeownership and find the best one for your circumstances.
- Talk to exhibitors from some of the UK’s leading housing associations, including leaders in first time buyer developments.
- Attend live sessions and workshops.
- Speak to experts, including conveyancing solicitors and mortgage brokers.
What’s more, if you see a home you like at the show, you can register your interest on the day and begin your homeownership journey.
When is the Manchester Home Show?
Here are all the details you need to know:
- Saturday 19th September 2026 from 10.30am – 4pm.
- Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel, Portland Street, Manchester, M1 4PH.
- This free event is ticket-only.
How do I get a ticket to the Manchester Home Show?
The Manchester Home Show is FREE to attend; you just need to register for a ticket beforehand. If you’re bringing someone with you, they’ll need a ticket too.
To keep up to date ahead of this event, and for more information, including exhibitor and sponsor details, register for your FREE TICKET or follow @sharetobuy and @sharetobuy_live on Instagram!
At Share to Buy, we make your choice easier with a selection of new-build homes and resale properties across England, available through alternative homeownership schemes such as Shared Ownership. Get your home-buying journey underway using our property portal.
Updated on 01/07/26
