Chris Lee founded Own Homes after seeing first-hand how hard it has become for people to move into homeownership. Having delivered Help to Buy, it became clear that many people can afford to own a home, but find it hard to save for a deposit while also paying rent and everyday living costs.That’s why he created Own Homes, to help people build a deposit and become homeowners, without having to wait to live in the home they want.
I know what it looks like when a government housing scheme genuinely changes someone’s life. I spent five years delivering Help to Buy at Homes England. I saw first-hand what happened when people who thought