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A step-by-step guide to getting an accurate valuation for Shared Ownership properties In the Shared Ownership, you own a portion of your property, usually between 10%-75%, depending on the Shared Ownership model in question, with the rest owned by the housing association you purchased it through. This means that when it comes to selling or…

How does Rent to Buy work in the UK? Tired of renting a home and not being able to afford one of your own? Those days could be over. Welcome to the world of Rent to Buy, an alternative housing scheme which helps you save money as you rent, while building a platform for you…

The experts help navigate the financial aspects of homeownership Introducing Censeo Financial Censeo Financial are an award-winning mortgage broker specialising in Shared Ownership and affordable homeownership. Having been trading for over 16 years, we work with many housing associations, councils and developers and have helped thousands of first time buyers get onto the property ladder.…

Have your say and vote for Share to Buy! Share to Buy have been shortlisted in the Best Provider to the First Time Buyer Market category at the First Time Buyer Readers’ Awards on Friday 1st September, 2023. Now in its 13th year, the First Time Buyer Readers’ Awards are some of the most acclaimed in the…

What is the London Living Rent scheme? If you want to live in London, but can’t yet afford to buy, it’s only natural that you’ll likely turn to renting a place in the meantime. However, the soaring cost of rent in the capital makes the goal of saving to buy all the more difficult. How…

One, two and three bedroom apartments at Anthology Wembley Parade, Brent Anthology Wembley Parade is a collection of new build one, two and three bedroom apartments in the heart of a vibrant North West London neighbourhood available through Shared Ownership. Designed for today’s modern living these homes boast a high specification, contemporary designs and are…

Alternative housing options available to first time buyers For anyone with their eyes set on owning a home in London, the increasing price of rent has made that dream a bit more complicated. However, saving up to buy a home in London doesn’t need to take you an eternity. With an affordable renting or buying…

One and two bedroom Discount Full Ownership homes in Leyton Leading affordable housing developer Pocket Living are launching their show homes at Osier Way E10 in Leyton. These energy efficient homes start from £276,000 for a one bedroom apartment and £400,000 for a two bedroom apartment, some of which are wheelchair adaptable*. To be eligible…

For anyone struggling to get a leg up on the property ladder, the end of Help to Buy probably wasn’t the news you wanted to hear. But as one door closes, another one opens. Providing an affordable route to the property ladder, Shared Ownership could be the perfect alternative for people who narrowly missed the…