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Lifting of lockdown measures allows socially distanced property viewings The government has announced that as of Wednesday 13th May, the housing market will reopen and bans on property viewings and valuations will be lifted. As long as social distancing measures are in place, people will now be permitted to travel to visit estate agents, lettings…

Lenders kick-start mortgage deals for Britain’s buyers Some of the country’s biggest lenders have started reopening their doors over the last few weeks, making it easier for budding buyers to get a home loan. Due to lockdown restrictions around the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, lenders had to reassess their deals including several being scrapped or lenders…

Catalyst to host first time buyer webinar with property influencer Jade Vanriel Championing the use of technology in the home buying process, leading housing association Catalyst are hosting a first-time buyer webinar on Thursday 14th May at 12:00pm, chaired by premier property Influencer and YouTuber, Jade Vanriel. Offering bespoke advice to first time buyers on how they can continue their property journey online, Jade…

Webinar about home-buying options available now On Thursday 7th May 2020, we held the second instalment of our new webinar series. Your Buying Options During Social Distancing was hosted by Share to Buy’s Jade Turnstill, and Rachel Papper and Joe Farrington from Catalyst. You can watch a recording of the webinar here: The session provided an…

L&Q’s top five benefits of living in a townhouse Offering a plethora of benefits for purchasers, the townhouse is an increasingly popular choice for Britain’s buyers. Providing three and four storey living, the property type caters to a wide range of purchasers, from first timers moving out of a rented home, to ​families with unruly teenagers requiring flexible space. L&Q, which…

Share to Buy and Catalyst to host live home-buying webinar In the second instalment of the Share to Buy Expert Sessions, we’ll be joined by Rachel Papper and Joe Farrington, Area Sales Managers from Catalyst. Taking place on Thursday 7th May, Your Buying Options During Social Distancing will talk through the options available to you during…

Watch our Shared Ownership webinar online On Tuesday 28th April 2020, Share to Buy hosted our very first live webinar, welcoming hundreds of viewers during the session! The first in our new series of expert sessions, Ask the Expert: Buying a home with Shared Ownership was hosted by Share to Buy’s Jade Turnstill and Natasha Tull…

Hyde New Homes’ sales website has been completely redesigned, reflecting the award-winning homes and customer services Hyde offers its customers. “We wanted to make the website more user-friendly, so customers could find the information they need quickly and more easily, personalise their visits and follow their customer journey 24/7,” said Hyde New Homes Head of…

Share to Buy and Clarion Housing to host live Shared Ownership webinar Amidst lockdown, many buyers may fear that their home-buying journey has come to a grinding halt but that doesn’t have to be the case! A key part of the buying process is research and making sure you have all the details you need to…

East London apartments ideal for working from home Working from home is the new normal with the millions of employees now carrying out their jobs remotely during the coronavirus lockdown. Before the outbreak more than 1.7 million people already worked mainly from home according to ONS data, while 30% of employees sometimes worked remotely. As…

Government in talks to extend the Help to Buy scheme The Home Builders Federation are in talks with the government about extending the Help to Buy scheme in hopes of supporting buyers and enabling a speedy recovery for the housing market after lockdown. Help to Buy is a government-backed product which provides eligible buyers with…

Buyers can tune into weekly webinars with Share to Buy Restrictions put in place to help the fight against Coronavirus (COVID-19) has halted all of our lives, and many buyers are left fearing that their home-buying journey has been put on hold indefinitely – but that doesn’t have to be the case! A key part of…

Home buying in the digital age: Catalyst to hold first virtual launch Innovating the home buying process, Catalyst will launch their first Shared Ownership homes at Nova at Queensbury Square virtually on Saturday 25th April. Nova at Queensbury Square is an exceptional collection of one, two, and three bedroom apartments, available through the alternative home ownership scheme. During the online event, interested, prospective…

Williamson Heights – A vibrant collection of Shared Ownership homes launching in Wembley this spring Williamson Heights, which comprises one, two and three bedroom Shared Ownership apartments, offers residents more than just a home, but a living destination where it is all happening. The development itself is an ideal investment for single professionals, young couples…

Share to Buy’s response to COVID-19 Coronavirus (COVID-19) isn’t just affecting big businesses and huge market sectors, it’s having an impact on everything – access to health services, national and international travel, our communities, our favourite local stores, and time spent with loved ones. Our day to day life has been temporarily changed in ways…

This March, Catalyst launched Midsummer Vale; a range of 55 two to five bedroom houses in the countryside village of Walkern, Hertfordshire, with Help to Buy available. Dating as far back as the Saxon period, Walkern offers a heritage-rich lifestyle, with buildings of historical importance still standing today, including the 11th Century St Mary’s Church…

Mortgage holidays offer a pause on repayments The Government recently announced that both owner-occupiers and residential landlords whose finances have been impacted by coronavirus (COVID-19) can apply for a three month pause on repayments. This means that lenders will offer those struggling with a three month ‘holiday’, giving owners a temporary break from having to…

Greenway at Beckton Parkside offers a lovable collection of one, two and three bed Shared Ownership homes for sale. This brand new development located in Beckton (E6) offers several plus points. From its Olympic legacy to it’s convenient location which makes shopping, access to green space and transport hassle-free, living at Greenway allows you to…

Advice on making the most of working from home While the country has started to open back up after COVID-19 restrictions, a large portion of the population are finding that their work dynamic has changed, with more employers offering agile working and flexible hours than ever before. Whether you’re a long-term agile worker or new…