L&Q: Shared Ownership home-buying event in Berkshire

First time buyer homes available at L&Q at Huntley Wharf, Reading

On Saturday 21st May, L&Q is hosting a drop in event for hopeful Shared Ownership buyers at their new development, Huntley Wharf in Reading, taking place between 10am and 4pm. Guests attending on the day will be able to take advantage of L&Q’s ‘Season Ticket’ incentive; meaning buyers who reserve a one bedroom apartment before May 31st will receive a free three month season ticket for unlimited rail travel between Reading and London Paddington.

An opportunity for aspiring purchasers to speak to a range of experts, the Homebuyer Event will give guests the opportunity to talk to independent financial experts and gain impartial advice about eligibility and Shared Ownership mortgages. In addition, L&Q at Huntley Wharf’s sales team will be on hand to answer any questions. Canapés and drinks will be provided.

Set on the banks of the River Kennet, L&Q’s new Shared Ownership homes at L&Q at Huntley Wharf offers first time buyers the chance to secure a sought after riverside apartment at a more affordable level. A joint venture between L&Q and Berkeley, the new homes form part of an exciting urban hub which will soon be a vibrant new destination for Reading. Residents will benefit from a plethora of facilities on site, including a café, restaurant, local store, and gym, all conveniently located in the development’s central hub, Riverside Square, as well as landscaped open spaces along the river.

Internal image of a living room at L&Q's Huntley Wharf development - available to purchase through Shared Ownership on Share to Buy!

Claire Brenlund, Sales and Marketing Director at L&Q comments; “We are looking forward to opening our doors and welcoming hopeful buyers to our Homebuyer Event on May 21st. The event gives potential purchasers the rare opportunity to tour the show home at L&Q at Huntley Wharf, speak to members of the sales team, and also receive independent financial advice all in one place.

“Our Shared Ownership homes at L&Q at Huntley Wharf are ideal for first time buyers who are looking to get onto the property ladder in a brand new waterside neighbourhood while remaining within walking distance of Reading train station. Perfect for commuters, our new Season Ticket incentive will cut costs for residents travelling into the capital.”

Each apartment at L&Q at Huntley Wharf is finished to a high specification throughout, with stylish Symphony kitchens complete with integrated appliances as well as soft close doors and drawers. Top-of-the-range bathroom fixtures are included as standard, and underfoot homes have been finished with Karndean flooring in living spaces and carpets in the bedroom. For all important fresh air, every home has a private balcony, and residents enjoy access to the beautifully landscaped podium gardens and riverside walkways on their doorstep.

Internal image of a bedroom at L&Q's Huntley Wharf development - available to purchase through Shared Ownership on Share to Buy!

Offering a perfect balance between a bustling urban lifestyle and an idyllic riverside retreat, Reading embodies the core principles of a thriving cosmopolitan town. Just a short walk from the development is a number of independent hotspots, such as Tamp Culture Coffee, perfect for a morning caffeine hit, or the exquisite Thames LIDO, a refurbished Edwardian swimming bath, which is now a pristine pool and popular Mediterranean restaurant and bar. Combining an array of nearby green spaces with extensive shopping facilities and fast access to capital, L&Q at Huntley Wharf is the perfect place for first time buyers looking to step onto the property ladder and invest for the future.

The development is ideally located a short walk from Reading train station, which offers direct routes into London Paddington in just 25 minutes. By bike, both the station and city centre are reachable in less than five minutes. Meanwhile, the M4 connects Reading to Heathrow Airport and the rest of London, whilst other nearby towns and cities such as Oxford, Slough, Newbury and Guildford are easily accessible by road or rail.

Prices at L&Q at Huntley Wharf start from £71,250 for a 25% share of a one bedroom Shared Ownership apartments (FMV: £285,000). Deposits start from just £3,563. For more information, please visit: https://lqhomes.com/huntleywharf/

To book a ticket for L&Q’s Shared Ownership event, please visit: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lq-at-huntley-wharf-shared-ownership-homebuyer-event-tickets-334637107597

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