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Which areas have the most garden space, dog parks, vets and dog-friendly pubs? Read on as we reveal the UK’s most pet-friendly cities! Under the new legislation, renters can more easily own pets. Meanwhile, the pandemic inspired many to find new four-legged friends. With a pet in more than 62% of households in the UK,…

What are the new Stamp Duty rules and how does it affect first time buyers? The government has announced a cut to Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT), affecting thousands of budding buyers across England and Northern Ireland by increasing the amount that a purchaser can pay for a residential property before they are required to…

Get onto the property ladder in Essex, Greenwich and Wimbledon With inflation rates now at their highest level since the early 1980s, the cost of living crisis is significantly impacting households across the UK. As homeowners face sky high energy bills this winter, the appeal of a new build home, designed to be more energy…

Mortgage brokers offer in-depth knowledge, access to lenders, exclusive deals and more! 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…

Sovereign talk Shared Ownership in Berkshire this October Join Sovereign at 5pm on Tuesday 4th October for a webinar to discover more about Sovereign’s iconic Horlicks Quarter development in Slough and how you could purchase your very own place with Shared Ownership. Chaired by Jade Turnstill from Share to Buy, this webinar is an opportunity to get…

London Home Show postponed until October 8th Due to the sad passing of Her Majesty the Queen, and the subsequent arrangements which will impact access to Westminster, the London Home Show Autumn 2022 will no longer be taking place on Saturday 17th September. The event has been rescheduled and will now take place on Saturday…

London Home Show rescheduled for October 8th Due to the passing of Her Majesty the Queen, and the subsequent arrangements which impacted access to Westminster, the London Home Show Autumn 2022 was rescheduled for Saturday 8th October. If you booked your place before the date change, your ticket will remain valid for the upcoming event and…

Shared Ownership and Help to Buy homes available in Waltham Forest Working on behalf of Waltham Forest Council, SiteSales Property Group are excited to introduce two new schemes to the borough, available for private sale, Shared Ownership and Help to Buy. Skyline, E17 Reach new heights at Skyline, one of Walthamstow’s newest and most exclusive…

Can buying a new build save you energy and money? At Latimer, we know how hard it is for first time buyers to get that leg up into property ownership. The prospect of owning your own home can feel even more out of reach at the moment. Pretty much everywhere on the planet is facing…

What to expect from Shared Ownership Week 2022 Shared Ownership makes homeownership a reality for a first time buyer. Join us for Shared Ownership Week, celebrating the affordable homeownership scheme that doesn’t break the bank. This special week was designed to show first time buyers how they could own a home without the hassle of…

Four Instagram-worthy homes you won’t believe are available with Shared Ownership The Help to Buy deadline may be fast approaching, but first time buyers need not despair, there are still plenty of opportunities to get onto the property ladder! More and more hopeful house hunters are now exploring Shared Ownership as a viable route to…

Square Roots is the new name and a game changer in the Shared Ownership sector First time buyer in London? Can you even dare to dream? If you’re a first time buyer striving for the dream of buying a home in London, we sympathise. The average price for an apartment in London is currently £513,807…

Expert advice for first time buyers from the team at Notting Hill Genesis Notting Hill Genesis are delighted to be returning to the London Home Show this October, where we hope to help as many people as possible to realise their dream of buying a home. Notting Hill Genesis is one of the UK’s leading…

Shared Ownership homes across London and the South East Southern Home Ownership is delighted to return to the London Home Show in partnership with Share to Buy this September. We’re one of the leading and oldest providers of award-winning, affordable new homes in London and the South East of England. We’ve been helping people to…

Get on to the property ladder with Shared Ownership! Now more than ever Shared Ownership is proving an accessible and affordable option for buyers, both first time buyers and those with more property experience, to settle down in prime areas without compromising on space, value or location. With the average deposit for a solo first…

Stepping onto the housing ladder through Shared Ownership with L&Q Recent research has revealed the age the average first time buyer steps onto the property ladder is ever increasing. Amid rising interest rates and a cost-of-living crisis, those looking to buy their first home are struggling to afford a deposit, with 70% of potential purchasers…

There has been a 45% increase in people reporting they have no disposable income compared to before the pandemic. Nearly one in five people currently have no disposable income – a number bound to increase given the Bank of England’s interest rate hike to 1.75%. With inflation set to hit 13% and the country racing…

Two bedroom Shared Ownership apartments available at Lampton Parkside Leading housing association Notting Hill Genesis is bringing new homes for first time buyers to West London with the launch of its first phase of Shared Ownership apartments at Lampton Parkside on Saturday 13th August 2022. Located minutes from Hounslow Central Underground Station, the development benefits…

Specialist mortgage broker give their top tips for successfully securing your home in 2022 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…