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Shared Ownership homes in Croydon, Enfield, Hounslow and Tower Hamlets When you’re looking to buy a home, one of the first things you need to think about is saving up for a deposit which is a lump sum of money that you pay towards the cost of a property. The amount you save up for…

First time buyer offers available on homes in London and beyond This Black Friday, L&Q is offering a £500 John Lewis voucher and a reduced reservation fee of £99 to all purchasers who reserve by Tuesday 30th November, giving first time buyers a helping hand on to the property ladder. Supporting purchasers who might be…

Live session discussing top tips for first time buyers On Monday 15th November 2021, Share to Buy’s Jade Turnstill was joined by Joe Farrington and Sam Cox from Catalyst New Homes for a live home-buying webinar. This session delved into the buying process, with the Catalyst team sharing their top tips for budding buyers who…

First time buyer homes available through Shared Ownership in London and the Home Counties On Saturday 18th September, London’s largest event for first time buyers returned to the QEII Centre in Westminster, hosting 45 exhibitors from some of the housing industry’s biggest names, all under one roof. Showcasing the best affordable homes across London and…

One, two and three bedroom homes available at Southmere in Bexley Last month, Peabody launched a new phase of 88 apartments through Help to Buy at their flagship development, Southmere in Thamesmead. Recently revealed as one of the most affordable places to purchase in London, Thamesmead is perfect for first time buyers seeking value for…

  You’re awoken by your bedroom blinds smoothly rising, perfectly synced to your wake-up time. You sit up, stretch, and with a clap of your hands, the bedroom lights turn on. Out of bed, the underfloor heating is prepared for your waking at the perfect temperature. ‘Alexa, what’s in the news?’ you ask. Time to…

One and two bedroom apartments in Barnet – ideal for first time buyers Tucked away in North West London, Mill Hill has been attracting first time buyers and young families to put down roots in the leafy neighbourhoods, drawn by the area’s excellent connections into central London and vast green spaces. Interest has surged in…

Join Catalyst for a live first time buyer webinar this November Are you interested in getting on to the property ladder but unsure where to start? Join Catalyst at 5pm on Monday 15th November for a webinar where they’ll be sharing their top property hacks every first time buyer should know. From deciding which buying…

Catalyst New Homes discuss their top property hacks for first time buyers On Monday 15th November at 5pm, Share to Buy will be joined by Catalyst New Homes for a live home-buying webinar.  ‘Top property hacks from Catalyst to simplify the buying process’ will be hosted by Share to Buy’s Jade Turnstill, alongside Joe Farrington…

Three bedroom homes available in first phase at Beauchamp Park A new housing development is launching on Saturday 6th November in Warwick and with the first release including three bedroom Shared Ownership properties, first time buyers and those who have previously been unable to get onto the property ladder can now buy their first home…

Studio, one and two bedroom apartments available in Ealing New research reveals the price of the average new build has soared over the last 20 years, with London seeing the biggest jump as average prices rose over 290%. Helping to ensure first time buyers continue to have access to new build homes in the capital,…

First time buyer apartments and maisonettes available at L&Q at Marleigh L&Q have recently launched a contemporary collection of Shared Ownership apartments and maisonettes at Marleigh; a vibrant new urban neighbourhood in the heart of Cambridgeshire. Initially launched on Saturday 2nd October 2021, each home offers expansive, light filled rooms opening out onto large private…

Collection of apartments available through Shared Ownership in Wimbledon Catalyst has revealed two brand new show homes at The Switch, the housing association’s flagship development in Wimbledon. The one and two bedroom apartments offer a glimpse of what life could look like in this impressive development of 181 Shared Ownership apartments; part of Catalyst’s joint…

Elizabeth purchased a three bedroom home in Kings Langley, Hertfordshire Elizabeth, an English teacher and mother of two, recently moved into her brand new, three bedroom house on a new development in Kings Langley, Hertfordshire. At the end of last year, following the unexpected breakdown of her marriage, Elizabeth found herself in a situation that…

One and two bedroom apartments available in Tower Hamlets Recognised as one of the capital’s home-buying hotspots for 2021, Whitechapel’s £300m regeneration masterplan is seeing this well-connected, central district revived with a new urban quarter of homes, commercial buildings and public space. Putting first time buyers in the heart of this project is L&Q at…

  The average UK property value has increased 10% this year alone — and some locations have increased in value more than others. Where in the UK should you buy a property to watch your investment grow in value fastest? Using UK government Land Registry data, we examine the UK locations where property values have…

First time buyer apartments in Lambeth available through JLL and Savills Giving first time buyers a rare chance to put down roots in the heart of Clapham, one of South West London’s most affluent areas, Clapham House is a collection of 50 one and two bedroom apartments on Clapham High Street – all available for…

First time buyer apartments available at Blackhorse View in Waltham Forest Renowned for a lively art scene, blending contemporary culture with the best of authentic old London, Walthamstow in East London has been named by the The Times as one of the best places to live in 2021. A hub for creativity, this popular northeast…

First time buyer advice on affordability, savings and buying your first home On Wednesday 29th September 2021, Share to Buy’s Jade Turnstill was joined by Neil Moakes from De Havilland Group, Miles Forsdike of PCS Legal and blogger Kelsey Heinrichs for a live mortgage and legal advice webinar. This session offered an overview of Shared…