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Shared Ownership revamp could help more first time buyers onto the property ladder Housing Secretary, Robert Jenrick, announced the government’s Affordable Homes Programme on Tuesday 8th September – a new investment that will see a huge £12 billion boost into the housing sector, providing up to 180,000 new homes across the country. On the same…

Nomination for the Judges Unsung Star award Jade Turnstill, Share to Buy’s Marketing and Communications Manager, has been shortlisted in the Judges Unsung Star category at the upcoming First Time Buyer Readers’ Awards. Now in its 12th year, the First Time Buyer Readers’ Awards are some of the most acclaimed in the industry, offering an annual celebration…

One, two and three bedroom homes now available at Amplify Apartments Latimer, the development arm of Clarion Housing Group, has reached a major milestone at its Amplify Apartments development at Salford Quays, with the launch of two newly curated show homes. The one and two bedroom show homes have been launched to give prospective buyers…

Two and three bedroom homes available in Wixams – ideal for first time buyers On May 15th and 16th, L&Q released a limited collection of two and three bedroom homes at L&Q at Willow Grove, Wixams. This popular development is at the top of the list for many first time buyers in Bedfordshire, looking to…

First time buyers can visit ARRO and Aspire at St Bernard’s Gate in Ealing Helping the capital’s first time buyers find a corner of West London to call their own, Catalyst is hosting two first time buyer events on Saturday 22nd May at ARRO in Southall and Aspire at St Bernard’s Gate in Hanwell. The…

Two and three bedroom Shared Ownership houses available in Dunstable It has never been more important to have a flexible home that can be adapted for different purposes – one moment a classroom, the next a TV snug, and later on a dining area. Designed to meet the needs of contemporary family living, Catalyst has…

Watch first time buyer webinars with London’s leading housing providers On Saturday 24th April 2021, Share to Buy hosted the first ever digital London Home Show event, welcoming 1,100 budding buyers through our virtual doors. Exhibitors included some of the leading names in first time buyer homes including Catalyst New Homes, Clarion Housing, L&Q, Peabody, SO Resi by Metropolitan Thames Valley, Southern…

One, two and three bedroom homes available at Southmere in Thamesmead Marking the first major milestone for Peabody’s ground-breaking regeneration of Thamesmead, the lakeside village of Southmere has just launched, which will ultimately deliver over 500 new homes alongside a public square and community library, shops and resident facilities. With 47 one, two and three…

First time buyers can pedal onto the property ladder at new Walthamstow development London’s love for cycling has reached record levels over the past year, with the number of cyclists in the capital growing by nearly 120% in lockdown. As more people discover the health benefits – as well as the practicalities – of travelling…

One, two and three bedroom Shared Ownership homes in Wimbledon, South West London Following a period of substantial change in how we use our homes, Houzz reports that flexible living spaces are one of the major interior trends to come out of lockdown, as the need to be “space-smart” at home grows ever more important.…

Share to Buy’s no.1 first time buyer event went digital for the first time this spring On Saturday 24th April 2021, Share to Buy welcomed 1,100 budding buyers to our first ever Virtual London Home Show! It’s been an extremely challenging year but we understand that now more than ever, people are looking to the…

Shared Ownership Simplified Looking into buying your own property can feel like a daunting prospect. There’s so much advice and information out there for first time buyers. Furthermore, the Shared Ownership scheme can feel like an additional puzzle to solve. At Clarion Housing we are committed to supporting and guiding buyers onto the property ladder,…

Blooming lovely – a guide to bringing spring into your home One of life’s top treats is walking into a home that lifts your spirits. And spring is the perfect time to capture that happy vibe in your space, and make it your number one place to spend the longer, warmer days heading our way.…

Find out about the top interior design trends for 2021 If you are thinking about decorating your new home why not take some inspiration from this year’s interior design trends from Savills Interior Services team. Comfort over formal direction Unsurprisingly given how much time we’ve been spending at home, interiors are embracing a comforting rather…

Getting more for your money with Catalyst London’s competitive property market can feel overwhelming, especially as the average first time buyer deposit for the capital has swelled to over £130,000 in over the last year. Luckily with alternative home ownership schemes such as Shared Ownership and Help to Buy, first time buyers on the hunt…

Find out about Red Loft’s first time buyer homes available throughout London Red Loft is a bespoke housing consultancy, with a team of over 50 staff providing residential consultancy services. We have a highly successful sales and lettings team of 16 people delivering the sale of high-quality new build homes. We have a wealth of…

Shared Ownership apartments at East London regeneration project Leaside Lock Guinness Homes has launched the sale of the first homes available for Shared Ownership at the new Leaside Lock development in Bromley-by-Bow, East London. Leaside Lock is a new purpose-built development and will eventually see the creation of over 900 new homes. It will form…

There’s no place like your own Southern Home Ownership is proud to be sponsoring The London Home Show, in partnership with Share to Buy. We’re a leading provider of Shared Ownership properties, and our aim is to help people step onto, or move up, the property ladder in the neighbourhoods they love. We’ve a wide…

Help to Buy is changing, but finding your dream home with Countryside is still just as easy Among the more serious challenges of the past year, one thing we have all taken away is an increased appreciation of the importance of where we live. With the property market in rude health, having risen by 7%…