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A Peabody home offers more than just a place to live… After more than a year of being limited to the surroundings of our homes, it is clear that we have a renewed love for the places where we live, reinforcing how much they offer us and how much we have underestimated them. 12 months…

Finding your happy place with L&Q Having a home where you can build memories and be yourself has never felt more important than over the past year. The home has evolved from a place to eat and sleep, into a true sanctuary. Home ownership is essential in making a property feel yours, providing a unique…

Live Q&A about the nine steps to buying your dream home On Thursday 8th April 2021, Share to Buy’s Jade Turnstill was joined by Joe Farrington from Catalyst New Homes and Luke Jeffery from Meridian Mortgages to discuss the homebuying process. This session offered information about Shared Ownership and Help to Buy, as well as…

Check out five of the top first time buyer homes in Hertfordshire, West Sussex, Surrey and Bedfordshire As changes in our lifestyle make remote working the norm and place a greater emphasis on access to outdoor space, buyers are looking beyond the capital to take their first steps onto the property ladder. In 2020, over…

Buying your first home with Catalyst New Homes Buying your first home is an exciting personal milestone – from browsing online to discover what’s on the market, to trialling different restaurants to see what could be your new local, it’s a moment people wait their whole lives for. However, finding the right home for you…

Interior design tips for decorating a Shared Ownership or Help to Buy property With nothing but white walls and empty space, new builds are often described as ‘characterless’ and can often feel sterile and cold. However, at INVESTA we know this doesn’t have to be the case. We love creating unique interiors and inspiring spaces…

Join the experts for advice and a live Q&A on buying your new home On Thursday 8th April at 6pm, Share to Buy will be joined by Catalyst New Homes for a live webinar guiding viewers through the homebuying process! Catalyst Housing: 9 simple steps to your dream new home will be hosted by Share…

Show home now open at Waterside Heights in West Drayton, Hillingdon The stunning show home at Waterside Heights provides a glimpse into the stylish new canal-side homes in well-connected West Drayton. Situated on the western outskirts of London’s centre, the leafy locale of West Drayton offers a mix of urban and country lifestyles in perfect…

Share to Buy and Peabody research shows change in first time buyer priorities since COVID-19 A recent survey of first time buyers across England has revealed that, since the pandemic, a private garden, fast broadband and access to open space have become more important to those looking to get onto the property ladder. In the…

Space in the City: How many parks are in London? With over 3,000 parks and open spaces, London is one of the world’s greenest cities, but some of its boroughs offer more green space per person than others.   Ranked: Top 4 London Boroughs for Green Space   1.    Kingston – 1 outdoor space per…

Registration now open for Share to Buy’s digital first time buyer event Hosted by property portal Share to Buy, this digital event is being held to aid budding buyers on their journey to home ownership in London and the Home Counties. Taking place between 10am and 4pm on Saturday 24th April, the event is free…

Mary purchased a two bedroom apartment in Thamesmead Teeming with stunning waterways, large green spaces and a vibrant town centre to explore, the area of Thamesmead is one of London’s most hidden gems. Peabody’s 30-year vision is for Thamesmead to realise its potential to be London’s new town. There’s always something happening. The vibrant events…

How does the extended deadline impact shared owners and first time buyers? Stamp Duty Holiday Stamp Duty Land Tax to give it it’s full title (generally shortened to SDLT) is a tax payable on the purchase of a property. On July 8th 2020 the Chancellor announced a ‘Stamp Duty Holiday’, which as of the Budget…

One, two and three bedroom apartments at Regency Heights – ideal for first time buyers Offering first time buyers an opportunity to get on to the property ladder, L&Q has launched a brand new collection of Shared Ownership homes at L&Q at Regency Heights; part of one of the UK’s largest regeneration schemes at Old…

Two and three bedroom apartments available in West Silvertown, East London Situated in the heart of the historic London Docklands neighbourhood, one of the capital’s most dynamic spots, is Southern Home Ownership’s new development, The Refinery. The Refinery is a collection of two and three bedroom apartments, available to purchase though Shared Ownership. Each home…

  By leaving behind things like step ladders, stashed cash, keys and plant pots, the average person stands to lose £202 for being forgetful when moving. That totals around £2.37 million in lost items each year! TV remotes, phones, keys, glasses and shoes are all some of the most commonly misplaced items in our homes.…

How will the recent budget announcement help first time buyers? On Wednesday 3rd March, Chancellor Rishi Sunak delivered his Budget in the House of Commons, announcing the government’s spending plans for the year ahead. A number of key announcements were made including an extension of the Stamp Duty holiday and 95% mortgages to help budding…

Contemporary first time buyer apartments for sale in Greater London Recent research has revealed that one third of first time buyers continue to list access to public transport in their top priorities when searching for their new home. Known for its excellent transport links across the capital and beyond, the London Borough of Harrow is home to 10 tube…

Two bedroom apartments with year-long month service charge holiday in Newham Traders’ Quarter, Royal Wharf E16 Each apartment at Traders’ Quarter in East London offers a high quality specification throughout, which is especially noted in the kitchen where you will find Siemens appliances, Silestone worktops, tiled splashbacks with LED under unit lighting and white gloss…