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Incentives available during the event to help first time buyers onto the property ladder On Saturday 11th December, Catalyst’s ARRO development in Southall will open its doors to the public to provide a taste of life in the West London property hotspot of Southall, with a range of exclusive incentives available for one weekend only.…

How to make the most of Christmas at home! Christmas may be the most magical time of the year but it comes with some pitfalls. Mainly, everywhere is busy and everything is expensive. However, being able to spend a little extra time at home with your nearest and dearest is one of the best things…

One, two and three bedroom first time buyer apartments available at Kidbrooke Village Royal boroughs in London currently hold a 32.4% property price premium compared to the capital’s average, making stepping onto the property ladder in these locations harder for first time buyers. The Royal Borough of Greenwich is no exception, with property prices increasing…

Leading first time buyer property portal hits major milestone Leading first time buyer property portal Share to Buy has generated its one millionth property enquiry since the portal went independent following the end of the Mayor of London’s First Steps scheme three years ago. Following a major rebrand and rebuild of the website in 2018,…

Shared Ownership and Help to Buy homes available in Tower Hamlets Giving eager homebuyers a tantalising taste of Christmas in a new home, Guinness Homes are hosting ‘Put a Bow On It’ on Thursday 2nd December, from 6pm – 8pm, at Leaside Lock, their flagship development in Bromley-by-Bow. Throughout the festive soirée, festive carols will…

Aspiring homeowners say pandemic has negatively impacted their ability to get on the property ladder. A new report into current perceptions around the UK housing market has shown that the Coronavirus pandemic has deepened uncertainty for potential first time buyers across the North West. The statistics have been revealed in a report from housing developer…

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…