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Hear from first time buyers who bought across the capital How three of our Shared Ownership buyers got more than just a place to live with Peabody Buying your first home in London – it’s impossible to get everything you want, right? A recent money.co.uk survey showed nine in 10 first time buyers assumed they’d…

One and two bedroom bedroom apartments at Sunninghill Square Abri Homes is offering affordable one and two bedroom apartments for purchase at Sunninghill Square, a new Berkeley development nestled in the charming village of Sunninghill, less than an hour from central London. The Berkshire village has recently been named as one of the top 10…

Attend London’s no.1 first time buyer event Share to Buy’s free London Home Show event will be returning to the QEII Centre in Westminster on Saturday 15th April, 2023 – and we’re celebrating 10 years of the capital’s biggest first time buyer event! Event details Planning your day Hosted by Share to Buy, we’re looking…

Shared Ownership developments across London and the South East FABRICA takes pride in creating thoughtfully designed modern homes in carefully considered locations, from apartments featuring striking urban architecture to houses with a more intimate rural charm. What sets FABRICA apart? Every FABRICA development reflects our dedication to high-quality and sustainable living, and our design ethos…

In a world where buying a home outright is more difficult than ever, Shared Ownership is a great way to own your home without breaking the bank. However, there are still a lot of misconceptions about Shared Ownership mortgages and what they entail. Are you struggling to separate fact from fiction? We’re setting the record…

Hear from first time buyers who bought with L&Q at The Silk District Kickstarting the journey for thousands of buyers and renters, L&Q is one of the UK’s largest social landlords and providers of affordable housing. With homes available through outright sale as well as Shared Ownership, London Living Rent, Intermediate Rent and private rent,…

Alternative homeownership options for first time buyers The Help to Buy equity loan scheme closed to new applications on Monday 31st October 2022, with the scheme officially coming to an end on Friday 31st March 2023. Homes England have confirmed there will be no exceptions or extensions, and there are currently no plans to replace…

Shared Ownership developments in Barnet and Hertfordshire First time buyers are not having an easy ride at the moment. Interest rates are climbing fast, inflation and the cost of living crisis are taking a toll, and the cost of renting has risen by the fastest rate ever – up 17.8% in the past year in…

Discover first time buyer homes in the South of England On Tuesday 28th March 2023, Share to Buy’s Nick Lieb was joined by Becky Gasser and Daniel Maskell from Abri Homes for a live home-buying webinar. The session offered exclusive information about a collection of Abri’s new Shared Ownership developments in the South East and…

Shared Ownership homes in Beckenham, Brighton, Guildford and beyond Southern Housing Group and Optivo merged in December to become Southern Housing. We are determined to provide the best quality, affordable homes, and build communities that people love. By coming together, we will be stronger and more resilient, investing in opportunities, from vibrant city centre apartments…

Specialist advice on Shared Ownership mortgages If your biggest hurdle to home-buying is saving up a deposit, Shared Ownership could lend a helping hand. Giving you the option to buy a home with a smaller deposit, the scheme offers a quick, affordable route on to the housing ladder. But if you’re new to the world…

Get to know one of the UK’s leading housing associations Notting Hill Genesis are delighted to be returning to the London Home Show this April, 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 housing associations, with…

Step on the property ladder with Shared Ownership Tim Seward, Director of Marketing & Sales at Guinness Homes comments; “Guinness Homes is excited to be back once more at Share to Buy’s London Home Show and we’re particularly proud of the two feature developments we have with us – Signal Park (Tolworth) is a rare…

The experts break down the types of boilers available on the market A boiler is an essential component of a home’s heating system, and having a energy-efficient new boiler in your brand new home can have great benefits. Firstly, a new boiler is definitely more energy-efficient than an older one. This means that it will…

The team at Square Roots take an in-depth look at Shared Ownership Launched in 2021, Square Roots is a housing provider with a mission to offer hope to aspiring home-seekers in the current housing market. Although we’re an independent company, we are backed by the premium developer London Square, whose award-winning standards and skills we…

New homes available across the South and South West Join us at 12.30pm on Tuesday 28th March for a webinar to discover more about Abri Homes and how Shared Ownership could help you make your move onto or along the property ladder. Becky Gasser, Sales Executive, and Daniel Maskell, Lead Resales Executive, from Abri Homes will be…

Expert conveyancers discuss Shared Ownership, First Homes, Deposit Unlock and more! The Help to Buy: Equity Loan scheme runs until March 31st, 2023. There are no current plans to extend or replace the Help to Buy: Equity Loan Scheme by the current government. The scheme has been hugely popular for thousands of buyers across England…

Register to attend an open day at Violet Cross this March A new show home has opened its doors today at Violet Cross, a new development of two and three bedroom homes in the village of Hazelbury Bryan, giving prospective buyers a window into affordable rural living. The development is brought to market by Abri…

One and two bedroom Shared Ownership apartments in Greenwich Leading housing association Notting Hill Genesis is bringing new homes for first time buyers to South East London this month, with the highly anticipated launch of Shared Ownership apartments at Kidbrooke Square in the London Borough of Greenwich. One and two bedroom homes are available to…