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Downsizing your home for Older Persons Shared Ownership If you’ve decided to downsize to an Older Persons Shared Ownership home, you may be facing the daunting process of sorting and moving a household of belongings into a smaller space. Downsizing has many  benefits, from lower energy bills to less maintenance in your home. However, the…

If you’ve decided that Shared Ownership is the best way to get on the property ladder, you’re not alone. Thousands of first time buyers are reaping the benefits of this alternative and often more affordable route to buying a home. But before you can enjoy the advantages that this scheme has to offer, you’ll need to…

How to calculate your Shared Ownership mortgage Are you tired of renting but don’t think you can afford to buy a home? In that case, Shared Ownership might just be the solution for you. But if you don’t have the first idea how Shared Ownership mortgages work, now is the perfect time to get clued…

Shared Ownership success story at Harrow and Wealdstone Heights Born and bred in North London, Stephen had spent a few years living at home with his parents in Cricklewood when a change in his circumstances made him realise it was time to find a place of his own. As he explains: “I recently got engaged and…

Finding the right Older Persons Shared Ownership community Shared Ownership is often billed to support younger people in their dreams of homeownership. However, younger first time buyers aren’t the only group who can take advantage of the scheme. Older Persons Shared Ownership (OPSO) does exactly what it says on the tin, serving as a way…

Shared Ownership homes available in Preston, Essex and London The days are longer, the birds are singing and the weather’s somewhat warmer – summer must be fast approaching! Nothing beats relaxing in the sunshine, sat in your own private outdoor space, sipping an ice cold drink.  Sounds good right? Well, you’ve still got time to…

Thousands attend the country’s leading first time buyer event On Saturday 13th April 2024, Share to Buy welcomed 3,450 attendees to the London Home Show at the QEII Centre in Westminster, with this being the 11th year of the capital’s biggest first time buyer event. The free event is the capital’s biggest exhibition for first…

East London homeownership made possible Introducing Waltham Forest, the original Mayor of London’s Borough of Culture and now named the best place in the UK to raise a family. (Time Out 2023) With 500 acres of green space including the edge of the famous Epping Forest along with four underground stations and eight train stations,…

Unbox the benefits of Shared Ownership Have you ever wondered how people are able to get on the property ladder in London? With private rents increasing and the cost-of-living continuing to be a concern for a lot of people, it can be tough to even think about everything that comes with getting on the property…

How our residents fell head over heels for Square Roots Kingston Last year was a landmark year for Square Roots. The successful launch of Square Roots’ first scheme Kingston not only sold out off-plan, but it also went on to win two awards including the prestigious Evening Standard New Homes Awards, and the top prize at…

Shared Ownership ticks all the boxes for first time buying in London New data from Rightmove reveals that the average asking price for a home in London crept up 2.8% in February 2024 – a real terms increase of £18,439 since January 2024. This is a serious concern for potential home buyers, who simply cannot…

Discover your dream home through Shared Ownership “Guinness Homes are excited to be returning to Share to Buy’s London Home Show on April 13th and we’re delighted to showcase a range of stunningly contemporary developments across London and connecting towns. We have our last few homes at the ever-popular Leaside Lock (Bromley-by-Bow), ready to move…

Offering the best choice for commuting to the capital With the rising cost of living, many Londoners are making the decision to leave the capital and relocate to one of the increasingly popular ‘commuter towns’ in surrounding counties. Offering more affordable housing and lower living costs, these towns are a fantastic option for those looking…

Selling your Shared Ownership home – the lowdown with L&Q Embarking on the journey of buying a Shared Ownership home is an exciting time. You might be dreaming of hosting your first dinner party in your new digs or having that first night in catching up on The Traitors in your cosy living room. However,…

Bringing you Shared Ownership homes all across London NHG Homes 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. NHG Homes is one of the UK’s leading housing associations, with over 40 years’ experience…

First time buyers homes to get on the property ladder There are many things that attract us when finding our dream home – it may have open green spaces on the doorstep, or be right next to the river, or nestled in a neighbourhood where all your friends and family live. But sometimes the dream of…

What to expect living in Sunderland Swathes of countryside, seaside days, and the advantages of city living. Just a few of the things that you can expect with a Shared Ownership home in Sunderland. This historic city has something for all kinds of lifestyles, brimming with the possibility of new adventures and experiences. Whether it’s…

Learn about the mortgage process from specialist brokers Censeo Financial are an award-winning mortgage broker specialising in Shared Ownership and affordable homeownership. Having been trading for over 16 years, we work with many housing associations, councils and developers and have helped thousands of first time buyers get onto the property ladder. We have access to all…

Peabody New Homes help first time buyers with low deposit through Shared Ownership Peabody have a proud legacy of helping generations of residents find their place in thriving neighbourhoods and communities. They know how difficult it can be to take your first step on the property ladder. The cost of rent combined with the cost…