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Affordable first time buyer homes in the South West of England With Shared Ownership, you can find a place to call home in one of the UK’s biggest cultural hubs. To get your homeowning journey started, here are five of the top Shared Ownership properties in Bristol.  Best for affordability  Are you looking for a…

Affordable first time buyer homes in the North West With Shared Ownership, you can land an affordable property in one of the liveliest cities in the UK. Get your home-buying journey started with our eight top Shared Ownership properties in Manchester:  Best for location   Many people believe that Shared Ownership prevents you from owning a…

A step-by-step guide to getting an accurate valuation for Shared Ownership properties In the Shared Ownership, you own a portion of your property, usually between 10%-75%, depending on the Shared Ownership model in question, with the rest owned by the housing association you purchased it through. This means that when it comes to selling or…

How does Rent to Buy work in the UK? Tired of renting a home and not being able to afford one of your own? Those days could be over. Welcome to the world of Rent to Buy, an alternative housing scheme which helps you save money as you rent, while building a platform for you…

The experts help navigate the financial aspects of homeownership Introducing Censeo Financial 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.…

Have your say and vote for Share to Buy! Share to Buy have been shortlisted in the Best Provider to the First Time Buyer Market category at the First Time Buyer Readers’ Awards on Friday 1st September, 2023. Now in its 13th year, the First Time Buyer Readers’ Awards are some of the most acclaimed in the…

What is the London Living Rent scheme? If you want to live in London, but can’t yet afford to buy, it’s only natural that you’ll likely turn to renting a place in the meantime. However, the soaring cost of rent in the capital makes the goal of saving to buy all the more difficult. How…

One, two and three bedroom apartments at Anthology Wembley Parade, Brent Anthology Wembley Parade is a collection of new build one, two and three bedroom apartments in the heart of a vibrant North West London neighbourhood available through Shared Ownership. Designed for today’s modern living these homes boast a high specification, contemporary designs and are…

Alternative housing options available to first time buyers For anyone with their eyes set on owning a home in London, the increasing price of rent has made that dream a bit more complicated. However, saving up to buy a home in London doesn’t need to take you an eternity. With an affordable renting or buying…

One and two bedroom Discount Full Ownership homes in Leyton Leading affordable housing developer Pocket Living are launching their show homes at Osier Way E10 in Leyton. These energy efficient homes start from £276,000 for a one bedroom apartment and £400,000 for a two bedroom apartment, some of which are wheelchair adaptable*. To be eligible…

For anyone struggling to get a leg up on the property ladder, the end of Help to Buy probably wasn’t the news you wanted to hear. But as one door closes, another one opens. Providing an affordable route to the property ladder, Shared Ownership could be the perfect alternative for people who narrowly missed the…

Two bedroom apartments available at Kings Barton, Winchester Have you discovered Kings Barton in the popular city of Winchester? Persona Homes is offering a collection of brand new two bedroom apartments ready to move into right now. These homes are available to buy through Shared Ownership, and with prices starting from only £88,750 for a…

The importance of legal due diligence when buying a property You’re looking forward to exchanging contracts to buy your property, at last: But ahead of then always remember that when you buy a property, and your lender lends you the money to buy it, you are also going to be selling that property, next week,…

A property expert’s guide to staircasing in a Shared Ownership home For anyone who dreams of owning their own home one day, Shared Ownership is a great way to get your home-buying plans off the ground. However, buying a share of your home is just the beginning. If you are a current owner of a…

Discover Shared Ownership and London Living Rent On Thursday 4th May 2023, Share to Buy’s Jade Turnstill was joined by Andrea Palmer, Nicki Clark and Francesca Purbrick from L&Q for a live home-buying webinar. The session discussed the different alternative home-buying options available to first time buyers including Shared Ownership, Resales and London Living Rent. The…

First time buyer properties in Croydon, Hillingdon, Tower Hamlets and Hertfordshire According to the Office for National Statistics, proximity to London is one of the most important factors driving up house prices, meaning properties in the capital and its satellite counties often come with a significant price premium. The city and the surrounding suburbs are…

Shared Ownership homes available at Windsor Apartments, Wandsworth When 36 year old Jessica purchased a one bedroom apartment at Latimer’s Windsor Apartments in Battersea, she felt that a new chapter of her life was starting; one of increased independence and freedom in one of London’s’ most desirable locations. Finally having a space to call hers,…

Learn about Shared Ownership and London Living Rent Join us at 12.30pm on Thursday 4th May for a free webinar with L&Q, discussing the different alternative home-buying options available to first time buyers including Shared Ownership, Resales and London Living Rent. Whether you’re ready to step onto the ladder with Shared Ownership or need a…

Legal experts discuss the importance of appointing a specialist solicitor About Alexander JLO Solicitors Alexander JLO Solicitors, established in 1975, is a renowned London law firm based in Canary Wharf, London Docklands, with a team of widely experienced legal experts. We can support you with an array of legal issues with our hands-on approach. Our…