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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…

Specialist mortgage broker on Shared Ownership affordability assessments 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. We…

Learn about Shared Ownership at Square Roots Kingston On Tuesday 21st February 2023, Share to Buy’s Jade Turnstill was joined by Alex Sloane from Square Roots and Anthony Hall from Censeo Financial for a live home-buying webinar. The session offered exclusive information about the newly developed Square Roots Kingston development in South West London, outlined…

One, two and three bedroom homes at Greenside, Roehampton Leading housing association Optivo (now Southern Housing), has recently unveiled Greenside – a leafy community of 54 new Shared Ownership homes on the cusp of the iconic Richmond Park and Putney Heath. Selected homes are available exclusively for those living or working in Wandsworth, providing a…

Find your new home at Square Roots Kingston, KT2 Join us at 6pm on Tuesday 21st February for a webinar to discover more about Square Roots Kingston in South West London and how you could purchase your very own place with Shared Ownership. Alex Sloane from Square Roots will be discussing the benefits of purchasing a part-buy…

Properties available in Hammersmith & Fulham, Southwark, Tower Hamlets, Harrow and Bexley For couples looking to take ‘the next step’ this Valentine’s Day, buying a first home together can feel daunting for more reasons than one… The increasing cost of properties on the open market is making it extremely difficult for besotted buyers to afford…

One, two and three bedroom apartments and duplexes at Points Cross Prospective Leeds homeowners enjoyed afternoon tea and prosecco at an event held by national housing developer, Guinness Homes. On Saturday 14th January, the event at Points Cross, Chadwick Street, celebrated Phase One of the Shared Ownership development with the launch of its state-of-the-art two…

Majority of purchasers plan to get on the property ladder on their own As the leading property portal for first time buyer homes, our most recent survey at Share to Buy has showed that the majority of prospective Shared Ownership buyers are planning to purchase a home on their own. In our survey of over…

A guide to central heating, types of boilers and everything in between For most individuals, buying or investing in a property is a significant decision. Such an undertaking requires a significant commitment in terms of both capital and time, so it is important that one has all the salient information prior to signing on the…

To celebrate Valentine’s Day, we rated UK cities on all things love-related to reveal the country’s biggest hopeless romantic hotspots! Cobbled streets, riverside walks, rustic alleyways – some places just have a certain je ne sais quoi, but when it comes to matters of the heart, you might be surprised to discover where Brits have…

Tickets available for the capital’s biggest first time buyer event  Share to Buy’s free London Home Show event will be returning to the Queen Elizabeth II Centre for its 10th year on Saturday 15th April 2023, 10am to 5pm. Check out our video from the autumn 2022 event and hear from some of our exhibitors including Share…

Why should first time buyers use a mortgage broker? 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.…

What interior design styles will we see in the New Year? From conscious décor choices to bolder, more creative wall coverings; the interior design team at Vesta share their interior trend predictions for the New Year. Curves 2023 will be the year of curves, curves, and more curves. Vesta’s Junior Designer, Erin says; “Whether they’re…

How much are first time buyer homes in St Albans, Guildford and Tunbridge Wells? Hopeful home-buyers looking to move out of the capital and get more bang for their buck are increasingly finding that some of the most popular commuter belt areas are now demanding higher deposits and sale prices than ever before. Prices for…

A first time buyer guide to the essentials you’ll need for moving day If you’re moving out of your family home, and into your own place for the first time, it can be tough to know what you do and don’t need in your house the first day you move in, especially as many items…

First time buyer guide to buying a home in the New Year After a challenging few years, it has become clear that having security and space to call your own has never been more important. As we bid farewell to 2022, it’s likely that people will be looking to the future with many dreaming of…

Properties in Tower Hamlets, Harrow, Lambeth, Barnet and Kent With the arrival of the festive season, buyers’ minds are already turning to the year ahead. Recent data has revealed that it took purchasers on the open market an average of 150 days to move house in 2022 – 50 days longer than the same period…