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First time buyers gained an insight into Shared Ownership at Beauchamp Park It was a great evening for L&Q’s Shared Ownership homebuyer event which proved very popular with local and prospective buyers from further afield that attended the COVID-19 secure sessions organised throughout the day. Staff at L&Q’s Beauchamp Park development in Warwick were on…

Manuel purchased a one bedroom Shared Ownership apartment in Tower Hamlets, East London Manuel moved into Notting Hill Genesis’ Dockside at Millharbour in October 2021. He bought his one bedroom apartment for £123,750 through Shared Ownership, after spending six months saving for a deposit. As a first time buyer, he wanted to put down roots…

First time buyer purchases a three bedroom home in Milton Keynes Laura Lucas had been living in Milton Keynes since she was 19. Getting on the property ladder had always been an ambition, but as a single parent, she didn’t think buying a house was something that would ever happen for her. “I’d been living…

One, two and three bedroom homes available at Southmere in Thamesmead This February will mark the next major milestone for Peabody’s ground-breaking regeneration of Thamesmead with the launch of the ambitious developer’s first Shared Ownership apartments at Southmere. Situated in SE2, London’s third most affordable postcode, Peabody’s new apartments are helping to make this area…

Complete a short survey to enter our prize draw for a £250 gift card Can you spare under 10 minutes to complete our survey, and be in with a chance of winning a £250 gift card?  As the country’s leading affordable home ownership property portal, Share to Buy would like to find out more about homebuyer’s intentions in…

One, two and three bedroom first time buyer apartments available in Chelmsford On Saturday 12th February, L&Q is launching the latest collection of 20 one to three bedroom Shared Ownership homes at The Arbour, a sought-after new neighbourhood within Chelmsford’s award-winning residential district, Beaulieu. The launch offers an exciting opportunity for aspiring homeowners to take…

Collection of first time buyer apartments available at Gallions Place, Newham Notting Hill Genesis, in partnership with Vistry Partnerships, is launching a collection of fantastic new homes perfect for first time buyers at Gallions Place in the Royal Docks. Gallions Place is a new community of 241 homes across three contemporary buildings that blend seamlessly…

Two bedroom apartments available through Help to Buy in Waltham Forest Leading first time buyer sales agency Red Loft is offering a final chance to buy at Centenary House in Highams Park, London E4. A collection of 34 homes in total, the high-quality new development has just two apartments remaining, both of which are eligible…

One, two and three bedroom first time buyer apartments available in Croydon Over the last two years, the number of people working from home has risen significantly, leading to a shift in priorities for buyers searching for their dream home. With reports of hybrid working set to become a long-term fixture, more and more purchasers…

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 in Westminster on Saturday 2nd April 2022, 10am to 5pm. Following the success of the first London Home Show exhibition since COVID-19 in September 2021, Share to Buy are excited…

Two bedroom apartment available at Hopefield Grange – ideal for first time buyers As buyers look to move from urban environments to the countryside in record numbers, property prices in rural locations have seen substantial growth. Prices in South Oxfordshire have grown by 10.8% over the past year, stimulated by rise in demand. Demonstrating the…

Collection of first time buyer apartments available in the heart of Berkshire L&Q is excited to announce the opening of the first show home at its flagship riverside scheme, L&Q at Huntley Wharf, in Reading. The stunning apartment will showcase the contemporary style and spacious design of the new homes on offer. Prospective purchasers who…

  Online searches for ‘cottagecore aesthetic’ have skyrocketed by 188% year on year, overshadowing other popular interior trends like Hygge, boho and minimalism. We analysed Google data to uncover the most in-demand accessories to create the style at home.  What is cottagecore? When it comes to interior design, the most Insta-worthy trend dominating our feeds…

Collection of Shared Ownership homes available in Gallows Hill, Warwick A new collection of Shared Ownership homes will be available at L&Q’s Beauchamp Park development at Gallows Hill in Warwick this month. These new homes will give aspiring homeowners the chance to buy in one of the UK’s most desirable towns. With average house prices…

First time homebuyers on a budget don’t need to compromise For most homebuyers, agreeing a budget is the first step to getting on the housing ladder – what you can afford will usually decide what you buy, even if this means compromising on bedroom numbers, a garden or your perfect location. Home Reach from heylo…

A first time buyer guide to buying your first home in the New Year After a challenging couple of years, it has become clear that having space to call your own has never been more important. As we bid farewell to 2021, it’s likely that people are looking to the future with many dreaming of…

Rupi Hunjan talks affordable home ownership mortgages for first time buyers Buying a property is one of the biggest decisions you will make in your life, so it is vitally important that you do your homework properly before making this huge commitment. It will not only save you time but in the long run, may…

I’m ready to stop renting – should I buy with new build Shared Ownership? Buying a home can be a confusing and stressful time, especially if you’re a first time buyer trying to save up as much as possible for a deposit while deciding what kind of home you can afford. You might find yourself…

Collection of first time buyer homes available in Surrey What is Shared Ownership? Shared Ownership is an affordable way to buy a home which involves part owning, part renting a property. It’s designed to help people who can’t afford to buy a home at full market value and allows you to buy a share of…