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First time buyers can pedal onto the property ladder at new Walthamstow development London’s love for cycling has reached record levels over the past year, with the number of cyclists in the capital growing by nearly 120% in lockdown. As more people discover the health benefits – as well as the practicalities – of travelling…

One, two and three bedroom Shared Ownership homes in Wimbledon, South West London Following a period of substantial change in how we use our homes, Houzz reports that flexible living spaces are one of the major interior trends to come out of lockdown, as the need to be “space-smart” at home grows ever more important.…

Share to Buy’s no.1 first time buyer event went digital for the first time this spring On Saturday 24th April 2021, Share to Buy welcomed 1,100 budding buyers to our first ever Virtual London Home Show! It’s been an extremely challenging year but we understand that now more than ever, people are looking to the…

Shared Ownership Simplified Looking into buying your own property can feel like a daunting prospect. There’s so much advice and information out there for first time buyers. Furthermore, the Shared Ownership scheme can feel like an additional puzzle to solve. At Clarion Housing we are committed to supporting and guiding buyers onto the property ladder,…

Blooming lovely – a guide to bringing spring into your home One of life’s top treats is walking into a home that lifts your spirits. And spring is the perfect time to capture that happy vibe in your space, and make it your number one place to spend the longer, warmer days heading our way.…

Find out about the top interior design trends for 2021 If you are thinking about decorating your new home why not take some inspiration from this year’s interior design trends from Savills Interior Services team. Comfort over formal direction Unsurprisingly given how much time we’ve been spending at home, interiors are embracing a comforting rather…

Getting more for your money with Catalyst London’s competitive property market can feel overwhelming, especially as the average first time buyer deposit for the capital has swelled to over £130,000 in over the last year. Luckily with alternative home ownership schemes such as Shared Ownership and Help to Buy, first time buyers on the hunt…

Find out about Red Loft’s first time buyer homes available throughout London Red Loft is a bespoke housing consultancy, with a team of over 50 staff providing residential consultancy services. We have a highly successful sales and lettings team of 16 people delivering the sale of high-quality new build homes. We have a wealth of…

Shared Ownership apartments at East London regeneration project Leaside Lock Guinness Homes has launched the sale of the first homes available for Shared Ownership at the new Leaside Lock development in Bromley-by-Bow, East London. Leaside Lock is a new purpose-built development and will eventually see the creation of over 900 new homes. It will form…

There’s no place like your own Southern Home Ownership is proud to be sponsoring The London Home Show, in partnership with Share to Buy. We’re a leading provider of Shared Ownership properties, and our aim is to help people step onto, or move up, the property ladder in the neighbourhoods they love. We’ve a wide…

Help to Buy is changing, but finding your dream home with Countryside is still just as easy Among the more serious challenges of the past year, one thing we have all taken away is an increased appreciation of the importance of where we live. With the property market in rude health, having risen by 7%…

A Peabody home offers more than just a place to live… After more than a year of being limited to the surroundings of our homes, it is clear that we have a renewed love for the places where we live, reinforcing how much they offer us and how much we have underestimated them. 12 months…

Finding your happy place with L&Q Having a home where you can build memories and be yourself has never felt more important than over the past year. The home has evolved from a place to eat and sleep, into a true sanctuary. Home ownership is essential in making a property feel yours, providing a unique…

Live Q&A about the nine steps to buying your dream home On Thursday 8th April 2021, Share to Buy’s Jade Turnstill was joined by Joe Farrington from Catalyst New Homes and Luke Jeffery from Meridian Mortgages to discuss the homebuying process. This session offered information about Shared Ownership and Help to Buy, as well as…

Check out five of the top first time buyer homes in Hertfordshire, West Sussex, Surrey and Bedfordshire As changes in our lifestyle make remote working the norm and place a greater emphasis on access to outdoor space, buyers are looking beyond the capital to take their first steps onto the property ladder. In 2020, over…

Buying your first home with Catalyst New Homes Buying your first home is an exciting personal milestone – from browsing online to discover what’s on the market, to trialling different restaurants to see what could be your new local, it’s a moment people wait their whole lives for. However, finding the right home for you…

Interior design tips for decorating a Shared Ownership or Help to Buy property With nothing but white walls and empty space, new builds are often described as ‘characterless’ and can often feel sterile and cold. However, at INVESTA we know this doesn’t have to be the case. We love creating unique interiors and inspiring spaces…

Join the experts for advice and a live Q&A on buying your new home On Thursday 8th April at 6pm, Share to Buy will be joined by Catalyst New Homes for a live webinar guiding viewers through the homebuying process! Catalyst Housing: 9 simple steps to your dream new home will be hosted by Share…

Show home now open at Waterside Heights in West Drayton, Hillingdon The stunning show home at Waterside Heights provides a glimpse into the stylish new canal-side homes in well-connected West Drayton. Situated on the western outskirts of London’s centre, the leafy locale of West Drayton offers a mix of urban and country lifestyles in perfect…