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Share to Buy’s response to COVID-19 Coronavirus (COVID-19) isn’t just affecting big businesses and huge market sectors, it’s having an impact on everything – access to health services, national and international travel, our communities, our favourite local stores, and time spent with loved ones. Our day to day life has been temporarily changed in ways…

This March, Catalyst launched Midsummer Vale; a range of 55 two to five bedroom houses in the countryside village of Walkern, Hertfordshire, with Help to Buy available. Dating as far back as the Saxon period, Walkern offers a heritage-rich lifestyle, with buildings of historical importance still standing today, including the 11th Century St Mary’s Church…

Mortgage holidays offer a pause on repayments The Government recently announced that both owner-occupiers and residential landlords whose finances have been impacted by coronavirus (COVID-19) can apply for a three month pause on repayments. This means that lenders will offer those struggling with a three month ‘holiday’, giving owners a temporary break from having to…

Greenway at Beckton Parkside offers a lovable collection of one, two and three bed Shared Ownership homes for sale. This brand new development located in Beckton (E6) offers several plus points. From its Olympic legacy to it’s convenient location which makes shopping, access to green space and transport hassle-free, living at Greenway allows you to…

Advice on making the most of working from home While the country has started to open back up after COVID-19 restrictions, a large portion of the population are finding that their work dynamic has changed, with more employers offering agile working and flexible hours than ever before. Whether you’re a long-term agile worker or new…

To date, the London Home Show has been following government guidelines regarding the continuation of events surrounding the outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19), however there have been concerns following an increase of cases of the virus both in and around the capital. We’ve therefore taken the difficult decision to postpone the London Home Show event which…

As you may have seen in our recent statement, the London Home Show Spring 2020 has been cancelled due to growing concerns around the Coronavirs (COVID-19). However, just because you can’t attend the event in-person, doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t still have access to all you need to get started on your home-buying journey! To find…

Rocksan Morrison – Marketing Executive, Clarion Housing One of the main questions people have about moving home is ‘should I buy?’ If the answer to this question, for you, is yes; it’s likely followed by more questions. ‘Why should I buy?’ ‘Where should I buy?’ ‘What should I buy?’ And now the question on everyone’s lips,…

Red Loft – leading sales and letting consultants. At Red Loft, we’ve been selling and marketing new homes since 2014. Working with 16 clients across circ. 35 developments covering the whole of London and the South East. Offering a range of homes from Manhattan studio apartments in Wembley to three bedroom family houses in Kent,…

What is Shared Ownership? Shared Ownership is an affordable home ownership scheme which makes it easier for buyers to get on the property ladder. Buyers purchase a share of the property, and pay rent on the remaining share, dramatically reducing the amount required for a deposit. The available share of the property that a buyer…

Think you can’t afford a home in a London hotspot? You can with Shared Ownership More people are waking up to the fact that Shared Ownership is a fantastic way to get on the property ladder, especially in areas where you’ve been priced out of the property market and deposits are eye-wateringly high. Just consider the…

  To highlight the affordability issues surrounding property in the UK, we analysed the latest annual salary data and calculated how long it would take for people in various professions to save for a house deposit in the traditional way, based on if they could put away 10% of their pay each month. The average…

Today, Chancellor Rishi Sunak delivered his first Budget in the House of Commons, announcing the government’s spending plans for the year ahead. The Budget speech included a number of key housing announcements. Highlights include: A new Affordable Homes Programme which will receive a £12bn multi-year settlement. A £1bn Building Safety Fund to remove all unsafe…

Find a place to call home in one of the greatest cities on earth. We’ve rounded up 10 of the best Shared Ownership properties in London for 2020 to help you get started. Barking Riverside, Barking Properties here are set on a lush 443 acres of land with views of the Thames, and when Barking…

Help to Buy and moving up the property ladder to your Countryside dream home Average UK asking prices for houses are predicted to rise by 2% this year, according to property listing website Rightmove. Your dream of becoming a homeowner this 2020 is far closer than you think. The good news is that the Government’s…

Saving for a deposit can feel like a daunting, if not impossible task in London, where average deposits are reaching into the six figures. Thankfully, all hope is not lost for the capital’s first time buyers – alternative home ownership options such as Help to Buy and Shared Ownership are helping eligible buyers find value…

Buy Shared Ownership with L&Q and Find Your Dream Home With the average home deposit in London reaching six figures, home ownership in the capital can feel increasingly out of reach for first time buyers house hunting in their favourite neighbourhoods. In a market where property prices continue to rise, alternative routes onto the ladder,…

Living in London doesn’t mean compromising on green space. Enjoy the benefits of urban living, your way. London is extraordinarily green and has been crowned as the world’s first National Park City. From Royal parklands and popular commons, to boating lakes and Japanese gardens, the city and its outskirts are rich in green spaces for…

Peabody Top the League: Delivering on their social purpose Peabody understands the changing needs of its customer and is committed to creating quality homes in places that people want to live, by working with local communities to develop and promote well-being and a secure environment. Founded by the American philanthropist George Peabody in 1862, Peabody…