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In the 19th and early 20th centuries, Britain’s coastal towns were thriving. Their popularity with the country’s holiday makers, combined with booming ports and fishing industries, gave them a prominent place on the UK’s economic stage. But in the 1970s, the tides changed. The development of affordable means of international travel caused domestic tourism to…

Why have new builds got such a bad rap? We think it’s undeserved, and if you keep reading, you will too. The key issue is that new builds aren’t always understood and therefore judgement is cast on them for being of poor quality, too uniformed or lacking space. The myth of poor quality Is older…

Enter this prize draw to win a £50 Amazon voucher The Shared Ownership Council (SOC) has been working over the last year to improve the consumer experience of Shared Ownership. They have launched a draft Code of Good Practice, aiming to increase transparency and drive good practice across the industry. Organisations across the housing industry,…

Get on the property ladder with Shared Ownership As the rental market in London sees rising monthly costs and increased instability with many private landlords electing to sell their homes, we’re taking a look at how Shared Ownership can offer a different way into owning a home. No deposit drama With prohibitive deposit requirements, buying…

Share to Buy’s leading first time buyer event hit the road to help hopeful homebuyers On Saturday 29th June 2024, Share to Buy welcomed 450 attendees to the first-ever Bristol Home Show at the Mercure Bristol Grand Hotel. The sister event of the popular bi-annual London Home Show, which is celebrating its 11th year in…

What can homeowners and renters expect from the new Labour government? The results are in! Following the UK’s general election on July 4th 2024, Sir Keir Starmer has taken office as the UK’s new prime minister after Labour’s landslide win. Going from opposition to power, Labour won 412 seats, bringing an end to 14 years…

Shared Ownership and private sale homes at McArthur’s Yard “Guinness Homes are very excited to be a sponsor of Share to Buy’s first ever Bristol Home Show on the 29th June. We are delighted to showcase our Bristol development, McArthur’s Yard – which scooped the ‘Best New Development in the South’ award at the First…

Major political parties promise reform to housing, rent and property policies As the general election draws closer, the key focuses on many people’s minds centre around what a change in government will mean for the property market. Budding buyers are eager to know if there’s more hope on the horizon for their homeownership dreams, while…

Shared Ownership homes in Bristol, Gloucester and Exeter At Sovereign Network Group (SNG), we are passionate about giving everyone the opportunity to own their own home. As one of the UK’s leading housing associations we’ve helped thousands of people find their dream home with Shared Ownership. Every pound of profit we make is reinvested into…

Affordability brewing in Bristol with Shared Ownership Crowned as one of the best places to live in the UK, Bristol boasts a thriving culture, with festivals, street art and a wide variety of independent retailers, bars and restaurants. This has resulted in a booming property market in the city, which is now posing challenges for…

Unlocking Gen Z’s home-buying ambitions Generation Z, born between the late-1990s and early 2010s, is redefining the landscape of home-buying. With a unique set of values and priorities, they are reshaping the real estate market’s dynamics. What are the aspirations of Gen Z homebuyers? From location to lifestyle, and liveability whether in the countryside or…

Discover Bristol – The highlights of living in Bristol As first time buyers look for more affordable but lively alternatives to London, one city that always pops up is Bristol. This unique, vibrant city has fast become one of the most popular living cities in the UK. But why? With its rich history, thriving arts…

Discovering Gen Z’s expectations in home development The landscape of home-buying is evolving, with Generation Z poised to make a significant impact. As this demographic enters the housing market, their expectations and preferences are reshaping the way developers approach home development. It’s critical for developers to consider what will attract the next generation of first…

Your guide to home-buying in England’s live music capitals When life gets tough, few things energise you quite like some special live music. You may leave the venue with a scratchy throat, but you’ll also walk away with memories to last a lifetime. Fortunately, the UK is populated with musical cities, each with their own…

One and two bedroom apartments available through Shared Ownership Following an impressive £3.7 billion regeneration programme, Canning Town is fast becoming East London’s latest hotspot, the destination of choice for city professionals and first time buyers alike. L&Q at Brunel Street Works is a collection of stylish one and two bedroom Shared Ownership homes ready…

New-build homes to help you get on the property ladder Recent research has revealed that more and more businesses are now requiring staff to work full-time in an office, marking a notable departure from pandemic-era hybrid working patterns. With 43% of employees now reporting to work five days a week in an office, homes with…

Three and four bedroom homes available through Shared Ownership Apply now for new three and four bedroom Shared Ownership home at Saxon’s Gate in Angmering. 25% shares in these new-build homes start from £105,000 with a full market value of £420,000, with deposits starting from just 5% of the share price! These new homes at Saxon’s…

Share to Buy are bringing the country’s biggest first time buyer event to Bristol this June Get your free tickets to the launch of the Bristol Home Show, taking place on Saturday 29th June 2024 at the Mercure Bristol Grand Hotel (Broad Street, Bristol, BS1 2EL) from 10.30am to 4pm.  Check out our video from…

High-specification two bedroom apartments in East London “I couldn’t find a space that felt like home – then I came across Leaside Lock!” After moving from Belgium four years ago, Bernard was unable to find a property which felt like home, hopping around rental homes in the capital. Feeling unable to settle, Bernard even contemplated…