Latest News

Are you a first time buyer and concerned about whether you’re making the right decision in purchasing your new home? To help alleviate your stress, at Artisan, a brand new Brighton and Hove development, Southern Home Ownership are allowing prospective owners to rent an apartment before deciding whether to commit to purchasing. Due to Artisan’s…

After four years of dating, Sean and Laura made the decision to live together – they found an ideal flat to rent in Ealing and moved in straight away. Sean says: “We were very happy in our rental flat. We’d been living there for about a year and then one day the landlord told us he…

Since 2012, East London has seen growth and investment that has lasted long after the end of the London Olympics seven years ago. Among the areas that have seen steady growth in property prices is Bromley-by-Bow in the Lower Lea Valley. Multi-million pound investment and a detailed masterplan is changing the face of Bow, creating…

No matter where you are in the UK, Shared Ownership can help you to take those important first steps onto the property ladder! Check out some of the latest new build and resale homes listed on Share to Buy with properties available all across the country. Shared Ownership homes in London Malvern House by Hexagon Housing. One bedroom Shared…

Wandsworth, the city’s greenest borough, not only benefits from the cheapest council tax in the UK, but also has a staggering 45 conservation areas* – with city professionals and young families alike flocking to the riverside neighbourhood for the leafy streets and convenient transport links. With average home prices in Wandsworth projected to increase 15%…

Situated just minutes from the Brighton beachfront, Montpelier Place consists of four beautifully constructed one and two bedroom apartments. Each home features high quality interior specifications with an open plan living room and integrated appliances. Montpelier Place is ideally located within a quiet, residential area on the boundary between Brighton and Hove. The property is…

‘What is London Help to Buy and how is it different from the Help to Buy equity loan available outside of the capital?’ As part of our Jargon Busting in 30 seconds or less series, we’ve taken a look at the London Help to Buy equity loan and how the scheme can help Londoners find a home…

No matter where you are in the UK, Shared Ownership can help you to take those important first steps onto the property ladder! Check out some of the latest new build and resale homes listed on Share to Buy with properties available all across the country. Shared Ownership homes in London Acton Gardens by L&Q. One bedroom Shared Ownership…

L&Q @ Oaklands Hamlet. Redbridge, IG7 RQP. L&Q has just launched the final 6 two and three bedroom Shared Ownership homes at Oaklands Hamlet, providing an affordable opportunity for families to enjoy green living in the capital. Included in the final phase are rare three bedroom houses and two bedroom maisonettes, providing families with the space…

No matter where you are in the UK, Shared Ownership can help you to take those important first steps onto the property ladder! Check out some of the latest new build and resale homes listed on Share to Buy with properties available all across the country. Shared Ownership homes in London Acton Gardens by The L&Q Group. One and…

For many buyers, the biggest challenge in getting onto the property ladder is saving for a deposit, keeping aspiring buyers in a rut of renting for the foreseeable future. Eager buyers, Stevie and Krupa Howlett managed to buck this trend by purchasing their first home at Traders’ Quarter at Royal Wharf, E16 using the Shared…

Six ways to make the most of your urban balcony Balconies come in all shapes and sizes – from the smallest Juliet to the most spacious deck. Yet, while we all treasure our own bit of private outdoor space, our balconies are often left unloved and underappreciated. Regardless of size, this space is unbelievably versatile…

Barking Riverside will offer residents plenty of opportunities to get on their bikes, with dedicated cycle paths set to run throughout the 443 acre development – and Barking station just a 15 minute ride away. The first phase of L&Q homes at Barking Riverside, Parklands, consists of one, two and three bedroom apartments, all available…

Share to Buy have been shortlisted in the Best Supplier to the First Time Buyer Market category at the upcoming First Time Buyer Awards on April 26th! Now in its 10th year, the First Time Buyer Readers’ Awards are some of the most acclaimed in the industry, offering an annual celebration of some of the…

No matter where you are in the UK, Shared Ownership can help you to take those important first steps onto the property ladder! Check out some of the latest new build and resale homes listed on Share to Buy with properties available all across the country. Shared Ownership homes in London The Volt by Notting Hill Genesis. One and…

Saturday 23rd March saw over 4,000 potential buyers attend the London Home Show Spring 2019 – the capital’s biggest event for first time buyers! The free-to-attend event, hosted by Share to Buy, was the biggest to date with 55 exhibitors all under one roof. A range of Shared Ownership and Help to Buy providers, alongside…

Five benefits to buying a new build home Buying a Shared Ownership home from a Housing Association like Peabody could mean you will be buying a new build property, rather than a second-hand home from an existing leaseholder, which is known as a resale property.  Most new build properties are bought when they have not…

Building a Future with L&Q’s Shared Ownership: Staircasing Shared Ownership is an alternative route onto the property ladder. Buyers can purchase a share of their home rather than purchasing on the open market, but what happens after that initial share purchase? Ahead of the London Home Show on 23rd March, L&Q’s Marketing and Brand Director,…

Now is the time to buy with Countryside – Andrew Loveday, Sales Director, Countryside Buying a home can be daunting – whether you’re a first time buyer or moving up the property ladder, it is probably one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make. At Countryside, we understand the importance of entering into the process…