A new Newlon resident tells us how becoming a Shared Owner has given her a sense of pride and achievement. September 4, 2024 | Sponsored One of Newlon’s newest developments is Millstream Tower. Built in conjunction with Kier and offering 117 apartments for Shared Ownership, one of its residents shares her journey to becoming a first time homeowner. 34 year old Kay, who works in corporate administration for an NHS trust, has lived in North London all her life. “I [...]
Reflecting on the shared ownership journey – four years later September 4, 2024 | Sponsored In honour of this year’s Shared Ownership Week, we revisited some of our happy homeowners to see what life has been like since the keys were handed over and the packing boxes were put away. Nearly four years since they moved in, we caught up with Peabody New Homes’ residents Josephine, who purchased at Motion [...]
Shared Ownership: achievable, affordable and for everyone September 4, 2024 | Sponsored Kevin Sims, Director of SO Resi, says: Shared Ownership: achievable, affordable and for everyone Culturally, we have a strong affinity for homeownership. Purchasing a home is seen as a natural ‘life milestone’ akin to marriage or starting a family. Worryingly, shocks to the property market and the economy in recent years have made it harder [...]
Helping first time buyers get on the property ladder September 4, 2024 | Sponsored NHG Homes – part of Notting Hill Genesis, one of the UK’s leading housing associations – is helping first-time buyers get on the property ladder in London in a more accessible way. In recent research conducted by NHG Homes – in partnership with Opinium – four in five London renters said they were optimistic about [...]
Flying solo: stepping onto the London property ladder on your own with L&Q September 4, 2024 | Sponsored For many Londoners, setting out to buy a home on your own can be daunting. The challenge ofraising a substantial deposit to buy on the open market can make home ownership feel out of reachfor solo buyers. Shared Ownership can offer those looking to go it alone a viable route onto the property ladder.What’s more, [...]
Make your move to London and get on the property ladder September 4, 2024 | Sponsored Have you ever wondered how people are able to get on the property ladder in London? With private rents rapidly increasing and the cost of living continuing to be a concern for a lot of people, it can be tough to even think about the costs that come with getting on the property ladder. Let us [...]
Gold Standard Service with Hyde New Homes September 4, 2024 | Sponsored Our developments across the city, by the coast, and in the countryside offer the chance to step onto the property ladder with shared ownership in London, Kent and Sussex. Each Hyde home is a testament to our commitment to exceptional workmanship and thoughtful, sustainable design. At Hyde, our customers come first. This means staying in [...]
Helping you onto the ladder in London September 4, 2024 | Sponsored Getting onto the property ladder is a key goal for many of us, but the financial demands associated with buying a property, especially in London, can be daunting for aspiring home hunters. At Sovereign Network Group, we appreciate the obstacles faced by those starting their journey and have seen the value that the Shared Ownership [...]
The Waterloo Wetherspoons is utterly miserable: Of course it is September 3, 2024 In accordance with tradition, I am in the grips of a savage and well deserved hangover as I enter The Lion & The Unicorn, the massive new Wetherspoons that opened yesterday at Waterloo Station. It takes its name from the Lion and Unicorn Pavilion that was constructed for the 1951 Festival of Britain, a celebration [...]
What’s On in London in September 2024 September 3, 2024 | City Talk As summer fades and the crisp breeze of autumn begins to fill the air, London prepares for an exhilarating September packed with cultural and sporting events, festivals, and unique experiences. Whether you’re a local, worker or a visitor, the capital offers an unrivalled array of activities to make the beginning of this autumn unforgettable. From [...]