Everything to know about Shared Ownership: all your questions answered with our myth buster Life&Style Places for People answer your questions about Shared Ownership, discussing everything from the lowest deposit amounts to service charges, staircasing and painting and decorating. Here’s everything you need to know if you’re considering taking the step to property ownership. Can I really buy a Shared Ownership home with as little as a £5,000 deposit?Yes, you [...]
‘I was really impressed with the spacious design of Square Roots Shared Ownership homes’ Life&Style Miguel, 35, from Spain who moved to London in 2013“With my rent due to increase, I felt it was definitely time to buy my own home and get on the property ladder. I really wanted to remain living in Kingston and was delighted to discover that by using the Shared Ownership scheme, I could afford [...]
Inside Hyde New Homes Shared Ownership properties Life&Style Kingsley, 34, is buying this year with Hyde New Homes“I’ve been living with my dad and saving hard. I put money into a Lifetime ISA and was able to build up a deposit. Buying a home outright down here just isn’t realistic unless you’re earning a lot more than I am right now but Shared [...]
NHG Homes answer your burning questions about Shared Ownership September 24, 2025 Is shared ownership making it easier to buy homes in central London?Government-backed schemes like Shared Ownership are certainly making home ownership much more accessible for many Londoners. With mortgage rates trending downwards, the market is more accessible for many, and Shared Ownership amplifies this further to support that first step onto the property ladder. As [...]
Shared Ownership developers like Peabody are putting community first September 24, 2025 Ever since she moved into Peabody’s Motion development in Leyton, east London, Josephine has made a whole new and unexpected selection of friends. “I tend to spend the majority of my time on the roof terrace,” she says. “It’s massive, we have drinks up there and even hosted a Jubilee rooftop party. In fact, I [...]
Two sisters share their story of moving into a Shared Ownership property with SNG Homes September 24, 2025 Sisters Josephine and Baaba Oppong-Bimpeh moved into SNG Homes’ Icon Shared Ownership development in North London’s Burnt Oak in 2024 We purchased a 25% share of a ninth-floor apartment at Icon for £151,000, meaning we needed just £15,000 for our deposit. Buying through Shared Ownership provided a route onto the property ladder for us. The [...]
Newlon Living’s Shared Ownership homes offer a flavour of both city and country September 24, 2025 Newlon Living’s Cassia development in Enfield truly offers the best of both worlds Specialists in Shared Ownership properties in east and north London, Newlon Living offers stylish new developments such as Cassia in Enfield, east London, which has properties available now. These one and two bedroom apartments are within an easy walking distance of the [...]
How to Buy an Apartment in London August 29, 2025 This guide explains everything first-time buyers need to know: from how much it costs to buy an apartment in London to new build developments, Shared Ownership, and essential tips to avoid costly mistakes. Saving for a deposit for an apartment in London For most first-time buyers, saving for a deposit is the biggest hurdle when looking [...]
“I’ve been recommending Shared Ownership to all of my friends” – Rhianna’s Shared Ownership Journey with L&Q August 22, 2025 Rhianna had been renting in west London for several years – moving around different rental homes in the area. She never thought buying in London would be possible for her, until she heard about Shared Ownership from her colleague. She explains: “I was renting in Acton for three years – I was actually living with [...]