Explore success stories from first time buyers across the UK, and how they used Shared Ownership to get their foot on the ladder.
Having met in the staff room at work just one year before they decided to buy a first home together, good friends Emma (25 years old) and Rebecca (30 years old) have recently moved into a spacious two-bedroom apartment at Liberty Wharf in Alperton. Emma explains: “It was just before the start of the first
Over the past year, there has been a notable surge in the number of people viewing properties virtually; despite restrictions easing, and in-person viewings resuming. 46-year-old NHS Social Prescriber, Domnita Ghita is no exception – having based her decision to purchase a studio apartment at Network Homes’, Evolution in Southall on just a video tour
Explaining why the couple chose Shared Ownership over Help To Buy, Luke said: “We saw lots of similarities with both schemes. We went for Shared Ownership as you move in a lot quicker because you don’t part as much money for a deposit. However, we thought the cost and location was better – in fact
An overwhelming 91% of homes in the UK do not provide even the basic level of accessibility for disabled occupiers, and fewer than one in ten are suitable for disabled visitors.[1] For 35-year-old first time buyers David Gains and his twin brother Daniel, finding an appropriate home that catered for their disabilities, which was also
Record numbers of first-time buyers are using home buying schemes to get on the property ladder, with Shared Ownership currently the favoured option and accounting for more than 10% of all first-time property purchases in 2020, compared to just 7% with Help to Buy[1]. For first-time-buyer Leanda Cable, opting to use the Shared Ownership scheme
One of Newlon’s newest developments is Thomas Road, based in Tower Hamletsand built in conjunction with Bellway. One of the residents there shares her story. Sarah works as a radiographer for the NHS, specialising in head and neck. Shepreviously lived in an intermediate rent property in North London before deciding tobuy at Thomas Road. “I
Queensland Road, a landmark multi-storey development on a former industrial site adjacent to the Emirates Stadium, was the last part of Newlon Housing Trust’s housing to be completed as part of the Arsenal Regeneration Area – one of the largest regeneration projects in Europe. One of the residents living there shares her story. Natalie, who
Napier Apartments is one of Newlon’s most recent developments. Built in conjunction with Rooff, it is located just a couple of minutes’ walk from Goodmayes station. One of the residents there shares her experience. Holly, who works as a scientist for the NHS, has lived in London for 13 years. She was renting with friends
Pursuing a career in mixology, Amélie Diaz moved from France to London for the opportunity to work in one of the world’s leading cocktail scenes. Renting in a shared flat in Camden, Amelie enjoyed being close to London’s bar life, but thought that renting was the only way she could afford to live in the