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Vincent Wharf

by Imagine Living

Limehouse, Greater London, E14 7EG

2 bedroom apartments

£122,500 - £130,000 for a 25% share
(£490,000 - £520,000 Full Market Value)

Step onto the property ladder at Vincent Wharf. Modern 2-bed Shared Ownership homes with open-plan living, private outdoor space, and great links to Canary Wharf and the City. A place where your home sits beside the water in one of East London’s most characterful neighbourhoods. Thoughtfully designed two bedroom apartments combine modern interiors with a sense of space and light, creating a home that feels both peaceful and connected to the city around you. Exclusive Incentives: £3k incentive + 3 months’ service charge free (T&Cs) About the property: As you step through your front door, you are welcomed into a spacious open plan living, kitchen and dining area designed for both everyday comfort and entertaining. Large windows flood the space with natural light while sleek finishes and wood effect flooring create a warm modern feel. Your kitchen is fully fitted with integrated appliances, ready for everything from quiet weeknight dinners to hosting friends. Two generously sized bedrooms offer flexible living, perfect for a main bedroom retreat and a second bedroom for guests, a home office or a growing family. Soft carpeting underfoot adds comfort while the stylish bathroom provides a calm hotel inspired space to unwind. Step outside onto your private balcony or terrace and enjoy a moment of calm overlooking the water, your own outdoor escape in the heart of the city. About the development: Residents can enjoy a landscaped communal courtyard and a stunning roof terrace with views across the Limehouse Cut, ideal for relaxing after a long day. Secure cycle storage makes it easy to embrace an active lifestyle and explore the surrounding area. Local Transport: Vincent Wharf is exceptionally well connected. Westferry DLR Station is approximately a four minute walk from the development, offering fast links to Canary Wharf in around two minutes, Bank in approximately seven minutes and Stratford in around thirteen minutes. Limehouse Station is also within easy walking distance, providing National Rail services into Fenchurch Street. Regular bus services are available nearby, offering convenient routes to Canary Wharf, Mile End, West India Quay and the surrounding areas. For those travelling further afield, London City Airport can be reached in approximately fifteen minutes by car. Please note that images have been virtually staged.

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Abbey Quay SO

by Weston Homes

Barking, Greater London, IG11 7HB

2 bedroom apartments

From £104,500 for a 25% share
(From £418,000 Full Market Value)

Abbey Quay combines the convenience of city life with modern living, featuring open green spaces, on-site shops, an Anytime Fitness Gym^ and communal spaces including a Residents’ Hub and Community Hub. 5 reasons to buy: 1. Affordable homes to help you onto the property ladder • You can purchase an agreed initial share percentage of your new home, usually between 25% and 75% of the full purchase price.* • Rent is payable on the remaining share. • The minimum share you buy will be based on your maximum affordability. 2. Weston Homes’ fully inclusive specification A wide range of fully integrated appliances, hotel-style bathrooms with Smart technology and bespoke vanity units, flooring throughout, superfast broadband and so much more. 3. Excellent transport connections Barking train station is a 10 minute walk away. Bars, cafes, restaurants, parks, supermarkets, leisure, arts are a 15 minute walk from your doorstep. † 4. A family led business We care and have a reputation for high quality design and build standards, delivered with a passionate desire to make a genuine difference to the lives of our customers and to leave a legacy of which we are justly proud. 5. New build apartments Save on average £618 every year in energy costs compared to older properties.** The majority of apartments feature a private balcony or terrace and the opportunity to socialise with neighbours in the private podium gardens, whilst enjoying the riverside setting. Contact us to book your exclusive viewing!

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Quartoria

by Sovereign Network Group

Barnet, Greater London, EN4 9SH

1 & 2 bedroom apartments

£90,625 - £121,875 for a 25% share
(£362,500 - £487,500 Full Market Value)

Discover modern living at Quartoria by attending our open day on Saturday 12th September. A new residential development in a prime location in New Barnet. Phase 2 at Quartoria offers a selection of 1 & 2 bed Shared Ownership apartments with car parking. All homes have a private balcony or terrace. Plus car parking is included, one space - undercroft or bay parking. Perfectly positioned close to local parks and green spaces. As well as everyday essentials, local cafes, restaurants, gyms, schools and a cinema. New Barnet Railway station offers frequent Great Northern & Thameslink services into Highbury & Islington in 18 mins or Moorgate in less than 30 mins*. Buses to High Barnet Underground station (Northern line). Easy access to the M25, A1 and M1. Open to all boroughs. Priority will be given to people who live or work in Barnet.

Shared ownership

How does Shared ownership work?

Shared ownership allows you to buy a share of a new house and pay rent on the remaining part. It is a government-backed incentive scheme, primarily aimed at helping first time buyers onto the property ladder. You can also use it to buy a bigger home than you can afford on the open market.

The percentage you can purchase may be different depending on where you buy the home:

In England, you can buy shares of between 10% and 75% of the full market value
In Scotland, you can buy a 25%, 50% or 75% share
In Wales, you can buy shares of between 25 and 75% of what the home is worth

Shared ownership is also known as ‘part-buy, part-rent’.

You will purchase your shared ownership property via a housing association or council. The home will be a new build or a re-sale of an existing shared ownership property, of which you’ll need to purchase the same percentage of shares as the existing owner, or more.

You will need a deposit and a mortgage on your share of the property that you are buying. The remaining share is owned by the housing association or council, and you will pay rent comprising up to 3% of this amount.

Although the housing association may have shares of up to 90% in your home, you will become the owner of the lease. As the leaseholder, you will be responsible for repairs inside the property and the housing association will take care of the outside.

To cover any costs that might be necessary for outside work, you will need to pay a service charge, usually paid monthly. It is a good idea to find out how much the service charge is and factor that into all monthly outgoings before you agree to buy.

Shared ownership eligibility

In England, this scheme is available to those in a household with a combined income of less than £80,000 a year (or £90,000 in London), and you are unable to afford a deposit and mortgage payments on a suitable property for you and your family. In Wales, you must have a combined income of less than £60,000.

There are other criteria you must meet, such as:

being a first time buyer, or
if you used to own a home but can no longer afford to buy outright, or
you want to move from one shared ownership property to another, or
you're setting up a new household, for example after a relationship breakdown, or
you currently own a home, and wish to move but cannot afford to buy outright.

You will also need to have no outstanding credit issues, so make sure you get your finances in order before you apply.

Criteria varies by country, so be sure to check before applying.

A development of Shared Ownership homes in England

What is Staircasing in Shared ownership?

You can buy additional shares of your home, usually in increments of 10%, until you own the majority or all of your home. Some older leases set the minimum amount at 25%, and newer ones may allow you to buy as little as 5% at a time. There are some instances where you may be able to buy 1% shares.

This process is called staircasing and allows you to own more of your home as you earn more money or can afford a bigger mortgage. Each time you wish to purchase more shares, these will be based on the value of the home at the time of buying the shares, and not the value of your home when you first bought it.

You will need to pay for a professional valuation of your property to determine the value of the shares before you can buy them. Buying more shares in your home will also mean paying less rent.

Things to consider before buying a Shared ownership home

There are other factors which may impact your decision on whether shared ownership is right for you:

You will still need a deposit for the mortgage portion of your home, usually between 5% and 10% of the value of the mortgage.
All usual moving fees apply including surveys, stamp duty and legal costs.
If you’re aged 55 or over, you may be eligible for Older People’s Shared ownership (OPSO) but bear in mind, you will only be able to own up to 75% of your home.
If you are a key worker, then a percentage of properties through housing associations will be allocated to those who work for the NHS, police, local authorities, Ministry of Defence and many more. Ask the housing association for more information.

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Shared ownership providers

The following housing associations and developers have shared ownership properties available throughout the UK which you can enquire via this website: