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Ambia

by Gascoigne - Pees

Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 8FX

1 & 2 bedroom apartments

£26,500 - £148,750 for a 10% share
(£265,000 - £1,487,500 Full Market Value)

Thoughtfully designed one and two bedroom apartments available on Shared Ownership. These stylish apartments feature an open-plan kitchen / living / dining room with a private balcony. The kitchen is fitted with an oven, hob and hood and the bathroom has a modern, white suite. Specification: • Ample double power sockets with USB points throughout • Telephone point to living room and TV aerial point to living room and bedroom • Space and plumbing for washing machine in utility cupboard • Fitted Symphony kitchen featuring grey soft-close doors and drawers with white units • Removal unit for dishwasher with plumbing and electric provided • Heated chrome towel rail to bathroom Discover the best of town, enjoy a swim or workout at Braywick Leisure Centre, grab a bite at The Maiden’s Head, or browse shops at Nicholsons Shopping Centre. If you fancy something different, Windsor is just 15 minutes by car for a day of culture and history. For younger children, Riverside Primary and St Luke’s C of E are within easy reach of our new build flats in Maidenhead. Older students have plenty of nearby options too, including Desborough College and Furze Platt Senior. Buckinghamshire New University is also close by for higher education. Enjoy effortless travel from these stunning new flats in Maidenhead. A 5-minute walk takes you to the nearest bus stop, while nearby Maidenhead station and the Elizabeth Line offer trains to London in just 25 minutes. Driving? The M4 is close by, and you can reach Heathrow Airport in a speedy 18 minutes. The Shared Ownership scheme is a Part Buy, Part Rent way of owning your own home for a smaller upfront payment. With Shared Ownership, you buy a share of your home using a mortgage from a bank or building society and pay a subsidised rent on the share you did not purchase. The combined mortgage and rent is usually less than you’d expect to pay if you bought a similar property outright. When you’re ready, you can buy more shares until you staircase to owning 100% of your home. Please note, as a Shared Ownership purchase there are likely to be additional legal fees during the conveyancing process, your solicitor can advise you of these. *These photos are for information purposes only and may not represent a true likeness for the units being sold. They may have been digitally furnished to represent how the home could be laid out; the final colours/appearance/specification may differ from the images and are not plot specific. **Predicted council tax and EPC band: New build properties, band to be determined. ***Service charge is reviewed once a year.

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Living at EdCity

by Hammersmith & Fulham

White City, Greater London, W12 7TG

1 & 2 bedroom apartments

for a 25% share
(£127,500 - £143,750 Full Market Value)

Discover your new chapter at Living at EdCity, offering a collection of 84 Shared Ownership apartments in the thriving White City Innovation District. This contemporary collection of one and two bedroom and wheelchair apartments with private balconies, is part of the wider EdCity development and will be available to those that live or work in Hammersmith and Fulham. Moments from the former BBC Television Centre – now a lively destination offering dining, entertainment and a vibrant communal plaza where pop-ups and seasonal events bring the area to life – Living at EdCity sits at the heart of creative enterprise, surrounded by opportunities making this an exciting place to live. With two stations within a 10‑minute walk, Living at EdCity offers rapid connections on the Central and Hammersmith & City lines. And with Europe’s largest shopping centre, Westfield London, just a short stroll away; educational opportunities at EdCity on the doorstep; and White City’s thriving business district offering a wealth of career prospects, you might never want to leave! To purchase a Shared Ownership home at Living at EdCity, please first register with Hammersmith and Fulham Home Buy by creating an account. If you haven't already created one, please do so as soon as possible by clicking the below link: Then click the Register Now tab to begin. When creating your account, make sure to opt in for property alerts so you are notified once we advertise these properties on the Home Buy website. You must login and click on the advert to register your interest in it. This will ensure you are on the Hammersmith and Fulham Home Buy list of interested buyers. If you are eligible, you will be contacted so we can guide you through the next steps. 1 Bed Apartments: Open market value from £510,000.00 Share amount from £127,500.00 Share percentage from 25% Rent from £558 a month Service Charge from £308 a month Minimum deposit from £12750 2 Bed Apartments: Open market value from £575,000.00 Share amount from £143,750.00 Share percentage from 25% Rent from £539 a month Service Charge £375 a month Minimum deposit £14375 Disclaimer The open market value, service charge and rent are starting from prices and are unit dependent. Photos are for illustrative purposes only and may not represent a true likeness to the individual units being sold. We have taken all reasonable care to ensure the accuracy of the information provided on this page; however, it is intended for general guidance only and may be subject to change. The Council does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of this information, and all details are provided for illustrative purposes. The Council undertakes continuous development, so specifications and particulars may vary over time. Nothing on this page constitutes a formal offer, invitation, or contract to purchase any property, and no reliance should be placed on the information provided. All plans, descriptions, dimensions, and measurements are approximate and for guidance only. This information is given without responsibility on the part of the Council.

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85% sold - Final release now available

The Hue

by Fabrica

Hounslow, Greater London, TW3 3NR

2 bedroom apartments

From £147,500 for a 35% share
(From £421,428 Full Market Value)

85% sold now. Don’t miss out on the vibrant collection of 2-bed apartments at The Hue, available for Shared Ownership, located in the heart of Hounslow. Every home at The Hue is a thoughtfully designed 2-bedroom Shared Ownership apartment, featuring a bright open-plan kitchen, living and dining area that’s perfect for modern living. Each apartment benefits from underfloor heating throughout, Hyperoptic broadband availability, and a private balcony for your own outdoor space. The master bedroom comes complete with a fitted wardrobe and stylish en-suite, while higher floor apartments enjoy striking skyline views. With contemporary finishes and smart layouts, these homes balance comfort, style and convenience in every detail. Well Connected* Hounslow is ideal for commuters and culture lovers alike. The Hue offers excellent links to Central London while being surrounded by independent shops, cafés and restaurants.Hounslow Central Station - 6 min walk (Picadilly line)Hounslow Train Station - 11 min walk (South Western Railway)Heathrow Airport - 16 mins by TubeLondon Waterloo - 35 mins by trainPicadilly Circus - 38 mins by Tube Explore the green spaces & landmarks in the area Discover historic estates like Osterley Park and Syon Park, or unwind in the vast landscapes of Bushy Park, home to waterways, gardens and roaming deer. The area also offers Hounslow Heath and 10 local nature reserves, with the world-renowned Kew Gardens just a short journey away. Register your interest to find out more. *All times and distances have been taken from Google Maps All imagery is indicative only.

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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: