The government changed lockdown measures to allow moving house and viewing properties in England as long as social distancing measures are followed. There is specific guidance and practices that need to be followed to ensure selling or buying a property can be done safely. The official government guidance advises those Read more…
Mortgages are the biggest financial commitment most of us will ever make, but they can be complicated. And with thousands of products available it’s not easy to find the right deal for your needs. That’s where professional mortgage brokers come in. They help you to get the most suitable and Read more…
Quality but affordable housing in a prime location is often out of reach for first time buyers. But the pioneering, not-for-profit property organisation Stockport Homes Group (SHG), continues its quest to change that with the latest acquisition to its burgeoning portfolio. The award-winning organisation has just purchased Davenport Park, a stylish, six Read more…
When purchasing a shared ownership property (or any property for that matter), you will need to instruct a solicitor to act on your behalf. It is worth getting a few quotations from different firms for a comparison of costs, but it is important to look beyond the “headline fee” to Read more…
Our mission at Plumlife is to help first-time buyers onto the property ladder – nothing brings us greater joy than when we’re able to help people achieve their dream of home ownership. The combination of house prices, limited availability and levels of deposit needed is making home ownership almost impossible Read more…
The Help to Buy Equity Loan Scheme has been around since 2013 and has allowed first time buyers to buy a new build home with a deposit as low as 5%. It has enabled buyers to get a 20% Equity Loan from the government (40% in London) to cover the Read more…
A Salford housing association has launched a new affordable home-ownership brand to support its bold ambitions to deliver more affordable homes to help tackle the housing crisis.
Shared Ownership Never heard of shared ownership before or are you confused about how it works? You might be surprised to learn that this form of home ownership has been available to homebuyers in England in various forms for over five decades. With house prices rising all the time, Read more…
Homes North and Homes South magazines have partnered with the affordable housing search platform MovingSoon as its exclusive property search partner for 2021. The partnership with MovingSoon, which specialises in connecting prospective house buyers and renters with affordable housing providers, allows home buyers to search for affordable homes through an Read more…