FTBs can get on the ladder – even in London

publication date: Apr 25, 2016
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author/source: Kate Faulkner, Property Expert and Author of Which? Property Books

FTBs can get on the ladder

Last week I was keen to make sure we do what we can to help FTBs find ways on the ladder, rather than tell them how impossible it is so they don’t bother saving, so this week, here’s some ways people can buy for under £200,000 even in London and under £125,000 around the rest of the country, with some even being just £75,000.

Please check the deposit required before you view a property as it can vary, but we have assumed you pay 5% deposit based on the share of the property you purchase ie not on the full purchase price, see: Share to Buy for more information.

First Time Buyer Properties available in London

'The Landmark'

Price: £149,995
Deposit (approx): £7,500 (If 5% required)
Location: Luton

The Landmark in Luton will offer a variety of new studio, one & two bedroom apartments, just a 10 minute walk from Luton station which offers fast connectivity to London St Pancras in just 24 minutes.

Date available: 28th April

Find out more here

'Cannonbury Cross'

Price: £187,250 (35% Share)
Deposit (approx): £9,350 (If 5% required)
Location: Islington

Canonbury Cross in Islington is a contemporary development of 1 and 2 bedroom Shared Ownership apartments and studios. Canonbury Cross is bordered by Canonbury Road, the handsome mews houses of Edward's Cottages and Compton Avenue, with the Grade II listed Union Chapel and elegant Canonbury Square nearby.

Available Now

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'Wenlock Street'

Price: £158,750 (25% Share)
Deposit (approx): £8,000 (If 5% required)
Location: Hackney

2 bedroom apartment available for re-sale on a shared ownership basis.

Available Now

Find out more here

Read - First Time Buyer Quick Guide

FTB Properties in Oxford

'Caldecott Chase'

Price: £120,000 (Shared Ownership)
Deposit (approx): £6,000 (If 5% required)
Location: Abingdon

Offered to the market with 50% share is this well presented ground floor apartment offering easy access to Abingdon Town Centre and other local amenities.

Available Now

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'Cornflower Way'

Price: £144.750 (Shared Ownership)
Deposit (approx): £7,250 (If 5% required)
Location: Ambrosden

A three bedroom semi detached shared ownership property, £144,750 for a 50% share. This brand new three bedroom semi detached house is located on the popular and desirable Springfield Development in the village of Ambrosden.

Available Now

Find out more here

Download our FREE FTB eBook packed full of useful tips for First Time Buyers

Woking

'Monks Crescent'

Price: £150,000
Deposit (approx): £7,500 (If 5% required)
Location: Addlestone

Top floor studio apartment with own allocated parking space and within walking distance of local amenities and rail links.

Available Now

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'Heathside Crescent'

Price: £85,750 (Shared Ownership)
Deposit (approx): £4,250 (If 5% required)
Location: Woking

Read - Buying a Shared Ownership Property

One bedroom flat in Woking.

Available Now

Find out more here

Take a look at our First Time Buyer Legals Checklist from the FTB award winning Beaumont Legal

Bristol

'Chamberlain House'

Price: £125,000
Deposit (approx): £6,750 (If 5% required)
Location: Bristol

The accommodation comprises communal entrance hall with intercom access, hallway with 2 generous storage areas, open plan lounge/kitchen/diner, master bedroom with built in wardrobe, bathroom and huge, private loft space.

Available Now

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'Lakeshore'

Price: £75,000 (Shared Ownership)
Deposit (approx): £3,750 (If 5% required)
Location: Bristol

Close enough to be in the hustle and bustle of the city, far enough away to be tranquil, pastoral and calm, Lakeshore means you can decide. 15 minutes to Bristol Temple Meads, 18 minutes to Bristol Airport, an hour and a half from London.

Available Now

Find out more here

Download my First Time Buyer Presentation on How to Make an Offer

Greater Manchester

'The Willow'

Price: £95,962 (Shared Ownership)
Deposit (approx): £4,750 (If 5% required)
Location: Salford

The Willow is a MODERN two bedroom terraced home with an OPEN PLAN kitchen/dining room, a separate living room, a downstairs WC and cloakroom.

Available Now

Find out more here

Birmingham

'Honeysuckle Way'

Price: £83,750 (Shared Ownership)
Deposit (approx): £4,200 (If 5% required)
Location: Birmingham

Available Now

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Cardiff

'Alexon Way'

Price: £92,400
Deposit (approx): £4,600 (If 5% required)
Location: County of Cardiff

Available Now

Find out more here

 


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