First Time Buyer October/November 2025

AFFORDABLE HOMES

UNLOCK UNRIVALLED AFFORDABILITY WITH 10% SHARES AT ROYAL ALBERT WHARF

With homes at Royal Albert Wharf available with Shared Ownership, buyers can secure their dream home for less by purchasing a share and paying subsidised rent to NHG Homes on the remaining portion. Providing opportunities for renters and those living with family to access the benefits of Shared Ownership, Royal Albert Wharf marks NHG Homes’ first development to reduce minimum share values from 25% to just 10%. This means that buyers are now able to get on to the property ladder with deposits from just £3,300 for a 10% share of a one bedroom apartment. This flexible and accessible scheme offers a rare opportunity to own a stylish, well-connected home in the heart of east London. Expertly designed to make city living Getting on to the property ladder in London can seem impossible for first time buyers, with affordability often feeling out of reach. Providing a rare opportunity for aspiring homebuyers to take their first steps with a deposit from just £3,300, Royal Albert Wharf by NHG Homes is among the first Shared Ownership developments in London offering shares as low as 10%

security than private renting, enabling buyers to put down roots and invest in a place of their own.” Over time, and at a pace that suits them, buyers can choose to increase their share value all the way up to full ownership, gradually reducing the rent paid along the way.While many Shared Ownership properties require buyers to staircase in 10% increments, Royal Albert Wharf delivers greater flexibility, offering installments from just 1%. With a selection of one and two bedroom homes remaining, Royal Albert Wharf proves that affordability does not need to mean compromising on quality and style. The premium specification delivers modern, sustainably designed kitchens, naturally lit living spaces and spacious bedrooms. With the development enjoying a prominent riverside location, many homes enjoy dual or even triple aspects where buyers can enjoy views of both waterside sunsets and the bright lights of London’s iconic skyline. Buying at Royal Albert Wharf, residents can also enjoy the added benefit of a range of exclusive services and amenities, including communal workspace, a podium garden, communal lounge, on-site security and concierge services. Homes at Royal Albert Wharf are priced from £33,000 for a 10% share of a one bedroom home with a full market value of £330,000.

accessible to first time buyers, Royal Albert Wharf also looks to offer greater value for money, keeping monthly costs low.Those buying a 10% share of a one bedroom apartment, for example, can access monthly costs from £1,042 per month, including £176 in mortgage, £681 in rent and £186 in service charges. A newly introduced 10-year repair warranty also provides added peace of mind for Shared Ownership buyers, cementing Royal Albert Wharf as a smart choice. Anthony Hall, Director at Censeo Financial comments, “Shared Ownership has been instrumental in helping buyers get on to the property ladder for decades, offering lower deposits than would be available on the open market. With London rents up by an average of 28% in the past five years, saving for a large deposit is increasingly difficult. The introduction of 10% shares at Royal Albert Wharf is therefore making homeownership in the capital more accessible and offering greater

To find out more, visit nhghomes.com/royalalbertwharf

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