HOMEBUYING PROCESS
CASE STUDY
BETHNAL GREEN Corner Place
Just a short walk from Bethnal Green underground and Overground stations, Southern Housing’s new development offers 28 apartments, including Shared Ownership and open market sale homes. All properties feature open-plan layouts, integrated appliances and large windows for maximum
Until recently, Giovanni and Ayumi were renting a studio at close to Royal Oak station in west London. They are now living in a two bedroom London Living Rent apartment at L&Q at Brent Cross Town. “We needed more space, but also wanted to save for the future,” Giovanni explains. “The London Living Rent scheme offered us exactly that, and for almost the same monthly outgoings – but with two extra bedrooms.” Aimed at helping Londoners get on to the property ladder, the rent for LLR homes is based on one third of average household incomes locally. Giovanni was familiar with the scheme, often browsing the Homes for Londoners website. When the opportunity at Brent Cross Town appeared, they realised it was their chance to secure the home that was right for them, at a rent they could afford. “The discounted rent was a game changer,” Giovanni says. “We t the income band perfectly. The LLR scheme now means that we can save each month towards buying a home in the future, which gave us the con dence to go for it.” Budget, location and space were their top priorities. With Ayumi working in Angel, the commute was a key factor in their decision. Brent Cross Town’s connections ticked all the boxes, with the Northern Line running from Brent Cross tube station providing a direct journey to Angel, and the new Thameslink service from Brent Cross West offering fast access to King’s Cross St Pancras and beyond. The couple moved into their spacious two bedroom apartment and immediately noticed the difference. With all integrated appliances, a full-sized fridge-freezer and private outdoor space, their quality of life has dramatically improved. Giovanni explains, “At our old place, we had a tiny fridge and a shared washing machine. I wasn’t able to cook in bulk or meal plan ahead of time, because we just didn’t have the fridge space. Now I can meal prep, use the freezer and do a weekly food shop, saving us money as well as time.” The couple’s second bedroom has been transformed into a home of ce, and doubles as a guest room so they can have friends to stay. Discussing a few more of their favourite features, Giovanni adds, “We’re surrounded by parks, it feels safe and everyone is really friendly. It’s a great environment to live in, and we’re excited to start our life here.”
natural light, alongside private winter gardens or balconies, with some homes also bene ting from terraces. The homes have been built with sustainability in mind, including EPC B ratings, under oor heating, high- performance double glazing and low-energy LED lighting throughout. Residents will also have access to a sixth- oor communal roof garden with far-reaching views across London.
shnewhomes.co.uk/properties/corner-place-so 0330 162 9399
*Based on a 25% share of the full market value of £490,000
HENDON SO Resi Hendon Waterside
A selection of 42 studio, one and two bedroom apartments and two and three bedroom duplex homes is available at this smart development, with all homes boasting a high speci cation as standard. Part of the wider Hendon Waterside development, and situated next to the scenic Welsh Harp reservoir (a
site of Special Scienti c Interest), residents will enjoy exploring the surrounding woods, trails and footpaths. The development is within walking distance of Hendon railway station and Hendon Central tube station (Zone 3), offering speedy access to the West End and Bank.
soresi.co.uk/ nd-a-property/hendon-waterside 020 8607 0550
PECKHAM Glengall Rise
Southern Housing New Homes’ Glengall Rise offers a collection of one, two and three bedroom Shared Ownership and private sale apartments overlooking Burgess Park in Peckham. Just moments from Peckham, Elephant and Castle and the Old Kent Road, the development’s warehouse-
inspired architecture with rooftop city views combines green surroundings with vibrant city living. Residents will also bene t from private outdoor space, landscaped communal gardens and cycle facilities.
shnewhomes.co.uk/properties/glengall-rise-so 0333 060 2735
*Based on a 25% share of the full market value of £405,000
28 First Time Buyer August/September 2026
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