CONTENTS
20 Stuart Douglas
THE VIEW, PAGE 20
IT’S GOING TO BE GREAT FUN AND AN AMAZING
MOMENT WHEN WE FINALLY HAND THE KEYS OF THE HOME TO THE WINNER
REGULARS
to mortgage lenders’ affordability requirements, you may not be able to secure the borrowing needed to buy a home, even with the deposit you’ve saved. Metro Finance explains why Shared Ownership is an affordable option. 90 Finance Not every mortgage is straightforward. Kay Hill looks at the wider market. 92 Market Last year’s Budget showed little in the way of help for first time buyers, but will 2026 be the year to get on to the property ladder? Ginetta Vedrickas talks to the experts. 94 Agony Agent All your property questions answered by our panel of experts. 97 Buyer’s Guide Check out FTB’s Buyer’s Guide, which walks you through the property buying process. 102 Shared Ownership Timeframes Joel Taylor, Head of Business Development and Marketing at Owen Paulo, explains the timeframe for a resale transaction compared to a new build. 104 Directory Check which scheme is right for you, plus some useful contacts. 110 20 Questions We ask 20 quick-fire questions to a property expert and in this issue, Bernie Conroy, Managing Director
40 Hotspot Wood Green We look at Wood Green as a place to live. 66 Hotspot Stratford Is Stratford the place you would like to buy your first home? 82 First home, first meal This recipe for roasted cauliflower with gochujang butter sauce from plant-based chef Ritchie Stainsby, is perfect for Veganuary. 83 Know how to... celebrate your birthday! Sign-up for some loyalty schemes, download apps and join newsletters to get some fabulous free treats on your birthday! 84 Jargon-busting! Stephen Ward, Director of Strategy and External Relations at the Council of Licenced Conveyancers, has put together this handy jargon-buster to help navigate the conveyancing process. 86 Why Choose a Specialist Solicitor for Affordable Housing Purchases? Bevin Woby, Director at Shared Direction Conveyancing, explains why it is important to get a specialist conveyancer when buying through Shared Ownership, equity loans and discounted purchase schemes. 88 Have You Considered Shared Ownership? For many first time buyers, saving 5-10% of the full value of a property can feel out of reach. Due
56 Hotspot Battle We take a look at Battle as a place to consider your property search.
81 Competition
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