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CENTRAL MANCHESTER L&Q at Victoria Riverside
SLOUGH Horlicks Quarter
L&Q has launched the rst phase of one and two bedroom apartments at its agship Manchester development in the up-and-coming Red Bank neighbourhood, which forms the rst phase of Victoria North. The development will offer residents access to a gym, communal workspace, concierge and podium gardens. Homes offer views of Manchester’s skyline through large windows, with a choice of two contemporary colour palettes to choose from for the kitchen and bathroom. The development is a short walk from Manchester Victoria station, with services to Liverpool in less than 40 minutes and Manchester City airport in 30 minutes.
Located on the iconic grounds of the former Horlicks Factory in Slough, Horlicks Quarter is a new collection of 75 high speci cation one and two bedroom apartments. Facilities include a gym, concierge, cinema room, rooftop garden and co-working space. The kitchen includes integrated appliances and a useful breakfast bar in some apartments and the bedroom has a tted wardrobe. Slough town centre is eight minutes away where you will nd shops, supermarkets, restaurants, cafes and pubs. Slough station, for the Elizabeth Line or National Rail, is a seven-minute walk, and central London can be reached from around 15 minutes.
Primary school teacher Becky has purchased her rst home with a deposit of just £3,500. Becky, 32, is now the proud owner of a 25% share of her one bedroom apartment with L&Q at Bankside Gardens in Reading, purchased for £69,375 (full market value £277,500).
lqhomes.com/victoriariverside 0161 968 0022
abrihomes.co.uk/properties/horlicksquarter 0800 145 6663
*Based on a 25% share of the full market value of £257,500
*Based on a 35% share of the full market value of £290,000
Becky was able to take a leisurely approach to the buying process. She
explains, “I was living with my parents in Burgh eld, which had its perks, but I wanted my own space – a home that was mine, which I could really make my own, where I could relax after a full-on day at work. I was waiting for the right place to come along. I wasn’t really in a rush, I just wanted to nd something I really loved.” Her sister bought through shared ownership 15 years ago – and now owns all of her home – so Becky was con dent in the scheme’s suitability for her. She kept a close eye on the Share to Buy portal and, in July 2023, came across L&Q at Bankside Gardens. As soon as Becky’s shared ownership eligibility form was approved, she booked a viewing. “I was shown the show home rst, which I thought was beautiful,” she recalls. “There was a six-seater dining table in the kitchen, and it really made me think that if you’re clever with furniture, you can do a lot with a space! When I was shown an empty apartment, I felt really excited about the prospect of decorating it and moving my own furniture in.” Becky was also impressed by the integrated appliances and balcony with views of the lake and surrounding green space. The location was perfect too.
SLOUGH SNG at Montem
READING L&Q at Bankside Gardens
SNG at Montem is a collection of one and two bedroom apartments provided through Sovereign Network Group (SNG). Each apartment will bene t from a balcony or terrace. Commuters are perfectly placed for access to the capital in under 30 minutes from Slough station. Residents will also be able to access the best amenities that Slough has to offer – it is within easy walking distance of the main shopping centre, a fantastic choice of restaurants, shops and cafes, as well as an ice rink, gym and climbing wall next door to the site. sovereignliving.org.uk/developments/ sng-at-montem 0300 330 0718
This collection of one and two bedroom homes offers modern living surrounded by 22 acres of open space and parkland. As well as contemporary homes, the development features The Residents' Club 51, which includes a gym, private cinema and co-working space. Most homes offer a private balcony or terrace, and residents can make use of secure bicycle storage and car parking. Reading Green Park station is three minutes away, with services reaching Reading station in six minutes . lqhomes.com/banksidegardens 0333 242 2045
*Based on a 25% share of the full market value of £275,000
24 First Time Buyer December 2024/January 2025
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