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L&Q | SHARED OWNERSHIP AT BARKING RIVERSIDE
L&Q is offering new buyers affordable, design-led homes for Shared Ownership at Barking Riverside – one of the country’s most exciting new neighborhoods, set on the banks of the River Thames in east London. The housing association is bringing a significant number of first time buyer homes to the area, which is a major placemaking project of new homes, public facilities, and commercial and leisure amenities. Delivered by Barking Riverside Limited (BRL), a joint venture between housing association L&Q and The Mayor of London, the new destination is proving a first time buyer hotspot. L&Q’s Shared Ownership apartments at Barking Riverside benefit from a resident-only gym, shared podium gardens, a co-working space and a concierge service. With over 18,000 budding buyers on the database, Shared Ownership at Barking Riverside is L&Q’s most in-demand development in its history.
BELLWAY | HARBOUR VILLAGE
Bellway London’s Harbour Village development in Northfleet features contemporary, energy-efficient new build homes on the Thames near riverside walks, parks and community facilities, all within a 20-minute train journey from central London. With prices currently starting from £354,500, the development represents a genuinely affordable option for first time buyers within easy commuting distance of the capital. Part of the wider Ebbsfleet Garden Village regeneration project, Harbour Village will comprise 630 properties ranging from one bedroom apartments to four bedroom houses which have been carefully designed to reflect the site’s heritage as a former quarry. Large areas of public open space, designed with significant input from the community, promise an exceptional quality of life for residents, who also benefit from the provision of electric vehicle charging points across the development. With Bellway London providing support in the form of mortgage and deposit contributions, 73 first time buyers have already purchased a home there.
PLACES FOR PEOPLE | WHISTLE WOOD
Set in leafy Hampshire surroundings, Whistle Wood in Whitehill & Bordon is an outstanding collection of two, three, four and five bedroom homes, designed to suit first time buyers. Developed by PfP, this high-quality development is part of the town’s remarkable regeneration, transforming it into a thriving community. Homes boast contemporary layouts, generous living spaces and energy-efficient features. With prices starting from £312,000 and various purchasing options including Shared Ownership, the development is accessible to buyers getting on to the property ladder. With the backdrop of nearby Woolmer Forest, Whistle Wood provides a perfect balance between nature and modern convenience. Residents benefit from excellent transport links, a good range of local schools, shops and leisure facilities, making it an ideal location for young families. As part of the town’s ambitious £1bn regeneration programme, Whistle Wood plays a key role in revitalising the area while fostering a sense of community.
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