THIS AWARD GOES TO A SERVICE, COMPANY OR AGENCY THAT SUPPORTS THE FIRST TIME BUYER INDUSTRY. THIS COULD BE A PRODUCT OR SERVICE THAT HELPS TO SUPPORT AND PROMOTE THE MESSAGE OF HOMEOWNERSHIP. Best Su li to the FTB Market
HOME REACH – HEYLO
Delivering much-needed affordable housing to the first time buyer market for a decade, Home Reach by Heylo is one of the largest shared ownership programmes in the UK. Partnering with over 130 housebuilders to deliver high-quality homes through the scheme, the portfolio spans over 200 local authorities – enabling house hunters across the country to realise their homeownership dreams. A unique offering for the property industry, Home Reach doesn’t build or sell any homes – making it a one-of-a-kind sector provider. Instead, it partners with some of the country’s top private developers to turn market sale properties into shared ownership homes, making a wide range of developments accessible to even more buyers by diversifying the offering. In the past 12 months alone, almost 800 buyers have used the Home Reach scheme, purchasing shares of between 25% and 75% of the home’s full market value, and paying rent to Heylo on the unowned portion.
METRO FINANCE
Metro Finance is a key supporter of shared ownership, supporting 4,000 buyers every month as well as working with our housing associations to ensure compliant sign offs for the shared ownership scheme. We’ve been working closely with Homes England, as well as other partners such as the Shared Ownership Council, to ensure that shared ownership remains a quality option for our buyers. Our online assessment tool remains unique in the sector, calculating the share needed for the client, and continues to be highly successful with customers and partners alike. Our focus is consistently on speed and accuracy of service, ensuring the reservation process and mortgage process is as simple as possible. Our achievements have been rewarded with excellent reviews, our current scores with Google Review of 4.3 and a Trustpilot score of 4.7 – 86% being five-star reviews.
PLS SOLICITORS
We recognise the unique needs and preferences of today’s buyers and have tailored our services to meet their expectations. Our first time buyers’ conveyancing journey begins when they interact with our Welcome Team, which is dedicated to ensuring the onboarding process is as smooth as possible. We take control of our processes and have refined them to suit both the work we do and our clients – innovation is at the heart of everything we do. We have continuously pushed the boundaries of what is possible in the realm of conveyancing. From guidance and support to timely communication and proactive problem-solving, we go above and beyond to ensure that every client feels valued, informed, and empowered throughout their homebuying journey. Our commitment to excellence extends beyond technology; it is reflected in every interaction, ensuring that first time buyers receive the care, attention and support they deserve.
READERS’ AWARDS buyer
110 First Time Buyer June/July 2024
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