SHARED OWNERSHIP
SHARED OWNERSHIP STORIES FROM HARROW AND WEALDSTONE HEIGHTS
Are you ready to embark on your homeownership journey and discover the perfect home in a thriving new community?
Putting the pathway to homeownership in the capital within reach, Origin Housing’s flagship development, Harrow and Wealdstone Heights, is bringing modern shared ownership homes to north London. Fast becoming a lively new community in the heart of Harrow, the attractive new homes are being delivered alongside play areas, landscaping, outdoor planting and commercial units. Ticking the boxes of new build London living, residents at Harrow and Wealdstone Heights enjoy contemporary, stylish apartments, with open-plan living spaces, integrated appliances and private outdoor space, perfect for the warmer months. Now calling Harrow and Wealdstone Heights home, we heard from recent shared owners Stephen, a north London local, and dad of two, Diego, who recently found their new homes with Origin Housing. Diego comments, “I was aware of shared ownership as a few of my friends had used the scheme as a way to get on to the property ladder, but wasn’t sure whether I would be eligible as I had previously owned a home.” Upon enquiring with the Origin team, Diego learned that he would be eligible for shared ownership as his income fell under the £90,000 threshold for London and he did not own a property or part of one at the time of application. For Stephen, his recent engagement prompted an eagerness to find a place of his own. “I knew I didn’t want to be living with my parents any more,” he explains. “My financial situation began to improve and this year I felt ready to settle down, find a property of my own and begin properly planning for the future. I knew it would be a good option for me for me to step on to the property ladder with a lower deposit.” Describing what impressed him about Harrow and Wealdstone Heights, Stephen comments, “It was incredibly appealing to me to know I could have a new build apartment, in a well-connected north London neighbourhood close to a buzzing high street.” For Diego, it was all about the location
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Giving a helping hand to first time buyers, Origin is currently offering its Kickstart incentive at Harrow and Wealdstone Heights, which enables purchasers to receive up to £2,500 towards costs of their choice, including covering legal fees, rent and broker fees, which reduces the costs required for buying a first home through shared ownership.* Origin is marketing a collection of one and two bedroom shared ownership apartments at Harrow and Wealdstone Heights, which are available to move into now. Prices start from £81,250 for a 25% share of a one bedroom apartment (full market value of £325,000), with deposits from £4,469.
and transport links. He says, “I knew that the road links were good when I first found the development, but I’ve also been impressed with the nearby public transport – we’ve got Harrow and Wealdstone station on the doorstep from where you can get trains to Euston, and the Bakerloo Line runs to Paddington and Waterloo. My daughter is getting to that age where she can hop on the tube by herself, so that’s going to be really useful.” Diego recalls his journey with the team at Harrow and Wealdstone Heights, “The whole process was really quick! I had a very positive experience from start to finish, including on my two viewings with Julian from Origin who was really helpful and informative.” Reflecting on his experience as a first time buyer, Stephen says, “I had a really positive experience finding my shared ownership home with Origin and I’m excited for the future. There is lots of development happening in Harrow and it feels like an exciting time to be moving here – I’m looking forward to the future and life here.”
To nd out more, visit originhousingsales.co.uk/ harrow-wealdstone-heights
*Origin Kickstart scheme – T&Cs apply. Only applicable on selected developments. This offer includes legal fees, rent charges and broker fees; it cannot be used with any other offer. Incentives are redeemable upon completion and are limited to one per household. Please speak to a member of the sales team for more information
64 First Time Buyer June/July 2024
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