With Shared Ownership Week fast approaching later this month, we’ve reviewed our top five developments available with Shared Ownership, a government supported part buy, part rent scheme, offering an alternative route for first time buyers to get on the housing ladder in London.
The Kiln Works, Shared Ownership
Dockside at Millharbour - E14
This stunning development nestled in the heart of East London’s historic Isle of Dogs offers a number of contemporary one and two bedroom apartments available with Shared Ownership. Starting at £121,250 for a 25% share of a one bedroom apartment, and £166,250 for a 25% share of a two bedroom property, this modern development provides a perfectly stylish solution to modern living in the heart of London with fantastic views across the city. Complete with integrated Smeg appliances, comfort cooling and expertly finished boutique style bathroom suites, Dockside at Millharbour comes fully equipped with everything first-time buyers need. The impressive range of restaurants, shops, gyms and entertainment venues, in and around the development ensures you have everything you need right on your doorstep. With South Quay DLR Station in Zone 2 around the corner, residents can find themselves in the City in just 15 minutes or as an alternative Canary Wharf is just a 10 minute walk away.
Stylish apartment at Dockside at Millharbour
Heron Quarter at Woodberry Down – N4
Located in the sought-after Woodberry Down development, Heron Quarter benefits from both tranquil greenery and waterside living, with the adjacent Woodberry Wetlands providing a picturesque haven for wildlife. With properties starting from £106,250 for a 25% share of a one bedroom apartment and from £155,000 for a 25% share of a two bedroom property, Heron Quarter is the perfect setting for first-time buyers to get a foot on the London housing ladder. Large expanses of green space either side of the development, alongside an array of restaurants, bars and markets in the vibrant Finsbury Park neighbourhood provide residents with everything they need and more on their doorstep. All apartments at Heron Quarter benefit from balconies or terrace areas, allowing residents to enjoy valuable down-time in a private and spacious outdoor space of their own. Manor House Underground station is located just 3 minutes away from Heron Quarter in Zones 2/3, providing excellent access to the West End.
Heron Quarter at Woodberry Down, near the reservoir
Coachmakers Yard, Walthamstow – E17
Coachmakers Yard is positioned in enviable proximity to the popular Walthamstow Wetlands, providing residents with great amounts of peaceful green space and waterside walks. 25% shares of apartments begin at £90,000 for one bedroom apartments, £118,750 for two bedroom apartments, and £122,500 for three bedroom apartments. All apartments at Coachmakers Yard feature underfloor heating, stunning kitchens with solid worktops and integrated Smeg kitchen appliances, providing a contemporary feel to all residences. Situated just three minutes from Blackhorse Road tube station in Zone 3, Coachmakers Yard has excellent transport links into central London via the Victoria Line, with the Overground making travel into surrounding Essex convenient. The surrounding neighbourhood offers a variety of popular craft beer bars, while nearby Walthamstow Village has a multitude of supermarkets, restaurants and bars for socialising and everyday convenience.
Coachmakers Yard kitchen
The Kiln Works, Limehouse – E1
In the heart of East London’s popular Limehouse neighbourhood, The Kiln Works’ location ensures that those living here can quickly access all that the area has to offer. Prices start at £101,875 for a 25% share of a one bed apartment and £125,000 for 25% share of a two bedroom apartment – plus a selection of homes separately available with London Help to Buy. Limehouse and the surrounding area showcases some of the best attractions that East London has to offer, including the Limehouse Basin and picturesque Thames River Path. Furthermore, a wide variety of pubs, restaurants and shops favoured by locals means that residents have everything they need on their doorstep. Limehouse DLR station in Zone 2 provides a swift commute to Shoreditch, Canary Wharf, and in just a 5 minute journey time, the City, making The Kiln Works the prime location for residents working anywhere in London.
The Kiln Works, Limehouse local area
Royal Albert Wharf, Royal Docks – E16
Just 20 minutes on the DLR to Canary Wharf from Gallions Reach in Zone 3, Royal Albert Wharf balances peaceful, waterside living with commutable practicality. Prices start from £80,000 for a 25% share of a one bedroom home, £108,125 for a 25% share of a two bedroom property, and £123,750 for a 25% share of a three bedroom home. Private sale is also available at Royal Albert Wharf. Private outdoor space is available for all apartments, with balconies and terraces professionally paved or decked. Located in the heart of London’s historic Royal Docks, Royal Albert Wharf offers sought after waterside accommodation. Numerous amenities are easily reachable from the development, including a variety of high-street brands at Gallions Reach Shopping Park, while Westfield Stratford City, with its varied bars, restaurants, and retail stores, is comfortably accessible via the DLR from Gallions Reach station. Stunning surroundings, excellent transport links, and a range of buying options including Shared Ownership or London Help to Buy make apartments at Royal Albert Wharf ideal for first time buyers.
Award-winning Royal Albert Wharf living room
To find out more about these developments and buying Shared Ownership through Notting Hill Genesis please contact our team on 020 3815 2222 or email us at sales@nhg.org.uk.
Shared ownership availability and eligibility apply – please click here for the latest guidance. Notting Hill Genesis terms and conditions apply. Distances and travel times taken from tfl.gov.uk and Google maps and are approximate only.