Clerkenwell: the home of loft living
Clerkenwell has become so achingly cool that the affluent young entrepreneurs who work in its creative businesses are desperate to live there, too.
The best new homes 2012
Here we showcase this year's winners of our London Evening Standard New Homes Awards - the capital's property Oscars.
Spotlight on Camden Town
The shops and markets clustered around the high street and canal make Camden one of the most colourful of London's neighbourhoods. The area's period homes and loft-style apartments attract a mix of homebuyers.
Spotlight on Tunbridge Wells
It may have temporarily lost its iron-rich spring but Tunbridge Wells has buckets of charm to make up for it.
My design London: Elizabeth Hurley
Elizabeth Hurley reveals her latest design project; discusses friend Damien Hirst's artwork, as well as her favourite restaurants and design shops in London.
Find a rated tradesman
Want to add value to your property, make your house a home, or sell your place fast? With 1,000s of tradesmen nationwide, rated and recommended by previous customers, this is the smart way to find a reputable tradesman.
Buy of the week: high church
This former masonic chapel in Chiswick has been converted into a three-bedroom home (£1.175 million) with a 30-foot open-plan, double-height reception room. The kitchen is a black glossy affair, there’s a study, a cinema room and a decked roof terrace.
Swap of the week: Blackboys, East Sussex
Honeys Green farmhouse is a Grade II-listed pile that sits in a couple of acres and offers versatile living with an annexe and outdoor heated pool. Inside has character galore among four bedrooms and an attic room with pretty views.
Life-changer: South Petherton, Somerset
Willowbrook is a five-bedroom beauty (£1.15 million) with a 52-foot reception room and garages that could become a holiday apartment. Make a B&B business there and your guests could use the indoor pool and gym complex or roam your two-acre garden.
Spotlight on Tunbridge Wells
It may have temporarily lost its iron-rich spring but Tunbridge Wells has buckets of charm to make up for it.-
Buy of the week: high church
This former masonic chapel in Chiswick has been converted into a three-bedroom home (£1.175 million) with a 30-foot open-plan, double-height reception room. The kitchen is a black glossy affair, there’s a study, a cinema room and a decked roof terrace. -
Swap of the week: Blackboys, East Sussex
Honeys Green farmhouse is a Grade II-listed pile that sits in a couple of acres and offers versatile living with an annexe and outdoor heated pool. Inside has character galore among four bedrooms and an attic room with pretty views. -
Life-changer: South Petherton, Somerset
Willowbrook is a five-bedroom beauty (£1.15 million) with a 52-foot reception room and garages that could become a holiday apartment. Make a B&B business there and your guests could use the indoor pool and gym complex or roam your two-acre garden.
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Live the Limehouse lifestyle for less
Limehouse has to be one of London's most atmospheric inner city enclaves - and now first-time buyers are being offered a slice of the action with the launch of new shared ownership flats.Published May 2012
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Kilburn: a central postcode with the lowest prices
Knocked off the property map by Notting Hill — but now Kilburn's time has come.Published May 2012
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Bermondsey's beginning to buzz
A new cultural quarter is emerging in an area an easy walk from the City.Published May 2012
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Stratford's towering achievement
The first new homes are off the blocks — with fabulous Olympics views.Published April 2012
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Snake that gets you on the ladder
Affordable living is taking a fresh twist in Aylesbury with the unveiling of the lean, green Serpentine.Published April 2012
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A new 'village' in Greenwich
London's grimmest sink estate is being sunk — replaced by new homes and new schools. The £1 billion regeneration scheme of Ferrier Estate in Greenwich is considered one of Europe's most ambitious housing projects.Published April 2012
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Stockwell's new homes: Myatts Fields North
Young families will love the news that Stockwell is soon to have one of the city's largest new parks at Myatts Fields North, with 808 new homes, allotments and a community centre.Published April 2012
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Putting fizz into London's biggest borough: Bromley
A £90 million scheme with urban flair will revitalise Bromley.Published April 2012
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Affordable housing for families
Highbury and Islington are among the smart London areas offering good-size starter properties large enough to suit young families.Published March 2012
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NewBuy scheme for first-time buyers
The NewBuy scheme aims to get 100,000 people on the property ladder by offering 95 per cent mortgages. We look at the details and where to buy.Published March 2012
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Wapping: new homes near the City
Until now, Wapping has been overshadowed by the more fashionable districts of Shoreditch and Limehouse, but this quiet and modern east London suburb has affordable new homes within easy reach of the City.Published March 2012
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Affordable homes show: Greenwich
The first affordable homes show of the year will be at Greenwich's grand Old Naval College, showcasing more than 40 developments in south-east London.Published March 2012
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End of stamp duty "holiday" looms
Record numbers of first-time buyers have been house-hunting since the introduction of the stamp duty waiver. Late starters only have until March 24 to save £2,500.Published March 2012
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Homes in the Olympic spotlight
Affordable housing schemes are springing up around key Games venues sparking a London development boom, from Earls Court to the Docklands.Published February 2012
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King's Cross: the first affordable homes
First-time buyers go to the front of the queue at London's most exciting regeneration project - King's Cross Central.Published February 2012
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Guarantee scheme for first time buyers
New government schemes will offer a big leg-up for those struggling to find deposits. Our property expert finds the best on offer.Published February 2012
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Affordable housing for WestEnders
A new scheme will help the West End's vital young workforce find flats to share at affordable rents, while new shared ownership schemes are helping Westminster's first-time buyers.Published February 2012
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Affordable Stratford: move in before the Olympics
First-time buyers don't have to wait until after the Olympics for a Stratford flat with cracking views.Published February 2012
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Elephant and Castle's £1.5bn plan is good to go
At last a dazzling makeover for south London's biggest eyesore is approved. We get an exclusive preview.Published January 2012
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How to turn your rent into a mortgage
Discounted rents will help young Londoners with jobs to save for that all-important deposit.Published January 2012
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Full home ownership in Bow
Shared-ownership buyers can purchase up to 80 per cent from the start in an innovative new scheme in Bow. Our property expert covers all the bases.Published January 2012
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Tips for first-time buyers: find future hotspots
Deposits may be a headache but even buyers on modest budgets can be winners, too.Published January 2012
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Council estates - but not as we know them
Exciting new regeneration projects using public sector land are a good choice for first-time buyers.Published December 2011
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Young, vibrant and full of life
The Victory Pier, Medway, tempts young buyers in no hurry to 'settle down'. Plus a round-up of other affordable commutes.Published November 2011
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Affordable family homes
Spiralling property prices and a shortage of lower-value new-build family houses has made it tricky for first-time buyers to get their foot on the property ladder. Now builders are rising to the challenge.Published November 2011
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The Olympic eyeful towers
New high-rise homes with views over the Olympic Park will be launched before and after the 2012 Games.Published November 2011
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Rent now, buy later
It costs young Londoners £6,000 a year more to rent than to buy. A new scheme for first-time buyers allows them to pay rent for a property now, with a chance to buy later.Published November 2011
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Shared equity deals for first-time buyers
As deposit demands soar, one scheme in E16 offers hope for creditworthy - but cash-poor - first-time buyers.Published October 2011
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For a buzz on a budget - head south
Lively south-east London postcodes offer amazing value close to good transport and jobs.Published October 2011
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Getting young Londoners on the property ladder
How do young Londoners get their first step on the property ladder? Homes & Property talk to a couple who pooled their savings together to buy a ground-floor flat in Islington.Published October 2011
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Affordable homes: shared-ownership
A new wave of developments is providing hope for those unable to buy a property outright. Homes and Property take you through the new schemes in the North London area.Published October 2011
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Affordable East London homes for young buyers
East London remains a happy hunting ground for young buyers who don't mind some grit with their property oyster.Published October 2011
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Fast trains are transforming Kent
Home ownership is up to 53 per cent cheaper in several well-connected commuter towns, according to new research. With recently-reduced train times, many young buyers are heading to Kent.Published September 2011
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Barking up the right tree
Barking, once a grim part of the East End, has grand ideas. September sees it launch as Europe's biggest new town and a family destination.Published September 2011
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Affordable homes for first-time buyers
Previously, shared ownership was restricted to key workers but with a new scheme in place from September 2011, first-time buyers earning up to £60,000 will qualify.Published August 2011
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Green machines make it easier to get a mortgage
Award-winning architects are creating smart new affordable homes with the eco-features that impress lenders.Published August 2011
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How to make your commute pay for itself
Buyers can cut monthly bills with a double whammy: a good-value home and a low-cost commute.Published August 2011
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Affordable summer property bargains
The bonus of a staycation is the chance to pick up an affordable bargain during the 'quiet' summer months. Our property expert takes you through the best options.Published August 2011
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Be energy efficient if you want to get a home loan
Lenders love eco-conscious borrowers who can keep their monthly outgoings low despite rocketing energy prices. Homes & Property take you through the key developments.Published August 2011
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Share-to-buy: mortgages between family and friends
With 53,000 new homes due by 2015, the Government is now promoting "share-to-buy" mortgages which allow up to four people to purchase a home together.Published July 2011
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Highbury Gardens: affordable and classic
Highbury Gardens offers London's first affordable houses with classical architecture and a croquet lawn.Published July 2011
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New 'sporty' neighbourhoods
Sporting arenas are spawning thousands of affordable homes in London, creating new neighbourhoods in Stratford, Walthamstow and Wembley.Published July 2011
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Affordable homes in central London
First-time buyers can now apply for government help under a new deposit scheme to live in the city centre. This applies to all Londoners earning less than £60,000 — not just key public sector workers.Published July 2011
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Bow is washed, rinsed and looking good – and buyers are impressed
With 65 per cent of its new private flats snapped up in three weeks, buyers aren’t put off by one estate’s troubled past.Published June 2011
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The first steps to finding your home
First Steps - a new initiative set up by London's 40-plus housing associations and backed by Mayor Boris Johnson - will make property searching much easier for first-time buyers.Published June 2011
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Affordable waterside homes in London
The City Road Basin development will breathe new life into an 'unloved' corner of the capital.Published June 2011
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Euston is one to watch
This transport hub is fast shedding its negative image with glamorous retail and residential developments.Published June 2011
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Diary of a first-time buyer
Despite a nail-biting race to buy their first home, this couple are still keen to become property developers.Published May 2011
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Homes along the central line
The Central line is London's longest Tube line - and the fastest (most of the time). New, good-value homes are on offer all the way, from Ruislip to Epping.Published May 2011
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Boris gives Bromley a revamp
Mayor Boris Johnson, after pledging a better deal for London's "neglected suburbs", has launched a new scheme in Bromley with 173 new homes, hotel and nine-screen cinema.Published May 2011
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Diary of a first-time buyer
In a new series, we meet first-time buyers looking for that step on the property ladder. For Elinor Vos it's been a fruitless 18-month journey.Published May 2011
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FirstSteps to get on the ladder
Anyone searching for an affordable home in London will now find the process easier with a new website set up by London's 40 housing associations.Published May 2011
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Deposit help for first-timers
A new "top-up" deposit scheme will help first-time buyers to get an interest-free government loan.Published April 2011
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Westminster's not just for the rich and infamous
This big borough offers affordable homes to first-time buyers in some of its smartest new apartment schemes.Published April 2011
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The regeneration of Lea Valley
Views over waterways will attract young buyers to artists' studios in the Lea Valley.Published April 2011
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Rotherhithe: close to the action
It can be done: a Zone 1 home near all the SE1 action, a short hop from Canary Wharf and the West End.Published April 2011
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Tottenham Hale's new village
As a new district is born in north London - first-time buyers can purchase an affordable home and move in this summer.Published March 2011
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£6 billion adds magic to the Medway
The five historic Medway towns clustered around the estuary of the River Medway, halfway along the north Kent coast, are a worthwhile hunting ground for first-time buyersPublished March 2011
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First timers can buy in Clapham
Affordable homes designated for first-time buyers are now available in the heart of Clapham Old Town.Published March 2011
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Affordable homes big on style
The launch of Cavatina Point at Greenwich Creekside finally offers shared-ownership flats that are small on price but big on style. A quarter-share on a one-bedroom flat can be bought for just £52,000.Published March 2011
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Hotspots for first timers
The dream of living a short walk from the capital's main business districts is now becoming a reality for many first-time buyers and city workers. The fringes of the West End, the City and Canary Wharf all have baskets of property to offer.Published March 2011
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Finding the best mortgage deals
There are 1,550 first-time buyer mortgage products available. Buyers need to do their homework before applying for a mortgage - but the great offers are out there. Prepare yourself beforehand by following our check list.Published March 2011
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Affordable living at Chelsea Creek
Just five minutes from the King's Road, first-time buyers can finally get a foot-hold on some prime real estate.Published March 2011
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Go south-east young buyers
The good news for first-time buyers is that half the new homes being built in London this year will be affordable. A new exhibition with a focus on SE postcodes - among the cheapest in the capital - offers some exciting choices for first-time buyers.Published February 2011
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Designed to save money
Going green may be a lifestyle choice for a whole new generation, but for budget-driven first-time buyers there is also a financial imperative: an energy-efficient home is significantly cheaper to live in.Published January 2011
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Use your rent as a deposit
It is cheaper to buy than to rent. A new scheme is giving London's tenants a buying opportunity.Published January 2011
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90 per cent loans are back
No-fees loans and 10 per cent deposits will give first-time buyers much-needed extra help this year.Published January 2011
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Head west for the property action
First-time buyers can find affordable homes in affluent Chiswick - but next door Acton is getting a makeover with new apartment schemes bordering parks and conservation areas.Published November 2010
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Olympic wave along the river
A regeneration wave emerging from the Olympic zone in Stratford is making now the ideal time to put down roots in these once low-profile areas.Published November 2010
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Affordable canalside living
With more affordable homes being built close to key transport hubs, buyers can now consider being close to a Tube or train station without being on the wrong side of the tracks.Published November 2010
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A head start for first-timers
First-time buyers can receive a major cash injection with the Head Start scheme to help them get on the property ladder sooner.Published September 2010
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New homes with playgrounds
With the Playbuilder scheme scrapped, local councils turn to developers to give children some space.Published September 2010
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Designer council houses
Redesigned council estates are emerging as a good-looking option for first-time buyers, with eco-friendly running costs.Published September 2010
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Buy new homes - and buy now
First-time buyers need to make the most of today's good value new homes by acting fast.Published September 2010
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London's best affordable homes
Although the market may seem tough, there are plenty of opportunities for wily first-time buyers to snatch a bargain.Published August 2010
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Affordable Lambeth
Nestled snugly between Clapham and London Bridge, Lambeth is a great place for first-timers to find a bargain home.Published August 2010
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The Printworks in Elephant & Castle
The Printworks in Elephant & Castle is aimed at young buyers and key workers as part of the area's ongoing regeneration.Published August 2010
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Lending a hand to first-time buyers
Housing associations are offering first-time buyers special mortgage deals on affordable homes.Published August 2010
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Mortgages for first-timers
Now's the chance for first-time buyers to invest in a home as lenders relax their restrictions and offer incentives to borrowers.Published July 2010
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Act now: deposit free homes
First-time buyers need to move quickly to take advantage of a government-backed scheme offering deposit-free homes.Published July 2010
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Live among millionaires
A string of affordable schemes is making life in London's smartest postcodes available to first-time buyers.Published June 2010
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East London line reopens
The East London line - dubbed 'the EL' by commuters - is making SE postcodes more attractive to buyers.Published June 2010
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Play the regeneration game
Buying in up-and-coming areas lets you jump up the property ladder, and you can even stay in central London.Published May 2010
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Incentives for first-time buyers
Incentives from developers and government schemes are enabling beleaguered young people to buy a home.Published February 2010
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West Drayton gets new homes
The arrival of Crossrail in 2017 is set to transform West Drayton and the area around Heathrow from a suburban outpost to a property hotspot.Published February 2010
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Affordable homes in Bow
The East End has its own appeal but smart new homes and the Olympic Village effect will make it a main attraction for young homebuyers.Published October 2009
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How to live on less
You can now buy homes that are eco-friendly, affordable to buy and cheap to run.Published September 2009
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Modern housing estates
A new masterplan for urban living is turning notorious housing estates into “modern suburbs” with a mix of well-designed homes.Published September 2009
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Affordable waterside living
Millions will be spent creating water wildlife parks, plus new canalside homes for young Londoners.Published September 2009
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Interest-free deposits for first-timers
First-timers can take advantage of a range of innovative schemes offered by developers to help them buy a new home.Published August 2009
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The affordable homes myths
Genesishomes have compiled a guide to explain the common myths about affordable housing.Published July 2009
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Good news for buyers
It's good news for young buyers as the Government pledges £1.5 billion for first-timer new homes. But buyers must be quick.Published July 2009
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Now you can live in Chelsea
Posh areas such as Chelsea and Belgravia were once only for the rich. Now first-timers can buy there, too.Published June 2009
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Don't miss the show
Take advantage of the many government-backed housing schemes on offer at London's free Affordable New Homes Show this weekend.Published June 2009
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You can have it all...
... even on a budget. Here is a fabulous opportunity for first-time buyers to live a life of luxury.Published June 2009
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Areas outside London draw in first-time buyers
First-time buyers that have found themselves priced out of inner London are finding good deals in trainlink-friendly areas beyond the suburbs.Published May 2009
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Which scheme can you afford?
If you earn up to £60,000 you qualify for affordable housing. But how do you decide which scheme you can afford?Published May 2009
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Keep it in the family
It makes good financial sense for parents to help their children through a first-time buyer scheme and take advantage of the discounts on offer.Published May 2009
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The capital's hotspots are now within reach
Genesishomes has affordable apartments in great locations across London.Published May 2009
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Now the price really is right
There are many new ways of buying a first home. H&P speaks to the young Londoners who have found the scheme that suits them.Published May 2009
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Housing young London
First-time buyers must get the message. They can all afford these fabulous homes and even uniformed concierge.Published May 2009
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Government schemes to help first-time buyers
More government initatives are springing up to help all first-time buyers earning less than £60,000.Published April 2009
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Good looks you can afford
Smart interiors and good facilities - affordable homes are now designed for higher earners.Published April 2009
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Through the housing maze
What does ‘affordable housing’ really mean? Do you qualify? Here is our quick and easy-to-follow guide.Published October 2008
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