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Post-Olympic regeneration: Bethnal Green, Bow and Stepney

East London is still enjoying the benefits of post-Olympics with a regeneration boom that involves new affordable developments in areas such as Bethnal Green, Bow and Stepney.

Published May 2013

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Canning Town and Stepney Green: new low-cost flats

Resourceful first-time buyers are spotting value for money in the up-and-coming east London neighbourhoods of Canning Town and Stepney Green, where new low-cost flats are being built within an easy reach of the City.

Published May 2013

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A guide to the Help to Buy scheme

Overcoming the deposit hurdle is a huge attraction in London where first-time buyers typically have to put down £60,000 to £80,000. Discover how to get onto the property ladder with the Help to Buy scheme.

Published May 2013

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Shared ownership: options for Londoners

The seemingly unstoppable property price rises in London are changing the way people view shared ownership, as renters seek to get on to the property ladder and find long-term homes.

Published April 2013

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Brentford Lock West: interest-free loans on offer

Half of London's Generation Rent have given up hope of owning a home. Now, help is at hand at a new riverside scheme in Brentford, south-west London, with the offer of interest-free loans to help buyers secure a mortgage.

Published April 2013

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Oval's new affordable homes

South-of-the-river areas such as Oval, Kennington and Stockwell are swinging steadily into fashion as more people discover their good value affordable homes and fast transport connections to the City and the West End.

Published April 2013

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New homes on a budget: Hoxton and Battersea

Two new shared-ownership schemes in Hoxton and Battersea will give first-time buyers the chance to make a home in seriously fashionable postcodes.

Published April 2013

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Affordable homes in former barracks: Canterbury, Uxbridge and Chattenden

Though attracting some contraversy, the Government's barracks closure programme is bringing more affordable houses on to the property market in areas such as Canterbury, Uxbridge and Chattenden.

Published March 2013

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New afforable homes in Chislehurst

A rare opportunity has come up to buy affordable homes in the Kent village, Chislehurst. The pretty suburb is only 30 minutes by train from London and has a popular high street and acres of woodland.

Published March 2013

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Schemes to help families buy their first home

The average first-time buyers is near to 40 than 30 years old. New shared-ownership schemes helping families on to the property ladder offer larger houses in locations such as Bracknell, Haggerston and Wood Green.

Published March 2013

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Shared ownership: in London's hotspots

New shared-ownership flats are turning up in posh postcodes, as well as in suburban high streets, from Chelsea and Battersea to King's Cross, Angel, Canary Wharf and Bermondsey Spa.

Published March 2013

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Shared ownership: help to get you started

The average deposit required to buy a home in London can typically be £66,726 - so Plan B for many first-time buyers could be shared-ownership, where required deposits fall to less than £10,000.

Published March 2013

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Top 10 facts: shared ownership

Shared-ownership schemes are an affordable way for first-time buyers to get on the property ladder, thanks to lower deposits and discounted rents. Here we explain how it all works, who is eligible to buy and what happens when you want to sell.

Published March 2013

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Saffron Square: Croydon's new affordable flats

New flats in Croydon are creating affordable homes and shared-ownership opportunities with good commuter links, concierge services and gyms. Soon locals will also be able to enjoy piazzas and redeveloped shopping centres.

Published March 2013

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The deposit boom amid the gloom

The government's Funding for Lending, Newbuy and shared-ownership schemes are helping home buyers onto the property ladder with much lower start-up deposits, boosting lending to its highest level in five years.

Published February 2013

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Regeneration of the Thamesmead estate

Hundreds of new homes, plus a library, shops and a community square will replace the existing concrete blocks in the Tavy Bridge area of the Thamesmead estate. With Crossrail on the way, bold first-time buyers could reap rewards later.

Published February 2013

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New flats with added extras

Luxury lifestyles come as part of the package at new affordable homes schemes in Stratford, Canary Wharf and Peckham; where flats come with car-hire, private spas and gyms.

Published February 2013

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NewBuy: for deposit-poor first-timers

The government-backed NewBuy housing scheme is throwing a lifeline to the "squeezed middle" - London's deposit-poor first-time buyers who fail to qualify for shared-ownership opportunities.

Published February 2013

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Will the "bedroom tax" bring a rush to swap?

Housing benefit for under-occupied homes is to be cut from April. But, as one Londoner discovered, using your 'right to swap' with other tenants isn't so easy.

Published January 2013

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Lambeth Sixties school preserved as new homes

Sixties architecture is rarely considered worthy enough to be preserved but the redundant Beaufoy School and former fire brigade HQ in Lambeth are being transformed into affordable homes from £275,000.

Published January 2013

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London's cycle-to-work homes

First-time buyers looking to move closer to the office can save a fortune on commuting fares as good-value cycle-to-work homes are available on the edge of key West End, City and Canary Wharf business districts.

Published January 2013

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Canalside homes for first-timers

London's extensive canal network is being rediscovered by developers and now first-time buyers have the chance to buy into these up-and-coming areas.

Published January 2013

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South London opens up to first-time buyers

New shared-ownership schemes in Brixton and Lewisham are opening up more areas of south London to first-time buyers.

Published December 2012

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Kilburn is Bourne again

Some of the biggest names in architecture are redesigning one of north London's most notorious no-go zones — the South Kilburn Estate. When completed, Bourne Place will have 134 new homes.

Published November 2012

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Finsbury Park on a budget

Finsbury Park is the definition of a good first-time buy location with fantastic transport links, plenty of open space and affordable housing.

Published November 2012

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Kensington for first-time buyers

New shared-ownership homes at Portobello Square in North Kensington will give first-time buyers the opportunity to live in one of London's most famous locations.

Published November 2012

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New homes for Arsenal fans

Arsenal FC and a housing association have joined together to launch a regeneration scheme of affordable new homes that will transform a shabby corner of north London.

Published October 2012

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New bike-friendly homes

New property developments throughout London are being inspired by the popularity of cycling in the city, with car spaces being replaced by handy bike storage.

Published October 2012

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Live greener for cheaper

Green spaces and homes in London are on the increase and thanks to new developments places such as in Southwark, Mitcham, Finsbury Park and Stockwell, new buyers aren't being priced out of being green.

Published October 2012

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East London Affordable Homes Show

First-time buyers with an income of less than £64,300 a year should head to Canary Wharf this weekend for the East London Affordable Homes Show.

Published October 2012

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Green homes, cheaper bills

High-spec sustainability features built into new London homes could see fuel bills reduce by around two thirds compared with regular homeowners.

Published October 2012

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London's affordable house-shares

Clapham's exciting regeneration plans have come into fruition and has become a favoured area for young house-sharers looking for affordable homes in a cosmopolitan community.

Published October 2012

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So you think St John’s Wood is out of reach…

H&P discovers a shared ownership scheme for first-time buyers in a high-spec block in swanky – and central – NW8.

Published September 2012

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Affordable Homes Show

SE London postcodes, some in zone two, are among the capital's cheapest. This weekend's Affordable Homes Show will highlight hundreds of homes south of the river for first-time buyers.

Published September 2012

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Now families get a chance

For less than £140,000 families with young children can begin to buy their own home in sought-after locations.

Published September 2012

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Going east is a step in the right direction

Regeneration catches up with Stepney Green as it is treated to a £200m revamp.

Published August 2012

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An exclusive location at an affordable price

For first-time buyers living or working in Hammersmith & Fulham, new low-cost home ownership schemes just launched could provide the chance to get on the property ladder at an address normally completely out of reach.

Published August 2012

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It's Viva Las Sidcup

Contemporary new housing schemes in the south-east London suburbs of Sidcup and Bromley are attracting plenty of interest from first-time buyers.

Published August 2012

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Garden cities for first timers

Hertfordshire's two garden cities - Letchworth and Welwyn - are an out-of-town alternative for first-time buyers, just half an hour from King's Cross.

Published August 2012

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The first step to home ownership

Shared-ownership can help first-time buyers who can't save for a deposit or get a family handout. We look at part-buy, part-rent properties in central London postcodes, including John's Wood, Islington, Finsbury Park and Limehouse.

Published August 2012

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Buy a new home with just a five per cent deposit

The Government's NewBuy scheme has given hope to its first young buyers.

Published July 2012

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Country homes for less than £350,000

Affordable homes in towns less than an hour from the capital.

Published July 2012

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London homes for less than £350,000

London is a city of two-up, two-downs that are perfect second homes. We take a look at what's on offer to "second-steppers" ready to trade up - from renovation projects to hidden gems in up-and-coming conservation areas.

Published July 2012

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Escape rent rises with shared ownership

Shared ownership is becoming a consideration for many more young Londoners as the inexorable rise in private rents in the capital — up 30 per cent during the last three years — robs first-time buyers of any chance to save a large deposit.

Published July 2012

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Get your share of the action

London's young professionals are discovering that shared-ownership works for them and not just keyworkers.

Published July 2012

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Now is your chance to buy at a premier N1 address

There are plenty of central areas within the reach of first-time buyers.

Published July 2012

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Be one of the post-Olympics property winners

Don't miss out on your share of the £9 billion investment in the Games - with Stratford, Bow, Hackney Wick, Canning Town, Greenwich and Woolwich areas promoting new affordable housing schemes.

Published June 2012

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Architectural homes for first-time buyers

Top architects with distinctive style are now being commissioned by housing associations to build homes that first-time buyers can afford in London and commuter towns.

Published June 2012

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Homes for under £250,000

Homes & Property begins a new series offering first-time buyers price choices across London and the commuter towns. First up, we take a look at what £250,000 buys in Bloomsbury, St John's Wood, Wimbledon, Camberwell and leafy Wanstead.

Published June 2012

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Peterborough: overlooked, under budget

A cathedral city where a townhouse with four bedrooms is only £350,000.

Published June 2012

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Affordable homes in the East End

The East End has turned rough and tumble into impossibly cool, with vibrant low-priced homes popping up in Limehouse, Bethnal Green, Haggerston, Mile End and Bow.

Published June 2012

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Love life on the edge

The fringes of central London can offer good locations and great value.

Published June 2012

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NewBuy scheme for first-time buyers in Hendon

Waterside homes at Hendon will be sold to first-time buyers with the help of the NewBuy deposit scheme.

Published May 2012

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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 buyers

Published 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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