How to buy an affordable home in West London

First-time house buyers across London could be forgiven for thinking that they’ll never be able to afford that initial step on the housing ladder –​ particularly those wanting to buy in the cosmopolitan areas of West London.

Thankfully, the key word is could. In Hounslow, The Assembly is an ambitious £52m regeneration scheme. As well as supporting and enhancing the town’s existing qualities –​ its transport links, sense of community and proximity to Chiswick in the east and Surrey to the west – The Assembly is delivering a 284-home development across a 2.67 hectare site.

At the heart of this scheme from the developers Countryside is a commitment towards affordability. With prices starting at £315,000 for a new home, this is great news for first-time buyers and young families in the area. Additional assistance also comes in the form of the Help to Buy scheme which requires just a 5% deposit.

The development complements a multi-million-pound investment programme from the Mayor of London. Alongside the home development plans – which by 2030 will have seen upwards of 12,000 new homes delivered – is a comprehensive revival plan for the town.

Countryside has already redeveloped a new, £20m state-of-the-art primary school. Hounslow Town Primary School is among the largest in the country and its five-form-entry will enable extra children from the town to take advantage of the school’s ultra-modern educational, sporting and play facilities.

Alongside new shops, restaurants and a multiplex cinema, it’s clear that Hounslow should be taken seriously when considering laying down roots in West London.

There are also opportunities to save money once a property has been purchased. Energy initiatives are integral to The Assembly, so owners won’t have to shell out more money to make their home energy efficient, saving money on bills and outlay. Properties come with a 10-year NHBC warranty and are all quality checked before residents move in.

Transport links to central London and beyond are also impressive. Just a nine-minute walk to Hounslow East on the Piccadilly Line, you can be in the heart of central London in just 30 minutes. Heathrow can also be reached in less than 15 minutes.

For first-time buyers and young families looking for the latest in modern, open-plan living, with private outdoor space as standard and an exclusive private courtyard for residents – as well as the development’s six mansion blocks being built around verdant squares – it certainly pays to assemble in Hounslow.

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