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Shared Ownership
Shared Ownership is a type of affordable homeownership when a purchaser takes out a mortgage on a share of a property and pays rent to a landlord on the remaining share.
Standard eligibility criteria for Shared Ownership
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Annual household income must be less than £90,000 (In London).
- Annual household income must be less than £80,000 (Outside of London).
- Not allowed to own another home. If you already own another property (in the UK or abroad), you must be in the process of selling it.
- Not able to afford to buy a suitable home on the open market.
- Able to demonstrate that you are not in mortgage or rent arrears.
- Able to demonstrate a good credit history and show that you are able to afford the regular payments and costs involved in buying a home.
- Have savings or be able to access at least £4,000 to cover the costs of buying a home. (This is a guideline figure, the actual amount may vary.)
Please note: Eligibility criteria may vary per housing association and therefore you should always check the exact criteria with the developer or housing association responsible for the exploitation of the project.
Help to Buy
Help to Buy is a government-backed scheme that aims to help first-time buyers onto the property market with an equity loan (also known as shared equity) of up to 40% of the value of a new build home.
- Requires only 5% deposit
- Only a 55% mortgage required
- 40% Government equity loan (interest free for the first 5 years)
- Available on new build homes up with a value of up to £600,000
Eligibilty Criteria
Requirements:
- Minimum age of 18 years.
- Must be first-time buyer.
Not allowed:
- Owning a home or land anywhere in the world at any time.
- To have had any form of sharia mortgage finance.
- Owning a home bought with other people or inherited.
- Being married or in a co-habiting relationship, either now or on legal completion with anyone who owns or has owned a home or land anywhere in the world.
- Purchasing a second home
There are certain price limits on homes you can purchase with an equity loan. The limit varies for each region in England.
| Region | Full property price limit |
|---|---|
| East | £407,400 |
| East Midlands | £261,900 |
| London | £600,000 |
| North East | £186,100 |
| North West | £224,400 |
| South East | £437,000 |
| South West | £349,000 |
| West Midlands | £255,600 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £228,100 |
*Terms and conditions apply
Investment Purchase
Mortgage
We checked the information and the developer's representatives confirmed that units in this residential complex can be purchased by using a mortgage.
Property Details
About the house
| 🟧 Tenure | Leasehold (999 year lease) |
| 🟧 Height Classification | High-rise |
| 🟧 Quality Classification | High-end |
| 🟧 Number of floors | 5–17 |
| 🟧 Number of units | 219 |
| 🟧 Security & Safety | Video entry system, Multi-lock door with security chain and spy hole, Sprinkler system fitted throughout apartments, Wire smoke and heat detectors |
| 🟧 Parking | Secure underground and ground level parking |
| 🟧 Amenities | Cinema room, Flexible workspace area |
| 🟧 Number of buildings | 5 |
| 🟧 Off-plan property | No |
| 🟧 Property Type | Apartments |
| 🟧 Concierge | Yes |
| 🟧 Gym | Yes |
| 🟧 Kid’s Facilities | No |
| 🟧 Swimming Pool | No |
| 🟧 Warranty | 12 year NHBC warranty, 2 year defect warranty |
| 🟧 Bicycle Storage | Yes |
| 🟧 Lift | Yes |
About the units
| 🟧 General | Bosch freestanding white washer/dryer machine to storage cupboards |
| 🟧 Ensuite | Sliding shower screen with classic white shower tray, Hansgrohe thermostatic chrome shower kit including wall mounted overhead shower and separate hand shower, Classic white square semi-recessed hand basin with chrome, Hansgrohe mixer tap, Classic white Geberit WC with soft close seat and chrome Flushplate, Mirrored storage cabinet with open shelf units and single shaver socket inside, Sea-green tiling around bath and above WC and hand basin |
| 🟧 Bedroom | Full height fitted wardrobes with blanket shelf and hanging rail to all main bedrooms |
| 🟧 Heating & Cooling | Underfloor heating throughout apartment, Heating and hot water provided by central plant and charge separately |
| 🟧 Electricity & Lighting | Recessed LED down lights to kitchen, living, dining, bedrooms, bathrooms, en-suites and hall, Dimmer in kitchen, living, dining and bedrooms, Kitchen task lighting fixed under all wall cabinets with warm white light, A socket with integrated USB charger provided in all rooms |
| 🟧 Doors | White panelled, fire-resistant solid doors throughout apartment, Secure By Design front door, with brushed aluminium handles, Single lever round chrome privacy door handles for bathrooms and en-suites |
| 🟧 Interior Finishes | Square edged architraves and skirtings throughout apartment |
| 🟧 Bathroom | White bath unit with bath panel, Hansgrohe chrome thermostatic bath/shower mixer including overhead and hand shower, 2-panel shower screen with polished chrome finish and clear glass, Classic white square semi-recessed hand basin with chrome single level Hansgrohe mixer tap, Classic white Geberit WC with soft close seat and chrome Flushplate, Mirrored storage cabinet with open shelf units and single shaver socket inside, Sea-green tiling around bath and above WC and hand basin |
| 🟧 Communications | Television (terrestrial and satellite) points with SkyQ provisions to living room and main bedroom, Landline telephone and Virgin & BT hyper optic data points to living room and main bedroom |
| 🟧 Floor | Amtico nordic oak flooring throughout all rooms and hallways, Carpet to private staircase in duplex apartments only |
| 🟧 Kitchen | Snow white composite worktops with polished finish, Zinc coloured laminate finish to all kitchen cabinetry, Single undermounted stainless steel sink with chrome mixer tap, Mediterranean grey brickwork tiles to all upstands and backplates, Bosch black ceramic integrated electric hob and integrated extractor fan with LED ligh, Bosch built-in stainless steel electric oven with touch control, Fully integrated Bosch stainless steel microwave with touch control, Bosch integrated fridge/freezer, Bosch integrated dishwasher with VarioSpeed, Under-counter 3 stage separation waste bin |
Property Description
What is the location of the building?
Apartment complex Arden is situated in the London Borough of Lewisham. This is a great chance to live close to the prime meridian because the Royal Observatory Greenwich is within walking distance. The location boasts excellent transport links, including St Johns, Greenwich and Deptford Bridge railway stations, Greenwich, Deptford Bridge and Elverson Road DLR stations, as well as many bus stops. Near the house, you will find schools and nurseries, hospitals and pharmacies. To buy groceries, head to one of the local supermarkets such as Tesco Superstore or Co-op Food. Visit Favorite Chicken & Ribs, Golden Chippy, or Richard The First for delicious food and drinks. For entertainment, you can watch a movie at the Greenwich Picturehouse, visit the National Maritime Museum or take a walk in the park.
Are there any nearby facilities?
- Nurseries/Education: Morden Mount Primary School (1 min), Alpha Nurseries (13 min), Little Sponges Montessori At Home (14 min), St Ursula's Convent Secondary School (18 min), St Stephen's C Of E Primary School (15 min), Bright Horizons Brockley Day Nursery and Preschool (18 min).
- Shopping: Yemarl Aspire Ventures (2 min), Tesco Superstore (9 min), Asda Lewisham Supermarket (14 min), Bestfood Supermarket (17 min), Brockley Market (18 min), Co-op Food - London - Deptford Bridge (10 min).
- Medical Facilities: St Johns Medical Centre (19 min), Morden Hill Surgery (3 min), Deptford Surgery (15 min), Dr Mohammad Hashim:Plumbridge Medical Centre (13 min), The Burney Street Practice (15 min), South Street Medical Centre (9 min).
- Café/Restaurants: Favorite Chicken & Ribs Blackheath (4 min), Kebab & Burger House (4 min), The Hill (9 min), The Guildford Arms (6 min), Golden Chippy (10 min), Richard The First (11 min).
- Entertainment: Greenwich Picturehouse (14 min), National Maritime Museum (18 min), Royal Observatory Greenwich (24 min), Ranger's House - The Wernher Collection (22 min), Greenwich Park Playground (22 min), Pagoda Gardens Playground (21 min).
- Others: Anytime Fitness Lewisham (14 min), The Wilderness (Deer Park) (29 min), Brookmill Park (10 min), Church of the Ascension Blackheath (8 min).
What is the architectural style of the complex?
Arden is a large residential complex of 5 buildings. Its height varies from 5 to 17 floors. The complex is built in a modern style and has an excellent exterior design. Some buildings are rounded. The outer walls are finished with fine white, beige and brown bricks. In this case, the finishing sections alternate with each other in a checkerboard pattern. The complex comes with flat roofs, many floor-to-ceiling windows, balconies and terraces with lattice railings.
What is available on-site?
There are landscaped gardens to relax on the territory of the residential complex. Arden includes a modern gym. The tenants have a cinema room and flexible workspace area at their disposal. They can leave their cars in secure underground parking. Also, there is a bicycle storage and concierge service. The buildings are equipped with modern lifts and security systems, including video entry systems, multi-lock doors, sprinkler systems, wire smoke and heat detectors.
Is there public transport?
- Bus Stop: 180, 199, N89, N199 (2 min), 53, 386, N53 (12 min).
- Railway Station: St Johns (14 min), Greenwich (12 min), Deptford Bridge (11 min).
- DLR Station: Greenwich (12 min), Deptford Bridge (11 min), Elverson Road (6 min).
- Road Access: Lewisham Road, A2211, Blackheath Hill, A2.
- Car Rental: Enterprise Car Club (4 min), Zipcar (11 min).
- Bicycle Rental: Rent A Bicycle (26 min).
- Others: Greenwich Pier (23 min), Jallow Cars (8 min), Greenwich Airport Transfer Taxi (11 min).
What kind of apartments are available?
The new development is a collection of 219 luxury apartments. You can choose from 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom residential units. The contemporary kitchens are equipped with Bosch appliances. The spacious bathrooms feature Hansgrohe sanitaryware, mirrored storage cabinets and white bathtubs. There are full height fitted wardrobes in the main bedrooms.
About the developer
The Peabody Group was founded in 1862 and is thus one of the UK's oldest real estate development companies. With over 150 years of experience, the developer witnessed how British real estate has developed, how new technologies have been introduced and how construction has changed. The company now owns and operates over 66,000 homes across the country. The central principle of the developer is to provide high-quality services and create high-quality and safe housing. Peabody Group also invests in areas where it builds houses to create beautiful places to live. The company's portfolio on contains all the latest projects, including Motion, The Pomeroy, Fish Island Village, Williamson Heights and a dozen others. To find out more about the developer, visit the official website.
