L&Q at Queen’s Quarter
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Mortgage in L&Q at Queen’s Quarter
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.
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 |
| 🟧 Height Classification | High-rise |
| 🟧 Quality Classification | High-end |
| 🟧 Number of floors | 13–21 |
| 🟧 Number of units | 513 |
| 🟧 Security & Safety | Mains operated ceiling mounted smoke/heat detector, Video door entry system |
| 🟧 Parking | Car parking available on selected homes (Please note parking permits will not be issued and you will not be entitled to apply for a parking permit) |
| 🟧 Amenities | 13,000 sq. ft of retail and commercial space |
| 🟧 Number of buildings | 4 |
| 🟧 Off-plan property | Yes |
| 🟧 Property Type | Apartments |
| 🟧 Concierge | No |
| 🟧 Gym | No |
| 🟧 Kid’s Facilities | Playground |
| 🟧 Swimming Pool | No |
| 🟧 Warranty | NHBC 12-year Warranty |
| 🟧 Bicycle Storage | Yes |
| 🟧 Lift | Lifts to all floors |
About the units
| 🟧 General | Free standing washer/dryer located in store cupboard |
| 🟧 Bedroom | Fitted carpet, Fitted wardrobe to master bedrooms |
| 🟧 Living/Dining | Open plan living areas |
| 🟧 Heating & Cooling | Radiators powered by onsite CHP heating system |
| 🟧 Electricity & Lighting | Low energy white LED downlights to kitchen/dining/ living area and bathrooms, Pendant lights to bedrooms, hallways & store cupboards, White switches and sockets, White shaver point in bathrooms |
| 🟧 Outside space | Outdoor space to every home |
| 🟧 Walls & Ceilings | White emulsion painted walls and ceilings |
| 🟧 Doors | White internal doors, Chrome door furniture |
| 🟧 Interior Finishes | White satin architraves and skirting boards |
| 🟧 Bathroom | Modern white sanitaryware including semi-recessed basin with chrome basin tap, Floor mounted WC with concealed cistern, Chrome dual flush plate for water efficiency, Full height mirror, Steel bath with bespoke bath panel, Chrome towel radiator, Homes without an en suite will include a shower screen over the bath, chrome bath mixer tap, thermostatic shower valve with overhead shower and hair wash attachment, Homes with an en suite will include a bath mixer tap with hair wash attachment mounted at low level |
| 🟧 Communications | Provision for Sky Q |
| 🟧 Floor | Amitco flooring to hallways and kitchen/living/ dining areas, Ceramic large format floor and wall tiles to bathrooms and en-suites |
| 🟧 Kitchen | Modern handle-less kitchen cabinets with a complementary worktop and matching upstand, Full height stainless steel splashback behind the hob, Under cupboard lighting, Stainless steel single bowl sink with accompanying chrome mixer tap, Fully integrated appliances including oven, ceramic hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and integrated extractor |
Property Description
Where is L&Q at Queen's Quarter located?
The new complex is located at Queen's Quarter in the London Borough of Croydon. It is one of the largest commercial districts in South London, with an abundance of shops and malls. The modern building is located next to Queen's Gardens so that the residents can admire the beautiful green landscapes right from the windows of their apartments. There are also many other parks within walking distance where you can relax and get some fresh air. The location of L&Q at Queen's Quarter provides a perfect transport interchange with bus and tram stops, as well as train stations.
The fans of gastronomic establishments can visit various restaurants and cafes serving drinks and dishes of different world cuisines. The area has many excellent schools and kindergartens for children, as well as playgrounds. In their free time, residents of L&Q at Queen's Quarter can visit theatres and cinemas, gyms and entertainment centres.
What is around?
- Nurseries/Education: Croydon College (4 min), Sunshine Day Nursery (9 min), Happy Little Angels Day Nursery (5 min), Early Learners Day Nursery (2 min), Old Palace of John Whitgift School, Croydon (8 min), Krishna Avanti Primary School, Croydon (10 min).
- Shopping: Terra House (4 min), Tesco Express (6 min), Sainsbury's Local (2 min), Joseph's veg Surrey Street Market (4 min), Centrale Shopping Centre (8 min), House of Fraser - Croydon (9 min).
- Medical Facilities: Jeanette Wallace House (5 min), Edridge Road Community Health Centre (4 min), Friends Road Medical Practice (6 min), East Croydon Medical Centre (13 min), AllClear Dental Centre (6 min), Bupa Dental Care Croydon (2 min).
- Café/Restaurants: Crown & Pepper Croydon (5 min), Wei Dao Chinese Restaurant (3 min), Alchemy (2 min), Real Flavour Caribbean Takeaway (4 min), Dog & Bull (4 min), Art & Craft CR0 (3 min).
- Entertainment: Fairfield Halls (4 min), Park Hill Playground (8 min), Function Republic (12 min), David Lean Cinema (2 min), Vue Cinema Croydon - Croydon Grants (5 min), Grants of Croydon (5 min).
- Others: Queen's Gardens (2 min), Fairfield Gardens (5 min), Park Hill Park (8 min), PureGym London Croydon (5 min).
The architectural features of L&Q at Queen's Quarter
The complex consists of four 21-storey houses built in a modern style. The buildings attract attention with their unusual external design because they seem to be placed in the extra frames of light or dark colour. It appears that the complex is additionally protected by the impressive design. The houses that make up L&Q at Queen's Quarter have a vast number of windows and balconies with lattice railings. The roofs of the buildings are flat, which is where the additional common areas are located.
What is available on-site?
Speaking about the common areas, L&Q at Queen's Quarter provides 13,000 sq. ft. of retail and commercial space. The buildings are equipped with lifts that take residents to all floors. Bicycle storage is at the residents' disposal, while parking is also available in some houses. There is a playground on the territory of the modern complex. The building is equipped with mains operated ceiling mounted smoke and heat detectors and a video door entry system.
What kind of transportation is around?
- Bus Stop: 109, 405, 412, N109 (1 min), 60, 468, N68, N250 (2 min), 166, 407 (4 min).
- Tram Stop: Wellesley Road (6 min), George Street (6 min), Reeves Corner (10 min).
- Railway Station: East Croydon (8 min), West Croydon (11 min).
- Road Access: Barclay Road, A232, Park Lane.
- Airport: Croydon Airport Society (37 min).
- Car Rental: Zipcar (3 min), Rhino Car Hire (5 min).
- Others: Royal Cars (4 min), Croydon Minicab & Taxi Services (7 min), minicab.com (5 min).
Are there apartments for sale?
513 stylish and modern apartments, including 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom units, provide all the necessary amenities for a high-quality and comfortable life. Each apartment with floor-to-ceiling windows has a private open space represented by a balcony. The kitchens come with a variety of functional and valuable appliances and modern, handleless kitchen cabinets. The bathrooms have modern white fixtures, a steel bathtub, full-length mirrors, and a bath mixer with a dedicated hair-wash attachment. The bedrooms have built-in wardrobes.
About L&Q at Queen's Quarter developer
L&Q Homes, founded in 1962, is a prominent housing association in England. The company currently manages over 120,000 buildings throughout the country. Naturally, the developer does not stop there and continues to construct new housing complexes in different cities. Among the main principles of L&Q Homes, one can single out that the company strives for the highest level of service and quality, constant development and concern for the safety and comfort of each client. The developer's portfolio, which can be viewed in full on Korter, includes The Gateway, Churchfield Quarter and Wandsworth Exchange in London, Saxon Reach, and Glebe Meadows Buckinghamshire, Bankside Gardens in Berkshire, and others. Also, you can read about L&Q Homes on the official website of the company.
