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Mortgage in The Moorings
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
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 | Mid-rise |
| 🟧 Quality Classification | Affordable |
| 🟧 Number of floors | 7 |
| 🟧 Security & Safety | Sprinkler system to each apartment, Video entry phone, Smoke, heat and carbon monoxide detectors |
| 🟧 Parking | Undercroft parking |
| 🟧 Amenities | Gated landscaped gardens, CCTV to lobbies, bin store, cycle store and car park, Lockable post boxes to lobby area, Communal roof terraces |
| 🟧 Number of buildings | 1 |
| 🟧 Off-plan property | Yes |
| 🟧 Property Type | Apartments |
| 🟧 Concierge | No |
| 🟧 Gym | No |
| 🟧 Kid’s Facilities | No |
| 🟧 Swimming Pool | No |
| 🟧 Warranty | NHBC 12-year building warranty |
| 🟧 Bicycle Storage | Yes |
| 🟧 Lift | Yes |
| 🟧 Energy Efficiency | PV panels |
About the units
| 🟧 Ensuite | Villeroy & Boch contemporary white sanitaryware with back to wall toilet, soft close seat and semi-recessed basin, White shower tray with Hansgrohe thermostatic shower mixer and glass shower screen, Hansgrohe chrome mixer tap to basin, Large format wall tiling to shower and vanity area, Chrome heated towel rail, Large mirrored cabinet |
| 🟧 Bedroom | Wardrobe to bedroom 1 |
| 🟧 Heating & Cooling | Communal heating system with HIU within each apartment serving contemporary white radiators |
| 🟧 Electricity & Lighting | LED downlights with white bezel throughout except bedrooms and cupboards, Pendant lighting to bedrooms, White sockets and switches throughout, Shaver socket to bathroom and en suite, Light to balcony or terrace areas |
| 🟧 Windows | Aluminium framed full height double glazed windows |
| 🟧 Outside space | Balcony or terrace |
| 🟧 Walls & Ceilings | Walls and ceilings painted matt white |
| 🟧 Doors | Anthracite entrance door with viewer, White internal doors with lever on rose chrome door furniture, Door bell |
| 🟧 Interior Finishes | Architraves and skirtings painted satin white |
| 🟧 Bathroom | Villeroy & Boch contemporary white sanitaryware with back to wall toilet, soft close seat and semi-recessed basin, White bath with Hansgrohe thermostatic bath / shower mixer and frameless glass bath screen, Hansgrohe chrome mixer tap to basin, Large format wall tiling to bath and shower area, Chrome heated towel rail, Large mirrored cabinet |
| 🟧 Communications | Media point to living room containing two double plug sockets, TV socket, double data socket, TV and telephone point to bedroom 1, Communal satellite dish with access to digital TV services and SkyQ if subscribed, Provision for Ultrafast broadband services from BT or HyperOptic |
| 🟧 Floor | Wood effect Amtico flooring to hall, kitchen/dining area and living room, Coordinating floor tiles to bathroom and en suite, Luxury twist pile grey carpet to bedrooms |
| 🟧 Kitchen | Handleless matt light grey kitchens with soft close cupboards, Silestone quartz worktop and upstand, LED under-unit lighting to wall cabinets, Stainless steel 1 1/2 bowl sink with chrome mixer tap, Grey glass splashback to hob, Bosch induction hob, 4 zone to 1 and 2 beds and 5 zone to 3 beds, Bosch integrated cooker hood, Bosch electric oven, Indesit integrated fridge/freezer and dishwasher, Freestanding washer/dryer to utility cupboard in hall |
Property Description
In which area is The Moorings situated?
The new residential complex The Moorings is located in the town of Brentford in the London Borough of Hounslow. It stands on the banks of the River Brent, so it offers excellent views of the river. The Brentford and Syon Lane railway stations are near the house, so you will not have any problems getting anywhere in the capital. The location is perfect for lovers of long walks because the large-scale Syon Park and Royal Botanic Gardens are nearby, where you can spend the whole day. The area includes many schools for children of all ages. There are also hospitals, private clinics and pharmacies.
Popular supermarkets such as Morrisons, Tesco Extra and Sainsbury's Local are within walking distance of the apartment complex. For a family dinner or a heart-to-heart hang-out with friends, head to one of the local restaurants or pubs. Check out Siracusa, La Rosetta or Rye By The Water. In your spare time, you can explore contemporary art at the Watermans Arts Center, learn more about music at the Musical Museum, or get active with your family at Snakes & Ladders.
Which facilities are available?
- Nurseries/Education: Evolution Montessori School (8 min), The Brentford Day Nursery & Pre-School (7 min), Brentford School for Girls (9 min), St Paul's Church of England Primary School (9 min), The Pump House Day Nursery & Pre-School (10 min), The Little School Daycare (16 min).
- Shopping: Morrisons (8 min), Al Shaam Market (6 min), Costcutter (4 min), Tesco Extra (24 min), Shop'n Drive Convenience Store (20 min), Sainsbury's Local (20 min).
- Medical Facilities: The Riverside Clinic (11 min), Brentford Group Practice (11 min), Ealing Independent Family Practice at B M I Syon Clinic (15 min), The Albany Practice (11 min), Brent Pharmacy (6 min), Morrisons Pharmacy (9 min).
- Café/Restaurants: Siracusa (3 min), La Rosetta Restaurant (5 min), Magpie and Crown (4 min), The Weir Bar (4 min), Galata Pera (12 min), Rye By The Water (8 min).
- Entertainment: Watermans Arts Centre (14 min), The Musical Museum (20 min), London Museum of Water & Steam (22 min), Marianne North Gallery (46 min), Snakes & Ladders (10 min), Playground at Robin Grove Park (10 min).
- Others: Syon Park (13 min), Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (41 min), Brent Lea Recreation Ground (7 min), Syon House Great Conservatory (15 min).
What are the architectural features?
The Moorings is a small and cosy residential complex. The 7-storey building was built in a modern style. The exterior walls are finished with brown and red bricks. The floors are additionally highlighted with white lines. The complex comes with a flat roof and many large square windows. The balconies feature latticed railings.
What is on the territory of The Moorings?
Residents have undercroft parking as well as bicycle storage at their disposal. There are lockable post boxes and a bin store. The tenants can enjoy gated landscaped gardens and communal roof terraces. The building is equipped with modern lifts to all floors and a security system consisting of a sprinkler system, video entry phone, smoke, heat and carbon monoxide detectors.
How to get around?
- Bus Stop: E2 (1 min), 235, 237, 267, E8, N9 (5 min).
- Railway Station: Brentford (12 min), Syon Lane (15 min).
- Road Access: Commerce Road, London Road, A315, High Street.
- Car Rental: Avis Car Hire (1 min), Zipcar (3 min).
- Bicycle Rental: E-Scooter and Cycle Hire (43 min).
- Others: Brentford Airport Transfer Taxi (2 min), Cheap Taxis & MiniCabs Brentford (7 min).
Are there apartments for sale?
The new development offers a collection of 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom apartments built with high specifications and superior designs. The kitchens feature quartz worktops, LEDs and Bosch appliances. The bathrooms come with Villeroy & Boch contemporary white sanitaryware. There are wardrobes in the bedrooms. All the residential units come with balconies or terraces.
Who is the developer of The Moorings?
Legal & General began its history in 1836 in a small coffee shop on London's Chancery Lane. Almost 200 years have passed since then, and the company continues to invest in the construction of homes for people of all ages and social groups. The developer's mission is to improve human lives, especially those in need of help. The company works with local authorities, housing associations and developers across the country. On Korter, you will find the most current projects of Legal & General, for example, Finchwood Park in Berkshire, Leon House in London, and others. Visit the official website for more details.
