Barking
Barking, located in East London, is a town which has seen significant regeneration in recent years. Multiple development projects are currently underway, which aim to deliver thousands of new homes across Barking and Dagenham.
Shared Ownership homes are also coming soon to Dagenham Green – a new development launching in summer 2025, offering stylish 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments with outdoor space.
Barking used to belong to the county of Essex, but became a part of Greater London in 1965. The town is perfect for commuting to central London. It lies adjacent to the River Thames, and the River Roding runs through the centre of the town.
Property prices in Barking are considered to be more affordable than other London boroughs. Many developments offer new homes to buy using Shared Ownership as well, providing more opportunity to get on the property ladder. Barking also sees high demand from first time buyers, being the 3rd most popular location in the whole country for those buying their first home so far in 2025!
Croydon
Croydon was once a part of Surrey but became part of Greater London as part of the London Government Act 1963. It is an area of London seeing rapid population growth, meaning the demand for new homes is also increasing. The council aims to build 33,000 new homes by 2036, of which 30% will be affordable housing on the larger developments.
Croydon is 9 miles south of Charing Cross, making it an excellent location to commute into central London. To make getting on the property ladder more affordable, many of the developments in Croydon offer Shared Ownership properties. You'll find many apartments within the town that offer shares from 25%. If you’re looking to buy a home outright, you’ll find new houses too, perfect for growing families.
Wandsworth
Wandsworth is an inner-London borough located in South London adjacent to the river Thames. The area is largely residential and popular with professionals. This central location makes it a little more of an expensive area to buy a home, but many developers offer incentives or Shared Ownership, which can make buying more affordable.
New Mansion Square offers Shared Ownership apartments in Nine Elms, which is part of the Battersea Power Station masterplan. The development features a Residents’ lounge and screening room as well as a concierge service. The Zone 1 area is just a 3 minute stroll from Battersea Power Station, close to the River Thames and adjacent to Battersea Park.
Hendon
Hendon is an area in North West London known for its shipbuilding heritage. With a beautiful waterside location and plenty of green space, it is a desirable place to live. Hendon also offers fantastic transport links, being just 30 minutes on the underground to central London, making it ideal for commuting.
The area is undergoing significant regeneration, which aims to deliver over 2,000 new homes, as well as schools, shops, and a community centre. You'll find homes to suit every budget in Hendon, from 1 bedroom Shared Ownership apartments to 4 bedroom family-friendly properties.
Greenwich
Greenwich is a centrally-located borough on the banks of the River Thames, steeped in maritime history. People also know it as the 'home of time' because since 1884, Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) has served as a global time standard. Other notable landmarks include the National Maritime Museum, the Royal Observatory and the Cutty Sark.
Several projects are in the pipeline for Greenwich as part of ongoing regeneration plans in the borough. Shared Ownership properties are available at a number of the developments, making home ownership more affordable. Greenwich makes an ideal area for those working in and around central London due to its proximity to Canary Wharf and the City of London.
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