Homeowner Stories

Read a collection of homeowner stories from Peabody and discover how we were able to support them onto the property ladder through the buying schemes like Shared Ownership and private sale.

Zone at Oval Village steals the show for first time buyer

First time buyer Tabby, didn’t think home ownership in London would be an option until they purchased a 25% share of an apartment in Oval, Central London.

Mary achieves her homeowner dreams through Shared Ownership

Mary found her dream home at The Reach in Thamesmead through Shared Ownership with the support of Peabody New Homes. Three years later, she is incredibly grateful for her independence and aims to 70% of her property in the next year.

Oval enthusiast buys first home with Shared Ownership

After seeing an Instagram ad for Zone, Peabody New Homes' development in Oval, Ben fell in love. His dream of homeownership came true earlier than he planned thanks to Shared Ownership.

Oxford born and bred professional buys locally thanks to Shared Ownership

Dannielle has spent all her life in Oxford and didn't see herself becoming a homeowner anywhere else. Her journey to buying her first place was made that much smoother by Shared Ownership.

Cats, Crossrail and Co-working space drew this buyer to Southmere

As a Building Control Surveyor, Natalie knows something about property. So when it came to looking for a new home for herself, her partner and their two cats, arriving at a building site certainly didn’t faze her.

Shared Ownership provides fresh start in Bermondsey

After discovering Shared Ownership at the London Home Show, Harvey realised it was a viable option to buy in central London and is given a second chance at life.

First time buyers realised it would be cheaper to buy together than rent individually

Colleagues opted to relocate and co-habit together in SW London when they realised it would be cheaper to buy together than rent individually.

First time buyer finds the perfect place to call home in buzzing south London hotspot

First time buyer finds the perfect place to call home in buzzing south London hotspot. Zone at Oval Village offers single first-time buyers the ideal place to enjoy life in the capital.

First time buyers use Shared Ownership to find their first home together

Shared ownership enables first time buyers to finally co-habit as a couple. From parental home to first home with a partner, shared ownership unlocks the door for a young couple buying in Wandsworth.

A Need for Speed: from renting in Kent to a quick commute on the Elizabeth Line from Southmere

Conrad was renting in Kent for six years, but tired of his commute into central London for work, he began looking to purchase a home closer to the capital.

Design was key for architect’s first home in South East London

An architect with a keen eye for design, Dartford local Chris was eager to get onto the property ladder close to his family home in South East London, after living with his parents for three years to save up for his deposit.

First time buyer's new kitchen inspires Great British Bake Off entry

First time buyers Will and Chris, opt for a change of scenery by purchasing a stunning home at new build development The Scene using Help to Buy.

Help To Buy helps couple start family life with new Puppy in Deptford

Discover how first time buyers Ivan and Mikolaj, purchased a two-bedroom duplex home at Peabody and Sherrygreen Homes’ Deptford development, The Scene with Help to Buy.

Shared Ownership provides luxury living at Lazenby Square

Discover how previous renters John and Alan got their desired outdoor space at Lazenby Square, in Bermondsey; where they purchased a stunning one-bedroom apartment with a private outdoor winter garden, through Shared Ownership with Peabody.

Shared Ownership at Limebrook Walk keeps first time buyer close to home

Find out how Amy found her dream first home at Limebrook Walk with Peabody. Amy found everything she was searching for and more at the Maldon development and most importantly, she was able to stay in the area she had grown up in.

Josephine turns friends into neighbours at Motion

Discover how Josephine used Shared Ownership to get onto the property ladder in an ideal location, without compromise. Through Peabody, Josephine bought her first home at Motion, E10.

Size really does matter when buying her first home

Discover how Rani found her dream first home at Wharf Road in Islington. Finding a home with enough space in an ideal location isn't easy, but when Rani viewed Wharf Road, she knew this was the one.