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Jess & Amelia discover Shared Ownership
For Jess and Amelia, finding stability in the housing market had been a long and challenging journey. “Prior to finding our dream home through Plumlife, we faced a very volatile period on the private rent market,” Jess explains. “As a young couple, we had both left home early to pursue independence, using private renting as a stepping stone. But after years as consistent professional tenants, we were hit with a no-fault eviction when our landlord decided to sell.”
With a young child and a competitive post-COVID rental market, the couple struggled to find a suitable home. “We had to move to an unfamiliar village, where we spent years trying to save for a standard deposit. It started to feel unachievable,” Amelia adds.
However, hope was never far away. “The Centurion Village development had been on my radar for a long time,” Jess shares. “It’s nestled behind my childhood home – the perfect mix of suburban life with a touch of the countryside. Every time I visited, I’d drive through just to see how the development was progressing.”
Discovering Shared Ownership
It was during an online search that Jess first came across Shared Ownership. “I spotted a listing on Rightmove and saw the shares available, which made me curious. I remembered seeing Plumlife signage when driving through, so I dug deeper. That’s when I started debunking my misconceptions about Shared Ownership and looked into eligibility.”
The affordability of the scheme was a game-changer for them. “The accessibility was the real seller for us,” Amelia says. “We realised it would take us years to save even a 10-15% deposit while renting. After experiencing the instability of the private rental market firsthand, we craved the security of homeownership. The deposit for a Shared Ownership home was much more achievable, and it gave us the stability we needed.”
The Benefits of Shared Ownership
For Jess and Amelia, the benefits of Shared Ownership were clear:
A Smooth Buying Experience with Plumlife
The couple credits their Sales Advisor, Jonny, for making the process as smooth as possible. “Jonny was fantastic,” Jess says. “He arranged a weekend viewing for us, which was essential as two working parents. We had so many questions, having lived in a poor-quality rental before, but he took them all in stride.”
“On the day of the viewing, he even gave us extra time to soak it all in before we paid our reservation – a really thoughtful touch,” Amelia recalls. “Throughout the sale, he was always available, ensuring our solicitors stayed on track. Thanks to Plumlife’s efficiency, we went from reservation on January 14th to completion on February 21st, a huge relief since our landlord had found a buyer and was pushing for a quick sale.”
Advice for Future Homebuyers
Now settled in, Jess and Amelia couldn’t be happier. “Sometimes we wake up and can’t believe how lucky we are to be here,” Jessica says. “If you’re feeling trapped in private renting, seriously consider Shared Ownership. If you’re eligible, get on it! It’s a far more achievable way to gain security, control over your home, and a place you can truly make your own.”
Their top tip? “If you’ve got your heart set on an area with a new development, look into Shared Ownership early. These opportunities are still rare, so act fast. Also, check your eligibility as soon as possible – it helped speed things up for us.”
Thanks to Plumlife, Jess and Amelia have finally found the stability and security they’ve been searching for, in the place they always dreamed of calling home.
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