Customer Stories

16/05/2025

Article by: Plumlife

Is Shared Ownership Worth It?

Shared Ownership is becoming much more popular with first time buyers and those who can’t afford to purchase a property outright. Around 202,000 households in England currently live in Shared Ownership properties, and a rise in house prices, rent, and the cost of living, means the scheme is in more demand than ever. The idea […]

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16/05/2025

Article by: Plumlife

Buying Schemes For First-Time Buyers

Getting onto the property ladder for the first time can be intimidating and overwhelming. There are a number of schemes available to help you with this, especially in a time where our money needs to stretch a bit further. So what are some of the buying schemes for first-time buyers? Schemes like ‘Rent to Buy’ […]

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16/05/2025

Article by: Plumlife

Why New Build Homes Are the Future of Homeownership

New developments are becoming increasingly popular across the UK. In fact, during the 2022/2023 fiscal year, over 210,000 new homes were built, with new developments especially favoured by first-time buyers. But why are new build homes becoming so popular? New build homes are becoming more popular for homebuyers for a number of reasons, including: Solid […]

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16/05/2025

Article by: Plumlife

Moving In Checklist: What To Do After Buying A House

It is an exciting part of life to purchase a home. It is often the biggest purchase you will ever make, so it is important to make sure you set off on the right foot once you have completed buying your new home. So, what are the most important things to check after you buy […]

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16/05/2025

Article by: wildcatdigital

Can My Partner Live in My Shared Ownership Home?

The Shared Ownership scheme is an ideal solution for many first-time homebuyers. By only purchasing a share in a property, the size of the initial deposit required is a fraction of that which would be required to buy a home outright. But can your partner move into your Shared Ownership home? There are no restrictions […]

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16/05/2025

Article by: Plumlife

What Is the Shared Ownership Eligibility Criteria?

Shared Ownership is a government-backed scheme designed primarily to help first-time buyers to enter the property market. Buyers are only required to cover the cost of a deposit for a share of the home they are buying, with the option to gradually increase their shares and eventually own their property outright. So, what are the […]

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16/05/2025

Article by: Plumlife

Is Shared Ownership Just For First-Time Buyers?

Shared Ownership is perfect for those looking to move onto and up the property ladder, but don’t have the funds to buy a home outright. This government-backed scheme allows you to buy a share in your dream home, paying rent on the remaining amount. It’s seen as a much more flexible method of home ownership, […]

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25/04/2025

Article by: Plumlife

From Renting to Owning: Abbie’s Shared Ownership Story

Buying a home for the first time can be overwhelming, but Abbie describes her experience with Plumlife as “really positive.” “As a first-time buyer, I was anxious and didn’t really know where to begin. But Plumlife guide you through it in a way that you feel really well informed.”

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25/04/2025

Article by: Plumlife

Jess & Amelia discover Shared Ownership

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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