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10/03/2026

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The Perfect Platform: How Rent to Buy Made Olivia’s Move Back North Possible

After a move back to her Northern roots, Olivia found the perfect stepping stone to homeownership at Platform in Stockport.

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06/01/2026

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First Phase Reserved at The Folds

Homes are selling fast at The Folds in Little Hulton with buyers preparing to lay down roots at Salford City Council’s flagship development.

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09/12/2025

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Making Home Ownership Possible for Emma 

With rising rental costs and the challenge of saving a significant deposit, Emma worried she’d be stuck in the rental cycle indefinitely. That all changed when she discovered Shared Ownership with Plumlife Homes. 

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05/12/2025

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Why Worrall Street was the perfect choice for First Time Buyer, Adam

When Adam began looking for his first home, he wanted something modern, social, and close to Manchester’s buzzing city centre. After discovering Worrall Street in Salford, he found exactly what he’d been searching for.

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04/12/2025

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How a Tram Ride Found Nisha Her First Home

When Nisha passed the Elm Rise development in Shaw on the tram, little did she know that she was passing her future home, with a little help from the Shared Ownership scheme.

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17/11/2025

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Finding Home with Shared Ownership at Worrall Street, Salford

Like many first-time buyers, Dimitrios came across Shared Ownership online. It offered a way to get on the property ladder sooner and start building equity while keeping monthly costs manageable.

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20/10/2025

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Maariyah & Ty – Getting the Keys to Their Future at Worrall Street 

When Maariyah and Ty picked up the keys to their brand-new apartment at Worrall Street in Salford, it marked the beginning of an exciting new chapter, one that brings them closer to owning their own home through the Rent to Buy scheme.

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21/08/2025

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Plumlife Management announces a new Operational Management Contract at the New Islington Estate

Plumlife Management is delighted to announce a new Operational Management Contract at the New Islington Estate that is set to run until 2030. 

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18/08/2025

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How Staircasing helped Awadhesh buy 100% of his home

Awadesh was initially able to buy a 70% share in his new home through Shared Ownership. Two years later when his circumstances changed following a salary increase, he was able to buy the remaining 30% share, meaning he now owns his home outright.  

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