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Owning a property under a leasehold agreement essentially gives you the right to occupy the specified property for a longer period of time than a traditional tenancy. Under the new Affordable Homes Programme, the UK government has now decided that leases are to be extended to over 900 years as standard. However, it is generally […]

The Shared Ownership scheme is a government-backed incentive aimed primarily at helping first-time buyers getting on the property ladder. There are some eligibility requirements and available properties will vary based on location, but purchasing a home via Shared Ownership can be a feasible way of becoming a homeowner. But who owns the property in a […]

Plumlife Homes are delighted to be working with Salford City Council on their flagship development, The Folds in Little Hulton.

Plumlife Homes are delighted to be working with Salford City Council on their flagship development, The Folds in Little Hulton.

The Shared Ownership scheme is a government-backed incentive that encourages first-time buyers to begin their journey on the property ladder. Purchasing a property in this way has a number of advantages, and often leads to tenants becoming home-owners. So, why do you pay Shared Ownership rent? When purchasing a property through the Shared Ownership scheme, […]

If you are looking to purchase your first home, you may be struggling to save for a deposit while you are renting. As of May 2024, average rent prices in England are £1,301. This can make it difficult to save the money required to purchase a house and get on the property ladder. So, is […]

Buying a Shared Ownership home can be a relatively quick and simple way for first-time buyers to get on the property ladder. In fact, purchasing a property through the Shared Ownership scheme tends to be far quicker than buying a home outright (depending on a number of variables). But how long does the Shared Ownership […]

Dania described her experience of buying a shared ownership home and staircasing with Plumlife as “very straightforward”.

Matt and Jake's journey From Shared Ownership to owning outright through a process called Staircasing.