Shared Ownership at Wolverton Mill turns a dream into a home
Over the years, the Shared Ownership scheme has helped a wide range of people get onto the housing ladder – from under-25s to people over 60, and there is now a growing demand for this scheme, which is seen as a more affordable route into home ownership.
Iustin and his partner Ayesha had been renting a 2-bedroom flat in Milton Keynes but with the arrival of their baby boy, they knew it was time for a change. “We needed to move to a nicer area with more space and a garden for our son”.
With careful saving, they had managed to put aside some funds for a deposit, so their search for a new home began. “Due to our finances, we were looking for options that could help us get closer to our dream of owning our own home”.
“Ayesha saw the billboard for Wolverton Mill as she was driving through Wolverton one day and remembered family and friends talking about this new development”.
Wolverton Mill is a 100% affordable development offering 40 new homes for Shared Ownership and social rent, situated just two miles away from Stony Stratford.
“We called Orbit Homes to find out more about the available Shared Ownership plots and the sales consultant was very helpful. We bought our detached home off plan as there were no show homes to view, but we went with our gut feeling and it paid off.”
“Debbie, the sales consultant was great, very responsive and helpful, so we felt like we had an excellent service throughout the process.”
The family moved into their new home in November last year and told us what they love about it: “We love the spacious bedrooms, the garden, the parking, the solar panels and also the front of the house overlooks a field with sheep.”
Buying with Shared Ownership has given the family the chance to secure their future in an area that they love which is also close to friends and family and they told us: “We would recommend Orbit Homes and Shared Ownership. Speaking from our own experience, things progressed fast and without any problems. All in all, within two months from registering our interest, we were able to move into our brand-new home.”
“Even after moving in, the support has been fantastic, everyone has been helpful and made sure that we have settled in and are happy with the property.”
They have some helpful advice for anyone thinking of buying with Shared Ownership: “If you are able to, then go for it! It’s affordable, there are lower upfront costs, and you have the option to buy more shares in the future.”
All homes at Wolverton Mill are now sold, but you can find details of all our current and forthcoming developments on our website HERE
Picture captions: Iustin and Ayesha's new home at Wolverton Mill and celebrating baby Otis's first birthday in their new home
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