From show to sale: One couple’s journey to homeownership with Hyde

“Renting is so restrictive; living in someone else’s house doesn’t give you that same sense of ‘home’ that comes with owning. We can’t wait to be in a home that’s ours and have the security of knowing we’re not facing random rent rises or the possibility of a landlord selling up. We’re looking forward to decorating and putting up pictures too – all those freedoms that are stripped away when you rent.”

Getting onto the property ladder can often feel like a daunting climb — but it doesn’t have to be. For Kelly and Rob, a spontaneous visit to the London Home Show proved just how straightforward the path to homeownership can be. The couple went from attending the London Home Show to reserving a Shared Ownership home with Hyde New Homes at Wildbridge in Yapton less than a week later.

Fed up of the restrictions and lack of security that comes with renting, Kelly explains why Shared Ownership was the right choice for her and Rob:

“Shared Ownership was right for us due to our age. It also means we can maintain our current lifestyle. It feels amazing to be getting back onto the property ladder. Shared Ownership has enabled us to do that. We’re delighted that we can afford such an amazing family home with so much space.”

Shared Ownership with Hyde provides an affordable pathway to homeownership. You can purchase an initial share in one of our homes, then pay a subsidised rent to Hyde on the share which you haven’t yet bought. This means that you can get your foot on the property ladder with a smaller deposit. At any time you wish, you can increase your share of ownership, all the way to full ownership. The process, called ‘staircasing’, makes the pathway to ownership more achievable.

In Kelly and Rob’s case, they were able to use their £14,000 deposit to purchase a 25% share of a four bedroom detached family home at our Wildbridge development.

Here at Hyde we’ve been supporting buyers for nearly 60 years, building homes across a large sweep of the South East of England, all the way from Kent through to London and a string of developments along the Sussex Coast.

All of our homes are built in line with the “Hyde Difference,” meaning homebuyers enjoy a high specification as standard, having contemporary kitchen units with integrated appliances and quality flooring included, built-in wardrobes and en suites at selected developments, private outdoor space and also support from our experienced in-house sales team. This goes a long way to unravelling the sometimes daunting process of conveyancing and owning your new home. The result is a customer satisfaction rate of over 90% for 12 consecutive years and a Net Promoter Score ™ of 72%. [1]

From first time buyers to those seeking the ideal family home, we delight a wide range of homebuyers with our choice of homes available through Shared Ownership or outright sale. Our strategically-located developments make them ideal for commuters, as well as for those seeking an active local lifestyle. Developments such as Parkside Triangle in Croydon (prices start from £81,250 for a 25% share of a one bedroom apartment) and Spring Acres in Sittingbourne (priced from £372,500 for a three bedroom house) emphasise the range and quality of available Hyde homes, as well as their carefully considered locations.

If you feel Shared Ownership could help you buy a home, it’s time to speak to Hyde on Stand 17. You can also call us on 0345 606 1221 or visit hydenewhomes.co.uk to find out more.

Attend the London Home Show

Tickets for the London Home Show are free, but visitors must register in advance to attend. For more information, or to reserve your place at the capital’s no.1 first time buyer event, please visit the event page.

Share to Buy lists thousands of affordable properties across the country, including those available through Shared Ownership, Rent to Buy, and Discount Market Sale. Learn more about the different buying and rental schemes available today.

[1] https://www.hydenewhomes.co.uk/hyde-new-homes-wins-gold-for-customer-satisfaction-for-ninth-consecutive-year/