Elgar Park

The final 2 bedroom semi-detached home available with Shared Ownership

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Buy from £99,200 for a 40% share

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Two and three bedroom homes available with Shared Ownership.

    The development

    The development is situated in Lower Broadheath offering you the best of both worlds, with rolling Worcestershire countryside outstretching on your doorstep, but the excitement of the ever-growing amenities in the city centre only a short drive away

     

     

     

    Shared Owner, Helena

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    'I never thought I would have a place of my own. It's given me my independence and a really fun adventure'

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    Local Area Information

    The village of Lower Broadheath offers its very own primary school for 4-11 year olds, as well as a pre-school for under 4 year olds. Both being within convenient distance from the Elgar Park development as well as being rated 'Good' by OFSTED. 

    Situated on Martley Road, the Elgar Park development is just under 4 miles away from Worcester city centre. Within Worcester there are two train stations offering routes to Birmingham and other major cities. 

    Lower Broadheath is 10 miles away from the M5 providing easy access to Gloucestershire to the south, or links to the M42 to the north. The village also has regularly bus routes daily.

    The village of Lower Broadheath offers the best of both worlds - rural living with a vibrant city just a stone's throw away from the Elgar Park development. With a handy Tesco Express on the same road as the development, your day-to-day necessities are covered. 

    Within Lower Broadheath itself and its surrounding villages, there are plenty of hearty pubs to choose from. If you want more choice, Worcester offers a variety of high street chain restaurants as well as plenty of independent restaurants too. 

    Shared Ownership uses the following criteria to help people get a foot on the housing ladder:- Maximum annual household income of £80,000

    One of the following statements must also be true:

    • You’re a first-time buyer
    • You used to own a home but can’t afford to buy now
    • You’re forming a new household - typically after a relationship breakdown
    • You’re already part of the Shared Ownership scheme but want to move
    • You own a home and want to move but can’t afford the new home that meets your needs

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    Affordability

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    The affordability information above is based on the following monthly costs:
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    Homes at this development can be purchased between 25% - 75% of the property's full market value.
    You are able to buy more of your home through the Staircasing process, where you can purchase additional shares at this development in increments of 10%.
    Please note, as a Shared Owner you are responsible for all repairs and maintenance within your home.

    Next Steps

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    Information

    For further information, please download our brochure below.

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    Enquire

    Please submit an enquiry to Platform Home Ownership and the dedicated Sales Consultant for the development will make contact with you.

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    Apply Now

    The Sales Consultant will send you the application form for you to complete. Please return the completed form back to us via email to sales@platformhg.com .

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    Affordability

    Upon receipt of your application and once approved we will refer you for an affordability assessment to determine the most affordable share for you.

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    Availability

    Once passed, we will then send you an offer letter for your chosen plot where possible


     

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    Frequently asked questions

    Most buyers who can’t afford to buy a home outright can apply to buy through shared ownership.

    We may also be able to help if you need to move because of a relationship breakdown or if your work requires you to live in an area outside your price range.

    In order to buy through the Shared Ownership scheme, you must be able to demonstrate that you can afford and sustain home ownership. If you proceed with Shared Ownership you will be required to undertake an affordability assessment.

    You must meet our adverse credit policy, if you have a history of adverse credit you are unlikely to be accepted depending on individual circumstances.

    Shared owners still have to pay many of the usual costs involved in buying a home.

    Reservation fee

    We will ask you for a £250 deposit to reserve your chosen home. When the sale goes through we put this towards your purchase payments. However, we cannot refund it if the sale does not go through.

    Mortgage deposit and fees

    Most mortgage lenders will ask for a 5% or 10% deposit towards the price of the share you want to buy. They are also likely to charge a valuation fee and administration fees.

    Legal fees

    Solicitors’ charges can vary so it is best to get a few estimates. You will also have to pay Land Registry and local search fees, and may have to pay stamp duty depending on the value of the property.

    After you've moved in

    You also need to budget for the ongoing costs of owning a home.

    Mortgage repayments

    You will have to make monthly mortgage repayments to your lender. Depending upon the type of mortgage you have, these repayments may vary as interest rates change.

    Rent

    You pay a subsidised monthly rent to us on the share of your home which we own. The amount is reviewed on the 1st April each year.

    Service charges

    You will have to pay a small charge if your home has any facilities or communal areas which we maintain, such as shared entrance halls, lighting and grounds. Your service charge will also include your buildings insurance and your management fee.

    Household bills

    These include your council tax and utility bills for water, gas and electricity.

    Repairs

    We will arrange for any defects on new-build homes to be repaired during a set time period. After that time has elapsed, you will be responsible for arranging and paying for all repairs to your home.

    Home contents insurance

    We provide buildings insurance with the cost of your service charge but this does not cover your belongings. We strongly recommend you arrange your own home contents insurance.

    Much will depend on your other financial commitments and what property/share you want to buy. We don't want you to be overstretched, so we need to be sure that you can afford to pay your mortgage and rent. We look at each application individually and will advise you on your options.

    Shared ownership schemes are backed by government funding to help people on smaller incomes. So you will not qualify for most shared ownership schemes if your household income is less than £10,000 or more than £80,000 a year.

    On the property listings for some of our shared ownership homes, you will see that we state a local connection to the area is required.

    This generally applies in rural areas and small villages where land has been made available specifically for affordable housing to meet the needs of local people, rather than for private development.

    These are known as ‘rural exception sites’ or 'protected areas' and are controlled by ‘Section 106 Agreements’. They aim to help local people and families afford homes in the area where they grew up.

    The local connection criteria can vary between different developments, but is usually based on the following:

    applicant was born in the area and has lived there for a number of years

    applicant has permanently lived in the area for a number of years

    applicant used to live in the area for a number of years but had to move away because of the lack of affordable housing

    applicant has been permanently employed in the area for a number of years

    The number of years is usually between 2 and 5, although this differs by local authority

    Usually priority is given to applicants with a local connection to the parish. If there are still properties remaining, allocation will be opened up to surrounding parishes and then to the whole of the local authority area. This ensures that the homes are occupied by residents as local to the area as possible.

    If you want to find out more about the local connection criteria for a particular development, or check if you qualify, please email sales@platformhg.com

    Yes you can, once you have moved into your Shared Ownership property, providing you can afford it, you are able to buy more of your home through the process of Staircasing.