The Willows, Rutland

A collection of new-build houses for sale in Oakham, Rutland.

Available
Prices from £98,000 for 40% share

Available properties

Two, three and four-bedroom homes available through Shared Ownership.
  • 10 year build warranty
  • Amenities Nearby
  • First Phase
  • Schools Nearby
  • Sustainability Build
  • Transport links

The development

Introducing The Willows, a beautiful collection of two, three and four-bedroom homes for sale in Rutland in the East Midlands. This brand-new development is located in Oakham, recently voted one of the best places to live in the UK in 2025.

Offering contemporary living amongst stunning vistas, rolling hills and a charming market town, The Willows is ideal for families that want to live in the countryside and enjoy stunning scenery, exceptional schools, everyday amenities and a relaxed environment.

Each of the properties in The Willows will make use of modern design sensibilities, sustainable building practices and beautiful design to create the full package for residents, delivering both a contemporary lifestyle and truly affordable home ownership in the East Midlands.

The development itself is also ideally positioned to take advantage of both Nottingham and Leicester, as well as the local amenities in Oakham.

Oakham itself is home to all of the amenities you’d expect of the largest market town in the region, including charming pubs, independent shops and restaurants, local markets, transport links and some of the best schools in the entire county.

Located between Nottingham and Leicester, Oakham is often lovingly referred to as the Notswolds due to its similarities with the Cotswolds, but with a more affordable property market.

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Discover Oakham, Rutland

Oakham is the county town of Rutland and one of the most popular destinations in the East Midlands. Recently voted as one of the best places to live in the UK, this historic market town offers a rich blend of heritage and natural beauty, combining stunning Georgian architecture and beautiful rolling hills to offer a relaxed, pleasant lifestyle.

With a population of around 12,000, Oakham is one of the larger market towns in the region and, as such, is home to a wide range of amenities. The town is made up of charming pubs, independent shops and restaurants, local markets and accessible transport links providing links to cities such as Leicester and Nottingham.

Aside from being surrounded by green spaces and walking trails, Oakham also offers easy access to Rutland Water, making it ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and families with pets.

There are around 20 schools in and around Rutland - comprising both primary and secondary schools. Three of them are rated ‘Outstanding’, while the rest are rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted - highlighting the educational excellence that the area offers children of all ages.

Local Area Information

There are around 20 schools in and around Rutland - comprising both primary and secondary schools. Three of them are rated ‘Outstanding’, while the rest are rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted - highlighting the educational excellence that the area offers children of all ages. Some of the schools include:

Primary Schools

Brooke Hill Academy - Rated Good

Catmose Primary School - Rated Good

English Martyrs Catholic Primary School - Rated Good

Secondary Schools & Further Education

Catmose College - Outstanding rated secondary school

Harington School – Specialist sixth form with a strong academic focus.

Oakham School – Prestigious independent school with a rich heritage.

The development itself is also ideally positioned to take advantage of both Nottingham and Leicester, as well as the local amenities in Oakham.

By Road:

A606 links to Stamford, Melton Mowbray, and Leicester.

A47 provides access to Leicester and Peterborough.

A1 is just a short drive away for easy travel north or south.

By Train:

Oakham Train Station offers direct services to Leicester, Birmingham, Peterborough, and Stansted Airport.

Leicester is just 30 minutes by train, with onward connections to London.

With a population of around 12,000, Oakham is one of the larger market towns in the region and, as such, is home to a wide range of amenities. The town is made up of charming pubs, high-street shops, cafes, boutique shopping and local markets.

The nearby Oakham Castle is a historic gem dating back to the 12th century and a tourist hotspot.

Rutland Water is one of the largest man-made lakes in Europe and perfect for walking, cycling, fishing or water sports.

In terms of healthcare, Oakham has GP surgeries, dental practices, and Rutland Memorial Hospital nearby.

Learn More About The Willows

Discover more about The Willows, a beautiful new development for Rutland and download the brochure. Learn more about availability, house types and pricing, as well as the amenities throughout the local area. 

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Why Choose Shared Ownership in Rutland?

If you’re looking for shared ownership houses in Rutland, please pre-register your interest for The Willows, and we will contact you with further information.

Shared ownership is a fantastic opportunity if you’re unable to purchase on the open market. It allows you to buy a share in a property on a part-buy/part-rent basis and pay a subsidised rent on the share you do not own. 

Over time, you can purchase more shares in the property via the staircasing process. This can be done at any time after initial purchase and reduces the amount of rent you pay. 

We offer shares between 25% and 75% of the property value, depending on the outcome of your affordability assessment. The higher the share you purchase, the lower the rent will be. You will need to be able to obtain a mortgage for the share you want to purchase unless you have sufficient funds to purchase outright. Deposit amounts will be lower than purchasing a property on the open market, while the combined cost of mortgage and subsidised rent is often cheaper than privately renting.

Am I eligible?

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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Next Steps

1

Information

For further information, please download our brochure below.

2

Enquire

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

3

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 .

4

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.

5

Availability

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


 

Available properties

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.