From Rental Uncertainty to Home Ownership Stability
At 48, Alina never imagined she would finally step onto the property ladder after decades of renting. However, after two unexpected notices from landlords in quick succession, the instability of the rental market pushed her family to explore home ownership. Alina and her husband Donatas now own a 30% share of brand new two bedroom apartment after discovering Shared Ownership at Eastman Village.
“We have rented for such a long time and always dreamed of owning our own place. Now it has finally happened, it really feels like a dream come true.”
Why Eastman Village Was the Right Choice
“I love everything about it; the big windows, the sunny spaces and especially having our own ensuite bathroom. Everything we need is here. It’s quiet, people are friendly and we even have access to a gym within the development.”
With Shared Ownership, buyers purchase an initial share of a property and pay a subsidised rent on the part they don’t yet own. This allows you to step onto the property ladder with a smaller deposit. At any time, you can buy more shares through a process called staircasing – right up to full ownership.
After renting in the area, she noticed a new phase of homes launching where they were already living at Eastman Village and decided to visit the marketing suite. Alina and Donatas were already familiar with the quality of the homes and had a strong appreciation for the beautifully landscaped gardens, so the decision ultimately came down to whether they could purchase within their budget.
Alina explains: “We sat down and did the figures and realised we could actually afford to buy here with Shared Ownership.”
The family moved into the newly built apartment in November 2025. For Alina, one of the biggest joys of the move is simply knowing their new home is theirs.
She says: “What I really love is that it’s brand new, no one has ever lived here before. Everything is fresh and modern.”
Alina says: “I think Shared Ownership is an amazing scheme. People think you need £40,000 saved, but that’s not always the case if you buy with Shared Ownership. ”
The Hyde Difference
Hyde has been building homes across the South East of England for nearly 60 years, from Kent through to London and along the Sussex Coast.
Every Hyde home is built to the Hyde Difference standard, which includes:
- Contemporary kitchens with integrated appliances
- Quality flooring as standard
- Built-in wardrobes and ensuites at selected developments
- Outdoor space
- Guidance from our experienced in-house sales team
This high level of specification and customer support has resulted in over 90% customer satisfaction for 13 years running and a Net Promoter Score™ of 71.9.
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