Stepping Into Homeownership Stability
Ioana and Ricky decided they were ready to take the next step towards owning a home of their own and chose a 2-bedroom apartment at Riverside Square in Canterbury. For some time, the couple had been renting locally in Canterbury and loved the city-centre location, whilst wanting to escape the restraints of renting.
Ioana says: “We began to broaden our thinking. As first-time buyers, we had only ever considered purchasing on the open market. In fact, we knew very little about the alternatives. However, while trying to fill those gaps in our knowledge, we stumbled across Shared Ownership. The idea immediately appealed to us: secure a property without needing a huge deposit up front. Then, gradually increase our share over time as our finances allow.”
“Having this home means so much to us. Although we had lived in Canterbury for years, we never truly felt settled. Now that we have our own place, that has completely changed.”
Why Riverside Square Was the Right Choice
“We were quite nervous going into the whole thing as first-time buyers. However, the sales team were friendly and clear. As a result, the purchase process was smooth.”
After seeing an advert on social media for shared ownership apartments at Riverside Square, Ioana and Ricky booked a viewing. Immediately, they knew it was the place for them. The couple purchased a 25% share of a two-bedroom home. Remarkably, they viewed the apartment at the end of September and got the keys by the end of November.
With Shared Ownership, buyers purchase an initial share of a property. Meanwhile, they pay a subsidised rent on the part they don’t yet own. As a result, this allows you to step onto the property ladder with a smaller deposit. Additionally, at any time you can buy more shares through a process called staircasing – right up to full ownership.
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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.
“The Riverside Square apartment was bright, open and finished to the finest detail. In particular, the open-plan kitchen-living room had floor-to-ceiling windows. We could see the Cathedral and people strolling by the river.”
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.
Shared Ownership Homes At Riverside Square
At Riverside Square, discover the range of two bedroom apartments in the heart of Canterbury, available through shared ownership with secure parking, private outdoor space and river views to selected homes.
Plus, take advantage of a moving contribution worth up to £4,000 on selected homes, meaning your dream apartment just got more affordable.
Priced from £76,875 for a 25% share with a full market value of £307,500.
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Start Your Shared Ownership Journey with Hyde New Homes
Ready to find a home that truly feels like yours? Join a thriving community and take the first step toward owning your dream home. Explore our available homes with Hyde New Homes today!
