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After eight years of renting in West London, Antonino was ready for a change \u2013 one that would give him more space, more stability and, most importantly, a kitchen he could truly enjoy.<\/p>\n

Originally from Italy, where he previously owned his own restaurant, Antonino has been living in London since 2018 and now works as a head chef at Honest Burger.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve been a chef my whole life, so having the right space at home \u2013 especially a proper kitchen \u2013 is really important to me.\u201d<\/p>\n

Before buying his home at L&Q at Alexandra Gate, Antonino had always lived in West London, most recently in a studio apartment in Westminster.<\/p>\n

Antonino first came across Shared Ownership while exploring new-build developments on his commute.<\/p>\n

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\u201cI was on my usual walk to work where I would walk past a new development near Edgware Road. I went in and enquired, and the sales advisor told me that their one- bedroom apartments were almost \u00a31 million, which was definitely not within my budget. I asked if they had anything more affordable, and the sales advisor recommended I register my interest with L&Q and did some research into Shared Ownership, because they are one of the country\u2019s leading housing associations.\u201d<\/p>\n

As a chef, the lack of space \u2013 particularly in the kitchen \u2013 became increasingly frustrating. \u201cI didn\u2019t need a huge home, but I needed something bigger, with a proper kitchen and space to cook.\u201d<\/p>\n

Despite the high cost of renting, Antonino remained disciplined with saving. \u201cSince 2020 I\u2019ve been consistently putting money aside, and over time this has helped me build up a deposit to put towards my own home.\u201d<\/p>\n","cta_link_type":"none","cta_link":null,"cta_file":false,"cta_email":"","cta_link_text":"Find Out More"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text","background_colour":"secondary","text_text_spacing":["top","bottom"],"text_text":"

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He applied online and began the process with L&Q.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe process was very quick and the team were really helpful. Everything moved smoothly, and I was able to move in by early February. This could have been even earlier, but my previous lease had a few months remaining and the L&Q team were extremely accommodating.\u201d<\/p>\n

Antonino chose a one-bedroom apartment at L&Q at Alexandra Gate, attracted by both the development and its location. The development offers a collection of two-bedroom Shared Ownership apartments through L&Q, with homes ready to move into.<\/p>\n","cta_link_type":"none","cta_link":null,"cta_file":false,"cta_email":"","cta_link_text":"Find Out More"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_media","text_media_background_colour":"primary","component_margins":[],"text_media_alignment":"right","text_media_media_type":"image","text_media_image":{"ID":1034,"id":1034,"title":"20260715-SA901287","filename":"20260715-SA901287.jpg","filesize":"261308","url":"https:\/\/lqhomes.com\/alexandragate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/258\/2026\/07\/20260715-SA901287.jpg","link":"https:\/\/lqhomes.com\/alexandragate\/having-space-to-cook-again-made-it-feel-like-home\/20260715-sa901287\/","alt":"","author":"119","description":"","caption":"","name":"20260715-sa901287","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":1013,"date":"2026-07-30 11:54:34","modified":"2026-07-30 11:54:34","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","type":"image","subtype":"jpeg","icon":"https:\/\/lqhomes.com\/alexandragate\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":2048,"height":1365,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/lqhomes.com\/alexandragate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/258\/2026\/07\/20260715-SA901287-150x150.jpg","thumbnail-width":150,"thumbnail-height":150,"medium":"https:\/\/lqhomes.com\/alexandragate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/258\/2026\/07\/20260715-SA901287-300x200.jpg","medium-width":300,"medium-height":200,"medium_large":"https:\/\/lqhomes.com\/alexandragate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/258\/2026\/07\/20260715-SA901287-768x512.jpg","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":512,"large":"https:\/\/lqhomes.com\/alexandragate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/258\/2026\/07\/20260715-SA901287-1024x683.jpg","large-width":1024,"large-height":683,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/lqhomes.com\/alexandragate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/258\/2026\/07\/20260715-SA901287-1536x1024.jpg","1536x1536-width":1536,"1536x1536-height":1024,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/lqhomes.com\/alexandragate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/258\/2026\/07\/20260715-SA901287.jpg","2048x2048-width":2048,"2048x2048-height":1365,"banner":"https:\/\/lqhomes.com\/alexandragate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/258\/2026\/07\/20260715-SA901287-1980x1320.jpg","banner-width":1980,"banner-height":1320,"floorplan":"https:\/\/lqhomes.com\/alexandragate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/258\/2026\/07\/20260715-SA901287-1200x800.jpg","floorplan-width":1200,"floorplan-height":800,"text_media":"https:\/\/lqhomes.com\/alexandragate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/258\/2026\/07\/20260715-SA901287-590x393.jpg","text_media-width":590,"text_media-height":393,"card-sm":"https:\/\/lqhomes.com\/alexandragate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/258\/2026\/07\/20260715-SA901287-290x170.jpg","card-sm-width":290,"card-sm-height":170,"featured-plots-thumbnail":"https:\/\/lqhomes.com\/alexandragate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/258\/2026\/07\/20260715-SA901287-675x450.jpg","featured-plots-thumbnail-width":675,"featured-plots-thumbnail-height":450}},"text_media_gallery":false,"text_media_youtube":null,"text_media_tour_url":"","text_media_title":"","text_media_text":"

L&Q at Alexandra Gate benefits from excellent transport connectivity, with four stations \u2013 Alexandra Palace, Hornsey, Wood Green and Turnpike Lane \u2013 all located within a 13-minute walk of L&Q at Alexandra Gate. These provide convenient access to Thameslink, Great Northern services, the Piccadilly line and the East Coast Main Line. Kings Cross St Pancras is reachable in just 16 minutes from Alexandra Palace, whilst Covent Garden is just a 19-minute train ride from Turnpike Lane.<\/p>\n

Set within a vibrant new neighbourhood on the former Clarendon Gas Works site, the development features light-filled homes with private outdoor space, landscaped communal gardens, and a dynamic central hub and public square.<\/p>\n","cta_link_type":"none","cta_link":null,"cta_file":false,"cta_email":"","cta_link_text":"Find Out More"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text","background_colour":"secondary","text_text_spacing":["top","bottom"],"text_text":"

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For Antonino, the standout feature of his new home is the kitchen \u2013 something that was much smaller in his previous studio.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe kitchen is my favourite part, it has everything included \u2013 oven, fridge, freezer, even a dishwasher, which I\u2019ve never had before.\u201d<\/p>\n

The apartment also offers plenty of space and natural light, creating a comfortable and practical living environment.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s much more spacious, with large windows that make it feel bright and sunny. It\u2019s a big improvement from where I was before.\u201d<\/p>\n

His commute has changed slightly, from around 15 minutes to 30 minutes by electric bike, but the benefits of his new home far outweigh the extra travel time.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere\u2019s also great cycle storage right near the entrance, which makes it really easy for me day to day\u201d he adds.<\/p>\n","cta_link_type":"none","cta_link":null,"cta_file":false,"cta_email":"","cta_link_text":"Find Out More"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text","background_colour":"secondary","text_text_spacing":["top","bottom"],"text_text":"

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After moving in, Antonino spent time making the space his own. \u201cI planned everything from October to February \u2013 choosing furniture, planning the bedroom, organising storage. Now it feels really personal and like home.\u201d<\/p>\n

Now settled into his new home, Antonino is enjoying the stability and independence that comes with homeownership.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt the moment, I\u2019m very happy here. When I started the process, I knew I wanted somewhere for the long term.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI would love to staircase one day and increase my share. 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