L&Q prides itself on happy and satisfied homebuyers! Here you’ll find our new residents telling you about their home buying journey with us across the country!

North London

A Home in the Capital Surrounded by Greenspace: Ericson’s Shared Ownership Experience with L&Q

After five years of renting in the capital, accountant Ericson, started running the numbers required to step onto the property ladder.

“Shared Ownership meant I didn’t have to compromise”

From renting studio apartments in the city centre, to flat sharing with a friend in order to save on costs, Adam realised he wanted a space of his own and decided it was time to restyle his living situation.

East London

“I never wanted to rent – homeownership was always the goal for me”: Aisha finds her first home at Barking Riverside

Aisha started her home buying journey sooner rather than later, when she came across Shared Ownership at Barking Riverside.

"I know this where I want to be" Lisa's Shared Ownership Journey at L&Q at Beam Park

Lisa Harber, spent over 20 years renting in East Ham before deciding to take her first steps onto the property ladder.

A Shared Ownership Home on the Elizabeth Line

Alex and Yerin had been in a long-distance relationship for three years before finally putting down roots together in London through L&Q’s Shared Ownership scheme.

Have your cake and eat it: Paulo’s experience of Shared Ownership at Barking Riverside

Pastry chef Paulo was renting a room in Camberwell when he decided it was time to take his first steps onto the property ladder.

From my new home, I now commute to my job in Woolwich by boat, and the novelty still hasn’t worn off!

Jordan was living at home with parents in Bexley, the neighbourhood where he went to school and spent the first years of his twenties, before deciding it was time to take his first step onto the property ladder.

South London

“In London, it’s so easy to live next to someone and never know them. Here, there’s a real sense of community”: two best friends step onto the property ladder in Greenwich.

Best friends Monika and Marta made their respective moves to homeownership with L&Q at Kidbrooke Village – moving into apartments directly opposite each other. 

Chris's Path to Home Ownership at The Quarry, Erith

Self-employed choreographer Chris Tendai, 31, was renting an apartment in West Finchley when he decided it was time to think about buying his first home.

Shared Ownership meant I could live in my dream location – and own a home there!

Sam decided it was time to purchase to a home of his own through the L&Q Shared Ownership scheme.

Floss & Joe in their L&Q Home

We locked in our mortgage a day before the rates rose!

After renting in London together for three years, Floss and Joe made the decision to buy their first home.

Reece makes his move to Rockcliffe Square

Find out how Reece was able to find a home at Rockcliffe Square with L&Q.

West London

How Rhianna went from renting to owning in London with Shared Ownership

Rhianna had been renting in west London for several years, she never thought buying in London would be possible for her, until she heard about Shared Ownership from her colleague.

After staircasing to 100%, I went looking for my next Shared Ownership home!

Jim was aware of Shared Ownership, having already bought a property using the Government scheme back in 2019. Knowing this route to home ownership would be an affordable and straightforward option for him, he started looking for his next property.

Berkshire

“I’m 62 – Shared Ownership offered me the alternative to renting that I needed”

L&Q at Bankside Gardens Postman Buys Home at Development

Reading locals Josh and Chloe found their first family home together at L&Q at Bankside Gardens.

Similar developments nearby

Cambridge

Meet Mark

Meet Mark who bought a home at L&Q at Darwin Green through our Shared Ownership scheme

I’d thought for years: 'I’d love to have a home like this', and now I do

Meet Corrina who bought a home at L&Q at Marleigh through our Shared Ownership scheme.

Warwickshire

The next step together with Shared Ownership

After living apart for the duration of their relationship, Tom and Liam decided they were ready for the next step and wanted to find a home of their own at L&Q’s Ashlawn Rise with Shared Ownership.

We got everything we wanted and more!

Find out how Rohit and his family managed to find the perfect home with L&Q at Beauchamp park.

Lancashire

Louise's Path to Home Ownership at Whalley Manor