L&Q News and Events

L&Q Celebrates Seven Shortlistings at the 2025 First Time Buyer Readers’ Awards

Streamlining Your Shared Ownership Journey: Selecting a Solicitor and a Mortgage Broker

Understanding L&Q’s Pet Policy

Stamp duty changes 2025 – here’s how it might affect your home purchase

L&Q Take Home Four Awards at the First Time Buyer Magazine Readers’ Awards 2024

Ready to Rent or Planning to Buy? Explore Your Options with L&Q

L&Q Shortlisted for Two Northern Housing Awards

Going Solo: Buying a Home on your own Through Shared Ownership

Join us at the London Home Show this weekend!

Make Your L&Q Home Yours

Don’t Waste Energy – Reasons to Buy a New Build Home This Winter

Getting ready to buy your shared ownership home

Another (Shared Ownership) Week Over!

Double win for L&Q at First Time Buyer Reader’s Awards

A Path to Affordable Shared Ownership

L&Q sponsors the country’s largest First Time Buyer Event

Have you considered buying a pre-owned home with L&Q?

Chobham Manor wins at Evening Standard New Homes Awards 2022

In The Know blog series: The rise in interest rates

It’s everywhere at the moment – the rise and rise of mortgage interest rates is a hot topic, and one that can be both baffling, overwhelming and concerning for those looking to take their first step onto the property ladder.

In the Know Blog Series: Why buy new?

One of the first questions in your property journey is likely to be: “Do I buy new or second-hand?”. We sat down with Nick Lieb to discuss some of the reasons why so many buyers opt for a new-build home.

L&Q recognised at First Time Buyer Awards 2022

This year’s First Time Buyer Awards saw L&Q scoop two accolades – Best Large Development for The Quarry in Erith, in partnership with Anderson, and ‘Highly Commended’ in the Best Partnership Category for L&Q’s joint venture with Mount Anvil, The Silk District.

Beaulieu Shortlisted for British Homes Awards

L&Q has been shortlisted in the Best Housing Partnership category for their Beaulieu development at the 2021 British Homes Awards, alongside joint venture partner Countryside.

In the know: the beginner’s guide to mortgages

Choosing a mortgage is one of the most important, but often most confusing parts of the home buying process. From fixed-rate to interest-only, tracker to discount, there’s tonnes of jargon surrounding the mortgage market.

Find your green thumb with these easy to care for plants!

L&Q have partnered with Leaf Envy, London based plant experts who aim to make plant parenthood simple and to provide some tips on growing your indoor jungle of dreams.

In the Know : The Benefits of Buying Off-Plan with What House?

Keith Osborne, Editor of new homes portal Whathouse.com, talks us through some of the benefits of buying off-plan, and some key elements to consider before taking the property plung.

In the Know: A Guide to Staircasing with First Time Buyer Magazine

Lynda Clark, Editor of First Time Buyer Magazine, the UK’s leading on-the shelf magazine talks to us about Staircasing - what it is and how the stamp duty holiday could benefit you as a shared owner.

In the Know: Bringing the Inside Out with Louise Blair

In this blog we've teamed up with Louise Blair (@dougs.dogs on Instagram) to talk through some great ideas for updating your outdoor space.

In the Know: How to prepare for your mortgage advisor meeting

The latest in our guest blog series, we speak with Anthony Hall, New Business Director for independent financial services company Censeo. With the mortgage application process seeming confusing for many, Anthony runs through the 'need to knows' and how to best prepare for a meeting with a mortgage advisor.

In The Know: Legal Jargon Busting

We speak with Matt Johnson, Partner and New Homes specialist at Alexander JLO Solicitors. who explains how the legal home buying process works, and breaks down some common legal phrases.

Organisation Tips with Declutter Darling

With a passion for restoring order and calm into your home and work space, Rachel loves nothing more than tackling clutter and creating a clear and positive atmosphere.