EXHIBITORS - April 2016
Headline sponsor
Inspired Homes
First Time buyer award-winner Inspired Homes is renowned for its high spec, high tech one and two-bedroom apartments offering ‘community living’ for young professionals in London who want to take that first step on the property ladder. Its developments in Croydon, Sutton and Epsom start from as little as £246,950 and include access to a superb range of communal
facilities and services such as two roof gardens, members club lounge, a BBQ area, table tennis, Brompton bike hire and a concierge service for residents.
inspiredhomes.uk.com
First Time buyer award-winner Inspired Homes is renowned for its high spec, high tech one and two-bedroom apartments offering ‘community living’ for young professionals in London who want to take that first step on the property ladder. Its developments in Croydon, Sutton and Epsom start from as little as £246,950 and include access to a superb range of communal
facilities and services such as two roof gardens, members club lounge, a BBQ area, table tennis, Brompton bike hire and a concierge service for residents.
inspiredhomes.uk.com
supporting sponsor
Barratt London
Barratt London is the market-leading residential developer in the Capital. With over 30 years' experience we’ve helped - literally - shape one of the world’s most exciting, diverse and dynamic cities. We design, build and sell large, complex residential-led developments tailored to the needs of our customers.
barratthomes.co.uk/london
Barratt London is the market-leading residential developer in the Capital. With over 30 years' experience we’ve helped - literally - shape one of the world’s most exciting, diverse and dynamic cities. We design, build and sell large, complex residential-led developments tailored to the needs of our customers.
barratthomes.co.uk/london
MEDIA PARTNER
Croydon Advertiser
The Croydon Advertiser reaches over 130,000 potential customers in the Croydon area every week, it is published on Fridays and is packed full of local news, in-depth features, entertainment coverage, property and much more. And it doesn’t stop there. Our readers come back for even more on our website croydonadvertiser.co.uk, for updates on local news all day every day. We keep our audience engaged, so that you can reach your potential customers.
Weekly Readers: 23,972 (Jicreg Dec 2015)
Weekly Web browsers: 112,782 (Adobe Omniture Dec 2015)
croydonadvertiser.co.uk
The Croydon Advertiser reaches over 130,000 potential customers in the Croydon area every week, it is published on Fridays and is packed full of local news, in-depth features, entertainment coverage, property and much more. And it doesn’t stop there. Our readers come back for even more on our website croydonadvertiser.co.uk, for updates on local news all day every day. We keep our audience engaged, so that you can reach your potential customers.
Weekly Readers: 23,972 (Jicreg Dec 2015)
Weekly Web browsers: 112,782 (Adobe Omniture Dec 2015)
croydonadvertiser.co.uk
Centra Living
Centra Living (formerly Circle Living) is an experienced multi-skilled service provider. It is part of Circle – one of the leading providers of affordable housing in the UK, which manages more than 60,000 homes. We’re a dynamic and innovative company with expertise in a broad range of property activities and services. We’re commercially-minded and customer-orientated, focusing on service delivery and practical and efficient solutions. Our award-winning in-house teams offer regional and local, tailor-made services at competitive rates. centragroup.org.uk |
Experian
Taking the time to check, understand and improve your credit report before you apply for a mortgage could mean lower interest rates and more money in your pocket each month. Experian are the UK’s No.1 credit monitoring service and with a FREE 30-day trial of Experian Credit Expert, you’ll get access to your credit report and expert credit management advice from our UK-based team – meaning you can apply for that mortgage with confidence. experian.co.uk |
Help to Buy
Aldwyck Housing Group is the government appointed Help to Buy Agent for Equity Loans in London. We work with house builders who are registered for Help to Buy Equity Loans in London. Equity loans are up to 20% of the property value; for full information on equity loans please visit the website. helptobuylondon.co.uk |
Direction Law
Acting for First Time Buyers is over 80% of what we do. We have been offering an excellent service for over 25 years and, in 2013, we completed over 2200 First Time Buyer transactions. But don’t just take our word for it, see what the people we work with say: Clients: “Extremely supportive”; “Will use again” Housing Associations: “They put their customer’s needs first” “A unique ‘can-do’ approach” Leading Mortgage Advisors: “It’s a pleasure to work with Direction Law” Our service is proven with 94% of our clients saying they would recommend us to others. directionlaw.co.uk |
Affinity Sutton
Affinity Sutton is one of the largest housing providers in the country, with a range of homes for the first time buyer and a choice of ways to buy. We offer homes for sale with shared ownership or with equity loans. These homes are available to buy with just a 5% deposit thanks to our arrangements with high street lenders. affinitysutton.com |
Metropolitan
Homematch is a service from Metropolitan's home ownership team. Metropolitan is one of London's largest housing associations. We provide the Homematch service to help Londoners find affordable homes to own and rent from partner housing providers including Housing Associations, Local Authorities and private developers. metropolitan.org.uk |
Which? Mortgage Advisers
We give you impartial mortgage advice when buying your first home. We're here to take the hassle out of the research process to make sure all goes smoothly. You’ll have your own dedicated mortgage adviser and caseworker - they'll help you every step of the way, from when you start dreaming about your new home, to picking up the keys. Our advisers don't work for commission, so when we recommend a mortgage there's no hidden agenda. We'll search whole of market deals and tell you if you'd be better going direct to a lender. We're owned by the consumer champion Which? Group, who have been giving independent advice and campaigning on behalf of consumers for more than 50 years. mortgageadvisers.which.co.uk/first-time-buyer/ |
PLS Solicitors
PLS are a national law firm, with offices in Manchester and London, specialising in conveyancing, property, secured lending and property litigation. We are on the panels of all major banks and are preferred solicitors for large UK developers and estate agencies. We also act for bridging companies. Our conveyancers are qualified solicitors and experts working in small dedicated teams, supported by experienced assistants all using our highly efficient and innovative systems. Our clients are at the heart of everything we do. We are CQS accredited and members of the Conveyancing Association. pls-solicitors.co.uk |
Moat
Moat is a charitable housing association with over forty years experience in providing thousands of homes, including shared ownership. Most of Moat’s shared ownership homes are located in Essex, Kent, Sussex, South East and South West London. Otherwise known as part buy part rent, shared ownership is one of the most affordable home ownership options available, and Moat want to help you find your dream home. moat.co.uk |
Site Sales
Here at Site Sales, we have specialised in the marketing and selling of luxury new build properties across London and the south east for over 20 years. Our experienced team work closely with many housing associations and private developers to offer a friendly and efficient service to any first time buyer wishing to get onto the property ladder. site-sales.co.uk |
Catalyst Housing
Catalyst Housing provides high-quality, affordable homes across London and the South East of England. We offer a range of opportunities that help ordinary people onto the property ladder. We want to:
catalysthomes.co.uk |
PCS Legal
PCS Legal are an established firm of Licensed Conveyancers and Probate Practitioners regulated by the Council for Licensed Conveyancers. Our staff are dedicated and highly trained in dealing with all aspects of conveyancing. We are committed to delivering a better customer experience and a level of service not normally associated with legal firms. We invest significantly in the development of new technology platforms in order that we can deliver better communication and increased flexibility. pcsconveyancing.com |
AmicusHorizon
AmicusHorizon own and manage thousands of homes in Croydon. We’ll share our experience and details of our brand new homes and large portfolio of re-sale properties. Croydon’s a fantastic area, offering great value for money and transport links, either into London or the South Coast. We’re looking forward to meeting you and helping you become a home-owner in this exciting borough. amicushorizon.org.uk |
Lighthouse Mortgage & Protection Solutions
We understand how important a decision getting the right mortgage is. It’s not just about taking out a sizeable loan; it’s about getting the right deal for your money and making proper arrangements for your future. Our professional advisers specialise in finding the right, affordable mortgages and protection plans for thousands of people across the UK every year. So, why not come along and see us? We feel sure you'll be glad you did. lighthousemps.co.uk |
Beaumont Legal
First Time Buyer magazine’s Best Law Firm for Conveyancing in 2013, 2014 and 2015 (and shortlisted again in 2016), Beaumont Legal helps thousands of first time buyers get on the property ladder each year. While the firm can trace its history back for 200 years, modern customers are tempted to Beaumont Legal by the ability to follow their case online and via email. Based in Yorkshire, the firm can keep its prices competitive for customers nationwide. Beaumont Legal will be offering visitors to the First Time Buyer Home Show free legal advice and discounts off their conveyancing, which is well worth taking advantage of. beaumont-legal.co.uk |
L&C
L&C is the UK’s largest fee free mortgage broker. Our expert advisers are available over the phone 7 days a week to provide customers with tailored mortgage advice to suit their personal circumstances. Unlike many other brokers, we charge no fee for our advice or arranging a mortgage, saving our customers money, and have access to mortgages from across the market so we can search out the best deal for them. We’ve won over 100 awards for our service, more than any other broker, testament to the excellent level of service and value we provide. Every year we help thousands of first time buyers arrange a mortgage to take their first step onto the housing ladder. We assist them throughout the mortgage process with no hidden costs or surprises, just straightforward, honest mortgage advice. landc.co.uk/first-time-buyers YOUR HOME OR PROPERTY MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE |
Mortgage Advice Bureau
Mortgage Advice Bureau is an award-winning mortgage broker, with over 750 advisers across the UK. We are an expert mortgage broker that has access to over 80 UK lenders. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage. There will be a fee for mortgage advice. The actual amount you pay will depend upon your circumstances. The fee is up to 1% but a typical fee is 0.3% of the amount borrowed. mortgageadvicebureau.com |
Lawcomm
Lawcomm solicitors was established in 1999 and has offices in London and on the south coast. We offer a nationwide converyancing service and have a dedicated specialist department for new build and affordable housing properties. Our experienced team is widely renouned for providing an efficient and cost effective service whilst maintaining a considerate and understanding approach to the needs of our clients. lawcomm.co.uk |
Property Checklists
propertychecklists.co.uk is a new property advice website to help consumers carry out property projects successfully. People need to follow key steps, including research and planning, and how to find reputable national and local companies. Property Checklists provides them with this information completely free of charge. Consumers sign up online, choose a free property magazine to be sent to their home and secure instant access to hundreds of checklists, each of which give them a list of 10-20 essential to-do’s. propertychecklists.co.uk |
TMP Sherwins
Working with over 60 Housing Associations across the UK, TMP Sherwins are the number one firm for Mortgages in the affordable sector. Our team of experts are always on hand to guide purchasers from their first enquiry right through to picking up the keys to their new home. We are also proud to offer a unique and unparalleled service to our partners, advising and supporting them to ensure a smooth customer journey. Tailoring our solutions to both purchaser and partner, we are committed to supporting and enhancing the affordable homes market. tmpsherwins.co.uk |
Hexagon Housing Association
Hexagon Housing Association is a locally focused and community based organisation working to meet housing and care needs in South East London, managing 4,100 homes mainly across five London boroughs (Bexley, Croydon, Greenwich, Lewisham and Southwark). hexagon.org.uk |
Leeds Building Society
For over 140 years, we’ve had a simple idea - saving together to help each other buy homes and enjoy other big things in life. An idea that’s just as relevant today as it was then and we continue to put our members at the heart of everything we do. leedsbuildingsociety.co.uk |
haart
As part of the UK’s largest independent estate agency group, haart customers benefit from both our national coverage and our local knowledge and expertise. We have also made it easier for you to contact us, as our phone lines are open from 8am – 10pm, seven days a week. Let us help you through the buying process. Our property experts will work with you to match your requirements to your perfect property. |