Flat for sale in Charles Court, 382 Northdown Road, Margate CT9

Shared ownership (Advertised price represents 75% share. Full market value £195,000). This spacious apartment is part of a recently-constructed development and appears in excellent condition throughout. The property is on the second floor (building has a lift) and has a reception room with open-plan kitchen featuring sleek, dove-grey units and integrated appliances. The bedroom is almost twenty-feet long with a sliding door that leads out onto the balcony. There is a large bathroom with bianco carrara style wall tiles and modern, high-spec fittings. Useful, built-in storage has been provided in the entrance hallway and the energy-efficiency rating is very good, thanks to well insulated walls, high performance glazing and a gas combi-boiler for heating/hot water. The apartment benefits from a secure video intercom system, and whilst this property does not come with a parking space there are three a visitors spaces (first come first served) in the car park and there is on-street parking locally. Charles Court is located just minutes from a supermarket plus a variety of other shops along Northdown Road. Margate town centre, beach and railway station can all be easily reached via bus or by bike.

Interested parties are required to complete the shared ownership common application form

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(Please note the minimum income and deposit requirements for eligibility. You do not need to request a viewing separately once you have completed the application form.)

Housing Association: Heylo. Heylo Housing requires that all applicants must have permanent rights to reside in the UK.
Tenure: Leasehold (250 years from 2020).
Share Available: 75% (£146,250).
Shared Ownership Rent: £116.68 per month (subject to annual review).
Service Charge: £91.01 per month (subject to annual review).
Guideline Minimum Income: Dual - £29,600 Single - £35,900 (based on minimum share and 10% deposit).
Council Tax: Band B, Thanet District Council. Priority is given to applicants living and/or working in this local authority.

This property is offered for sale in the condition seen. The housing association does not warrant to carry out any remedial or redecoration work of a cosmetic nature unless specifically advised in writing. As a general rule, fitted domestic appliances are included in the sale; non-fitted appliances are not. If you require confirmation, you must request this in writing from Urban Moves. The information in this document supersedes any information given verbally either in person or by telephone. Pets not permitted (except assistance animals). There is no parking space offered with this property.

What is shared ownership ?

Shared Ownership is a housing scheme designed to help homebuyers who are unable to afford the cost of buying a property outright on the open market. Properties may be sold off-plan or new build direct from housing associations, or pre-owned from existing shared owners. The rules and terms of the scheme are set by the Greater London Authority (gla) in London and Homes England outside of London.

Is shared ownership for you ?

The gla and Homes England set the eligibility criteria for Shared Ownership, but broadly speaking you must:

1. Not own another property in the UK or any other country.
2. Have a household income that falls below £90,000 (£80,000 threshold outside the M25). Every property will have a minimum income level too, determined by its’ value, rent and service charge costs. In most cases you will need to meet or exceed the given minimum income.
3. Have access to a minimum deposit of 10% of the share being purchased (a minimum deposit of 5% of the share being purchased may be acceptable depending on individual financial status).
4. Be in full time permanent employment.
5. Be a British, EU or eea Citizen or have indefinite leave to remain in the UK.
6. Have a good credit history.

Second Floor

Entrance Hallway

Reception
19' 1" max. X 16' 2" max. (5.82m x 4.93m)

Kitchen
included in reception measurement

Bathroom

Bedroom
19' 11" x 10' 3" (6.07m x 3.12m)

Balcony
9' 8" x 4' 2" (2.95m x 1.27m)