Flat for sale in Girling House, 8 Glover Crescent, Arborfield Green RG2

Shared ownership (Advertised price represents 50% share. Full market value £305,000). A smartly-presented and well-proportioned flat on the first floor of this recently-constructed building. The property has a twenty-three-foot, dual-aspect reception room with attractive flooring and open-plan kitchen featuring sleek, white units and integrated appliances. Double doors lead out onto a south/south-west-facing balcony. There is a main bedroom with fitted, mirror-fronted wardrobe and en-suite shower room plus a second good-sized bedroom, a naturally-lit bathroom and some useful hallway storage space. Demanding insulation standards and high performance glazing have resulted in a very good energy-efficiency rating. The flat comes with use of a parking space and is approximately four miles from Wokingham, around six miles from junction 11 of the M4 and roughly eight miles from Reading town centre.

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 a permanent right to reside in the UK.
Tenure: Leasehold (125 years from 2021).
Minimum Share: 50% (£152,500).
Shared Ownership Rent: £451.01 per month (subject to annual review).
Service Charge + Management Fee: £153.61 per month (subject to annual review).
Ground Rent: £240.00 for the year.
Guideline Minimum Income: Dual - £46,900 Single - £53,600 (based on minimum share and 10% deposit).
Council Tax: Band C, Wokingham Borough 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).

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.

First Floor

Entrance Hall

Reception
23' 0" x 14' 3" max. (7.01m x 4.34m)

Kitchen
included in reception measurement

Balcony
8' 8" x 2' 11" (2.64m x 0.89m)

Bedroom 1
16' 6" max. X 11' 2" max. (5.03m x 3.40m)

En-Suite Shower Room

Bedroom 2
12' 5" x 9' 1" (3.78m x 2.77m)

Bathroom