Semi-detached house for sale in Nottingham Drive, Kings Hill, West Malling ME19

Shared ownership (Advertised price represents 40% share. Full market value £450,000). A great chance to buy a spacious, shared-ownership family home with gardens to front and rear. The generously-sized kitchen features tiled splashbacks and floor, integrated appliances and a large window. There is a ground-floor cloakroom and a reception/dining room with patio doors. Upstairs is the bathroom, a large bedroom with built-in wardrobe plus a smaller double bedroom while the top floor is devoted to a main bedroom with en-suite shower room. Demanding insulation standards, high performance glazing and a modern gas central heating system all contribute towards a very good energy-efficiency rating. Beyond the garden gate is a parking area which includes a space for this house. Kings Hill is a 'new' village approximately six miles to the west of Maidstone. Work began in 1989 to turn an area that had previously been both royal hunting ground and RAF airfield into a desirable place to live. There is a supermarket and a selection of other shops/amenities close by and a choice of three highly-rated primary schools.

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: Clarion.
Tenure: Leasehold (125 years from 01/09/2020).
Minimum Share: 40% (£180,000). The housing association will expect that you will purchase the largest share affordable.
Shared Ownership Rent: £746.45 per month (subject to annual review).
Service Charge: £64.04 per month (subject to annual review).
Guideline Minimum Income: Dual - £61,400 Single - £70,800 (based on minimum share and 10% deposit).
Council Tax: Band E, Tonbridge & Malling 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.

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.

Ground Floor

Cloakroom

Kitchen
12' 11" max. X 8' 4" max. (3.94m x 2.54m)

Reception Room
15' 11" max. X 14' 9" max. (4.85m x 4.50m)

First Floor

Bedroom 2
13' 9" to front of wardrobe x 10' 4" max. (4.19m x 3.15m)

Bathroom

Bedroom 3
15' 11" max. X 7' 0" max. (4.85m x 2.13m)

Second Floor

Bedroom 1
15' 4" into bay x 12' 4" (4.67m x 3.76m)

En-Suite Shower Room