I want to buy a property

Getting a foot on the housing ladder

Property in London and especially in Camden is very expensive and this is why there  is a range of low cost schemes to help you get on the first rung of the housing ladder.

Home ownership can provide long term security, offer you more control over you own housing and can be a great investment for you and your children.

We are working in partnership with private sector developers and housing associations to provide a range of affordable home ownership in Camden. The two main products are:

• shared ownership (part buy, part rent)
• equity loans

First steps to home ownership in London

First Steps is the new name for the "Housing Options" service. It provides the same service and is the gateway to all affordable housing in London. The service has been designed so that anyone looking for affordable homes in London will only need to fill in one application form to gain access to all properties.

Here you will find all the homes that are available to buy through shared ownership ('part buy, part rent') or an equity loan scheme.

For more details and to view all current affordable home ownership properties in Camden and across London visit www.firststepslondon.org

Available for sale

Waites Court NW6

Waites Court offers a rare opportunity to buy a share of a new apartment in West Hampstead NW6, one of the most sought after zone 2 locations.

Developed by Octavia Housing this outstanding development consists of a number of 2 bedroom apartments, which are being offered on a shared ownership basis.

Please note that the minimum household income required for a property in this development is £40,000 and perspective buyers should register their interest at: www.firststepslondon.org

First viewings start on Saturday 19 November 2011 and can be booked with Stagnell Fox by phone: 0845 130 1422.

• download: Wates Court (PDF 1MB)

Impress Lambeth SW9

There are currently two 3 bedroom flats available in Clapham Road, Impress, which is an exciting new development of flats and duplex apartments, in Lambeth, one of the most cosmopolitan and vibrant areas in London.

For further information visit: Nottinghill Housing Trust

First steps events

First step are holding a presentation evening on Thursday 23 February 2012 at 6:30pm for anyone interested in finding out how they could buy a new property.

for more information and to book a space:

• phone: 0844 406 9000 ext 5094 or
• download: first steps (pdf 245kb)

• Right to buy scheme