2 bed flat for sale

Niagara Close, London N1

Shared ownership (Advertised price represents 50% share. Full market value £470,000). A great chance to buy a shared-ownership property in this desirable location with communal garden. Niagara Close is located just south of Regent's Canal and to the west of Shoreditch Park. Old Street is the nearest station with Angel, Essex Road and Hoxton also within comfortable walking distance. The flat available is on the first floor and has a good-sized reception room which provides access to the kitchen as well as to a useful, additional, room which could serve as a home office. There is a spacious main bedroom with a bank of built-in wardrobes plus a smaller second double bedroom and a naturally-lit bathroom. Well insulated walls and gas central heating make for a good energy-efficiency rating. Off-street parking is available on a first come, first served basis. Ofsted list nine primary schools and two secondaries within a half-mile radius, all rated either 'Good' or 'Outstanding'.

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

(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 (will be 125 years on completion of sale).
Minimum Share: 50% (£235,000). The housing association will expect that you will purchase the largest share affordable.
Shared Ownership Rent: £322.24 per month (subject to annual review).
Service Charge: £175.68 per month (subject to annual review).
Guideline Minimum Income: Dual - £59,100 | Single - £68,100 (based on minimum share and 10% deposit).
Council Tax: Band C, London borough of Hackney. 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.

Reception Room

15' 1" x 10' 11" (4.60m x 3.34m)

Office

8' 6" x 7' 11" (2.60m x 2.41m)

Kitchen

8' 7" x 8' 2" (2.62m x 2.48m)

Bathroom

8' 8" x 5' 0" (2.63m x 1.52m)

Bedroom 1

15' 3" x 8' 7" (4.66m x 2.62m)

Bedroom 2

12' 3" max. X 6' 10" (3.73m x 2.08m)