House For Sale £153,000
Otter Drive, Carshalton, SM5

SHARED OWNERSHIP (Advertised price represents 30% share. Full market value £510,000). This spacious and smartly-presented property forms the end of a recently-constructed terrace and has an entrance hall with large, built-in storage/utility cupboard and a downstairs cloakroom. The remainder of the ground floor is devoted to a full-length, semi-open-plan kitchen/reception room with wood flooring, sleek, white units and integrated appliances. Patio doors lead out to a neatly-maintained, south-west-facing rear garden. On the first floor of the house is a main bedroom with en-suite shower room plus a second generously-sized bedroom and an attractive bathroom. Well insulated walls, roof and floor, high performance and a communal heating/hot water system all contribute towards a very good energy-efficiency rating. The development has communal parking and is also within comfortable walking distance, or a brief bike ride, of the Hackbridge and Carshalton railway stations.

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 2020).
Minimum Share: 30% (£153,000). The housing association will expect that you will purchase the largest share affordable.
Shared Ownership Rent: £845.54 per month (subject to annual review).
Service Charge: £41.74 per month (subject to annual review).
Guideline Minimum Income: Dual - £58,300 Single - £67,000 (based on minimum share and 10% deposit).
Council Tax: Band D, London Borough of Sutton. 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.