2 bed semi-detached house for sale

The Gallops, Braintree CM7

Shared ownership (Advertised price represents 40% share. Full market value £335,000). An attractive, spacious and recently-constructed house on the semi-rural outskirts of Braintree. There is a built-in cupboard just inside the entrance, a good-sized kitchen, a ground-floor cloakroom/WC and a full-width reception room. A door leads out to the rear garden, which can also be accessed via a side gate. On the first floor of the property are two large double bedrooms and a sleek, modern bathroom. Well insulated wall, roof and floor combined with high performance glazing make for a very good energy-efficiency rating and heating/hot water is supplied by an air source heat pump. A driveway provides off-street parking space for two cars and the town centre can also be reached via bus or by brief bike ride. The house is held on a very long lease with the freehold transferrable on final staircasing (100% ownership).

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 (990 years from 24/01/2024). Freehold transferred on 100% ownership.
Minimum Share: 40% (£134,000). The housing association will expect that you will purchase the largest share affordable.
Shared Ownership Rent: £496.65 per month (subject to annual review).
Service Charge: £34.98 per month (subject to annual review).
Guideline Minimum Income: Dual - £39,700 | Single - £46,000 (based on minimum share and 10% deposit).
Council Tax: Band C, Braintree District 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.

Kitchen

9' 7" x 7' 1" (2.92m x 2.16m)

W.C.

5' 10" x 5' 2" (1.78m x 1.57m)

Lounge

15' 6" x 12' 1" (4.72m x 3.68m)

Bedroom 1

15' 6" max. X 10' 0" max. (4.72m x 3.05m)

Bathroom

7' 2" max. X 6' 6" max. (2.18m x 1.98m)

Bedroom 2

15' 6" x 9' 10" (4.72m x 3.00m)