Final Shared Ownership homes secured at Stafford development

Platform’s collaboration with the high-quality housebuilder has contributed to the increased supply of affordable routes onto the property ladder in the West Midlands, with spacious, energy-efficient homes now moved into across a range of styles.

The mixture of charming homes at the Beaconside development were expertly-designed and carefully crafted to meet the needs of a wide range of home seekers, and sit at the tip of the Staffordshire countryside, just over two miles from the town centre, with Penkridge, Gnosall and Stone slightly further afield.

Just off the popular A34 commuter road, this venture has supported first-time buyers, commuters, downsizers, young families and more to land their ideal home close to a thriving town centre with a wealth of green spaces on their doorstep.

Shared Ownership has increasingly become a more popular and viable route towards owning a home outright, with Platform seeing a 179% increase in sales through at this stage of the 2024/25 financial year when comparing to the previous year.

Homeseekers purchase a share of their home and pay rent on the remaining amount, typically buying between 10% and 75% of the property’s full market value, depending on the model purchased with.

This lowers the amount needed for a deposit, with most deposits on Shared Ownership schemes between 5% and 10% of the share and not the full amount.

Through the process of staircasing, those using Shared Ownership can gradually increase the amount of their home that they own.

Buyers had a diverse choice of home styles at Beaconside, all of which included contemporary fittings, ample storage space and the versatility for rooms to be utilised for a range of purposes.

Clare Summerhayes, Sales Consultant for Platform, said: “We’re delighted to have supported so many buyers in their journey towards home ownership at Beaconside.

“We’re grateful to have worked alongside Barratt Homes to produce these exemplary homes, not far from a charming town against the backdrop of a tranquil rural setting.”

“The homes at Beaconside were incredibly popular, highlighting that Shared Ownership and affordable housing solutions continue to grow in demand. The scheme has become a more viable route towards onto the property ladder for many, and we will further our support for homebuyers at our ongoing and future developments.”

Nicola Foster, Senior Sales Manager at Barratt Homes West Midlands, said: “We are delighted to have been able to work alongside Platform Home Ownership to deliver a number of high-quality Shared Ownership homes to Stafford at our Bertelin Fields community in Beaconside.

“Since the launch, we have welcomed a wide range of home buyers and have seen a wonderful community take shape. To find out more about the homes available at the development, our Sales Advisers would be happy to welcome you to Bertelin Fields.”

Beaconside residents benefit from excellent transport links to the city and beyond, sitting on the corridor of multiple major A roads.

Stafford itself is rich in amenities, with multiple eateries, family-friendly pursuits and places to shop within its charming centre.