L&Q Apartments in a First Time Buyer Hotspot Ready Now

Recently listed as one of London’s most affordable and up and coming boroughs, the London Borough of Croydon is an ideal choice for Londoners who are keen to buy their first home in the city.* With easy access to a range of restaurants and bars, and labelled the Borough of Culture for 2023, now is an excellent time for individuals to buy their first home in the town and become a part of the community.

Providing an affordable route onto the property ladder in East Croydon, L&Q at Queen’s Quarter is a collection of one, two and three bedroom apartments for sale with Shared Ownership. Ready to move in now, the latest phase of homes at the development forms part of the wider Queen’s Quarter masterplan, which, once complete, will deliver 513 homes and 13,000 sq ft of retail and commercial space in Croydon.

Exclusively available through Shared Ownership, buyers can purchase an apartment with a deposit from as little as £4,100 through the part rent part buy scheme.

Claire Brenlund, Sales and Marketing Director at L&Q comments: “Croydon is continually being reported as a property hotspot in the capital, especially for first time buyers searching for somewhere new and exciting to live. We’re pleased to be delivering our collection of one, two and three bedroom homes here at L&Q at Queen’s Quarter, and are excited to welcome new residents into their homes which are now ready to move into. As prices in East Croydon continue to rise, our Shared Ownership offering at this site will ensure that first time buyers aren’t priced out of the market in this area of the capital, without having to compromise on space or quality.”

L&Q’s collection of Shared Ownership apartments overlook the adjacent Queen’s Gardens, a popular local park undergoing significant regeneration as part of the project. Once complete, this community-inspired outside space will feature manicured lawns, leafy mature trees, bright flower beds and new play areas. Creating a green oasis in the city, residents at L&Q at Queen’s Quarter will have access to communal outdoor areas, including a top floor roof garden, which offers an exclusive outdoor hideaway providing panoramic views of South London.

Inside, all homes are finished to a high specification; with open plan layouts that maximise on interior space, and all have access to private outdoor space. The kitchens are fitted with stylish, durable countertops and integrated appliances. Bathrooms feature modern white sanitaryware with chrome accessories and full height mirrors, whilst the spacious bedrooms are fitted with carpet and built-in wardrobes to the main bedroom. The communal bike storage is a practical addition for keen cyclists.

East Croydon Station is just a seven-minute walk away, where trains to both London Bridge and London Victoria arrive in less than 20 minutes. With Gatwick airport just a 15-minute train journey away and under an hour to Brighton, L&Q at Queen’s Quarter is located in an ideal location for adventure-seekers. Residents will also have access to London’s only tram line for journeys from Croydon to Beckenham, New Addington and Wimbledon. Additionally, bus routes provide easy access to several London boroughs – a short ride will get you to Greenwich, Cannon Street, and Waterloo East.

Croydon residents have plenty to do on their doorsteps. For food and drink lovers, Boxpark is only an 8 minute walk from L&Q at Queen’s Quarter, with a selection of pop-up restaurants and bars. Likewise, Croydon High Street and the Centrale Shopping Centre are a short walk away, providing an array of leisure pursuits for every taste.

Prices start at £82,500 for 25% of a one-bedroom apartment through Shared Ownership FMV: £330,000), £101,875 for a 25% share of a two-bedroom apartment (FMV: £407,500) and £125,000 for 25% shared of a three-bedroom apartment (FMV: £500,000).