Arc - Having our own home means everything to us

Having lived in four countries in the past eight years, Daniel and wife Djuly-ane have finally put down roots, thanks to Sovereign Network Group’s Shared Ownership homes at Arc.

Prior to moving into their new home at Arc, Daniel and Djuly-ane were renting in a shared house with a small, shared garden in East Acton. They were paying £1,100 for their room and felt keenly that they wanted their own place. Daniel comments:

“Renting is just burning money, so we knew we looked for opportunities to get onto the property ladder. We saved up for about three years to get our deposit. We calculated what we could afford to save each month and then invested in stocks and the financial markets to grow our savings.”

Why did you choose to buy at Arc?
“Our apartment at Arc is filled with natural light. We have lots of windows that fill the home with light from sunrise to sunset – that was why we chose this particular apartment. It also has a very comfortable, open feel. It felt familiar and homely as soon as we saw it.”

What is it like living in Wembley?
“Wembley feels very new and safe. It’s an amazing place to spend time and it’s great having Wembley Stadium so close to home. I’ve been to a few events there so far, including a wrestling match and a concert. I plan to go to a football match there in future, too. I like the variety of events. Djuly-ane and I like the theatre and musicals too,
which is another reason Wembley is the perfect location for us.”

What was your buying experience like?
“It was a very smooth, easy process. It took just three to four months from our first contact with SNG to having the keys to our home in our hands. We were very organised in our approach – we read about the Shared Ownership process first and made sure we had everything we needed in terms of paperwork. Then it was simply a matter of completing
the different stages of the process. It’s certainly worth doing for anyone who would not otherwise be able to afford to.