For many aspiring homeowners, the vibrant riverside quarter of Abbey Quay in Barking represents the ultimate urban lifestyle. However, the journey from dreaming of a new home to finally holding the keys in your hand can sometimes feel like a complex puzzle. Weston Homes offers a range of tailored schemes designed to help you buy, whatever your budget
Firstly… A Luxurious Specification, As Standard
Before exploring ways to buy a new home, it’s helpful to understand the “Weston Homes Difference”. Luxury is not an optional extra; every apartment at Abbey Quay features a fully inclusive, high-end specification – so you can just move in without spending more cash to get it how you like it!
Each home is equipped with a designer kitchen featuring stone worktops, integrated appliances and a boiling/chilled water tap. Bathrooms offer a sanctuary-like environment with “smart” functionality, energy-saving features and much more!
Buying a new home removes the hassle and expense of modernising. As Matt, who purchased a Weston Homes apartment, says, “I had watched my parents restore an old house and I never wanted to go through the expense and time it takes to do something like that.”
Shared Ownership: An Accessible Step Forward
Buying a new home doesn’t necessarily mean you need a huge deposit. The Shared Ownership* scheme at Abbey Quay offers a practical solution. In partnership with Sage Homes, this initiative allows buyers to purchase a share of a two bedroom apartment, typically between 25% and 75%, while paying rent on the remaining portion.This scheme significantly lowers the required deposit and mortgage payments, making it one of the most accessible routes on to the property ladder in London.Over time, you can staircase purchasing additional shares and more equity in the property.
Discount Market Sale: 100% Ownership, 20% Saving
One of the most innovative paths at Abbey Quay is the Discount Market Sale^ scheme that allows eligible buyers to purchase a brand new home at 80% of its market value.
Crucially, the buyer still owns 100% of the property. There is no rent to pay on the 20% discount; the saving simply makes the mortgage more manageable. It is a unique opportunity to secure a high-specification home in a thriving community while staying within a budget.
A Guiding Hand To Homeownership: Finding a Way Forward
At Weston Homes, the priority is finding a bespoke solution to homeownership that works for you. Having successfully helped hundreds of buyers step on to the property ladder, the team understands that every financial situation is unique. The proven track record of helping people move into their dream homes speaks for itself: if there is a way for you to buy, the team will find it.
Support from Start to Finish
The friendly sales consultants at Weston Homes are dedicated to guiding buyers through each stage of the journey, from the initial viewing to move-in day. With expert advice on eligibility and purchasing schemes, the entire process is handled with genuine care and professionalism.
Abbey Quay is a multi-award-winning urban village. The marketing suite and show homes are open daily from 10am to 5pm. For further details, please visit weston-homes.com or contact the team on 020 4502 9854. Shared Ownership prices start from £104,500 for a 25% share*
Weston Homes is an industry-leading, award-winning developer, recently crowned “Housebuilder of the Year” at the WhatHouse? Awards 2025. For the fourth consecutive year, Weston Homes was also named “Private Developer of the Year” at the First Time Buyer Readers’ Awards 2025. The company specialises in high-specification new and converted one to five bedroom luxurious homes across London and the South East. Prices start from £174,000^
^Discount Market Sale: Save 20% and own 100% of a brand new home. Published prices include savings, T&Cs apply
*The price advertised represents the purchase of a 25% share of a two bedroom apartment with a full market value of £418,000
*Subject to eligibility criteria, terms and conditions
First Time Buyer is an exciting bi-monthly glossy which takes a stylish and comprehensive look at all the options available, setting them out in an entertaining and informative way, and helping potential customers navigate their way through what is often a daunting and complex process. We dispel the myths, reinforce the facts and arm the reader with the tools necessary to make their homeownership dreams a reality.
