Getting on to the property ladder in London used to mean scouring the Home Counties for suitable commuter hotspots. Not anymore. The View at Aspect Croydon, a brand new collection of 92 spacious one, two and three bedroom apartments from NHG Homes, is making stylish city living on a first time buyer budget a realistic option.
Available through Shared Ownership, the beautiful apartments feature high-specification interiors, with a stunning winter garden to every home. Newly launched on 31 May 2025, the apartments are delighting buyers by providing spacious homes at the heart of the action in Croydon.
The local area buzzes with vibrant life and plenty of renowned restaurants. A four-minute stroll from The View at Aspect leads you to Boxpark Croydon, offering gourmet street food from around the world. Walk for a further few minutes and the craft beer centre Art & Craft CR0 and superb Mr Fox gastropub provide further delights. For special occasions, nothing beats an upscale meal at Ponte Nuovo or an elegant cocktail at The Store.
The View at Aspect Croydon also puts an outstanding array of cultural amenities on buyers’ doorsteps. Croydon StreetArt uses the local urban landscape as an inspirational, ever-changing canvas, while the Croydon Clocktower arts and museum complex and David Lean cinema speak to the area’s cultural credentials. Residents also enjoy easy access to Fairfield Halls – south London’s largest arts centre – for theatrical performances, concerts, comedy, gigs and dance.
First time buyers keen to enjoy stylish city living can choose between one, two and three bedroom apartments at The View at Aspect. The beautifully designed homes feature light-filled, open-plan interiors with flawless finishes. Full-height windows flood them with daylight and deliver stunning cityscape views. Private, fully enclosed winter gardens, with bi-fold openings for enjoyment in any weather, are ideal for dining, working or simply relaxing.
Everything from daily practicalities to supporting local buyers has been considered as part of the design. Within the homes, washer-dryers and heating systems are kept neatly out of sight in a utility space, while built-in mirrored wardrobes support clutter-free living. In location terms, the presence of a Marks & Spencer food hall, Greggs bakery and Sainsbury’s Local within three minutes’ walk provides easy access to daily essentials, supported by the Whitgift and Centrale shopping centres, Surrey Street Market and IKEA Croydon all within a 10-minute wander.
The View at Aspect Croydon also puts much more within buyers’ reach. Croydon is home to more than 120 parks and green spaces, with Waddon Ponds, Park Hill park and the Green Flag award-winning Wandle Park all within 15 minutes’ walk of Aspect. With secure cycle storage, a tramlink stop outside and East Croydon and West Croydon stations within five and 10 minutes’ walk respectively, the impressive development is also ideal for those working in central London.
On the financial front, NHG Homes is offering the homes with Shared Ownership, meaning buyers can get on to the property ladder for less. Buyers purchase a share of their home, with a subsidised rent payable to NHG for the remaining share. Over whatever timeframe suits the buyer, they can choose to grow the share of the property that they own and reduce the share on which they pay rent, all the way up to full ownership.
One huge advantage of this for first time buyers is that they only need a deposit based on the share of the property that they initially buy – not on its full market value. For buyers on a budget, it turns stepping on to the London property ladder, while still being at the heart of the action, into an achievable dream.
You’ll find that £5,000 can go a long way with Shared Ownership – 5% deposits start from just £4,406, with monthly costs from just £1,244 a month. You can also claim up to £5,000 worth of incentives on one bedroom apartments in July and August as part of NHG Homes’ summer holiday promotion. You could choose to double your deposit, opt for a £5,000 IKEA voucher to help you furnish your new home, or even pay no service charge in the first two years that you own your home! See nhghomes.com for full terms and conditions.
Homes at The View at Aspect Croydon are priced from £88,125 for a 25% share of a one bedroom apartment with a full market value of £352,500. To find out more, visit
nhghomes.com/aspectcroydon
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