Mayor supports housing event

This Saturday (6th February) is the HousingOptions London Affordable Homes Show in Westminster.

With a single visit, Londoners will be able to find out more about products such as New Build HomeBuy (also known as part-buy, part-rent or shared ownership), Rent to HomeBuy, and HomeBuy Direct. These products provide high quality homes to anyone earning up to £60,000.

This free event, organised by HousingOptions – jointly delivered by London HomeBuy Agents L&Q and MHO – is the only London-wide housing event which brings together major affordable housing providers operating in London, independent financial advisors (IFA’s) and solicitors. All will be on hand to offer expert advice about how to get on the housing ladder in London through government-backed HomeBuy products.

The show is taking place on Saturday 6th February 2010 at the Queen Elizabeth ll Conference Centre in Westminster, London SW1P 3EE between 11am and 4.00pm.

The Mayor of London Boris Johnson says: "London is one of the best big cities in the world to work and live and I want it to stay that way. Affordable home ownership schemes are a fantastic way for Londoners on more modest incomes to get on the housing ladder and help keep this city thriving. We're investing over a £1bn a year in a whole range of affordable homes so there are now more properties to choose from than ever before in great locations across the capital."

Nic Bealey, L&Q Director of Strategy, Marketing & Sales, says: “During times of economic uncertainty, housing associations help play a major role in building communities. Through HousingOptions we are able to offer Londoners a range of opportunities into affordable home ownership.

“The HousingOptions London Affordable New Homes Show will showcase the thousands of affordable new homes and other home ownership solutions available across the capital, while IFA’s will be able to advise people on how to get a mortgage they can afford, and find the lenders offering the best deals to suit them. This offers real help now to those currently struggling to purchase a home on the open market.”

For more information and to register for the event visit The London Affordable Homes Show website.If you are unable to attend the event but want to find out more about affordable home ownership in London visit HousingOptions