Date published: 17 December 2021
“I’ve worked for Stonewater for around four years, and heard of the scheme at my second annual all company event. I didn’t apply straight away, despite qualifying for it, I didn’t have a deposit saved as I’d never even considered that I could afford to buy my own home.
“I’ve always lived in Bristol, and it has become an expensive place to live - the property prices are so high. It was impossible for me to even contemplate buying a home on my own.
“However, the scheme did motivate me to start saving, knowing there was a chance for me to own my own home.
“The process couldn’t have been smoother on Stonewater’s part. After saving my deposit I spoke to my team leader who gave me an overview of the process, and the next day I submitted my application.
“My journey to buying a home began in November 2020 and I moved into my new home in May 2021. Stonewater were quick to answer any questions I had, providing helpful insight into the process. The whole time I felt reassured and confident that I would move into my new home as planned.
“I was a Stonewater colleague and customer, but that didn’t change anything. Everything is dealt with confidentially and no one needed to know you have benefitted from using the scheme.
“I now own my own home at 27, and I couldn’t be happier. It isn’t often you can buy a new-build through Shared Ownership – so I feel lucky to have my own place. It’s a three-bedroom property with a garden. I have a dog too, which wasn’t possible when I was renting.
“I’d recommend the myOwnHome scheme to other colleagues, it’s allowed me to move forward in a way I really could never have done.”