On Saturday 23rd September, the London Home Show, the capital’s largest event for first time buyers, celebrated its 10th anniversary, with over 3,800 attendees turning out for the milestone event.

The free-to-attend event took place at the QEII Centre, Westminster, and gave attendees unparalleled access to some of the biggest names in property. To mark the 10th anniversary, a host of special activities took place on the day, including a range of brand-new workshops, Q&A sessions, and a seminar from London-based property influencer, Lexie Carducci.

Hosted by Share to Buy, the country’s leading online property portal for first time buyer homes, attendees were given the opportunity to hear from 50 exhibitors including mortgage brokers, conveyancing solicitors, and sales teams from leading housing providers. Highlights included Shared Ownership 101 Q&As, Affordability Workshops with mortgage experts, and First Time Buyer Workshops covering a range of topics from affordable rental options and alternative home-buying options, to interior design and tips on finding the perfect home.

As well as access to hundreds of properties across London and the Home Counties, guests were also able to learn about alternative housing schemes such as London Living Rent, Deposit Unlock and Discount Full Ownership, and could register their interest in developments on the day.

Nick Lieb, Head of Operations for Share to Buy comments: “We’re thrilled to celebrate a decade of the London Home Show’s success, welcoming over 70,000 attendees since the first event in 2013. The strong turnout at Saturday’s event underscores the importance of our mission: helping first time buyers achieve their dreams of homeownership. We remain committed to empowering individuals and families with affordable housing solutions, and we look forward to continuing this journey for the next 10 years, creating brighter futures for Londoners.”

The London Home Show partnered with some of the housing industry’s leading names, with sponsors of the event including L&Q, Peabody New Homes, NHG Homes, FABRICA, SO Resi, Legal & General Affordable Homes, Square Roots, SiteSales, Southern Housing New Homes and Guinness Homes.

As well as continuing to host this popular London exhibition twice a year in the spring and autumn, Share to Buy will also be bringing their home show events on the road for the first time in 2024. With more demand for affordable housing than ever before, Share to Buy will be hosting a number of new events in locations across the country in order to help even more first time buyers access free resources and learn about the options available to them.

Jade Turnstill, Brand, Marketing & Communications Manager for Share to Buy, comments: “As we look back at the last decade, we are reminded of how much has changed since our first London Home Show in 2013. From increasing property prices and growing mortgage rates, to the cost of living crisis and economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the property landscape across the UK has changed significantly, presenting many challenges for prospective owners. In turn, it’s never been more important for first time buyers to understand the housing options available to them. Property events such as ours are an integral part of helping a new generation of home-buyers get on the property ladder, and we’re excited to bring our exhibition to thousands more budding buyers nationwide.”