East Midlands

Discover more about the East Midlands and the houses for sale in the East Midlands we have available.

As one of the leading housing associations in the UK, Platform has a number of developments across the country in key regions including the East Midlands.

Home to popular cities such as Nottingham, Derby and Leicester, the East Midlands is a diverse region that features the same bustling cities as the West Midlands but balances it out with more rural areas filled with cosy villages and market towns.

Here at Platform, we specialise in helping buyers seeking houses for sale in the East Midlands through affordable home ownership schemes such as shared ownership.

Since you can buy a new build house in the East Midlands with just a 5% deposit on your share, shared ownership in the East Midlands is a much more affordable alternative to buying outright.

Below you can explore all of the shared ownership houses for sale in the East Midlands and learn more about why places such as Nottingham and Derby may be ideal for you.

Why buy a house in the East Midlands?

If you’re considering buying a house in the East Midlands, we have a range of information about the area to help you make your decision.

The East Midlands maintains the same exceptional connectivity of the West Midlands but has higher rated schools and universities - such as the University of Nottingham - which is a major draw for family homebuyers. 

Houses for sale in the East Midlands have risen in price by around 77% - translating to £107,000 - since 2013. This represents a significant increase and has brought the market in line with the West Midlands, despite originally starting at a lower price.

House prices in the East Midlands are forecast to rise between 10% and 20% over the next five years - provided the current uncertainty in the market decreases and the region continues to develop itself.