Your First Home at Heron Wharf, Poplar
The Government’s Your First Home scheme could help you buy an eligible new-build apartment at Heron Wharf, with selected 1 and 2 bedroom homes available from £420,000.
Purchasing through Your First Home will remain subject to the final scheme requirements, confirmation of your eligibility, mortgage approval and completion of the application process.
Get one step closer to owning Your First Home.
Register your interest to find out how the scheme could help you buy a new home at Heron Wharf.
Your First Home at Heron Wharf: Key Details
Development: Heron Wharf | New Build Homes in Poplar | Berkeley
Location: Poplar, London
Relevant local authority: Tower Hamlets
Local authority price cap: £650,000
Eligible homes: 1 and 2 bedroom homes
Eligible home prices: From £420,000
How Does it Work?
Based on the details announced by the government so far, eligible first-time buyers could benefit from:
- A minimum deposit of 2.5% towards a brand-new home
- A government equity loan of up to 20% of the purchase price
- A mortgage to fund the remaining balance
- An initial interest-free period on the government equity loan
Final eligibility criteria and full scheme details are still to be confirmed once they are announced.
Example of Your First Home purchase at Heron Wharf
| Purchase Price | £420,000 |
| 2.5% Deposit | £10,500 |
| 20% Government Equity Loan | £84,000 |
| 77.5% Mortgage | £325,500 |
Based on the scheme details announced so far, an eligible buyer purchasing a one bedroom apartment for £420,000 could require a mortgage of approximately £325,500.
This example is for illustration only. Your eligibility, mortgage availability and affordability will depend on your individual circumstances, the final scheme requirements and the criteria of participating lenders.
You should consider obtaining independent mortgage and financial advice.
Eligible Homes
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First-Time Buyer Homes at Heron Wharf
Heron Wharf is a new riverside development in Poplar, offering selected one, two and three-bedroom apartments through Your First Home. With contemporary homes, landscaped surroundings and convenient connections to Canary Wharf and the wider City, Heron Wharf is well suited to first-time buyers looking for a new home in East London. Residents can also enjoy The Riverside Club, an exclusive amenity space designed for relaxing, socialising and making the most of life by the river.
Why Consider Heron Wharf for a First Home?
Zone 2/3 location - Canary Wharf in 4 minutes*
Residents' only amenities including 20m swimming pool, spa & more
2.5 acres of green space and riverside living
Views towards Canary Wharf, The City, River and Park
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Disclaimers
Your First Home is a new Government scheme expected to open for applications in February 2027, with customer pre-registration due to open before the end of 2026. Eligibility criteria apply and the scheme will only be available on eligible new-build homes within applicable Government property price caps and from participating developers. Full guidance, terms and conditions have not yet been published and scheme details may be subject to change. Registering your interest or pre-registering does not guarantee eligibility or commit you to purchasing a home through the scheme. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage or any other debt secured on it. Visit
Your First Home - GOV.UK for more information.
*Travel times are approximate from Canning Town station, sourced from TfL Journey Planner and Google Maps, and may vary depending on time of day, service disruptions and route taken.
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