FIRST TIME BUYERS RECEIVE SUPPORT FROM PERSIMMON HOMES

If you’re thinking about buying your first home, given the current market conditions, you’ve probably resided to the fact that you’ve only got two options – a small apartment or a small house. Well, with support from Persimmon Homes South Midlands, you could broaden your horizons as the competitively priced three bedroom homes at its The Maples development in Gloucester have been priced with first time buyers in mind. 

Alison Reading, sales director for Persimmon Homes South Midlands comments: “I strongly believe that the recent economic downturn shouldn’t continue to hinder those looking to buy their all important first property. Nor should it limit the range and styles of homes they can choose from, which is why at The Maples offering a number of two and even three bedroom homes at prices they can afford, and this is proven by the fact that 95 per cent of the development has now sold and we’re selling homes ahead of schedule here.” 

Currently available at the development are a range of two and three bedroom homes for those looking to move onto or up the property ladder. Prices start from £129,995 for a two bedroom design and through the company’s commitment to the Government led 70 per cent HomeBuy Direct shared equity scheme, purchasers could pay as little as £90,997, meaning purchasing at the Gloucester development can be both stress free and cost effective. 

Alison adds: “I’d urge interested househunters to come and see The Maples sooner rather than later as there are just a handful of homes remaining at our popular development before it comes to a close.” 

With properties sold under the HomeBuy Direct scheme, househunters will be relieved to note that they will not have to find a deposit as they are just required to raise mortgage funding of at least 70 per cent of the purchase price. The remaining 30 per cent will be made up by an equity loan co-funded by the Government and Persimmon Homes, which is interest free for five years. 

“When it comes to understanding the needs and current restraints facing first time buyers, the team at Persimmon are fully aware of the complications involved with buying a first home. For those thinking about purchasing their first property, I’d encourage them to come and speak to us as we’re. 

on hand to talk interested parties through the process and the procedures involved, making it both an attractive and affordable option,” concludes Alison. 

The Maples, situated off Coney Hill Road, is located in close proximity to good local amenities and there are excellent shopping and leisure facilities found at the cathedral city of Gloucester. 

For further information on the properties available at The Maples, please call Michael Tuck New Homes on 01452 726443 Alternatively visit www.michaeltuck.co.uk

PERSIMMON HAS GLOUCESTER COVERED

Persimmon Homes is further proving its commitment to providing high quality homes in Gloucester to suit a wide variety of househunter’s requirements and budgets buy supporting the Government- led initiative HomeBuy Direct, a shared equity scheme.

Properties will be sold under the Government’s HomeBuy Direct scheme, whereby househunters will be required to raise funding, including a mortgage plus any small deposit where available, of at least 70 per cent of the purchase price. The remaining 30 per cent will be made up by an equity loan which is co-funded by the Government and Persimmon Homes. 

Alison Reading, sales director for Persimmon Homes South Midlands, explains: “Households earning less than £60,000 who can not otherwise afford to purchase a suitable property unassisted on the open market will be eligible to apply.”

HomeBuy Direct is available at Persimmon’s Gloucester developments, which include the following:

Kingsway, Quedgeley

The development hosts a beautiful selection of two, three, four and five bedroom properties which are priced from £120,750 for a two bedroom design through HomeBuy Direct. The company has been attracting a host of buyers from first timers and young couples through to executives after a luxury location to call home.

Alison continues: “We’re also selling our much-admired three/four bedroom Leicester showhome at Kingsway, which comes complete with carpets throughout, ceramics within the kitchen and landscaped rear garden.”

The Maples, Gloucester centre (A10)

The development has a number of two, three and three/four bedroom properties which are specifically designed and marketed for families. With HomeBuy Direct, prices start from just £104,997 for a three bedroom home with garage.

The Marketplace, Gloucester

Launched in December, The Marketplace is situated in Gloucester’s stylish city centre. The development hosts a number of one and two bedroom apartments to two, three and four bedroom homes, available in a variety of designs, from townhouses to traditional family homes. Prices start from £119,000 for a three bedroom home. Due to the stage of build, purchasers are also able to cherry pick their favourite plot on the development as well as personalise their kitchen and/or bathroom through Persimmon’s Finishing Touches range.

Alison concludes: “We have developed an excellent level of familiarity of the city as well as an acute awareness of what househunters are looking for in the area. We are therefore confident in the knowledge that we are able to satisfy demand with our range of homes across our developments in the region.”

If you’re interested in the properties available at the selection of Gloucester developments, please call Michael Tuck New Homes during office hours on 01452 726443. Alternatively, visit the company online at www.michaeltuck.co.uk