But the Government-backed scheme is coming to an end because of the squeeze on public spending and buyers only have one more month to take advantage, says Nick Fenton, Managing Director for Ward Homes.
“You really only have a month left to sign-up if you want to take advantage of this outstanding opportunity to get on the housing ladder with the help of public money,” he said. “Thousands of people across the country have used HomeBuy Direct to buy a home and we’ve been inundated with local people who are interested.
“I’d advise anyone who is interested to come and talk to us very soon. It doesn’t cost anything and we can answer all your questions.
“HomeBuy Direct can dramatically reduce the initial cost of house purchase and for people who have been priced out of the market for years this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own their own home.”
The scheme gives buyers the opportunity to move in for only 70 per cent of the price, with the remaining 30 per cent covered by a loan from Ward and the Government’s Homes and Communities Agency. Because a smaller mortgage is required, monthly repayments are much more affordable.
HomeBuy Direct is open to a wide range of people who don’t currently own their own home. But buyers must reserve their home by the end of July 2010. Eligible households will be earning less than £60,000.
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For added peace of mind buyers can also benefit from Ward Homes’ new five year warranty on fixtures and fittings in their new home at the time of purchase.
Ward Homes has a selection of homes currently available through the scheme at developments throughout Kent including Eden Village in Sittingbourne, Priory Meadows on the Isle of Sheppey, Pavilion Place in Snodland and Highfields Place in Ashford.
New homes currently available through HomeBuy Direct at Eden Village are two-bedroom apartments with prices starting from £136,995 or a HomeBuy Direct price of £95,897. For more information contact the Sales Centre at Bluebell Drive, Eden Village, Sittingbourne, Kent ME10 4EL, open daily from 10am to 6pm, on 01795 599055.
New homes currently available through HomeBuy Direct at Priory Meadows are three-bedroom houses with prices starting from £184,995 or a HomeBuy Direct price of £129,497. For more information contact the Sales Centre at Lilac Road, Minster on Sea, Sheerness ME12 3GA, open daily from 10am to 6pm, on 01795 872719.
New homes currently available through HomeBuy Direct at Pavilion Place include three-bedroom houses with prices starting from £249,995 or a HomeBuy Direct price of £174,997. For more information contact the Sales Centre at Pavilion Place, off Mill Street, Snodland, Kent ME6 5AN, open daily from 10am to 6pm, on 01634 247727.
New homes currently available through HomeBuy Direct at Highfields Place are two-bedroom houses with prices starting from £169,995 or a HomeBuy Direct price of £118,997. For more information contact the Sales Centre at Highfields Place, Coulters Road, Kingsnorth, Ashford, Kent TN23 3HQ, open daily from 10am to 6pm on 01233 647313.