Peveril Homes helps first-time-buyers banish the housing blues - August 8th
First-time buyers have never had it easy when it comes to getting a foot on the property ladder. Initially squeezed out of the property market by rising house prices they are now bearing the brunt of a growing trend among lenders to protect themselves against riskier loans. Put simply, young would-be homeowners trying to enter the market are suffering more than ever.
However, thanks to one Midlands-based housebuilder, there is a lifeline available that can help banish those property blues. Peveril Homes recently came to the rescue of first-time buyers Andy Marshall and Sophie Robinson - a young couple who now thanks to the generosity and understanding of the housebuilder, are happily settled in their brand new three-bedroom home at Ashleigh Gardens....a dream they believed was out of reach!
Comments Angela Thomas, Sales and Marketing Manager at Peveril Homes: "The perception currently for many people is that they won't be able to get a mortgage so they shouldn't bother trying, but this is not necessarily the case. Yes, it may be a little more difficult than previously but there are mortgage lenders who want to lend and we can help people find the home and deal that's right for them."
According to the Abbey two-thirds of would-be first time buyers have put their plans on hold this year because of financial uncertainty, but that doesn't have to be the case. Peveril Homes can help to ease the burden at what can be a very expensive time, as first-time buyers Andy Marshall and Sophie Robinson can testify.
Ashleigh Gardens was perfect for Andy and Sophie on many levels. A plumber by trade, Andy is currently contracted by Peveril Homes to work on the development, so as well as being convenient for work, Andy also had the added reassurance of knowing the homes at Ashleigh Gardens delivered on build quality and specification.
Explains Andy: "In the current climate I knew that new homes like these at Ashleigh Gardens had the edge over their older second-hand counterparts, not least because of the flexible choice of incentives that housebuilders like Peveril Homes have to offer.
"The added bonus of having a new bathroom, kitchen and overall low maintenance home was very attractive. The fact that I was secure in the knowledge that we could move straight into a home that didn't require any DIY coupled with the generous deal we received from Peveril Homes really sealed the deal when it came to us getting our first foot on the property ladder!"
The lack of 100% mortgage products gives housebuilders like Peveril Homes an advantage over most private sellers, as they are able to offer packages of reassurance to all buyers, not just first-timers. Continues Angela Thomas: "We have a number of reassuring deals available, all of which are designed to make buying a new home as easy as possible for all of our customers - from the moment of first enquiry right through to after they've moved in.
"Options include helping with people's mortgage repayments, covering other moving costs like stamp duty and legal fees, or, for those with an existing home to sell, an assisted move scheme or even part-exchange. It's all about being flexible and treating each buyer as the individual they are, with their own set of individual needs. Hopefully this way we'll see an end to those headlines about dwindling numbers of first time buyers and, instead, a flurry of young people like Andy and Sophie enjoying their newly gained independence."
Ashleigh Gardens on Huthwaite Road in Sutton-in-Ashfield remains popular with a host of buyers and offers a choice of two and three- bedroom semi-detached homes, three storey townhouses and four-bedroom detached homes with prices starting from just £128,950. Modern and stylish, the homes are ideal for people taking their first step onto the property ladder and would also suit young professionals and families.
To find out more about Ashleigh Gardens call Peveril Homes on 01623 556569.
Contact:
(01773) 880550
