Get a head start and save on a new home at The Carrs

First-time buyers keen to escape the rental market, and people without a place to sell, could save thousands of pounds on a brand new home this weekend (21/22 June) at The Carrs in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea. Thanks to the helpful ‘Head Start' offer from housebuilder Barratt Newcastle, you could buy now for only 85% of the purchase price and move in for just £99 down.

Your 5% deposit is paid by Barratt and the remaining 10% of the purchase price is deferred - interest-free - for up to ten years.

In addition, Barratt will pay your stamp duty and legal fees, and include fitted carpets, fridge freezer and washing machine, and a lighting package.

This means that you could move into a stylish 3-bedroom Palmerston house and pay just £124,950, instead of £147,000.

The scheme is available for a limited period only and Barratt Newcastle Sales Manager Steve Mariner said: "This is a terrific offer which can enable people to move into a brand new home with only an 85% mortgage, making homebuying very affordable.

"It's not shared ownership - it's your home, and you own 100 per cent of it but pay only 85 per cent of the purchase price now. We pay your deposit and there's no interest or rent to pay on the other 10 per cent for up to ten years or until you sell the property, whichever is sooner."

The Palmerston features an open plan lounge and fitted kitchen with dining area and French doors into the garden. Upstairs are two double bedrooms, a single bedroom and family bathroom.

‘Head Start' is also available on the 3-bedroom Norbury townhouse, one of Barratt Newcastle's top-selling family homes thanks to its flexible interior layout, and the Woodcote 4-bedroom home with its spacious living and dining room, and contemporary fitted breakfasting kitchen.

The Carrs benefits from the major regeneration of Newbiggin-by-the-Sea. The development is around a ten-minute walk to the seafront and close to shops and local amenities. The town is well located for the A189 spine road and also has easy links to Morpeth and the A1 via the A197.

Showhomes and the sales office are open daily from 11.00am to 6.00pm. For more information visit Barratthomes.co.uk/thecarrs.