New homes in Aylesbury available with FirstBuy

First-time buyers still have time to take advantage of the FirstBuy scheme at Taylor Wimpey’s Mayberry Place development of new properties for sale in Aylesbury.

The Government-backed initiative is available now with selected Taylor Wimpey homes in Aylesbury, giving qualifying purchasers the chance to secure their dream home for just 80% of its full price, including a 5% deposit, subject to status.

With prices starting at just £150,000 for the two and three-bedroom homes now on sale with FirstBuy, aspiring buyers are being urged to hurry if they want to secure their place at Mayberry Place with a deposit as low as £7,500*.

Mark Wallace, Regional Sales Manager for Taylor Wimpey, says: “We have an exceptional selection of stunning houses and apartments for sale in Aylesbury, making it the ideal place for individuals, couples and growing families to step on the property ladder.

“Just a few of these fabulous properties in Aylesbury are still available under FirstBuy, so home-hunters should visit our Sales Information Centre immediately – or risk missing out on their opportunity to secure a new home with a 5% deposit!”

Under FirstBuy, Taylor Wimpey and the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) boost the purchaser’s down-payment with a joint loan of 20%, which is repayable at the end of the 25-year mortgage term or when the property is sold. To be eligible, customers must be first-time buyers with a household income of under £60,000.

The two-bedroom ‘Beech’ apartment, for example, is available to a qualifying first-time buyer under FirstBuy for 80% of its £150,000 price – that’s just £120,000, including a 5% deposit of only £7,500, subject to status.

This impressive property features a light and airy open-plan kitchen/dining/living room, plus an en-suite master bedroom, a well-proportioned second bedroom and a bathroom, while outside the property benefits from allocated parking.

Alternatively, the two-bedroom ‘Appleford’ terraced house, priced from £175,000, can be secured for an 80% FirstBuy from just £140,000, while the three-bedroom ‘Dunton’ detached home is also available under the scheme for 80% of its £269,950 price – that’s only £215,960.

Meanwhile, five-bedroom houses are on sale at the development from £280,000.

All homes at Mayberry Place are completed to a high standard specification, including energy efficient central heating, double glazing and a fitted kitchen with integrated oven, hob and hood.

Mayberry Place forms part of Aylesbury’s stunning new Berryfields community. Bordered by picturesque countryside, yet within easy reach of the town centre, it will comprise exceptional community facilities and employment opportunities alongside more than 3,000 homes.

There is also provision for two primary schools at Berryfields and the planned state-of-the-art Aylesbury Academy, which will specialise in science and technology.

A local centre will include a food store and ten other smaller shops, while acres of parks and green open spaces, including a riverside park area, will also feature 13 equipped play areas for families to enjoy. A community centre will provide a focal point for the residents of the new homes and a new health centre is also planned.

Berryfields will enjoy an integrated network of footpaths, cycleways and bridleways – for cyclists there will be 8km of cyclepaths within the estate which will link into the existing cycle route along the A41 into the town centre, while park-and-ride facilities from the station will be available, linking with the town’s new public transport hub.

The M40 is within 15 miles of Aylesbury, while the M25 is just over 21 miles away. Local bus routes provide connections to Gatwick, Heathrow and Luton airports.

Aylesbury itself is a bustling town with a host of shopping and leisure opportunities including the Friars Square indoor shopping centre, while the town’s market still meets on the cobbles of the old Market Square.

The town also boasts a good choice of pubs, restaurants and nightclubs, while the new 1,200-seat Waterside Theatre was opened in 2010 as part of the ongoing Waterside project, which will create a new shopping centre including a Debenhams and a Waitrose.

First-time buyers hoping to take advantage of FirstBuy to secure a new home at Mayberry Place should visit taylorwimpey.co.uk for more information.