Stamping out costs in Milton Keynes

It’s good news for first time buyers following the Government’s recent announcement to suspend stamp duty on all residential properties under £175,000. With this in mind, many first time buyers might now find it easier to purchase their first home in the current climate and make that all important move onto the property ladder.

Crest Nicholson’s latest development, thehub:mk, in the heart of Milton Keynes is an ideal option for first time buyers looking to make the most of the Governments new buying incentive. With a mix of one and two bedroom apartments for sale under the £175,000 stamp duty threshold, first time buyers will be able to make the most of the government’s scheme.

Kerry Jones, Sales and Marketing Manager at Crest Nicholson (Chiltern) comments: “We welcome any positive moves from the Government that will help to encourage more momentum in the housing market. Raising the stamp duty threshold will provide much needed relief for first time buyers who are currently feeling the effects of tightened lending criteria. The properties at thehub:mk are an ideal option for first time buyers to get on the property ladder and will allow them to make the most of these government schemes.”

Thehub:mk is an impressive collection of luxury studio’s, as well as one and two bedroom apartments, all set around a Central Piazza within 4.3 acres of landmark architecture and landscaping. Perfectly located in one of the most fashionable areas of the city, thehub:mk is within easy reach of the shops, bars and restaurants that make up the heart of this thriving city centre location.

As well as the number of quality commercial and big brand names close by, thehub:mk is also perfectly situated for access to amenities that include the theatre, gym and train station, from which London Euston to the South and the Midlands to the North can both be reached in approximately half an hour.

Prices at thehub:mk start from £174,950, or just £131,212 when bought using the companies EasyBuy scheme. Crest Nicholson is also offering a range of incentive packages. For more information, log on to Crestnicholson.com.