Buying made easier at The Pier

First time buyers who are keen to get onto the property ladder, but are worried they can’t afford to, are being invited by Crest Nicholson to visit its spectacular riverside development, The Pier in Greenhithe, Kent this Saturday (6th June from 10am).

There, experienced sales staff will be able to advise potential purchasers on Crest Nicholson’s EasyBuy incentive, which can enable them to buy a stylish property for just 75% of the price upfront.

Annette Cole, Sales and Marketing Director for Crest Nicholson Eastern Ltd comments: “The EasyBuy scheme continues to be very popular with first time buyers as it can give them a great opportunity to get onto the property ladder when they otherwise could not afford to take the plunge. The quality of homes available at The Pier, as well as its fantastic location, makes it perfect for local homebuyers as well as young professionals looking for an affordable property outside of London.”

EasyBuy is not a shared ownership scheme and purchasers at The Pier will own 100% of their new property from day one. Unlike similar schemes, with Crest Nicholson’s EasyBuy there is absolutely no rent to pay or interest accrued on the outstanding 25% of the property’s equity for the first five years.

The deferred amount is paid back at 25% of the property’s open market value at any time up to resale or after 10 years, which ever is sooner. Therefore, a one bedroom apartment at The Pier priced at £147,500 becomes a more affordable £110,625 with EasyBuy.

The Pier is a striking collection of luxury apartments situated within Crest Nicholson’s Ingress Park development. All homes at The Pier have a stylish contemporary finish with commodore kitchens, which come complete with a range of integrated stainless steel appliances including oven, hob, extractor hood and fridge/freezer. Bathrooms and en suites feature Villeroy and Boch sanitaryware and are finished with smart chrome accessories.

The Pier at Ingress Park is well located and provides an ideal home for those wishing to commute to London. Nearby, Greenhithe Station provides fast and efficient services in to London Bridge (45 minutes), London Victoria (60-90 minutes), London Cannon Street (50 minutes), Waterloo East (43 minutes) and London Charing Cross (50 minutes). In addition, the newly opened Ebbsfleet International Station offers direct services to the continent and from late 2009 commuters will be able to take advantage of the new domestic service to London St Pancras in just 17 minutes.

Prices at The Pier start from £147,500 (EasyBuy £110,625) for a one bedroom apartment and £215,000 for a two bedroom apartment (EasyBuy £161,250). For further information on The Pier or Easybuy, visit crestnicholson.com/thepier .