Max is numero uno at Scholars Gate

Andy and Steph Done have recently moved onto Barratt Chester’s Scholars Gate development in Leasowe. As first-time buyers they took advantage of all Barratt’s first-time buyer options such as free carpets and white goods, plus having their five percent deposit paid.

Then they became the first couple to move onto the development - flat number one of course - and shortly afterwards their son Max was born, making him the first baby at Scholars Gate.

The young couple and baby have now settled into their luxury two-bedroom Falkirk apartment. Andy says that without Barratt’s help getting onto the property ladder would have been difficult: “I didn’t really think we could afford a place of our own and it was only when I drove past the site and saw the first-time buyer deals advertised that I thought we could give it a go,” he says.

Also Steph has nothing but praise for the Barratt sales negotiator – Joanne Brogan -who dealt with their purchase: “Joanne was a huge help and nothing was too much trouble. She even came and visited us when we had the baby and brought a present.”

For a limited period, Barratt Chester are offering fast movers a Dream Start at Scholars Gate. Under the scheme, it’s possible to own 100 per-cent of your property for just 75 per-cent of the cost. You don’t need to pay the 25 per-cent back for ten years or until you sell the house, whichever comes soonest.

Beautiful two-bedroom apartments are on release now from £107,050 at the development while three-bedroom three-storey homes with detached garages are on the market at £193,800.

The sales office is now open seven days a week between 10am and 5pm.