Debut homes are a hit with DJ Mark

Owning a home of your own is music to your ears – just ask Touch FM DJ, Mark O’Sullivan. The popular radio presenter snapped up a bachelor pad at Redrow’s Debut @ Hilton development after living at home with his parents in Derby.

He’s now enjoying his independence and those wishing to follow in his footsteps can do so with Redrow’s latest affordable Debut development in Burton-upon-Trent, Staffordshire.

And just as the Hilton scheme proved hugely popular, the Debut @ Burton venture is already 50% sold, even though the furnished show home only opens this weekend (December 1st/2nd).

Just as Mark discovered that Redrow’s award winning Debut product is a great lifeline for first time buyers, so too those buying one of the latest properties in Burton can reap the benefits.

Speaking about his brand new two-storey, two-bedroom ‘Debut Four’ home last year, Mark said: “For me, Debut was just the best way to go. I think that when you’re renting, you’re just spending dead money and I’m looking for an investment.

“The opportunity to defer payment of 10% of the purchase price for 10 years on a fixed sum basis was also a big plus point for me because effectively it is an interest free loan and has really taken the edge off the initial outlay.

“I am very busy with work and so I wanted a stylish, low maintenance bachelor pad - not a long, expensive DIY project.”

The Debut @ Burton development currently has one-bedroom studio apartments available for an initial outlay of just £59,995* and duplex properties with two double bedrooms and a spacious open plan living, dining and kitchen area from just £85,995**.

As well as the affordable price-tag and opportunity to defer 10% of the initial purchase price for up to 10 years, Debut properties also come with a single monthly service charge. Unusually this covers the gas, water and electricity bills, as well as buildings insurance, external maintenance and window cleaning – making it really easy for new home owners to manage their monthly finances.

Add to this the benefits of owning a brand new home that’s easy to maintain and energy efficient, with none of the costly repairs, renovations or DIY that an older second hand property might require, and it’s easy to see why Debut has won the vote of hundreds of first time buyers – plus numerous national awards.

The latest accolade for Debut was the title of ‘Best Initiative to Aid First Time Buyers and Key Workers’ at the 2007 Housebuilding Innovation Awards, organised by the Home Builders’ Federation and backed by Housebuilder magazine.

Those purchasing an award winning Debut property in Burton-upon-Trent will be just five minutes away from the town centre, which has a host of amenities and attractions, including restaurants, shops, a bowling alley and a cinema. The development also has good access to the A444, A38 and A511, with travel to Derby taking about 20 minutes and Walsall in 40 minutes.

To find out more about owning a brand new Debut home, visit the development off Short Street, Burton, from 10am to 5.30pm, and view the new fully furnished show apartment that opens next weekend (December 1st).

Alternatively, log on to Redrow.co.uk.

Comprehensive information about Debut, including video walk-throughs of some of the properties, is also available at Debutbyredrow.co.uk.

* The price quoted for a D1 of £59,995 excludes Debut ‘Easi-buy’ assistance of 10%, which brings total cost to £66,666

** The price quoted for a D4 of £85,995 excludes Debut ‘Easi-buy’ assistance of 10%, which brings total cost to £95,550