Buy a new home in Middlesbrough for 75% of price

First-time buyers, and people without a place to sell, could move into a stylish Barratt home at Parkside Gardens in Middlesbrough, for only 75 per cent of the price. Barratt is offering its "Head Start plus" scheme which includes a 10 per cent discount off list price, your 5 per cent deposit paid, and the remaining 10 per cent of the price deferred as an interest-free loan for up to ten years.

The scheme brings the price of a 3-bedroom ‘Eskdale' home at the development down to £155,677 from £203,500, and you could move in for just £99.

The Eskdale is a distinctively-shaped home which makes maximum use of its corner plot. The dual-aspect lounge runs the entire length of the house, with French doors into the garden, and there is a separate dining room, fully-fitted kitchen and cloakroom. Upstairs, the master bedroom has an en suite and there is a second double bedroom, third single, and family bathroom.

Barratt North East sales manager Steve Mariner said: "The Eskdale is a terrific family home and our Head Start plus offer can make buying very affordable."

Parkside Gardens is conveniently located close to the town centre in Ayresome Green Lane and has proved highly successful with homebuyers. The development is providing a wide range of value-for-money apartments and family homes.

Showhomes and the sales centre are open from 11.00am to 6.00pm, Friday to Tuesday. For more information log on to Barratthomes.co.uk/parksidegardens.