Warming winter deals in Middlesbrough

Warming winter discounts and deals are on offer from Barratt Homes at Parkside Gardens, their best-selling development in Middlesbrough. If you're a first-time buyer or don't have a place to sell, Barratt is offering its Dream Start scheme, which means you could move in for just 75 per cent of the price, with no deposit to pay.

Or if you're looking to move up the property ladder, then the housebuilder's famous part exchange service could enable you to buy and sell in one easy move - and also benefit from a £170 a month mortgage subsidy until 2011.

And for fast movers Barratt will pay legal and moving costs and include free carpets and kitchen appliances.

The deals are available on selected homes, for a limited period only.

Dream Start is offered on the stylish 2-bedroom Ashton apartment for just £95,625 instead of £127,500. It has a light and airy living/dining room, and a fully-fitted breakfasting kitchen complete with oven, hob and hood.

You pay only 75 per cent of the purchase price now, taking advantage of an interest-free loan on the other 25 per cent. There's no deposit to find and you could move in for just £99.

Barratt North East sales manager Steve Mariner said: "This can make a dramatic difference to the move in price of a new home, and paying only a 75 per cent mortgage makes buying very affordable. It isn't shared ownership - it's your home, and you own 100 per cent of it from day one."

Barratt is also offering the ‘Norbury' 3-bedroom townhouse for £167,500, reduced from £192,500, with part exchange and £170 a month mortgage subsidy.

The Norbury is one of Barratt's top-selling homes thanks to its versatile interior layout. The main living area is on the ground floor and features a spacious living room and fully-fitted breakfasting kitchen. The first floor has two double bedrooms and family bathroom, while the top floor is occupied by the main bedroom with a walk-in wardrobe and en suite.

Parkside Gardens is conveniently located close to the town centre in Ayresome Green Lane and is providing a wide range of value-for-money apartments and family homes, which have proved popular with buyers.

For more information, log on to Barratthomes.co.uk.