Leeds leads the way for first time buyers

Since the first collection of homes were released for sale just close on two years ago, Persimmon’s St Gregory’s development in Swarcliffe, has proved a continual hit with local first time buyers and the UK’s leading housebuilder is preparing to emulate that success once again with the launch of another Leeds-based scheme.

Recently-launched Mill Green at St Gregory’s located on the Swarcliffe Approach, is the perfect development for first time buyers. The scheme comprises just 36 two bedroom apartments and traditional houses and just five miles from the centre of Leeds, is the ideal bolthole for anyone looking for truly affordable accommodation on the outskirts of one of the country’s most exciting and popular cities.

The apartment block is a stunning three storey building where attention to detail is second to none where architects have incorporated a mix of brick and wooden cladding with some apartments also featuring walk-on balconies.

Sue Merritt, sales director for Persimmon’s West Yorkshire division comments: “While new homes in many places across the UK still represent good value for money, as an industry we have to accept that many first time buyers, particularly those who may be paying back expensive student loans, young couples and families, may find it difficult to get a foot on the property ladder.

“Mill Green will provide the region’s youngsters with an ideal chance to secure their first home and thanks to our assistance in offering selected apartments with a range of tailored incentives including stamp duty paid or mortgage subsidy and survey fee refunded, we’re proud to be able to help them do so.”

Prices at Mill Green currently start at £119,995.

Mill Green at St Gregory’s can be found on the A64 Ring Road in Swarcliffe, Leeds. The development is ideally placed for local amenities including a 24-hour supermarket, shops at Killingbeck Retail Park as well as excellent shopping centres in Crossgates and Seacroft.

A wider selection can also be found in Leeds which boasts an abundance of high street and designer stores including Harvey Nichols and Vivienne Westwood, along with an array of trendy bars and restaurants. The A64, which runs parallel to the site, and the A1/M1 link road enables speedy access to York and beyond.

For further information on Mill Green, visit Persimmonhomes.com.