Two beds for first timers - Hurry to Heckmondwike

The theory that first time buyers can ill afford to purchase property on the doorstep of a thriving town centre location looks set to be quashed by Persimmon Homes West Yorkshire.

Persimmon has released a collection of two bedroom houses at its Highfield Chase development in Heckmondwike in a move that will provide young buyers with an ideal opportunity to live amid the excitement of one of the region's most popular towns.

Andrew Demain, business development director for Persimmon Homes West Yorkshire is confident the two bedroom properties will be well received amongst the first time buyer market. He said: "Taking the first step on the property ladder is very important and many young house hunters may still wrongly believe they can't afford a home of their own. However, our starter properties, which are available with a range of fantastic home-moving incentives including Helping Hand shared equity, will help alleviate some of the financial pressures associated with buying property to help house hunters become fully fledged home owners."

Ideal for first time buyers and for the growing number of people wanting to buy on their own, Persimmon's Helping Hand shared equity scheme is an ideal option for many buyers as it means they are able to buy a home without having the cost of the whole mortgage.

On a number of very special properties, buyers pay 85 per cent of the value of the property with the remaining percentage not payable for ten years or until your home is re-sold - whichever comes first. There is not even any interest or monthly charges to pay on the outstanding balance.

Ideal for those on lower incomes and for the growing number of people wanting to buy on their own, Persimmon's Helping Hand scheme is an ideal option for many buyers as it means they are able to buy a home without having the cost of the whole mortgage, with no fees or monthly rental to pay on the remaining percentage. As the mortgage taken out is only for 85 per cent of the value of the property, there may even be a saving in the mortgage interest rate that is paid.

And as no five per cent deposit is needed, buyers can literally move now and pay later, meaning a brand new property is within easy financial reach.

Highfield Chase boasts the best of both worlds - it is ideally placed for visiting Oakwell Hall in nearby Batley however in contrast, it's around nine miles from the centre of Leeds and is easily accessible for the M62 and M1 motorways for commutable access to the north or south. With Helping Hand, two bedroom properties at Highfield Chase are priced from just £118,996.

For further information log on to Persimmonhomes.com.