New residents find dream homes in Grimsby

For the past few months, young mum Emma Bell has watched from her window as a one-time less desirable part of Grimsby has taken on a fresh new multi-million pound facelift.

Now, the 22-year-old and her family have helped to mark a milestone in a new chapter for the area, becoming the first resident to move into Stamford Homes’ Freshney Green development.

First time buyer Emma has moved from her flat in nearby Freshney House to a spacious three-bedroom home on the development – which comes complete with a garden for her 14-month-old son McKenzie.

“To own my own house is fabulous,” said Emma – who lives with her partner Les. “I have lived in this part of Grimsby all my life and have watched it undergo such a transformation over the month. It is now a lovely, quiet place to live with a really nice atmosphere.”

Emma’s dream of owning her own home was made possible through Stamford Homes’ 75/25 scheme. “Without this, I don’t think I would have been able to afford to move from my flat into a spacious new home with a garden. It is a brilliant incentive,” she said.

The Easy Start scheme, which allows customers to own 100 per cent of their home, but pay just 75 per cent of the price and no deposit, gave Emma the chance to step onto the housing ladder – after being encouraged to talk to Stamford Homes by her brother, who bought a home at a neighbouring development.

Under the innovative 75/25 scheme, the customer is able to reserve the home of their choice. And ensuring that legal completion is within a specified timescale, Stamford Homes will pay the remaining 25 per cent by means of an interest free loan – to be paid off in up to 10 years.

Freshney Green has experienced a high volume of reservations in recent weeks, and currently has a range of two and three-bedroom homes available.

The sales and marketing suite is open from Thursday to Monday, 10.30am until 5pm.

For more information, visit stamford-homes.co.uk.