Buyers offered a seasonal treat at Merryfields

There really is no better time to buy than the present at Barratt West Midlands's Merryfields development in Brierley Hill, as prospective purchasers are being offered a seasonal treat of new low prices on houses and apartments.

Star Buy two-bedroom Bromwich apartments have just been reduced by around £25,000, to prices starting from £99,950 and the final three-bedroom semi-detached Norbury is now available for £174,950, from £218,000. This timely reduction comes just after Prime Minister, Gordon Brown announced that stamp duty would be axed on all properties worth £175,000 and under.

Although there is just one three-bedroom, three-storey Norbury townhouse currently left at Merryfields, a new phase of the house type will soon be released at the lower price. But for buyers looking to move in straight away to either the Norbury or Bromwich, they could be enjoying the start of the New Year in their new property.

For £99,950, the Bromwich offers an open plan living and dining area, colour co-ordinated main bathroom, contemporary kitchen and a large master bedroom. The Norbury boasts a spacious living and dining area, fitted breakfast kitchen and downstairs cloakroom on the ground floor, two double bedrooms and a family bathroom on the first and a master bedroom with a bathroom and dressing area or nursery on the second floor.

Graydon Worthing, Sales Director for Barratt West Midlands, said, "At Barratt, we consistently alter our prices to match the market value at the time - these new cuts on the Norbury and Bromwich properties are hugely competitive and really reflect the fact there is no better time to buy at the moment.

"Anyone who purchases a Norbury will be able to sidestep stamp duty, as the price now undercuts the current £175,000 limit. The next phase of releases are also virtually ready, so a New Year 2009 move is on the cards for more families looking for their perfect home in the Black Country."

Merryfields is situated on Moor Street in Brierley Hill and offers two-bedroom apartments and three-bedroom houses - it also has one five-bedroom Thornton property left.

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