Lending a helping hand

With mortgage lending for first time buyers falling to its lowest level in two years, those struggling to get onto the property ladder need all the help they can get.

And Redrow Homes’ Debut @ Burton venture will answer that call – with houses starting from as little as £59,995.

The venture, set in Burton upon Trent in Derbyshire, launches on Saturday 31st March at Waterside Community Centre, and will showcase 64 of Redrow’s affordable, award winning, one and two-bedroom Debut homes.

Similar homes have already provided a much needed lifeline for cash-strapped first time buyers all over the UK, including Rugby, Castle Vale, Stoke-on-Trent and Hilton.

Julie Chapman, area sales manager for Redrow Homes (Midlands) said: “These homes are firmly targeted at people who feared they would never be able to get a foot on the property ladder. Debut homes are really popular across the country so people should register for the launch as soon as possible and make sure they turn up early on the day.”

One of the innovations of Redrow’s Debut range is that the buyer pays just one monthly service charge, which includes the gas, water and electricity bills, as well as buildings insurance, external maintenance – and even the cost of window cleaning –making it so much easier to budget when setting up home for the first time.

Julie continued: “There is also the option to use the Easi-buy scheme, which allows buyers to defer 10% of the price of their new home for up to 10 years on a fixed sum basis, which can be paid back via occasional lump sums, monthly repayments or in whole at any time. In other words, it’s like an interest free loan.”

Much of the cost-saving in Redrow’s Debut homes comes from the way in which they are constructed, using a lightweight structural steel frame and other modern methods of construction, which speeds up the build programme without compromising on quality.

There are also carefully managed outdoor spaces, which are designed to create a sense of neighbourhood, and Redrow homes are designed to achieve an EcoHomes rating of ‘Excellent’ – making them good for the planet, as well as the pocket.

A mortgage specialist and solicitor will be on hand during the launch to advise would-be home buyers, while Redrow’s friendly, thoroughly trained staff will guide buyers through their purchase.

The development is just five minutes away from the centre of Burton upon Trent, which has a host of amenities and attractions, including restaurants, shops, a bowling alley and a cinema.

Debut @ Burton has good access to the A444, A38 and A511, with travelling times to Derby taking about 20 minutes and Walsall in 40 minutes. East Midlands airport is around 30 minutes away.

Following the launch, sales for Debut @ Burton will be handled from the nearby Debut development in Hilton.

For your chance to own a home at Debut @ Burton, then make sure you register your interest with a sales consultant prior to the launch on 0845 676 0441. The launch itself starts at 9.30am at Waterside Community Centre, Heath Street, Burton. More information about Debut developments across the country can be found at visit debutbyredrow.co.uk.