New scheme aims to get Derby’s buyers moving

A special Government scheme called HomeBuy Direct has been launched at Bryant’s Highfields development in Derby. The new initiative, which has only just been launched nationally, will help first time buyers get on the property ladder with an interest free equity loan.

The HomeBuy Direct scheme is aimed at helping purchasers with a household income of less than £60,000 afford the home they want*. An interest free equity loan is available for up to 30 percent of the value of the property, co-funded by the Homes and Communities Agency and Bryant Homes. For example, the initiative means that if you qualify for a mortgage of £140,000, you could buy a property worth up to £200,000.

Lynne Hartshorn, Regional Sales and Marketing Director, comments: “The new HomeBuy Direct scheme is a great way for purchasers to afford their first home. It’s designed to overcome the hurdles of high mortgage costs and larger deposits, which we know are preventing many people from buying. There are ten homes available through the scheme at the site and we anticipate that interest for them will be high. It’s definitely worth visiting the marketing suite to see what Highfields has to offer.”

Margaret Allen, Regional Director at the Homes and Communities Agency said: “Through HomeBuy Direct the HCA is offering a golden opportunity for local people who have been priced out of the property market. Our £400 million investment nationally will also act as an important stimulus to help restore confidence in the housing market.”

No interest is charged on the equity loan for the first five years* and the purchaser has to contribute the remaining equity, through an agreed mortgage*. Buyers are also able to pay off the equity loan in instalments at any stage after the first 12 months or sell their HomeBuy property* if they wish.

Homes at Highfields are ideal for first-time buyers, couples and families of all ages, offering an exceptional quality of life and easy access to a wealth of facilities for business and pleasure. Derby city centre is just a five-minute drive away, while the Peak District National Park, Alton Towers, Donnington Park and Uttoxeter racecourse are all within easy reach.

For more information on HomeBuy Direct and the range of properties available at Highfields, visit Bryant.co.uk.

* Terms and conditions apply.