Getting ahead in Chelmsford and Witham

It is widely reported that first-time buyers are finding it harder than ever to afford a home, which is why Barratt Eastern Counties is offering a substantial helping hand through ‘Head Start’ - a special limited period offer that allows first-time buyers to purchase a home for just 85 per cent of the price, whilst owning 100 per cent of the property.

To tell first-time buyers more about this excellent incentive, Barratt is holding two First Time Buyer Days on Saturday, 17th May at its new developments at The Tower in Chelmsford and The Hawthorns in Witham, from 10 am to 6 pm. At each venue, an independent financial adviser will be present to give advice on money matters and complimentary refreshments will be available.

Head Start is available on selected apartments at The Tower and The Hawthorns, and also at Aurora, Barratt's other new development in Chelmsford. At 85% of the price, apartments start from as little as £140,245 for a two-bedroom apartment at The Hawthorns. The remaining 15 per cent is an interest-free loan that only has to be repaid when the property is sold or within ten years.

Rebecca Littler, sales and marketing director for Barratt Eastern Counties, comments: "Head Start is only available for a short time and on selected homes, so anyone interested should call us very quickly or come along to one of our First Time Buyer days to find out more. Buyers will find that Barratt offers much more than financial incentives and can also provide support and advice every step of the way."

The Tower is Barratt's flagship development in the heart of Chelmsford. The one and two-bedroom apartments in this striking 13-storey building have fantastic views from the upper floors. With a high specification, concierge service, resident's gym, roof terrace and shops on the doorstep, The Tower offers a great lifestyle. It is just steps from Chelmsford station and commuters can be in London's Liverpool Street in just 30 minutes. Head Start prices start at £181,045 for a one-bedroom apartment.

Recently released, Aurora is a small development of 26 one and two-bedroom apartments in Broomfield Road, within walking distance of the town centre and Chelmsford station. The homes are arranged on three storeys and set around a central courtyard. Interiors are very well designed to maximise the use of space and there are plenty of different layouts available. A one-bedroom apartment is priced from £159,995 under Head Start.

The Hawthorns is an attractive development of apartments and houses located off the A12 near Witham, opposite open fields and a 15-minute drive from Chelmsford. The spacious two-bedroom, two bathroom apartments, priced from £140,245, are ideal for first-time buyers. The Stonebridge Apartments, the last phase of apartments at The Hawthorns, will be released for sale on Saturday, 17th May.

For more information, visit Barratthomes.co.uk.