Places for people in Colchester

Help is available for homebuyers at Fortuna Park, Colchester, where Places for People are offering shared ownership schemes on a range of new properties. This is a fantastic opportunity for first time buyers who are struggling to get onto the property ladder or perhaps those who are renting and looking to buy. The developers are currently offering 50% shared ownership on three properties, which are part of the first phase of the development.

"Shared ownership allows you to buy a home on a part buy part rent basis, so you can buy as much as you can afford and pay a modest rent on the rest. Applicants for the scheme must be in housing need and unable to afford to buy their own home outright", says Connells New Homes Manager, Lisa Shiell.

The first floor two-bedroom apartment and 2 two-bedroom houses are proving popular amongst local people wanting modern convenient living. All homes have an allocated parking space, gas cooker, gas central heating and carpets throughout. The houses will have a downstairs cloakroom as well as a garden with a shed and rotary line.

" The scheme is proving so popular that we need more properties like this in Colchester. We are asking people to come and register their interest with us now to avoid the disappointment of missing out on one of these fantastic homes", says Lisa Shiell.

There is a regular train service from Colchester to London Liverpool Street with a journey taking approximately 50 minutes. Road links with the A12, A14 and M25 are good for commuters travelling north or south of the town. For those wanting to travel further afield Harwich International Port is just over 30 minutes away and Stansted Airport 30 miles away.

With the shared ownership scheme the properties are priced at £65,000 for the apartment and £75,000 for the houses. For more information on Fortuna Park and how to apply for a shared ownership scheme, contact Connells Colchester office - email colchester@connells.co.uk.