London apartments for less at Images

First-time buyers can take advantage of a special Government initiative to reduce the cost of their new home at George Wimpey East London’s Images development in Gants Hill, Essex.

A selection of one and two-bedroom apartments are available under the scheme, making new homes available to qualifying buyers as part of the Homes and Communities Agency First-Time Buyers Initiative (FTBi).

Tina Dedman, Sales and Marketing Director for George Wimpey East London, says: “FTBi gives aspiring first-time buyers the opportunity to purchase a home through an affordable mortgage, and means an apartment priced £160,000 at the development can be purchased from as little as £80,000.

“It’s a great alternative to a traditional shared equity scheme, as the buyer has 100% ownership of their apartment. The Government simply has a second charge on the property which gives it an entitlement to a future share of the sale proceeds.

“In essence it means that first-time buyers can enjoy the benefits of home ownership in an incredible location, but on a more affordable basis.”

Apartment designs feature a spacious living/dining room with open-plan kitchen, while selected properties have balconies, and an en-suite to the master bedroom in addition to a main bathroom.

Each stylish design is the perfect partner to the glass architecture of the Images apartment buildings.

Images is in a brilliant location, with apartments enjoying panoramic views over city landmarks, including the London Eye, the Gherkin and the O2 Dome.

Vibrant Gants Hill is home to a range of stores, cafes, restaurants and bars, while Ilford, just two miles away, offers an excellent shopping centre. For leisure, Fairlop Waters in nearby Barkingside is an ideal place for a round of golf, wind-surfing, angling, sailing or horse riding.

The development is also just minutes from Gants Hill Underground Station, and only five stops from Stratford, ensuring new residents are perfectly placed for Docklands, The City and for the 2012 Games.

Further information is available by visiting the Sales Centre, located off Perth Road, Gants Hill and open daily between 10am and 6pm, or online at Georgewimpey.co.uk.