City studios could prove a good move

First-time buyers and those keen to gain a better return on their savings than the banks currently provide are being urged to take a look at the new studio apartments at Bryant Homes’ Riverside Heights development in the up-and-coming Riverside Quarter, Norwich.

Priced from only £69,995, the contemporary and spacious open plan studios offer residents an amazing lifestyle within walking distance of Norwich city centre, while those thinking of becoming a buy-to-let investor can receive around £450 per month in rent – a fantastic 7.7% yield.

Each apartment enjoys a high standard specification including electric under-floor heating, double glazing and a fitted kitchen with built-in oven, hob and hood, together with a fridge and washer-dryer. Customers can also choose from one-bedroom apartment designs priced from £104,995 and two-bedroom apartments starting at £149,995.

Riverside Heights is superbly located in landscaped surroundings with fantastic views over the River Wensum.

Blending excitement and relaxation, the new homes are within walking distance of the new Riverside Entertainment Centre, featuring shops, restaurants, a cinema, bowling and a gym. Riverside Swimming Centre also offers a pool, sauna and gym, while for those who prefer to watch sports, Norwich City Football Club has its modern stadium close by.

The city centre, just over a mile away, offers a wider choice of shopping including its famous market, pubs, bars and restaurants, as well as good schools for all ages.

For commuters, Norwich station is a short stroll from the apartments, with frequent services to London, Peterborough, Cambridge and the seaside towns of Great Yarmouth, Lowestoft and Sheringham. The A47, A11 and A140 provide excellent road routes north and south.

Bryant Homes offers a range of tailor-made incentives for first-time buyers, including help paying their deposit and legal fees, while new investors can benefit from advice on the rental market and useful advice on finding and managing their tenancies.

To find out more about the apartments at Riverside Heights, visit the Marketing Suite, located on Geoffrey Watling Way, Norwich and open Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 5pm and Mondays from 1pm to 5pm, or go online to Bryant.co.uk.