Persimmon says ‘now is the time to buy’

Although you may be keen to purchase your first property, with the idea of having your own space to call your home many would-be first time buyers are forgiven for being a little more than cautious about buying a house given the current economic climate.

But at Persimmon Homes East Midlands’ Meridian development in Hampton Hargate, the company is proving that now really is the best time to buy.

“With a number of one bedroom apartments available at Meridian, there’s a home to suit a wide variety of first time buyers, no matter what their budget or personal circumstance,” states Steve Matthews, sales director for Persimmon Homes East Midlands. “With house prices at the development proving to be highly competitive coupled with the fact that we’re offering a number of ‘too good to miss’ incentives, there really isn’t a better time to get on that all important first rung of the property ladder.”

Prices for the apartments start from just £99,995 for a one bedroom Greenwich design and with the company’s popular 75 per cent shared equity scheme, purchasers could pay as little as £74,996 for their brand new home. Persimmon is also prepared to pay the five per cent deposit paid, meaning buying now is both an attractive and affordable option.

Persimmon is also offering househunters its acclaimed ‘Move into a Showhome’ scheme, which is a popular choice among first time buyers as the company will professionally interior design and style their home at no extra expense. Purchasers can therefore sit back and relax, knowing their home will be the envy of all who visit without any additional effort or financial commitment required.

The flats at Meridian have been attracting a number of female buyers in their 20’s, who are all wising up to the benefits of apartment living, as made popular by programmes like Friends and series such as Sex and the City.

Steve concludes: “We sympathise with those struggling to purchase their first home, which is why we are going all out to assist first time buyers. Meridian is a sought-after location for a number of people who want to live close to the hustle and bustle of Peterborough, whilst taking advantage of the benefits of living in the new district of Hampton Hargate, and I believe visitors to our development will see why many residents are choosing to locate here.”

The newly created area of Hampton Hargate has an excellent range of amenities, sports centre and a local school. It’s an ideal location for commuters with the A1 leading to Huntingdon, Cambridge and the North and the A605 to Northampton and A47 towards Wisbech and Leicester, close by.

For more information, log on to Persimmonhomes.com.