Barratt helps first time buyers with head start

First time buyers in the south are being given a boost onto the housing ladder with Barratt's new initiative Head Start. The deal, available on apartments and houses, is designed to ease the affordability issues so many first time buyers are facing and make that first step onto the housing ladder and into property ownership.

Under Head Start, first-time buyers secure a mortgage for 85 per cent of the total property price and Barratt finances the remaining 15 per cent for up to 10 years.

Barratt will also pay the five per cent deposit for first time buyers and legal fees - a real bonus for those struggling to pay rent and save towards a new home.

"First time buyers are still facing many obstacles in becoming home owners and Barratt's Head Start scheme is tailored exclusively to help these people get on the property ladder," said Catherine Ferguson, Barratt sales director.

She said that the initiative is already generating a vast amount of interest and Barratt is urging people to enquire straight away to avoid disappointment.

Developments where Head Start is available include Connexions in Fareham, Citigait in Portsmouth and Staunton Place in Havant.

For further information about Head Start and availability log onto Barratthomes.co.uk.