A dream start for young families in Eastleigh

Barratt’s Dream Start deal is giving families a chance to get a foot on the housing ladder at Twyford Square, the developer’s popular site in Eastleigh near Southampton.

Mark Docherty, Barratt sales director, said: “Buyers can take advantage of our Dream Start scheme here and the two bedroom apartments have proved a winner with young families wanting to get a foot on the ladder.

Peter and Donna-Maria Watt took advantage of the scheme to buy a two-bedroom apartment at Twyford Square. They have recently moved into their new home and are having a double celebration along with their son Marshall’s first birthday.

“Dream Start was a great opportunity for us,” said Donna-Maria (38), a customer service associate. “We only had to find a mortgage for 75 per cent of the purchase price – the other 25 per cent is covered by Barratt and repayable interest free, either within 10 years or when we sell the property.

“We’ve bought a two-bedroom Barton style apartment, and it’s so much larger than the one-bedroom flat we are currently renting,” she continued. “Also, the development is in a great location, close to shops and not far from my family in nearby Totton.

“Twyford Square is really convenient for work – Peter is a security officer in Southampton and it’s easy to commute from here. We’re very happy with our purchase and we can’t wait to settle into our new home,” she concluded.

Twyford Square is located within walking distance of Eastleigh town centre and the Swan shopping centre. The nearby M3 offers easy access to the south coast, north Hampshire and London.

It is only a short rail or bus ride to Southampton, where attractions include the West Quay Shopping Centre and Leisure World, with its multiplex cinema and nightclubs.

For further details on Dream Start, log on to barratthomes.co.uk.