Sales success in Gloucester

Current speculation that the UK housing market is experiencing a slump has so far not affected Gloucestershire according to Studley-based Persimmon Homes. The housebuilder has recently reported that it's the Maples development in Gloucester has continued to perform well throughout 2008.

Alison Reading, sales director for Persimmon Homes South Midlands, explains: "The Maples has proved popular among a range of purchaser groups due to the range of properties on offer. In the last four weeks alone we've seen nine of our two and three bedroom homes reserved.

"Due to the site's popularity we've now released our popular three/four bedroom Leicester townhouse to interested househunters."

Also available is a selection of two, three and bedroom homes, which are priced from £119,995 and Persimmon is offering it's acclaimed Helping Hand shared equity scheme, which is available on selected properties. The initiative allows purchasers to own a home having initially paid for just 75 per cent of the value of the property. They have up to ten years interest free to pay back the remaining 25 per cent of the current property price.

The Maples has been designed with first time buyers, couples and young families in mind and with a brand new local nursery opening in September on its doorstep, the development is ideal for those with small children.

Alison concludes: "The number of reservations, and the speed at which properties are being reserved, further demonstrates our ability to build quality, stylish and affordable homes in the area."

The Maples is situated off Coney Hill Road and, when complete, will offer purchasers a choice of one and two bedroom apartments and two and three bedroom homes. The development provides residents with good local amenities as well as being close to the excellent shopping and leisure facilities that the cathedral city of Gloucester has to offer.

For further information on the properties available at The Maples, visit Persimmonhomes.com.