HomeBuy Direct gets buyers moving

Hundreds of househunters across the country who until recently have been priced out of the housing market have been able to buy a brand new home thanks to properties made available under Persimmon’s Government-supported, HomeBuy Direct scheme.

Just weeks since the scheme was introduced, a staggering 272 properties have already been reserved across the country, and in the South Midlands region alone, the company has received 40 reservations in connection with the scheme.

Alison Reading, sales director for Persimmon Homes South Midlands comments: “Househunters who visit our developments have not only been impressed with the homes on offer, but also the fact that we’re able to support them with moving onto the property ladder with an affordable price.

“Our HomeBuy Direct weekend, hosted across our Gloucester sites was one of the most successful in the Persimmon Group, as we saw a total of five sales at our Kingsway, The Maples and The Marketplace developments in the city.”

David Bryant, group development director for Persimmon plc, adds: “Never before have we had an opportunity where would-be-home buyers can take advantage of a house builder scheme that has the full support and backing of the Government.

“HomeBuy Direct is spectacular because being offered the chance to only have to pay 70 per cent of the price, plus having an interest free loan for five years, is a fantastic offer to young couples and first time buyers who, until now, have been priced out of the market.

“With schemes as good as this coming onto the market, I firmly believe that this is undoubtedly the best time to buy property. I’m delighted that we have already been able to help hundreds of young buyers, re-entrants and those who have been renting to own their own home and I am confident, with our help, many more house buyers will be able to make the move this year.”

Further information on the HomeBuy Direct scheme can be found at persimmonhomes.com.

HomeBuy Direct is available at a selection of Persimmon’s most popular developments, including Kingsway, The Maples and The Marketplace in Gloucester, Windsor Heights in Redditch, Abbots Court in Leominster, Malvern Vale in Malvern and Avon Mews in Rugby.