Four sales in four weeks at Wingate development

Homebuyers are keeping Barratt sales adviser Julie Hodds on her toes at Manor Grange in Wingate, where she has sold four new homes in the last four weeks.

They have decided that now is a good time to buy and are taking advantage of substantial discounts and a range of money-saving deals on offer.

If you're a first-time buyer or don't have a place to sell, you could buy a stylish 3-bedroom ‘Sutton' townhouse at Manor Grange for £112,495 and move in for just £99, using the housebuilder's Dream Start scheme.

For move up buyers Barratt offers part exchange, plus special prices and £5,000 cashback.

And for all buyers Barratt will pay stamp duty, legal fees and moving costs, and include fitted carpets and a fridge/freezer.

Barratt North East sales manager Steve Mariner said: "We've seen a lot of activity at Manor Grange and our other developments in Durham in recent weeks, bucking the national trend of slowing sales.

"We have deals to suit all kinds of buyers, however they are only available for sales completed before Christmas.

"With our Dream Start offer, for example, you pay only 75 per cent of the purchase price now. The other 25 per cent is kept as an interest-free loan for up to ten years.

"This can make a dramatic difference, and you don't even have to pay the usual 5 or 10 per cent deposit. And having only a 75 per cent mortgage also makes buying very affordable. It isn't shared ownership - it's your home, and you own 100 per cent of it from day one."

The Sutton townhouse has a first floor living room and fully-fitted breakfasting kitchen which comes complete with oven, hob and hood. On the top floor are two double bedrooms - one with an en suite shower - and there is a third bedroom on the ground floor, with access to a further shower room. There is also an integral garage.

Manor Grange is surrounded by countryside and natural attractions, including the impressive Castle Eden Dene, and is well-located for commuting to North East business centres.

For more information, log on to Barratthomes.co.uk/manorgrange.