Warming winter deals for Durham homebuyers

Warming winter discounts and deals are on offer from Barratt Homes at its popular Manor Grange development in Wingate, County Durham. If you're a first-time buyer or don't have a place to sell, Barratt is offering its Dream Start scheme, which means you could move in for just 75 per cent of the price, with no deposit to pay.

Or if you're looking to move up the property ladder, then the housebuilder's famous part exchange service could enable you to buy and sell in one easy move - and also benefit from a £185 a month mortgage subsidy until 2011.

And for fast movers Barratt will pay legal and moving costs and include free carpets and kitchen appliances.

These deals are available on a first come, first served basis for a limited period only.

Dream Start brings the price of a stylish 3-bedroom ‘Sutton' townhouse down to £116,995, from £155,995.

The Sutton has a first floor living room and fully-fitted breakfasting kitchen 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.

You pay only 75 per cent of the purchase price now, taking advantage of an interest-free loan for up to ten years on the other 25 per cent. There's no deposit to find and you could move in for just £99.

Barratt North East sales manager Steve Mariner said: "Dream Start can make a dramatic difference to the move in price of a new home, and paying only a 75 per cent mortgage makes buying very affordable. It isn't shared ownership - it's your home, and you own 100 per cent of it from day one."

Barratt is also offering the ‘Gloucester' design for £177,500, reduced from £185,995, with part exchange and £185 a month mortgage subsidy for two years.

This 4-bedroom detached house combines modern living with a traditional cottage feel. It includes a living room and dining area with French doors, fully-fitted kitchen, utility, en suite to the master bedroom, family bathroom and 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.

A brand new showhome is opening very soon. For more information, log on to barratthomes.co.uk.