Couple secure dream home in Bristol with HomeBuy Direct

Thanks to a new major government initiative, first-time buyers Ken Flint and Nicola Brace are among the first at the Brambles to move into a brand new apartment for just 70 per cent of the purchase price.

“I was delighted when I heard about the scheme as it meant that we could finally get a foot on the property ladder,” said Ken who works as a Prison Officer in the region.

“Without the scheme we would have needed a mortgage of £130,000. In total we paid just £91,000, as 30 per cent was funded by a joint equity loan from David Wilson Homes and the government (HCA).

“This was our first experience in buying a property, so we were delighted when we found out how much we could get for our money at the Brambles.”

Ken and Nicola are engaged, and so they were looking for a stress free move to a development which is in easy travelling distance to work and nearby Bristol.

“We visited a few other sites in Bristol, but we both fell in love with the two-bedroom Lintham style apartments at the Brambles,” said Nicola who works for the NHS.

“The development is in a lovely area, and our apartment came with all the fixtures and fittings. What’s more the development is located near the A420, which is ideal for commuting to work.

“One of the main reasons we choose the Lintham apartment is because the bedrooms are of a really nice size, and the kitchen is excellent for entertaining friends.”

Bernice McKenna, sales director at David Wilson Homes continued: “This is an outstanding opportunity for first-time buyers looking to move to the Bristol area. We know that first-time buyers often find it difficult to get to get a foot on the property ladder as many are priced out of the housing market. The scheme is open to first-time buyers, key workers and others who are currently renting.”

The Brambles is a select development in the popular Kingswood suburb of Bristol with a range of apartments and houses creating a new community within easy reach of local amenities and good transport links.

To find out more, visit dwh.co.uk.