Would-be buyers set to get on the ladder for just £80k in Basingstoke

Would-be home-owners struggling to get a foothold on the property ladder now have a fantastic opportunity to invest in their dream home – thanks to an incredible money-saving scheme designed to put the squeeze on mortgage rates.

Stunning homes at George Wimpey’s sought-after Marnel Park development in Basingstoke are now available with HomeBuy Direct, a shared equity scheme allowing first-time buyers to secure 100% of their new home for as little as 70% of the purchase price.

Under this amazing initiative, jointly funded by the leading housebuilder and the Government’s Homes and Communities Agency, the outstanding sum is covered by a great-value loan which is interest-free for the first five years and low-interest for up to 20 years thereafter.

It means a stylish one-bedroom apartment priced at an already-low £113,995 is available to qualifying buyers with a mortgage of less than £80,000!

Tim Betts, Regional Sales and Marketing Director for Taylor Wimpey, says: “HomeBuy Direct is the perfect way for first-time buyers to overcome the hurdles of high mortgage costs and the need for hefty deposits.

“If your combined household income is less than £60,000 and you have never purchased your own home, you may be eligible for a loan covering up to 30% of the price of a brand new Marnel Park one-bedroom apartment.

“If you think you could qualify for this unmissable deal then don’t hesitate – contact the Sales Executive today to find out more!”

The final apartment available with the HomeBuy Direct scheme at Marnel Park features a spacious lounge/diner and an open-plan fitted kitchen fitted, a double bedroom, a shower room and a handy storage closet – while it also benefits from an allocated parking space.

A range of other housetypes to suit all budgets and requirements are also now on sale at the development, including studio apartments from just £104,995, three-bedroom detached or link-detached houses from only £239,995 and four-bedroom detached homes from £324,995.

All new homes at Marnel Park are finished to a high-standard specification, including double glazing, central heating, fitted kitchen with contemporary units and integrated oven, hob and hood, as well as wall tiling by Porcelanosa and bathware by Roca.

As an alternative to the HomeBuy Direct scheme, George Wimpey provides a range of deals tailor-made for all types of buyer, and for those with a property to sell, the leading housebuilder’s ‘easymover’ programme offers attractive incentives on selected properties.

Marnel Park enjoys an excellent location on the northern edge of Basingstoke, providing easy access to both town and countryside. The town centre and the impressive Festival Place shopping centre are just 10 minutes from the development by road and blend historical influences with bustling modern shops, cafes, bars and exciting leisure pursuits.

Basingstoke is also home to popular music venues, a choice of multi-screen cinemas, tennis courts, a leisure park, sports clubs, an ice rink, a swimming pool and bowling alleys.

The open countryside is just a stone’s throw away, with great opportunities for woodland walks, running and cycling, while commuters will appreciate the M3 is just three miles away, and London Waterloo just 45 minutes by rail.

To find out more about HomeBuy Direct and other great deals on offer at Marnel Park, visit the Sales Centre located off Carpenters Down, Popley, Basingstoke, and open seven days a week from 10.30am to 5.30pm.

Information on all George Wimpey developments across the region is available by visiting the web site at georgewimpey.co.uk.