First rung of property ladder closer with HomeBuy Direct

Buyers looking to own their first home are getting a helping hand from Barratt at the Old Cider Works in Taunton.

The developer is holding a special event on Saturday 27 March to promote the advantages of HomeBuy Direct – a scheme designed to help first time buyers take their first step on the property ladder.

“We are keen to show people it is often possible to buy a home for the first time – even when the door seems shut,” said sales manager Mary Daymond.

“HomeBuy Direct is the perfect solution because eligible buyers need only find 70% of the purchase price. Up to 30% is funded by a shared equity loan from Barratt and the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA). And now, on all of these deals, buyers only need a five per cent deposit.”

With two, three and four bedroom homes on offer, The Old Cider Works is the ideal development for first time buyers.

Current availability includes two bedroom Norton apartments from £146,500 and for those searching for a house, the three bedroom Maidstone home is priced from £187,500, the three bedroom Essex design from £199,950 and the four bedroom Dumont is £238,000.

This is a much awaited site at the foot of the Quantock hills and just outside the thriving market town of Taunton.

The Old Cider Works, as the name suggests, is the regeneration of a disused cider plant and is within easy reach of both the town and the surrounding villages for all local amenities and services.

“I am very much looking forward to welcoming visitors to the development on 27 March,” said Mary Daymond. “It is important for us to demonstrate our continuing commitment to buyers – and offering schemes like this helps us do that.”

For details of current availability at The Old Cider Works visit the sales office, open daily from 11.00am to 6.00pm.