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Get a foot on the property ladder in Croydon

8th July 2010 Print
An artist’s impression of 793 London Road

First-time buyers looking for a leg-up on to the Croydon property ladder need to hurry!

Time is running out for first-time buyers to secure a stylish apartment at 793 London Road, Thornton Heath, for just 85% of the purchase price – with just one final home at this popular development of flats in Croydon now available with Taylor Wimpey’s Easy Start shared equity.

The popular money-saving scheme means one quick-off-the-mark property-seeker looking for flats for sale in Croydon or Thornton Heath can secure the superb one-bedroom apartment at Plot 7 of this fast-selling development, priced £139,995, for just £118,995.

Under Easy Start, qualifying first-time buyers looking for flats to buy in Croydon require a deposit as low as 5% of the property’s full value – only £7,000 – and Taylor Wimpey’s appointed independent financial advisors will help arrange a mortgage covering 80% of the price.

The remaining 15% equity is provided in the form of an interest-free loan which is repayable in up to three instalments over a 10-year period.

Paula Carter, Regional Sales and Marketing Director for Taylor Wimpey, says: “New apartments in Croydon are highly sought-after. It’s still not too late for one savvy home-hunter to grab the final one-bedroom apartment available at 793 London Road under the amazing Easy Start initiative.

“This fabulous incentive is designed to give aspiring homeowners a valuable leg-up on to the Croydon property ladder, and can save purchaser months, or even years, of saving for a substantial deposit.

“Anyone interested in taking advantage of this fantastic special offer is advised to get in touch without delay to avoid missing out.”

The one-bedroom apartment at Plot 7 of 793 London Road benefits from a spacious lounge/dining room with an open-plan kitchen and opening through to an appealing private terrace – the ideal spot for evening drinks or al-fresco dining – while the internal entrance hallway also leads to a good-sized bedroom, a bathroom and a handy storage cupboard.

As alternatives to the final home available with Easy Start, the development offers a selection of one-bedroom apartments, with prices ranging from only £139,995 to just £149,995.

Many of the new homes boast private balconies and homeowners can enjoy access to a beautiful communal garden terrace – a rare commodity in this property hotspot.

Ideally located in Thornton Heath, 793 London Road is within easy reach of a wide range of shops and restaurants, a new sports and leisure centre and Thornton Heath railway station, which puts London Victoria only 25 minutes away.

Croydon town centre is just two miles from the new homes, providing an excellent array of trendy bars and places to eat, a wealth of shops and leisure facilities including the Centrale shopping centre, the Clocktower theatre, Croydon Sports Arena and a choice of cinemas and dance venues.

To be in with a chance of securing the final Easy Start apartment, visit the Sales Centre at 793 London Road, Thornton Heath, and open Friday to Monday from 11am to 6pm and from 12pm to 7pm on Thursdays.

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An artist’s impression of 793 London Road