Rural homes for first time buyers in Anglia

A recent report by the National Housing Federation has highlighted that youngsters wanting to buy their first home in a rural area are facing even more difficulty than ever to get onto the property ladder in their area, as the average rural property price is now 12 times the average salary of those working in the countryside.

For those living in the beautiful town of Diss, this needn’t be a worry though as Persimmon Homes Anglia’s Queens Court development has a range of attractive properties ideal for first time buyers, which are being marketed at a price they can comfortably afford.

Jon Gibbs, sales director for Persimmon Homes Anglia, states: “Our housetypes start on the open market from just £119,950 for a two bedroom apartment and from £141,950 for a two bedroom end terraced housetype at Queens Court. Plus through our 70 per cent shared equity HomeBuy Direct scheme, prices start from as little as £83,965, making them extremely affordable for those wanting to remain in their home town whilst achieving that all important first rung on the property ladder.”

Jon adds: “At Persimmon we strongly believe in supporting a wide variety of househunters, including first time buyers who want to remain in a rural setting, which is why we’re offering our homes in Diss at such an affordable price.”

As a select development, Queens Court comprises just 44 brand new homes, which are being built in a cul de sac design off Rose Lane in Diss. With off road parking and beautiful areas of public open space for residents to enjoy, the homes at this exciting new site are set to be in great demand among local house hunters.

Diss benefits from having good local infrastructure which makes it ideal for commuters with the A143 westbound to Bury St. Edmunds and the A14 and eastbound to Lowestoft and other attractive coastal towns.

The city of Norwich and Ipswich town are easily accessible via the A140. Diss railway is just a short walk from the development is on the main Norwich to London line with the commute just taking little over one and a half hours.

For further information on homes available, visit the company’s website at: persimmonhomes.com