Developer to host 'Armed Forces Open Day' in Helston
Armed forces personnel looking for a permanent place to call home should visit the ‘Armed Forces Open Day’ event being held at Taylor Wimpey Exeter’s Acres Edge development in Helston on Saturday 19th March.
The event is designed to clear up any confusion about home ownership and will provide the perfect opportunity for those considering making the move out of forces accommodation to find out what their options are.
What’s more, anyone considering using the Long Service Advance of Pay scheme to fund a deposit will be pleased to know that Taylor Wimpey could double the amount they receive from the MOD, leaving them with up to £17,000 to put down on a new home!
Janine Davey, regional sales and marketing director for Taylor Wimpey Exeter, said: “As service life tends to be spent living in forces accommodation it’s no wonder personnel considering buying their own home are confused about the options available to them, which is why we’re holding the ‘Armed Forces Open Day’.
“With RNAS Culdrose on the doorstep we know there are plenty of Service personnel who’d love to have a permanent base for themselves and their family but simply don’t know where to start. Not only can we answer any questions they may have about the whole house buying process, we can also help match a home to their budget and discuss the financial aspects that come with buying your own home.”
The Long Service Advance of Pay scheme has been set up to assist Service personnel to enter the UK housing market. Those eligible can receive an interest free loan of up to £8,500 which could be used towards a deposit for a house.
If a member of the forces decides to buy a home at Acres Edge, they could double their deposit by using Taylor Wimpey’s Deposit Match scheme*, giving them access to a wider range of mortgages.
Janine adds: “We have a number of schemes in place designed to assist service personnel in making the move from forces accommodation into a home of their own. In addition to Deposit Match we offer a special forces discount* of £500 for every £25,000 of the value of the property they are buying. If you’ve been considering life after the forces or have simply had enough of living on the base why not come along to the open day to find out more?”
Taylor Wimpey’s Deposit Match helps to boost the buying power of first time buyers and help them secure a more competitive mortgage rate. Through the scheme, Taylor Wimpey will match your deposit, up to 10% of the purchase price, via an interest free loan over 10 years.
Helston is a popular destination owing to the beautiful local scenery and nearby stretch of coast, which also benefits from specialist shops, cafes, tea shops and restaurants. The main Cornish road links are easily accessible from Acre’s Edge and Helston is served by regular bus and train services. There are a number of good schools in the area, making this an ideal location for families.
There is currently a selection of two, three and four bedroom homes available with prices starting from just £149,995. To find out more visit the marketing suite, open daily from 11.00am to 5.30pm or log on to: taylorwimpey.co.uk
*subject to terms and conditions, on selected plots
