Apartments in Croydon from under £162k

Selected new homes are available with Taylor Wimpey’s easystart shared equity scheme at the leading housebuilder’s Aura development of flats for sale in Croydon.
First-time buyers are being urged to grab a fantastic opportunity to purchase a brand new Taylor Wimpey property for sale in Croydon at Aura – without the need for a hefty deposit.
The leading housebuilder’s amazing easystart initiative means qualifying first-time buyers can secure selected one and two-bedroom Croydon apartments in Russell House for just 85% of the price tag – that’s from only £161,495* and £195,495* respectively!
Under this incredible scheme, all the purchaser has to do is find a 5% deposit, subject to status, and Taylor Wimpey will provide an interest-free equity loan of 15% to boost the down-payment on the Croydon property, which can be repaid in up to three instalments over a 10-year period at the market value of the property when payments are made.
The initiative is the perfect solution for young first-time buyers in search of Croydon flats, who would otherwise struggle to raise enough money for a deposit on their first home.
Fiona Creed, Senior Sales Manager for Taylor Wimpey, says: “Our fabulous incentives on selected apartments for sale in Croydon at Aura make it easy for first-time buyers in their 20s to step onto the property ladder and make buying their own home a reality!
“With easystart, the purchaser owns 100% of the property from day one and is free to make payments during the 10-year period to suit their individual circumstances in up to three instalments.
“However, property-seekers hoping to secure a brand new apartment using easystart at Aura should act quickly as we expect this superb offer to be incredibly popular.”
Aura comprises just 49 apartments, set in four and five-storey blocks, offering exclusive contemporary urban living within easy reach of Central London.
The homes feature open-plan kitchen/living rooms providing a superb space for relaxing and entertaining, while many plots benefit from en-suite master bedrooms in addition to a main bathroom, and attractive private balconies.
Commuters will appreciate the development is just a short walk from East Croydon railway station, which offers frequent services into the capital in less than 20 minutes and Brighton in under an hour. Croydon also benefits from Tramlink, which has its main hub at the railway station.
The A23 and A22 are close by, putting the M25 within easy reach, and Gatwick Airport is just 21 miles from the development.
Croydon is a bustling town with excellent shopping, boosted by the massive Whitgift and Centrale shopping centres, which include Marks & Spencer, Debenhams and House of Fraser among their top names. A John Lewis at home store opened recently in Purley Way, a retail park famed for its big-name stores including Ikea, while the town also boasts a host of restaurants, bars and night-spots.
Excellent sporting facilities include Croydon Sports Arena for athletics, golf courses, leisure and fitness centres and opportunities for sailing and riding.
To take advantage of the superb easystart shared equity scheme at Aura, first-time buyers can visit the Sales Information Centre, located off Sydenham Road, Croydon, and open Friday to Wednesday from 11am to 6pm and Thursdays from 12pm to 7pm.
* Based on 85% of full purchase prices of £189,995 and £229,995.