Great value new homes in Dartford
Homebuyers Hansley and Wenda Migale are delighted after ditching the rent and buying a new home at Taylor Wimpey’s The Bridge development of houses for sale in Dartford.
Like thousands of other couples living in rented accommodation across the country, Hansley and Wenda Migale have long been desperate to stop lining their landlord’s pockets and invest in a property in Dartford of their own.
However, with most mortgage lenders still requiring significant deposits from first-time buyers seeking property for sale in Dartford, they initially found themselves frustrated in their efforts to become the proud owners of a home of their dreams.
That was until they discovered Taylor Wimpey’s The Bridge development of houses in Dartford, where high-quality Kent homes offer exceptional value for money and special incentives are available to help first-time buyers step on to the property ladder.
Now the couple couldn’t be happier to have left the world of renting behind as they settle into their brand new three-bedroom house at this sought-after development of houses and apartments for sale in Dartford.
“While we were living in our rented flat in Plumstead, we really didn’t like the idea that we were making someone else richer every month instead of investing in our own future,” says Hansley (28), who works as a railway officer.
“We wanted to buy our own place together but the banks were all asking for big deposits which we couldn’t afford. Luckily we found out about The Bridge and with Taylor Wimpey’s help, we were able to buy our first home much sooner than we expected.
“And the best part is that our monthly mortgage payments are on a par with what we were paying in rent for a much smaller property, which was a big surprise for us. If we’d known it could be so easy and affordable to become homeowners, we’d have gone to Taylor Wimpey a long time ago!”
Hansley and Wenda (27), a customer services officer, were helped to secure their three-bedroom ‘Lambeth’ townhouse at The Bridge by Taylor Wimpey’s Gifted Deposit scheme. Available with selected new homes at the development, this generous incentive sees first-time buyers receive 5% of the price of their property as a free gift, with nothing at all to pay back.
The couple are delighted with their new home’s spacious layout, and with its eco-friendly innovations which help to save money on utility bills. As well as high-efficiency insulation and double-glazing to windows and doors, their property benefits from a mechanical ventilation with heat recovery (MVHR) system which transfers excess heat from bathrooms to other rooms in the house, reducing overall energy consumption.
The Migales’ new home is also in an ideal location, as it is away from the chaos of the city but still affords them quick and easy access to their jobs in central London.
“Before we discovered The Bridge, we assumed that new homes were much more expensive than second-hand properties, but that’s certainly not the case with Taylor Wimpey,” says Hansley.
“It’s fantastic to be living in a brand new home that needs no repairs or maintenance. And because we chose our kitchen, carpets and lot of the interior fixtures and fittings from Taylor Wimpey’s Options range, all we had to do was a bit of painting and decorating when we moved in.
“We’re absolutely delighted with our new place and Taylor Wimpey have been really helpful from start to finish. Even after we moved in, the after-care we received was superb, with the Taylor Wimpey team always willing to help whenever we needed it.”
Stylish one-bedroom apartments are currently available to purchase at The Bridge from as little as £89,812*, two-bedroom apartments are priced from only £112,125* and two-bedroom starter homes are available from just £188,500.
Meanwhile, three-bedroom houses are priced from only £202,500 at the development and the three-bedroom ‘Lambeth’ townhouse, similar to the property purchased by the Migales, is available from just £234,995.
Gifted Deposit is one of a number of homebuyer incentives on offer with selected homes at The Bridge. Alternatively, Taylor Wimpey and Dartford Borough Council’s shared equity scheme allows first-time buyers to secure qualifying properties for just 75% of the purchase price, with only a 5% deposit required**.
Part of the ongoing Thames Gateway regeneration, The Bridge development enjoys a peaceful position on the edge of Dartford and offers sensational views across the River Thames to the iconic QEII Bridge.
The community benefits from a new primary school, a nursery, youth centre, library and meeting rooms – all part of the Learning and Community Campus – plus 80 acres of public open space, parks and lakes.
As well as offering quick services into central London, the High Speed 1 rail link is the UK’s fastest route to mainland Europe – just 125 minutes to Paris, 101 minutes to Brussels and 70 minutes to Lille.
To secure their place within this exciting new community, property-seekers should visit the Sales and Marketing Suite, located off Brunel Way, via Bob Dunn Way, Dartford, and open seven days a week from 10.00am to 5.00pm.
* Based on 75% of the full purchase price under shared equity.
