First time buyers in Acton buck the statistics
With First-time buyers across the country still struggling to get a foot on the ladder, one development in West London is reporting that many of its buyers are beating the statistics and buying a home well before the national average of 31 years old*.
The sales team at Crest Nicholson’s West Central apartments in Acton, London, W3, have recently seen a number of twenty-something first-time buyers purchasing at the development. This is driven by the fact that West Central offers a more affordable option that neighbouring boroughs and is a quick and easy commute from central London.
Neighbouring Shepherd’s Bush and Chiswick offer great local amenities, including the popular Westfield shopping centre in Shepherd’s Bush; but the average price for a one bedroom apartment in Shepherd’s Bush is £306,209** and in Chiswick the average is £294,997**, significantly higher than that at Crest Nicholson’s West Central development.
Christine Tiernan, Sales and Marketing Director at Crest Nicholson South, said: “The one bedroom apartments at West Central really are spectacular properties for young professional first time buyers and here at Crest Nicholson we’re delighted that we’re enabling twenty-something purchasers to get on to the property ladder well before the average age of a first time buyer. With fantastic connections to central London, Acton is a great location and purchasers at West Central can reach the City and the West End quickly and easily through the public transport network, with four tube lines and an Overground line into London Paddington a short distance away. Acton is one of the few remaining areas of London which remains affordable for first time buyers looking to get onto the property ladder and the location and design of West Central makes the development ideal for them.”
The one bedroom apartments at the development provide spacious living accommodation with stylish, modern internal designs in a range of layouts. With a large open-plan living, kitchen and dining area and a separate bedroom and bathroom, the one bedroom apartments at West Central are the ideal properties for young professional couples looking for a sophisticated space to be able to relax at the end of a long day or entertain at the weekend. And with many of the apartments benefitting a private balcony or terrace, what could be more chic than sharing a bottle of wine whilst watching the sunset over the London skyline?
Purchasers at West Central will be able to take advantage of everything the local and wider areas of London have to offer. Westfield shopping centre is nearby, not only offering a vast selection of high street and luxury stores, but also bars, restaurants and a cinema complex. Acton High Street is also on the doorstep for more local shopping. For those looking for a moment of calm within London, Gunnersbury Park is nearby and Kew Gardens is about 20 minutes away by tube.
Apartments at West Central are be finished to the high quality associated with Crest Nicholson. Properties also come complete with the National House Building Council (NHBC) 10 year warranty providing ultimate peace of mind as well as a dedicated customer care service team for two years after the purchase. Crest Nicholson homes are perfect for a lifestyle that is low in maintenance and high in style. Homes encompass double glazing and high levels of wall and loft insulation, making Crest Nicholson homes much more energy efficient than older properties.
Acton is home to more railway stations than any other borough of London, with its name in seven stations, including four underground stations on the Piccadilly, District or Central lines, and three mainline train links. The closest stations to West Central are Ealing Common tube station on the Piccadilly line with tubes to Victoria taking less than 30 minutes, or Acton Main Line, which offers connections to London Paddington in around nine minutes.
Prices at West Central start from £244,950 for a one bedroom apartment with balcony. Whether looking to buy to live or buy to let, for more information or to book an appointment to view the show apartment, visit: crestnicholson.com/westcentral
* telegraph.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/8524492/Age-of-first-time-buyers-to-reach-38.html
** Average prices of a one bedroom apartment (foxtons.co.uk) Shepherds Bush £306,209, Chiswick £294,997
