Just turn up with your toothbrush thanks to Persimmon

When purchasing a brand new home, by the very nature of their situation many first time buyers have next to nothing to furnish their new pad, and with their finances invariably tied up in buying the property, it leaves little extra cash to purchase any new or even second hand furniture and necessary household goods.

This is exactly the dilemma recently faced by househunters in Littleport, Kerry Kilby and Ryan Duffield. But thanks to the team at Persimmon Homes East Midlands, who recognises the predicament faced by the young homebuyers, the couple were able to take advantage of an interior design and furniture package devised by the leading housebuilder.

The ‘Designpak’ scheme is currently available on a number of specific units which have been designed for those looking to make their first move onto the property ladder at the company’s Holmewood development in Littleport, near Ely.

Kerry (20) states: “We had looked at a lot of new build developments as we were reliant on shared equity to buy our first home together, but as we only had a small deposit we didn’t think we’d be able to afford very much, that was until we visited Persimmon’s Holmewood development in Littleport.

“Not only were we able to afford a two bedroom house through shared equity, but we’ve also benefitted from Persimmon’s Designpak scheme, which means our entire house has been professionally designed and furnished – everything from the sofa to the bed linen was included.”

Ryan adds: “When the sales adviser said we were eligible for the Designpak scheme, we were amazed that everything they were offering was absolutely free, it’s a brilliant way to help first time buyers like us with getting started in their new home.

“In comparison, a property we viewed at an alterative housebuilder’s development in the area would have cost us £50,000 more than our Persimmon home and that one didn’t even include the furniture package, so we knew we’d got a fantastic deal at Holmewood.”

Designpak not only includes furniture for the entire property, but also incorporates a professionally designed interior design scheme from one of four differing styles to choose from depending on individual’s tastes and requirements, or like Kerry and Ryan, purchasers can mix and match the schemes to truly personalise their own home.

Kerry continues: “We’re now the envy of everyone who visits us as our new home has been professionally styled from top to bottom. We’re so happy with our new Persimmon ‘showhome’ that we’ve recommended the development and the Designpak scheme to our friends, who are now purchasing their own homes at Holmewood.”

Holmewood hosts a desirable collection of two, four and five bedroom housetypes. Through Persimmon’s acclaimed 85 per cent shared equity scheme, prices at Holmewood start from £118,995 for a stunning two bedroom Bramble housetype with allocated parking.

Cheryl Bissett, sales director for Persimmon Homes East Midlands, comments: “It’s difficult enough for first time buyers to purchase their first home, let alone spend their hard earned cash on decorating and furnishing it. It’s for this reason that we’re offering first time buyers at a select number of developments across the region, including Littleport, a complimentary designer package through our partnership with Designpak, creating an instant ‘designer home’ for our purchasers.”

For more information, visit persimmonhomes.com.