Confidence for first time buyers at Hardy's Gate
With first time buyer mortgage enquiries hitting a 16-month all-time high*, confidence is returning to the property market and many potential purchasers will be hoping to snap up a dream home within their budget. For those buyers who want to buy a home of their own but are struggling to get onto the ladder, award-winning housebuilder Crest Nicholson is offering a helping hand with its EasyBuy scheme at its Hardy’s Gate development in Dartford.
The offer is currently available on The Farleigh properties at Hardy’s Gate which are ideal for young professionals and couples taking their first steps onto the housing ladder. The two-bedroom coach houses are arranged on one floor, situated above a large carport and hallway with extra storage space. The living area comprises a large living and dining area with a separate kitchen, whilst the master bedroom features an en suite bathroom and fitted wardrobes. The second bedroom and family bathroom complete the home. Kitchens come complete with stylish units, worktops and brushed stainless steel Bosch appliances, including an electric oven with chimney hood, four burner gas hob and integrated fridge freezer. Bathrooms include contemporary white sanitary ware with elegant Hansgroghe fittings.
EasyBuy is a Crest Nicholson incentive designed to help purchasers struggling to buy their own home. With EasyBuy purchasers can own 100% of their own home and pay only 85% of the price. A Farleigh coach house priced at £189,500, therefore, becomes a more affordable £161,075 with the scheme. Purchasers pay no rent or interest for the first five years and the outstanding loan amount is paid back as a percentage of the property’s value at any time up to resale or after 10 years, whichever comes sooner.
Annette Cole, Sales and Marketing Director for Crest Nicholson Eastern, said: “We know that many people would love to own a home of their own but recent market conditions have discouraged many first time buyers. It is great to hear that more and more buyers are seeking mortgage advice and we are pleased that we can offer them a stepping stone at Hardy’s Gate with EasyBuy. Experienced Sales Advisors are always on hand to answer any questions or queries buyers may have and are there to help every step of the way to owning a new home.”
Hardy’s Gate is an idyllic development consisting of two-bedroom coach houses, two and three-bedroom cottages and four-bedroom detached homes. Traditionally styled and built around a central village green, the homes are perfect for a wide range of homebuyers, from young professionals looking to take advantage of the excellent transport links and low maintenance homes.
Hardy’s Gate offers fantastic connections to the capital in under an hour, with trains from Dartford Station to London Charing Cross taking just 45 minutes, and high speed trains from the nearby Ebbsfleet International station taking just 17 minutes to London St Pancras and to the continent in just over an hour. For those travelling by car the M25, M2 and A2 are all close by as well as the QE2 Bridge and Dartford Crossing.
As well as being perfectly placed for commuters, Hardy’s Gate is ideally located close to the town centre, where residents benefit from two shopping centres and a bustling high street. The development is also near to the impressive Bluewater shopping centre, which as well as stores, offers restaurants, bars and a cinema.
Prices for a Farleigh property at Hardy’s Gate start from £189,500. Also available are three and four bedroom houses from £285,000. For further information, visit crestnicholson.com.
