New homes in Telford offer a sound investment
Homebuyer and bank manager John Earl found purchasing a Taylor Wimpey home made perfect financial sense at the leading housebuilder’s Castle Meadows development of new homes for sale in Telford.
As a bank manager, every penny counts for John Earl. As a first-time buyer, this is equally true, as he found out when he discovered the great-value homes on offer at Castle Meadows, Taylor Wimpey’s sought-after development of property for sale in Hadley, Telford.
“I moved to the area from Cheshire to take up a new position with work, and was amazed by the amount of home you can get for your money with Taylor Wimpey,” says the 24-year-old manager of Barclays Bank’s flagship branch in Shrewsbury, reflecting on his search for houses for sale in Telford.
“The price I paid for my two-bedroom property in Telford at Castle Meadows is roughly half of what I would have had to pay for a similar sized home had I decided to buy in Crewe, Wilmslow or Newcastle-under-Lyme.”
As a qualifying first-time buyer, John took advantage of Taylor Wimpey’s Easystart shared equity scheme, which meant he could secure his choice of two-bedroom apartments for sale in Telford for 85% of the full price – and only had to find a 5% deposit.
“The initiative is invaluable for first-time buyers like me who are put off by the large deposits lenders are currently asking for,” John says.
“It has enabled me to buy a fantastic apartment without having to compromise on layout or size. The master bedroom is a great size, with dual-aspect windows that let plenty of natural light in, and I also have an en-suite bathroom.
“I’ve also been impressed with the second bedroom, which is much bigger than I would have expected – it easily fits a double bed and wardrobe in it, with room to spare.
“I also love the open-plan aspect of the kitchen/lounge, which again is a really great size.”
In addition to the excellent value price and quality of his new home, John is also impressed by Castle Meadows’ convenient location in Hadley.
He says: “It’s incredibly quick and easy to get to the M54, and I find I can get to work in Shrewsbury in 15 to 20 minutes during rush hour, which is excellent.
“The M6 is also easy to get to which is very handy for when I have meetings in Birmingham or Manchester.”
He adds: “The development is really popular with families and there are not many homes left to sell there, which just shows how keen people are to move to Castle Meadows.”
Taylor Wimpey offers first-time buyers like John the opportunity to step on the property ladder with ease at Castle Meadows, through its fantastic Easystart initiative, available now with selected homes at the development.
Subject to status, Easystart customers require only a 5% deposit and an 85% loan-to-value mortgage, with Taylor Wimpey providing 15% equity in the form of an interest-free loan which is repayable in up to three instalments over a 10-year period. The Easystart incentive is subject to availability and terms and conditions apply, with full details available from the Sales Executive.
Property-seekers can choose from a selection of two-bedroom apartments at Castle Meadows, priced from just £87,995, while three and four-bedroom houses are priced from as little as £135,000 and £152,995, respectively.
Castle Meadows enjoys a convenient location just a few minutes’ walk from the High Street in Hadley, where community facilities and shops for everyday needs can be found.
Just half a mile away is Hadley Learning Community School, a new £70 million school providing education from nursery through to age 16. The school site also includes a children’s centre, indoor swimming pool, fitness suite, theatre, library and outdoor pitches for use by the community.
The centre of the bustling town of Telford is just four miles away, boasting a wide selection of national and independent shops, as well as leisure amenities including the 450-acre Telford Town Park and Telford Ski Centre.
Commuters will appreciate that the development is just a short drive from the M54, putting Telford, Wolverhampton and Birmingham within easy reach.
For further information, visit taylorwimpey.co.uk.
