THIS AWARD IS FOR A FAMILY STARTER HOME WHICH IS AFFORDABLE FOR A FIRST TIME BUYER. IT SHOULD OFFER A COMFORTABLE ENVIRONMENT, AT A REALISTIC PRICE, WHICH IS IDEAL FOR FAMILY LIVING. BEST FIRST TIME BUYER FAMILY HOME
SOUTHERN HOUSING NEW HOMES | PLOT 1 AT INGRAMS FARM
Set in the picturesque family-friendly East Sussex village of Ninfield, Ingrams Farm by Southern Housing New Homes offers first time buyers a rare opportunity to access spacious, high-quality family homes through Shared Ownership. Plot 1 is a standout four bedroom show home that sets a new benchmark for first time buyer living – available to buy with deposits starting from just over £6,000. Spanning 1,361 sq ft, it offers the scale, flexibility and comfort typically reserved for second-step homes, with a light-filled kitchen/dining space, separate living room, dedicated study and four generous bedrooms. High-spec finishes, a private garden and ample parking ensure it meets the demands of modern family life. Available from £120,625 for a 25% share, Plot 1 provides a genuinely affordable route to homeownership in this desirable rural village.
HYDE NEW HOMES | WHITSTABLE HEIGHTS
Designed with first time buyers in mind, Whitstable Heights by Hyde New Homes on the North Kent coast offers affordable family homes at a realistic price point through Shared Ownership. Built next to a swathe of woodland with endless opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, the three bedroom Shearwater offers a strong sense of place. A clever solution to contemporary family living, this two-storey home’s thoughtful design includes a separate kitchen and large open-plan lounge/dining area, opening out to a private garden. There’s an abundance of practical features including a wealth of kitchen storage, energy efficient appliances, quality flooring and parking. The layout of the development gives the sense of a close-knit, family-friendly community, while also providing a feeling of space through its communal green and play area. New pedestrian links providing quick access to Whitstable town centre, the beach and schools make this the perfect location for growing families.
BARRATT DAVID WILSON KENT | THE POPPIES, HOLLY, PLOT 638
The Poppies by Barratt David Wilson, in the Kent village of Aylesford, offers an outstanding and genuinely accessible start for first time buyers with its Holly family home available through Heylo’s Home Reach Shared Ownership scheme. Spacious and energy-efficient, the Holly offers 850 sq ft of flexible family living, a garden and parking with EV charger. Its dual-aspect, open-plan lounge, kitchen and diner stretches the full depth of the property, creating a bright, sociable heart of the home, and there is a handy WC. Upstairs lie two generous double bedrooms and a family bathroom. Attractively finished with flooring and integrated appliances included, the Holly is warm and eco-friendly, with solar PV panels, wastewater heat recovery, argon- filled double glazing and efficient insulation. Set within 19 acres of open space and strong local infrastructure, the 42 Holly homes start from £190,000 for a 50% share, offering sustainable, future-proofed family living at an attainable price.
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68 First Time Buyer August/September 2025
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