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CENTRAL MANCHESTER L&Q at Victoria Riverside
This contemporary collection of 128 one and two bedroom shared ownership apartments is situated within Manchester’s Green Quarter. The development is conveniently located moments from some of Manchester’s best green space and a short walk from Manchester Victoria station, offering regular services to Liverpool in less than 40 minutes, Leeds in 55 minutes and Manchester City airport in 30 minutes. Residents will have access to the on-site gym, concierge service and co-working space, while being within walking distance of a selection of independent restaurants, bars, cafes and shops. Deposits start from £8,663.
lqhomes.com/victoriariverside 01619 680 022
*Based on a 35% share with a full market value of £247,500
CASE STUDY
SUNNINGDALE Sunningdale Park
First time buyers Samantha , 31, and Sean , 30, are the proud owners of a new two bedroom house at Chesterford Meadows in Great Chesterford, Essex.
Sunningdale Park is a new collection of one and two bedroom homes, ideally located between Sunningdale and Ascot and set within 47 acres of historic Grade II
The savvy savers were amazed to be able to achieve this two years sooner than originally planned, thanks to a generous incentive from The Hill Group. Samantha explains, “In three years, we’d saved £30,000, but the reality is that this isn’t enough to buy a home, especially in this area. Although we knew we didn’t have enough in the bank yet, Chesterford Meadows was on my radar, and I couldn’t get it out of my mind. I persuaded Sean that we should go and take a look and Alan in the sales of ce here was really encouraging.” Like many, the couple had assumed that they would need to use a Government scheme to buy their own home, so were surprised when Alan explained that with the housebuilder’s deposit contribution incentive, which was available on selected plots, they could receive a gift of £15,000 towards the house; enough to boost their savings to the 10% deposit needed to secure a mortgage. “We were bowled over by the outcome,” Samantha recalls. “It felt too good to be true – so we called our parents! We returned with them a few days later and secured the house with a £2,000 reservation fee. It was such a rare but very real opportunity.” The lucky pair love their new home with its low energy bills and high- quality xtures and ttings. Samantha says, “Moving into a new build home has been a dream. My mum bought a new home with a different builder and there were so many extras that she had to pay for, on top of the purchase price. With Hill, xtures and ttings are all amazing quality, so there is no need to upgrade. There were no extra hidden costs. We have an en suite bathroom, stonework surfaces, a beautiful stylish kitchen, six solar panels, under oor heating, a shed, landscaped garden and an electric car charging point.” For Samantha, however, the biggest bonus is the security their new home provides. “The best thing about our move is that we are no longer beholden to a landlord who could ask us to move at any point. This is our home and our future. We still can’t believe we’re here!”
listed parkland dating back to the nineteenth century. A former country estate, residents of Sunningdale Park will bene t from high speci cation homes and the surrounding vast country park on the doorstep, complete with gardens, lakes and extensive natural woodland. Sunningdale Park is the ideal place to relax, with woodland trails, wildlife and spectacular views.
abrihomes.co.uk/properties/sunningdalepark 0800 114 6663
*Based on a 25% share of the full market value of £425,000
CREWE, CHESHIRE Goddard Street This brand new collection of two and three bedroom houses is just moments away from the vibrant town centre. The energy- ef cient homes are designed to optimise
space and light, providing cost-saving bene ts. Characterised by high-quality and elegant nishes, they feature modern interiors, spacious living areas and integrated appliances. They also offer a private rear garden and allocated parking. Handily, Crewe’s historic railway station is one of the biggest and best connected in the North West, with fast connections to stunning rural settings and major cities.
guinnesshomes.co.uk/developments/goddard-street 01270 503 526
*Based on a 40% share of the full market value of £205,000
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