First-time buyers get head start on new-build developments in Scotland

March 27 2012

There are currently plenty of new homes in Scotland aimed at first-time buyers. And, more than just a great choice of one- and two-bedroom starter homes, many of the properties also come with a range of incentives from housebuilders to help first-time buyers get a foot on the property ladder.

Broadshade from Stewart Milne Homes

Stewart Milne Homes is offering an array of incentives to first-time buyers at Broadshade in Westhill

Taylor Wimpey is offering The Leys at Bathgate, where prices start from just £99,995. Shared equity is available on selected plots and the company offers a part exchange scheme for those with a property to sell.  The development comprises two-bedroom apartments as well as two- and three-bedroom houses; the two-bedroom apartments feature separate kitchen and living rooms, en suite to the master bedroom and an allocated parking space.  Bathgate, just a mile from the M8, is ideally placed for commuting to both Edinburgh and Glasgow, with Edinburgh around 20 miles away

In Aberdeenshire, Stewart Milne Homes is offering its special First Time Buyers Plan at Broadshade, in Westhill. This provides the option of a 90% mortgage, as well as a number of complimentary extras such as furniture, carpets, curtains and a free 40″ plasma television with home cinema. The scheme offers three types of one- and two-bedroom apartments, priced from £154,995, which boast open-plan living areas, fitted wardrobes and ample storage space.

Barratt Homes also offers a range of schemes to help first-time buyers get on the property ladder at Ochilview in Maddison, near Falkirk. Assistance schemes at the development include Deposit Match and a Head Start shared equity plan, which requires only a 5% deposit from the buyer. Ochilview is situated within a convenient distance of Falkirk town centre and makes an ideal location for commuters to Edinburgh, Glasgow or Stirling. The development comprises a range of three-, four- and five-bedroom houses with prices starting from £145,995.

For first-time buyers after lively city living in the capital, AMA Homes‘ Printhouse development, situated in the Canonmills area in the north of Edinburgh, offers a collection of contemporary one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. Prices start at £185,000 at this converted print works building, for which purchasers will enjoy plenty of light through large windows and an airy feel thanks to an open-plan layout. Bathroom feature a walk-in shower while residents also benefit from a communal garden and secure, allocated parking.

by Maria Brett

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Demand and Supply as Stewart Milne Homes Release Second Phase of Family Properties at Broadshade

October 17 2011

On the back of unprecedented customer demand for larger properties, Stewart Milne Homes has released a new phase of substantial family homes at its Broadshade development in Westhill, around nine miles from Aberdeen city centre. With prices starting at £325,995 for a four-bedroom house and £426,495 for a five-bedroom detached villa, and the innovative ‘Sell Your Home in 5 Days’ purchase plan available on all of the newly released properties, Broadshade is the perfect option for families looking to upgrade their living space.

These new homes in Scotland are all part of Stewart Milne Homes’ popular Woodlands Collection, with features such as impressive entrance halls, large living rooms, formal dining rooms and fully fitted kitchens/breakfast rooms complete with access to the rear garden. There’s also a cloakroom, utility room, storage and integral double garage as standard, while some homes also boast additional accommodation downstairs in the form of a family room.

Upstairs, a spacious landing leads off to a family bathroom and a master bedroom with walk-in wardrobes and full en suite bathroom. Guest bedrooms, and even some third bedrooms in some homes, also benefit from fitted wardrobes and en suite facilities.

Broadshade from Stewart Milne Homes

Stewart Milne has released a new phase of fantastic family homes in Westhill, on the back of unprecedented customer demand.

“Broadshade has proven an extremely popular choice with families and our four- and five-bedroom styles have always been in demand, particularly for the larger style breakfasting kitchens and spacious upper floors,” says Mike Cowie, sales director of Stewart Milne Homes North Scotland. “We have, therefore, decided to bring forward the next phase of these homes to allow more buyers to secure their ideal home.”

Westhill is a friendly village community with a host of everyday amenities including a shopping centre, supermarkets, sports facilities and a wide selection of restaurants, bars and cafes. It is also served by a number of primary and secondary schools within a short distance of Broadshade, making it an ideal place to find a property to bring up a family.

Stewart Milne Homes’ unique ‘Sell Your Home in Five Days’ purchase plan could be a major boon to house hunters with an existing property to sell. The company arranges two independent valuations on the old home and makes an offer based on these within just five working days. If accepted, then the company take cares of the entire sale, saving the customer the hassle and expense of dealing with estate agents.

The show home and marketing suite at Broadshade are open from Thursday to Monday, 11.00am until 5.00pm.

by What New Homes team

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First Time Buyer Plan launched by Stewart Milne Homes

January 21 2011

Stewart Milne Homes is helping first time buyers looking for a new home in Scotland with a new assistance scheme offering a 90% mortgage, mortgage protection insurance and a host of other benefits on homes at several of its popular property developments.

There is a deferred payment mortgage option where the buyer has 100% ownership while paying for a loan of just 80%-85% of the value of the home, the balance provided as an equity-share loan from the housebuilder. In addition, there’s also no Stamp Duty to pay on homes which cost less than £250,000.

Athena Grange from Stewart Milne Homes

Apartments at Athena Grange in Prestonpans are available with the new First Time Buyer Plan from Stewart Milne Homes

John Slater, managing director for Homes at Stewart Milne Group, explains: “Our original First Time Buyer Plan proved an outstanding success, and we remain committed to ensuring homeownership remains an affordable option. Our new plan is specifically designed to help customers secure a manageable mortgage and alleviate some of the costs of buying, and moving into, a first home. With monthly mortgage repayments of as little as £368, we are confident our new First Time Buyer product will prove equally effective.”

The package provides a number of benefits that will delight prospective first time buyers struggling to afford their own home:

  • A 90% mortgage is available
  • Mortgage protection insurance
  • Carpets, curtains and light fittings are included
  • A furniture package for the living room, master and guest bedrooms
  • A plasma TV and home cinema system
  • A fully fitted kitchen

Properties with two to four bedrooms are available on a number of Stewart Milne Homes development across the country to first time buyers under the new scheme, including:

New family homes in Aberdeenshire at Broadshade in Westhill, with three bedrooms, a walk-in wardrobe to the master bedroom and separate utility room downstairs for £246,995 (£231,996 with an 80%/20% deferred payment mortgage).

New houses in Ayrshire at Allandale in Saltcoats, for example, a two-bedroom mid-terrace for £132,000 (or £112,200 with the 85%/15% deferred payment mortgage) or a three-bedroom, semi-detached house with garage for £159,500 (£135,575 with the shared equity scheme).

New apartments in East Lothian at Athena Grange in Prestonpans, including two-bedroom style with en-suite facilities to the master bedroom and a balcony, which can be purchased with an 80%/20% shared equity arrangement for £122,400 (full price £153,000).

New homes in Lanarkshire at Morningside Gardens in Wishaw, including a two-bedroom property which has fitted wardrobes to both bedrooms and a separate study, costing £125,000 (£106,250 with an 85%/15% shared equity plan).

New houses in Midlothian at Hopefield View in Bonnyrigg, with a three-bedroom design at £184,000 and four-bedroom terrace at £202,500 (both property types are available with an 85%/15% deferred payment mortgage).

by Keith Osborne

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