The Wirral News ● Wednesday, November 14, 2012
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Buying made easy at Dibbin Brook
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WIRRAL couple have been able to stop renting and get onto the property ladder thanks to a NewBuy scheme.
Jonathan Grant and Alaina Wood had talked about buying a home together, but thought they’d have to save for years – until they found that a 95% mortgage via NewBuy could make their dreams of home ownership come true. They’re now the proud owners of a three bedroom Letchworth style home at Redrow’s Dibbin Brook development in Bromborough – and the 5% deposit they had to find was a fraction of the sum they thought they’d have to stump up. Jonathan said: “NewBuy
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enables people to buy a home more quickly and simply than they may realise. It really made a difference to us, as we only needed a 5% deposit whereas most lenders wanted 25%. Without it we would still be renting. “Our monthly mortgage
repayments aren’t much more than the rent we were paying on a three bedroom home in Bromborough, and it’s an investment in our future.” With the average first time buyer now well into their 30s, NewBuy has also helped
DETACHED ● Ashford Road, Meols, £1,150pcm
THIS beautifully presented, spacious, family home is situated in a much soughtafter location, close to Queen’s Park. The stylish property, which enjoys sea views, briefly comprises four bedrooms, a stunning fitted kitchen,
lounge, second reception room/diner, bathroom and four bedrooms. Outside, the property benefits from a garden to the rear. The property has a contemporary finish
APARTMENT ● James Street, Oxton, £425pcm A LOW deposit is offered on this two bedroom, first floor apartment which has a host of features to offer. Conveniently situated, the apartment also has the benefit of gas central heating and double glazing. Inside, the living space briefly comprises an entrance hallway, an open-plan front lounge and a fully fitted kitchen which features a range of units. There are two bedrooms, one of which is a double, the other being a single. A bathroom with a full suite and an electric shower completes the accommodation. Viewing is recommended at the earliest opportunity to appreciate all that this two bedroom, first floor apartment has to offer. ● Waterstone Lettings: 0151 609 1516
throughout, with other features including double glazing and gas central heating. Available to let on an unfurnished basis. No DSS, pets or smokers. ● Bradshaw Henderson, Heswall: 0151 342 0051
radiographers Jonathan, 25, and Alaina, 23, to buck the trend. Jonathan added: “Making our first step onto the property ladder was a bit scary, but knowing it’s our own home is fantastic and buying with NewBuy was really simple. The Redrow sales consultant went through all the paperwork with us. The customer service was excellent.” NewBuy is only available on new-build homes; the combination of this valuable help and Redrow’s high specification made choosing a brand new home over an older one an easy choice for the pair. “We recognised buying a new-build home was a better option than an older second
hand property because of the cost of bringing it up to the same standard,” Jonathan explained. “The good thing about our new home is that the kitchen includes integrated appliances such as the oven, hob, microwave and fridge freezer, so we didn’t have to find extra cash. We also have a modern bathroom, en-suite to the master bedroom and fitted wardrobes. “It suits both what we need now and what we’ll need in the future when we start a family, as there are two spare bedrooms.” Dibbin Brook is now a wellestablished community and with only four homes left to sell, time is running out for those who want to purchase one of the stylish properties.
The remaining homes offer a choice of three and four bedroom designs from the sought-after New Heritage Collection. Prices start from £195,000, which means buyers may only need a deposit of around £10,000. Tucked away off the A41, close to Port Sunlight village, Dibbin Brook enjoys easy access to Liverpool, Chester and Manchester by road or rail, and a wealth of local amenities nearby. Visit the development, open Thurs-Mon, 10am-5.30pm, visit the website at www.redrow.co.uk/dibbin or call 0151 354 5329. NewBuy is available on all new Redrow homes in England up to £500,000. An easy to follow video guide to NewBuy can be viewed at www.redrow.tv.
SEMI-DETACHED ● Hampstead Road, Wallasey, £550pcm
AN ideal family home, this four bedroom house is just off Liscard Road and has a host of features on offer, such as gas central heating, partial UPVC double glazing and two living rooms. On entry through a vestibule, a hall with utility room off
leads to a lounge, dining room and kitchen having a range of base and wall units, a built-in gas hob and an electric oven. The first floor has four bedrooms and a bathroom. Externally, there is a frontage and paved rear yard. The property is available to
rent initially on a six months’ Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement, although a longer let will be offered to the right tenants. Applicants must be in employment; No smokers. ● Boughey & Dalziel, Wallasey: 0151 638 6255
APARTMENTS ● Toronto Court, Wallasey Village, £595pcm
A SELECTION of tastefully appointed, two bedroom apartments are available at this new-build development, in the heart of Wallasey Village. All of the apartments are nicely finished, with modern decor and features such as video intercom, allocated
parking, uPVC double glazing and gas central heating. Inside, the apartments briefly comprise a main lounge (some of which benefit from Juliet balconies) and an openplan fitted kitchen with hob, oven, fridge, freezer, washer
and dryer. There are two bedrooms, as well as a stylish bathroom with shower. No pets; non-smokers preferred. ● Bakewell & Horner, Wallasey: 0151 638 2922