FirstBuy gives buyers a step up in Heywood

13.02.2012

For first time buyers Suzie Barton and Danny Pugh, treading the unfamiliar steps of the property ladder was a walk in the park thanks to Countryside Properties at Copper Wells. The couple bought their first home at the stunning development in Heywood through the government-backed FirstBuy scheme, which enables buyers to purchase a brand new home for as little as £99 a week.* 

Suzie (22) and Danny (22) are now the proud owners of a brand new home at Copper Wells on Argyle Street, a beautiful collection of two, three and four bedroom detached and semi-detached family homes by Countryside Properties. 

Suzie commented: “Danny and I were renting a two-bedroom terrace house and quickly realised that when you’re paying to live in a home you don’t own, you’re throwing your money away. We really wanted to buy our own place, somewhere we could truly call ours and know that we were investing in our future together.” 

The couple, who both work in Bury a short distance from the Heywood development, have now settled into their beautiful three-bedroom semi-detached home. Suzie continued: “We were able to move ahead of schedule, which meant we were all settled in time for Christmas. We are so happy in our new home, which is perfectly placed on a quiet cul-de-sac at Copper Wells.” 

The couple bought their home through FirstBuy, an equity loan scheme designed to offer people like Suzie and Danny an affordable route into the property market. FirstBuy allows eligible buyers to purchase 100% of their new property with the assistance of an equity loan of up to 20% of the full purchase price. The loan is jointly funded by the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) and Countryside Properties and remains interest free for five years.* 

For a two-bedroom home at Copper Wells, priced at full market value of £124,950, buyers who take advantage of FirstBuy need only contribute a 5% deposit of £6,248 and pay only £99 a week towards their mortgage.* 

Suzie added: “Danny and I knew that saving up the average home deposit of £20,000 would have taken us years and when you’re paying rent every month, it’s not that easy to put money aside. Thankfully when we visited Copper Wells, we discovered that we were eligible for FirstBuy, and that meant that the deposit we needed to save was so much more achievable.” 

Peter Vella, Regional Sales and Marketing Director for Countryside Properties, commented: “Buying your first home is an exciting experience and we want to make sure that the process is as easy and stress-free as possible for our buyers. With such a small deposit required and the small monthly mortgage payments, FirstBuy is enabling those who are renting to make that big step and buy a new home sooner than they’d hoped.” 

What’s more, Countryside Properties is spreading the love at Copper Wells, offering its enhanced package of fittings and furnishings, enabling buyers’ budgets to stretch even further. Love Our Spec gives buyers the benefit of a fully fitted kitchen with integrated washer/dryer, fridge/freezer, electric oven with gas hob, and a microwave; fitted wardrobe to the master bedroom; fully turfed rear garden and flooring fitted throughout. 

Giving buyers the chance to see what’s on offer at Copper Wells, Countryside Properties is inviting interested parties to visit its impressive Show Village. Comprising of five stunning show homes, the Copper Wells Show Village showcases the traditionally designed family homes, complimented by light and spacious layouts. 

Open Thursday to Monday from 11am until 6pm, buyers can pop into the Copper Wells Sales and Marketing Suite on 89 Argyle Street, Heywood, OL10 3RS. 

For more information please call the sales team on 01706 691 733 or visit www.copperwells.co.uk. 

* Terms and Conditions apply