Homes in Focus

By Andrea Watson
Posted: 2008/08/15

WHAT'S new on the market?

MOVING IN KENT.

Hillreed Homes has incentives for first-time buyers including shared equity, stamp duty paid and mortgages with parental income taken into account.

The deals are available on most of its developments including Orchard House, Maidstone, where a 15 per cent shared equity scheme brings a two-bedroom apartment normally costing £204,950 down to £174,208.

Buyers who then let one bedroom using the Government rent-a-room scheme can also enjoy a tax-free income up to £4,250 per annum to help with mortgage payments.

INFORMATION:
www. hillreed. co. uk


MOVING UP LONDON .

Buyers at Royal Arsenal in London SE18 could be tempted by fantastic nights at the O2 Arena, which was the Dome.

The Armouries is the current phase of Royal Arsenal, with 436 apartments being built.

Also recently launched are The Armouries mews houses, three-bedroom, two-storey properties fronting a landscaped mews with external terraces overlooking the central lagoon.

There is a gym, food hall, car club and concierge facility.

Prices start at £250,000 for a one-bedroom apartment, with mews houses from £480,000.

INFORMATION
:020 8331 7130/ www. berkeleyhomes. co. uk


MOVING ON WEARSIDE .

McCarthy and Stone's Pinfold Court retirement development in Cleadon is handy for shops as well as public transport, with good bus services to Sunderland and South Shields.

The development is designed for people aged 60 and over and residents have access to shared facilities which include a lounge, laundry room, guest suite, lift to all floors and landscaped garden.

Remaining apartments are from £178,450 and include a two-bedroom show flat at £231,950 and a one-bedroom show flat at £181,950.

INFORMATION:

0191 536 5314/ www. mccarthyandstone. co. uk