Move in to your new home for Christmas with Barratt North East

Homebuyers who think they have left it too late to move into their dream home for Christmas should hurry along to Beechwood in Sacriston, near Durham, where Barratt North East is ready to play Santa Claus.

The housebuilder has a ‘Witton’ townhouse available which will be complete in time for the festive season.

This stylish2-bedroom home has a highly competitive price tag of £114,500 and is also offered through the FirstBuy scheme, with a move in price of just £91,600 and deposit of £4,580.

The “Witton” is a modern twist on a popular design. The ground floor incorporates a cloakroom / utility and garage, with an open-plan living and dining room and separate kitchen on the first floor. On the top floor are two double bedrooms and bathroom which includes a bath and separate shower.

“With Christmas fast approaching people perhaps think there isn’t enough time to move into a new home, but I’d like to assure them that the process can be done in just four to six weeks,” said Fenton Hewitt, Sales Director at Barratt North East.

“By reserving now they could be settled in for the holiday period. And as our homes all come complete with energy efficient heating and high standards of insulation, they can look forward to a cosy Christmas and New Year.

“We have some innovative deals for first-time buyers, including the Government-backed FirstBuy scheme, which could enable you to move into your new home for just 80 per cent of the purchase price. It represents an outstanding opportunity to get a first step onto the housing ladder.”

Under FirstBuy, buyers will be offered a loan of up to 20 per cent of the price of the property, jointly funded by Barratt North East and the Government’s Homes and Communities Agency (HCA).

They then have to find the remaining 80 per cent of the price themselves. Up to 75 per cent of this could be a mortgage, leaving a deposit of just five per cent. Any household with a combined income of up to £60,000 qualifies for the scheme.

Fenton added: “We’ll also consider part-exchange, which removes all the uncertainty for move-up buyers. There’s no hassle, no estate agent fees or last-minute price haggling.”

Beechwood enjoys the benefits of a semi-rural setting three miles from Durham city centre, with countryside on the doorstep yet within easy reach of amenities and well-located for commuting.

For more information, visit barratthomes.co.uk.