smartnewhomes.com, the UK’s leading new homes website, has 7,000 properties currently listed under the new first-time buyer Stamp Duty threshold, representing 75% of the website’s new build homes. We pick 10 from up and down the country.
Following the Chancellor’s decision to double the Stamp Duty threshold for first-time buyers, smartnewhomes.com, which features 85% of all new developments, has witnessed an increase in the number of people searching for new homes, specifying a limit of £250,000.
Here's our top ten picks from around the county under the new increased stamp duty threshold, or you can click here to search for a new home near you.
Birmingham - £237,950
6 Bed House
Oxford Kensington Gardens, Spring Road, Tyseley, Birmingham, West Midlands
The Oxford is a beautifully presented 6 bedroom family home. The ground floor accommodation comprises of a spacious lounge with bay window to the front of the property, a seperate dining room with french doors opening onto a landscaped garden, a stylish kitchen with contemporary fitted units and a useful WC facility and storage off the entrance hall. On the first floor are 4 bedrooms and a colour co-ordinated family sized bathroom. On the upper floor are two further bedrooms, a second bathroom and a useful storage area. The Oxford also has the benefit of a garage, double glazing and energy efficient heating throughout and you can rest assured as your new home comes with a 10 year NHBC warranty.
Bristol - £199,995
3 Bed town house
The Astor, Powder House Court, Shirehampton, Bristol
This exciting new development of one, two and three bedroom homes is located at Old Barrow Hill, off Lower High Street in Shirehampton. The site has already gained much interest due to its excellent location for commuters who need good access onto the Portway or the M5 and other local motorway networks but prefer to live away from the City so call us now for more details and to make an appointment to view your new home.
Edinburgh - £174,000 to £178,000
2 Bed Apartment
Larch Apartments, Grovewood Hill, Burnbrea Drive Edinburgh, Midothian
If you’re looking for sophisticated urban living, then look no further than The Larch Apartments. Offering a variety of open plan spaces, they epitomise comfortable living and contemporary styling. Whether you choose a dual aspect kitchen/living/dining area or living/dining area with separate kitchen, you can enjoy flexible layouts that connect perfectly with every other room. From designer kitchens to spacious bedrooms, many with fitted wardrobes, each of these apartments creates an elegant, light and airy ambience to enhance your everyday living, while most master bedrooms also benefit from an en suite with shower. Add to this a stylish bathroom and handy storage areas, and you can see why The Larch Apartments are every bit as desirable as the location itself..
Glasgow - £212,000
4 Bed Detached house
The Fairbairn, Gilbertfield, East Greenlees Road, Cambuslang, South Lanarkshire
The four bedroom detached Fairbairn (1,190 sq. ft.) offers superb family accommodation and is an attractive addition to any street scene. The dining room has a bay window and the separate lounge has French doors leading to the rear garden to maximise the outdoors. Upstairs there are four well-proportioned bedrooms with master en-suite and a practical family bathroom. An integral garage completes the picture.
Leeds - £163,999
3 Bed semi detached house
The Montrose (Plot 39), Whitechapel Gardens, Whitechapel Road, Cleckheaton
A development of desirable two, three and four bedroom homes, suitable for a variety of lifestyles, and within excellent commuting distance of the M62 motorway network. Whitechapel Gardens is also located within easy walking distance of local amenities.
London - £249,950
2 Bed Apartment
Plot 104(Apartment 104), Royal Quay, Sales Office Ebb Court 1 Albert Basin Way, Royal Docks, Greater London
Be part of this exciting new development within the historic Royal Docks in London. A new phase 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments has recently been released. Contact us now to reserve your pick of the plots. Welcome to Royal Quay, a stunning development of apartments and penthouses situated within the historic Royal Docks. A joint undertaking by Country and Metropolitan and the London Development Agency (LDA). Over the next five years this £100 million regeneration project will transform the Royal Docks into an exciting new waterside residential, commercial and leisure haven.
Manchester - £159,995 or £135,995 Powermove Price
3 Bed Mews
Plots 8 & 9 - The Cherbourg, Healey Fold, Shawclough Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester
Located on Shawclough Road, in Shawclough, Healey Fold is a development of two and three bedroom homes, built to Rowland’s exacting standards to offer both quality and affordability.
Middlesbrough - £131,995
3 Bed newhome
Plot 474 - The Oakhurst - Hardwick 2009, Hardwick Green, Stockton on Tees
Available Plots and Prices Development Plan House Types Development details.
Nottingham - £209,995
4 Bed detached
The Beaumont, Byrons Wood, Hucknall, Nottinghamshire
This new development will feature a range of two bedroom coach houses, three bedroom cottages, town houses and four and five bedroom detached family homes. With excellent amenities on the doorstep, and only 7 miles from Nottingham, this development is close to major road links with the M1 junction 27 just 6 miles away. Come and visit us today! From the B6009 Watnall Road, take the 4th left into Sandy Lane and first left into Aitchison Avenue.
Sheffield - £159,995
3 Bed Townhouse
The Ingleton, Aston Park, High Street, Swallownest, South Yorkshire
Whether you're a first time buyer or looking to move up to you're dream home, the contemporary collection of homes at Aston Park offers something for everyone.
There's never been a better time to move to Aston Park!
Aston Park at Swallownest offers the best of both worlds - a quiet countryside location close to the M1, M18 and A57 making Sheffield, Rotherham, Worksop and the surrounding areas easily accessible.
See Also: Property News (6711), Stamp Duty (25), Stamp Duty Threshold (4)
Date Published: 30 March 2010
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