Get help to step on Colchester property ladder

Taylor Wimpey is offering financial assistance to first-time buyers at The Quarters, its popular development of new homes in Colchester.

First-time buyers are being offered the chance to make a hassle-free and affordable move to a brand new home at Taylor Wimpey's The Quarters development of property for sale in Colchester - even if they don't have a substantial deposit.

That's because selected apartments and houses in Colchester at this fast-selling development are available with the leading housebuilder's Deposit Match and easystart schemes, which offer a straightforward way for aspiring homeowners to take their first step on the Essex property ladder.

Under easystart shared equity, qualifying first-time buyers in search of houses or apartments for sale in Colchester can secure their new home now for just 85% of the purchase price, with only a 5% deposit required, subject to status.

Taylor Wimpey will provide 15% equity in the form of an interest-free loan, repayable in up to three instalments over 10 years at the market value of the Colchester property when the payments are made.

Alternatively, Deposit Match offers the chance for customers to double their deposits up to 10% of the price of selected properties to buy in Colchester at The Quarters, with the interest-free loan repayable over a manageable 10-year period.

Michael O'Leary, Regional Sales and Marketing Director for Taylor Wimpey, says: "Our specialist first-time buyer incentives are designed to make it easy for would-be homeowners to stop wasting money on renting and make a smart investment in their future with their very own property in Colchester.

"For those who are struggling to raise a large deposit, Deposit Match and easystart can save years of saving and let the lucky purchasers step on to the property ladder and own one of our apartments or houses for sale in Colchester much sooner than they may ever have thought possible.

"However, with properties at this sought-after development selling fast, I would urge anyone who thinks they could benefit from these great schemes to contact us as soon as they can to avoid disappointment."

Two-bedroom apartments are priced from as little as £114,995 at The Quarters, while three-bedroom houses are available from just £184,995 and four-bedroom homes from only £249,995.

Full details and terms and conditions of the Deposit Match and easystart incentives are available from the Sales Executive.

All new homes at The Quarters include a garage and/or allocated parking and each is completed to the same high standard specification, including central heating, double glazing and fitted kitchen with integrated oven, hob and hood.

Situated in a peaceful location to the south of Colchester town centre, The Quarters is particularly well placed for families, lying within reach of several schools and a nationally acclaimed sixth-form college.

Shops and sports facilities are close at hand, while Colchester town centre is easily accessible and the coast at West Mersea is just seven miles away.

Meanwhile, commuters will appreciate good rail and road links to Chelmsford, Brentwood and London, and to Ipswich, Bury St Edmunds, Cambridge and the Midlands. For those travelling further afield, Stansted airport is 35 miles from the development.

To find out more about Deposit Match and easystart at The Quarters, customers can visit the Sales and Marketing Suite, off Berechurch Hall Road, Colchester, and open Thursday to Monday from 10am to 5.30pm.

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