Help the kids to secure a first property in Cannock

The Government-backed FirstBuy scheme can provide first-time buyers with a leg up on to the property ladder at Taylor Wimpey's Broadhurst Gardens development of new homes for sale in Cannock, Staffordshire.

With property prices soaring and the average age of first-time buyers escalating, parents will be delighted to hear that an affordable alternative to keeping the kids at home exists at Taylor Wimpey's Broadhurst Gardens development of property for sale in Cannock.

The superb selection of two-bedroom 'Regency' apartments currently available at this fantastic development of new homes in Cannock makes it the ideal place for overgrown offspring to step on the property ladder.

And because a limited number of these apartments for sale in Cannock are available without the need for a big deposit thanks to the excellent Government-backed FirstBuy scheme, parents could potentially get rid of the kids by providing a deposit of just £4,000*!

Carl Cooke, Regional Sales and Marketing Director for Taylor Wimpey, says: "Would-be homeowners in search of flats for sale in Cannock are finding it increasingly difficult to take that all-important first step on the property ladder, with the average age of a first-time buyer now an all-time high at 37, and the average deposit required to secure a first home now well in excess of £60,000.

"It's no surprise, then, that increasing numbers of people are choosing to enjoy those home comforts for longer - which may work out well for them, but isn't necessarily as much fun for their parents!

"Thankfully with FirstBuy, qualifying purchasers could secure selected new build homes in Cannock at Broadhurst Gardens for just 80% of the price tag - including a 5% deposit, subject to status, which may well be considered a price worth paying for parents looking to help their kids to strike out on their own."

FirstBuy lets qualifying purchasers secure selected new homes at Broadhurst Gardens for as little as 80% of the full purchase price - including a 75% mortgage and a 5% deposit, subject to status - eliminating the need to save for years to purchase a first property.

The scheme works through a joint loan of 20% from the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) and Taylor Wimpey - which is repayable when the 25-year mortgage is up or when the property is sold. To be eligible, purchasers must be first-time buyers and their total household earnings should be less than £60,000.

For example, a stylish two-bedroom 'Regency' apartment, priced from £99,995, is available with FirstBuy for just 80% of its full price - that's just £79,996! These spacious homes feature two bedrooms, a generously-sized living room, a contemporary fitted kitchen and a modern bathroom, while outside the properties benefit from allocated parking.

Broadhurst Gardens is conveniently located on the edge of Huntington village, which benefits from a thriving community life and boasts many amenities, including a primary school, post office, local stores and takeaways, a youth club, community centre, bowling green, rugby club and church. The village recreation ground has a full-size football pitch, two junior pitches, a skate park and changing rooms.

A wider choice of local shopping, including chemists, butchers, bakers and supermarkets, is only a short drive away in Cannock.

Huntington is well connected to the A34 Cannock to Stafford road and the M6 is just over five miles away, making Broadhurst Gardens a convenient base for commuting to Birmingham, Wolverhampton and Stafford.

Railway stations at Hednesford and Cannock both operate regular services to Birmingham New Street and Stafford and each are located about one and a half miles from the village.

The development is situated on the fringes of picturesque Cannock Chase, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with acre upon acre of forest, woodland and parkland as well as visitor centres, museums, public footpaths and popular cycle trails.

To 'get rid of the kids' by helping them secure at FirstBuy home at Broadhurst Gardens, parents can visit the Sales Centre, located off Stafford Road, Huntington, and open from 11am to 5pm, Thursday to Monday.

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