Each month, FTB scours the market for the best starter homes for first time buyers. So, whether you’re searching for the ideal home for you, for your new family, or for your first home at affordable prices, we hope you will enjoy our selection.
AFFORDABLE HOMES
BRENT CROSS, NORTH LONDON From TBC
L&Q at Brent Cross Town
The leafy London borough of Barnet is home to this new collection of properties, which sits within what is set to become one of the largest regeneration projects in Europe. There will eventually be close to 7,000 new homes here, along with open spaces, children’s play areas, shops and health facilities, and great links into central London. These new one, two and three bedroom apartments have been designed with modern life in mind – the larger properties are arranged over two floors, with open-plan living areas opening to private gardens, two bathrooms and plenty of storage space.
L&Q
020 8617 1747
ILFORD, EAST LONDON From £250,000
One Goodmayes
Ilford in east London is the home for this collection of studio, one and two bedroom apartments, perfect for those looking for speedy connections to the City. The new homes are well located, with a good range of amenities, restaurants, green spaces, gyms and tube stations within a few minutes’ walk. Nearby Elizabeth Line trains reach Liverpool Street in around 20 minutes. Inside, the contemporary properties feature open-plan living spaces, large windows for maximum light and fantastic views over the area.
Fairview New Homes
020 8023 7092
ROYAL DOCKS, EAST LONDON From £350,000
The Silverton
With some of the capital’s most iconic sights within view – including Canary Wharf, the O2 and Thames Barrier Park – these new homes are in an ideal position to enjoy the best of London life. Ranging from one to three bedroom apartments to two to four bedroom duplexes, residents enjoy private balconies or terraces and access to a communal, ninth-floor roof garden. It’s a six-minute walk to Pontoon Dock DLR station, for services to Canary Wharf in 12 minutes and Bank in 20 minutes.
Fairview New Homes
020 8023 7092
EBBSFLEET, KENT – From £24,500 – Based on a 10% share of the full market value of £245,000
Ashmere
With speedy travel into London and beautiful green surroundings, the homes at Ashmere offer the best of both worlds, with one and two bedroom apartments available through shared ownership. Located 1.5 miles from Ebbsfleet International station, trains to London St Pancras take as little as 17 minutes. Meanwhile, green spaces, walking and cycling routes are on the doorstep. Bluewater shopping centre and endless options for eating out and entertainment, good schools and outdoor pursuits are a short drive.
Latimer Homes
01987 678 144
CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE – From £90,625* *Based on a 25% share of the full market value of £362,500
L&Q at Darwin Green
The name of this new collection of homes in Cambridge honours one of the city’s most famous former residents, Charles Darwin. And with the city centre around a five-minute drive (and within walking distance) a plethora of interesting, historic and cultural delights lies well within easy reach. The one, two, three and four bedroom apartments and houses here are ideal for a range of buyers, who can enjoy the on-site facilities, which will include a 15-acre central park, schools, shops and health centre. Commuting? From Cambridge, trains reach London King’s Cross in under 60 minutes.
L&Q
0333 999 8387
FAMILY HOMES
HOVE, EAST SUSSEX – FROM £80,000*
Lyon Quarter
This landmark development in the popular seaside town of Hove will see 154 new apartments created, ranging from studio to three bedrooms. The homes are arranged across four buildings, with stunning podium gardens a big draw for residents. Hove’s beaches lie around a 15-minute walk away, while the many cafes and entertainment venues of Brighton and Hove are all within an equally easy walk, cycle or bus ride – along with great schools, colleges and universities. The properties are bright and modern, with plenty of storage space, cycle storage and cost-reducing energy efficiency features. Residents can enjoy the fresh sea air, while London remains under an hour away by train.
Guinness Homes
01273 920 450
*Based on a 25% share of the full market value of £320,000
STRATFORD-UPON-AVON, WARWICKSHIRE FROM £102,000
Meon Vale
This new collection of two and three bedroom properties sits in the heart of the Warwickshire countryside, with access to everyday facilities, including a school, in the pretty village of Long Marston, and historic Stratford-upon-Avon a 10-minute drive. There’s a great deal on offer in the local area, including the stunning sights of the Cotswolds, while the properties themselves are created to a high standard, with bright, contemporary living spaces, sleek, modern kitchens and quality energy efficient features throughout.
Bromford Homes
0800 085 2499
*Based on a 40% share of the full market value of £255,000
NEWARK, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE FROM £259,500
Kings Meadow
Located just outside the market town of Newark-on-Trent, in Fernwood, these new homes are proving popular with local families. The three, four and five bedroom houses have been created in a range of styles and enjoy communal outdoor spaces as well as being within easy reach of the town’s pubs and eateries and pretty woodland. The three bedroom semi-detached houses feature separate living and dining rooms downstairs, a cloakroom, as well as en suite from the main bedroom upstairs. Nottingham is a 30-minute drive.
Allison Homes
01636 233 225
KETTERING, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE FROM £272,995
Bertone Gardens
Forming part of the wider Hanwood Park development, these three and four bedroom houses mark the nal stage of this project, which includes parks, shops, schools, cycleways and sports facilities. The three bedroom semi-detached homes feature living areas with French doors to a private garden, and an en suite to the main bedroom. This is a peaceful location but Kettering is under 10 minutes by car. Bedford and Milton Keynes are a 30-minute drive, while London St Pancras can be reached by train in under an hour.
David Wilson Homes
0330 828 7375
TYLDESELY, GREATER MANCHESTER FROM £249,995
Garrett Hall Fields
The historic town of Tyldesley, at the foot of the West Pennine Hills, is home to these two, three and four bedroom family houses. Residents enjoy a bestof- both-worlds setting – beautiful Pennington Flash Country Park lies moments away, for nature trails and scenic views, while both Wigan and Manchester are a 30-minute drive for busy cosmopolitan life. The three bedroom terraced houses feature open-plan living spaces with bi-fold doors to a private garden. Houses are available in a range of styles in keeping with the area.
Elan Homes
0845 528 0834
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