The Weston Homes Discount Market Sale (DMS) scheme saved these NHS workers from a lifetime of renting.
By taking advantage of the Weston Homes DMS scheme, they were finally able to step on to the property ladder, securing a modern, comfortable home in a vibrant community. Their story highlights how innovative schemes like this can turn dreams of homeownership into reality for hard-working individuals who might otherwise be priced out of the market.
University graduate and nutritionist Disha, 35, from Mauritius, and husband Shashidhar “Shashi”, a doctor, came to England as newlyweds, full of enthusiasm for their new life and a new home. But their modest NHS salaries and soaring rent kept homeownership out of reach.
Their hopes sank further when they found the home of their dreams, a Weston Homes apartment in south London, in a great location for Kingston Hospital. Shashi said, “We were desperate to get out of our awful flat. We couldn’t face another winter being cold but we just did not have enough money to buy the apartment.”
Then, to their astonishment, their luck changed. The couple could not believe it when they read about the Weston Homes DMS scheme offered on certain properties, which allows key workers and other eligible buyers to secure one of its luxurious and energy-efficient homes at a discount of 20% of the full market value, saving them thousands of pounds.
Their excitement about their homebuying journey is still evident in their voices. Disha says, “Honestly! We just could not believe it. We prayed to find one of these DMS flats.” But their hopes were dashed again when they learnt that the last one available at Weston Homes development The Venue, in Hayes, had just been sold. “But we now knew that we only wanted a Weston Homes property.”
Their forensic search of the Weston Homes website showed one, two bedroom flat left for sale at Dylon Riverside in Sydenham. “When we went to the sales office our hands were literally shaking. But the sales team could not have been nicer. They calmed us down, helped us every step of the way; they were there to help us whenever we rang.” Within a month, they had signed their completion contract on a large 848 sq ft flat with a winter garden.
“So much is included in the package. Far more than any other developer. When you have little money, it is so wonderful to know that you do not have to buy expensive white goods because they are all included. And not only is the kitchen fitted but there is fitted carpet and cupboards in the main bedroom. The bathrooms are magnificent! Tiled, with fitted, mist-free mirrored cupboards and a whole suite of vanity drawers and water-saving, high-tech taps in the basin and shower.”
You could not meet two more grateful and happy people who are now busy choosing furniture and looking forward to welcoming friends into their own home.
For other eligible buyers, Weston Homes has DMS apartments available at Abbey Quay, Barking; Brentwood Central, Brentwood; and Tayfen Court, Bury St Edmunds. And for first time buyers there’s even more good news – there is no Stamp Duty payable on homes priced under £300,000.
Weston Homes is an award-winning developer creating new and converted one to four bedroom luxurious homes across London and the South East.
For more information contact Weston Homes on 01279 973 300 or visit weston-homes.com. Discount Market Sale apartments start from £172,000 at Tayfen Court, Bury St Edmunds; from £239,996 at Brentwood Central, Brentwood and from £337,000 at Abbey Quay, Barking. For marketing suites and show homes opening times, check our website for your chosen development
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