Couple Take First Step On Property Ladder In Greater Manchester

First-time buyers Elaine and Andy Huskinson are getting ready to start a new life chapter after reserving their dream home at Countryside’s Radclyffe Green site in Greater Manchester. 

Having rented for over 20 years, chartered quantity surveyor Elaine, 39, and print finishing supervisor Andy, 44, were keen to escape the rental trap.

To save for their home, the Huskinsons adopted strict budgeting habits including selling items they no longer used to create additional streams of income. 

Elaine comments: “We were stuck in a rent trap for over 20 years and wanted a space we could finally call our own. We had a set amount of money that we put into savings each month and we got used to living on this amount so any bonuses or pay rises went straight into savings too. My main piece of advice for anyone saving for a home is to avoid making too many social sacrifices. Saving for such a long time can become difficult, so it’s important that you’re able to find a balance and still enjoy yourself. When we hit certain milestones, we bought ourselves rewards, which was a great way to keep up motivation.”  

The Greater Manchester locals had decided on a new build property to avoid the time and costs of a renovation project. The couple fell for a three-bedroom, semi-detached property at Countryside’s Radclyffe Green development. 

Elaine continues: “Once we saw the show home, we knew it was the one for us. We had looked at other developers but kept coming back to Countryside because of their reputation and the quality of their homes. We fell in love with the open plan layout of the house, it’s perfect for us and for our lifestyle. The location of the development is ideal for both of us for work; it’s within close proximity of public transport links as well as motorways. For us, it was definitely worth the wait to get exactly what we wanted. We can’t wait to start our next chapter in our new home” 

Joe Turner, managing director, Manchester and Cheshire East, Countryside, comments: “Taking those first steps onto the property ladder is a huge achievement and we’re delighted that Elaine and Andy found their dream home with Countryside. It’s particularly great to hear stories of customers who have made their home buying dream a reality after years of renting. We wish Elaine and Andy all the best in their new home.”

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