CALA Homes (West) has revealed its selection of developments which it considers perfect for first-time buyers under the Scottish government’s re-launched First Home Fund scheme.
The shared equity scheme, which offers those looking to get onto the property ladder assistance from the government, has reopened on Thursday 1 April and provides eligible buyers with the opportunity to apply for up to £25,000 towards the purchase of an existing or new build home.
The housebuilder believes a number of its developments offer something perfect to inspire first-time buyers who want to use the First Home Fund initiative.
Prince’s Quay is situated in Glasgow’s media city and is only minutes away from the city’s trendy Finnieston. Situated on the former site of the famous Garden Festival, it includes a mix of one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments as well as three-bedroom townhouses – offering the best of urban living at the heart of the city. Apartments start from £214,000, and townhouses from £323,000.
Kinnaird Wynd
Beatrice Meadows located in the commuter town of Kirkintilloch could also tick all the boxes for first-time buyers – offering the best of both worlds, with picturesque views out to the Campsie Fells just 10 miles from Glasgow city centre. Buyers can choose from a range of one- and two-bedroom apartments with a selection available for a summer move, or for those looking for more space, there is a collection of four- and five-bedroom detached homes also available with new releases just added due to an increase in demand. Prices for apartments begin at £149,995, and for detached homes at £379,995.
Nearby in East Dunbartonshire Jocelin Gardens, in Bishopbriggs, offers a collection of apartments, with two-bedroom apartments currently on release starting from £232,000, ideal for first-time buyers looking for access to plenty of open space.
With six acres of green space on the development, which is set on the banks of the Forth & Clyde Canal, prospective buyers will enjoy nature with easy access to Glasgow city centre.
Kinnaird Wynd, set within the highly sought-after Kinnaird Village, has a variety of properties that would make ideal first homes, including one- and- two-bedroom apartments and a mix of three-bedroom terraced and semi-detached homes, enjoying the beautiful backdrop of the Ochil Hills.
Apartment type C, the largest in the development, boasts dual-aspect windows in the spacious lounge, a separate designer kitchen and two bedrooms, both with fitted wardrobes, with the main bedroom also enjoying en suite facilities. Prices start from £188,000 for the two-bedroom apartment.
CALA Homes’ flagship development in the West of Scotland, Jordanhill Park, offers a range of apartments, townhouses and detached homes surrounded by parklands and is just a stone’s throw away from Glasgow’s bustling West End.
Jordanhill Park
The development is perfectly suited for first-time buyers and commuters who want to enjoy the best of both worlds – with the recently launched Sir Henry Wood apartments the ideal choice for those looking to get on the property ladder in one of the city’s most sought-after locales.
The one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, including two varieties of penthouse apartments, with many enjoying generous balconies allowing buyers to take in the magnificent views of the historic David Stow building and beyond.
The newly launched apartments begin at £194,995.
Liana Canavan, sales and marketing director of CALA Homes (West), said: “The reopening of the First Home Fund is a welcome initiative to give eligible first-time buyers the assistance they need to make their first steps onto the property ladder.
“A number of our developments across the West of Scotland are perfect for first-time buyers looking to purchase their first dream home, without compromising on space, specification and quality.
“Our mix of apartments and homes offer a range of options for first-time buyers across the spectrum – from those buying their first solo space and young professional couples just starting out, to those looking to set up their first family home with room to grow.
“With the days counting down to the re-opening of the First Home Fund, it’s the perfect time to get in touch with our sales consultants to find out more about making that dream first-time purchase a reality.”
For more information on CALA Homes across the West of Scotland call 01324 600 000 or visit www.cala.co.uk.
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