Take a step on the property ladder

For sale: Help to Buy scheme available for apartments at Waterside Quarter

For many, the first step when leaving the family home is to secure a rental property. While buying your first home is a big investment, a lot of first-time buyers are unaware of the longterm benefits of buying their own home. There is also plenty of financial support available for first-time buyers, designed to turn the dream of home ownership into reality. If you are unsure about whether switching from renting to buying is the right decision, here’s how it can change your life:

Low Deposits

First-time buyers have access to a variety of schemes designed to make purchasing a home more affordable. One example is the government’s Help to Buy scheme, which is now exclusively available to those buying their first home. In Maidenhead, Shanly Homes has found the majority of buyers at its Waterside Quarter development are determined to leave renting behind and purchase their first home. The availability of Help to Buy at Waterside Quarter, means that first-time buyers only need a 5% deposit to secure their property, making the dream more achievable.

Personal Space

Many landlords are restrictive about the changes you can make to rental properties, preventing you from being able to create spaces that are truly your own. Owning your own home allows you the freedom to create your own haven, where the interior design reflects your personality and lifestyle. Whether it’s bold designs or muted tones, the possibilities are endless when you buy your own home.

Future Investment

As a tenant, the money you pay for rent each month secures your landlord’s future rather than your own. By buying your own property, your monthly mortgage repayments are contributing towards your own home, helping you to invest your money rather than waste it. Furthermore, monthly mortgage repayments are often cheaper than rental payments, meaning once you have paid your deposit, owning your home is likely to be more cost effective than renting!

Set alongside Maidenhead’s beautifully rejuvenated waterways, Waterside Quarter offers a contemporary collection of one and two-bedroom apartments. Designed to accommodate modern living, all apartments benefit from open-plan living areas, maximising space and flexibility. Kitchens come well equipped with a range of luxury appliances, including a Siemens oven and induction hob, dishwasher, fridge/freezer and washer/dryer. Master bedrooms benefit from fitted wardrobes as well as a stylish en-suite, and most apartments have the added luxury of a private balcony or terrace.

Prices at Waterside Quarter start from £270,000 for a onebedroom apartment. For more information, please visit: www.shanlyhomes.com or call 01628 673046.