A fully furnished deal for first-time buyers

For those looking to buy their first home, stretched finances can mean that there isn’t much budget left over for essentials such as furnishings for those starting from scratch.

But some developers are taking this into consideration when tailoring incentive packages.

Taylor Wimpey East Scotland has launched a generous first-time buyer offer available on a range of two and three-bedroomed homes at its Letham Mains development near Haddington, which should provide a new householder with everything they need to set up home.

Buyers at the site, just off West Road, can take advantage of a full furniture package, free flooring throughout their new home and integrated kitchen appliances.

For a limited time there is also a £99 reservation fee when they purchase one of the selected two or threebedroomed homes.

The furniture pack includes two sofas, a coffee table, a choice of TV unit or two lamp tables for the living room, towel bales, a 16-piece dinner set, a kettle, a toaster, a set of pans, cutlery, utensils, as well as an ironing board and iron. There is even bedroom furniture and beds with linen made up for move-