With the average age of first time buyers purchasing without assistance now estimated to be 37*, Crest Nicholson is encouraging City workers receiving their bonuses this month to get onto the property ladder while they can and consider a new home at Crest Nicholson’s BASE development in Brentwood, Essex, which is ideal for those looking for an easy commute into the City.
BASE is conveniently located less than 500 metres from Brentwood train station from which regular services run into London Liverpool Street taking just 38 minutes, placing it in the ideal location for those looking for an easy commute into the City. The apartments at BASE provide an ideal, hassle free home for busy professionals and first-time-buyers; all homes include fully fitted kitchens that feature a comprehensive range of integrated Bosch appliances including a fridge/freezer and washer dryer – easing the burden of starting from scratch and taking the stress out of moving home.
Annette Cole, Sales and Marketing Director at Crest Nicholson Eastern comments: “BASE is in an ideal location for those commuting into the City, with the trains running straight into Liverpool Street, reducing both journey time and cost as there are no London transport charges. 55% of the development has already sold to first time buyers, proving that it is popular with those wanting to set up home. I would encourage those looking to purchase their first home to come to the development and see what Crest Nicholson can do to help them get onto the property ladder.”
BASE comprises a mix of one and two bedroom apartments with spacious, open-plan living. Many homes benefit from a balcony as well as large windows which fill the rooms with light and bring the ‘outside in’.
In addition to the train station, the development is just a short walk from the retail and leisure facilities in Brentwood, which include a wide range of bars, cafes and restaurants as well as major high street shops.
Other first time buyers struggling to own their first home will be pleased to hear the housebuilder is offering its EasyBuy scheme at the development, where purchasers can buy a new home for just 80% of the price. EasyBuy is not a shared ownership scheme and purchasers at BASE will own 100% of their new property from day one. Unlike similar schemes there is absolutely no rent to pay or interest accrued on the outstanding 20% of the property’s equity for the first five years. The deferred amount is paid back at 20% of the property’s open market value at any time up to resale or after 10 years, whichever is sooner.
Prices at BASE start from £180,500 for a one bedroom apartment. For further information about BASE, please contact the sales and marketing suite on 0870 757 8384 or visit www.crestnicholson.com/base.