Couple find their dream home at Orbit Homes’ Mill View in Dereham thanks to Shared Ownership
When David and Diana decided that they wanted to purchase a property together, they were concerned that as retirees, home ownership would not be an option for them. Fortunately they came across Shared Ownership at Orbit Homes’ Mill View in East Dereham and were able to secure their new dream home…
David and Diana had been living together in a rental property since 2007 but after receiving an inheritance, they wanted to use the money to purchase a property. With David already retired and Diana hoping to retire soon, they were unable to secure a full mortgage. They became aware of the option of Shared Ownership so decided to investigate further, as David explains:
“Once we knew buying our own property with the aid of a mortgage wasn’t for us, we started exploring the benefits of Shared Ownership. We quickly realised that Shared Ownership would not only give us the chance to live in a brand-new home that we loved, but it would offer financial security for the future, particularly with rents in the private rental market continuing to increase.
“We loved Mill View as soon as we saw it, so when the sales consultant called to say there were some Shared Ownership properties available, we visited immediately. We were really impressed with the finish and specifications in the show home and chose the Barnwell house type as we wanted two bedrooms so that we could have the grandchildren and friends to stay.
“The team at Orbit Homes were brilliant at every stage, from guiding us through the Shared Ownership process and recommending solicitors to explaining how all of the heating and hot water systems worked when we moved in. The site team have also been very polite and helpful, very refreshing compared with other developer’s we’ve come across in the past.
“We enjoy the area much more than our previous home and all of our friends and family have expressed their delight at our new home. We have a larger, sunnier garden which has been thoroughly used and the Grandchildren love their bedroom when they come to stay at Nanny and Pop Pops new home. We are so happy here and secure, especially knowing that provided we pay the rent on the balance of the property, which is much less than our previous home, we have a home for life and the option to purchase further parts if we want to.”
Mill View is an exciting development of two, three, four and five bedroom houses located in Dereham, less than a mile from the bustling Dereham High Street with its independent shops and pubs. The development is ideal for those looking to take their first step on to the property ladder, upsize their family home or downsize now their families have grown up. Each home features Orbit Homes’ signature all-inclusive specification which includes flooring, appliances and turf.
For further information visit: https://www.orbithomes.org.uk/mill-view/
Picture caption: David and Diana secure their dream home via Shared Ownership at Orbit Homes’ Mill View in Dereham