Homeownership dream becomes a reality for first time buyers at Calthorpe Gardens
Like many first-time buyers, Kyle and Chloe dreamed of finding a place of their own that was affordable in today’s challenging housing market.
After researching their options, they chose to buy with Shared Ownership: “We didn't have a full deposit for buying a house the conventional way and the Shared Ownership scheme was a great option for us at this point in our lives and more affordable than renting privately.”
The couple have always lived in Banbury and wanted to stay in the area, so our Calthorpe Gardens development was ideal for them, as they already knew the area well and it was close to where they both work.
And the fact that the homes were newly built was exactly what they were looking for: “It was nice to move into a home that no one else had been in - we could make it completely our own from the start.”
Costs can escalate when buying a new home, but the couple were pleased to discover our standard all-inclusive specification which saved them money: “Orbit Homes was a great new build option in Banbury as they were one of the few developers that included carpeting, vinyl flooring, integrated appliances and turf in the price.”
“It's been great to not have to worry about appliances and flooring and getting people in to do this - all we needed was furniture to host friends and family in our home comfortably.”
As first-time buyers they had many questions but received welcome support from our sales consultant: “Denise kept us updated throughout the various stages of the build process. She answered all our questions and sent us photos of our new home as the completion date drew nearer. She was just great!”
The couple moved into their new home this summer and couldn’t be happier: “It’s very peaceful here. At night there is very little light pollution, so being outside in the evening is very nice. And our friends and family all really love our new home and come to visit often.”
“Shared Ownership was such a great way for us to finally buy a home of our own and we would definitely recommend it to others.”
We will be releasing the next phase of new homes at Calthorpe Gardens in the new year, offering a selection of 2 and 3-bedroom houses all available to buy with Shared Ownership.
Situated on the outskirts of the charming historic market town of Banbury in Oxfordshire, this popular development benefits from excellent transport connections, and a wide range of schools, retail outlets, and health & leisure amenities close by.
Picture caption: Kyle and Chloe in their new home with pet dogs Kaiju and Juno