Affordable homes launched at North Mundham development as part of Government scheme
Four new affordable apartments have been launched at a housing development in North Mundham, offering eligible first-time buyers the chance to get onto the property ladder.
Housebuilder Dandara has introduced the two-bedroom apartments at Hawthorn Grove, near Chichester, as part of the development’s newly launched second phase.
Priced from £210,000, the properties are being offered through the Government’s First Homes scheme, which allows eligible buyers to purchase a home at a discount against its market value.
Each apartment features an open-plan kitchen, dining and living area, a modern bathroom and additional storage space.
To qualify, applicants must be first-time buyers with a joint annual gross household income of no more than £80,000. Buyers must also ensure their mortgage covers at least 50% of the purchase price after the discount has been applied.
Zoey Rampton, head of sales at Dandara Southern, said the scheme could help overcome one of the biggest barriers to homeownership.
She said: “We know that saving for a first home can be one of the biggest barriers facing aspiring homeowners, which is why schemes such as First Homes are so important.
“These properties provide an affordable route onto the property ladder, helping more people to achieve homeownership while continuing to live and work in the communities they know and love, such as North Mundham.”
The apartments form part of the second phase of Hawthorn Grove, a 112-home development set within 12 acres of green space, around three miles from Chichester.
More than 70% of the 39 homes released during the first phase have already been sold, according to Dandara.
The latest phase will deliver a further 73 properties, including a mix of two, three, four and five-bedroom homes for private sale, alongside affordable housing options.