We know that the first step onto the property ladder can be daunting. Take a deep breath – we’re here to help as much as we can, but we also want to highlight some of our favourite benefits of ownership, from getting your design dreams in place to building up your financial future.
Your Own Space to Decorate
One of the first benefits that springs to mind for most home-owning hopefuls is the ability to decorate – no more answering to landlords! You can paint your own walls, buy your own furniture, add your own panelling and hang your own paintings. Plus, if you’ve ever been interested in gardening, having your very own patch of land is a great license to get your green thumb busy.
We aren’t alone in valuing this: there are plenty of ways in which home décor can improve your mental health. Kondo is popular because her methods work, and the art of Feng Shui has persisted for a very good reason; being able to tweak your own personal environment can open up a new wealth of wellbeing.
A Great Investment
While we’d like to think that every one of our new builds has the potential to be your forever home, we understand that for many, home ownership is a great way of gathering wealth by improving the value of a property over time. Escaping the renting cycle is another huge draw, letting you plan for the future instead of moving from place-to-place!
Homes also generally trend towards appreciating over time, meaning they’re a great insurance against inflation, too. It’s more than just being thrifty: owning a home can help you secure the future for you and your family.
Growing Roots
Owning your very own house can also make you feel more connected to your community! We make sure to build all of our developments in ideal surroundings, where people can feel comfortable supporting each other. You can see the proof of that commitment, and the ways in which our homeowners live and thrive on our community page, or by connecting to our Facebook and Instagram!
Staying connected can have some very real benefits, too. This article by Mental Health Foundation supports that being in a friendly neighbourhood can improve your mental health considerably. We also make sure that our developments are nearby a good choice of Ofsted-rated education options, so we’ve got your children’s future in mind, as well.
So how to do it?
If you’re still nervous about taking that first leap into property ownership, we’re here to help. The government-backed Help to Buy scheme lets first-time buyers get onto the ladder, and you can read more about how to make use of that scheme here. If you’re interested in taking that first step with us, we just can’t wait to give you the keys to your first home!