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OVERWHELMING ‘ HELP TO BUY ’ SUCCESS IN HASTINGS
Since its launch in 2013 , over 150,000 people have achieved their aspiration of home ownership thanks to the government ’ s flagship housing scheme , Help to Buy . Furthermore , new research has found that for 82 percent of Help to Buy homeowners , buying would not have been possible without the scheme .
Ideal for homebuyers in need of an extra boost onto the property ladder , luxury property developer , Millwood Designer Homes , is proud to offer Help to Buy on a selection of its high quality homes at its Woodlands View development in Hastings , East Sussex .
The homes at Woodlands View have been carefully laid out with a mix of different styles and are nestled in picturesque surroundings backing onto woodland with stunning views across the countryside towards the coast . Prices start from £ 325,000 for a four-bedroom home and all properties at Woodlands View are available with Help to Buy . For more information , please visit www . millwooddesignerhomes . co . uk , or contact 01424 390150 .
Nearly half of the properties purchased at Woodlands View have been to first-time buyers or second steppers using the government scheme to move up the ladder . Help to Buy allows buyers to purchase a property with as little as a five percent deposit , which is then supplemented by an equity loan of up to 20 percent from the government .
Philip Brown , sales director at Millwood Designer Homes , said : “ At Millwood we are focused on providing properties of high quality and Woodlands View offers buyers the opportunity to purchase high quality homes at affordable prices . The development has seen first-time buyers getting on the property ladder , as well as second steppers moving up it , which we are hoping to see continue . Help to Buy is such a fantastic scheme and we are pleased to be able to help so many people purchase a brand new home that they are proud of .”
BRIGHTON RACECOURSE FESTIVAL OF RACING – THE PLACE TO BE AND BE SEEN THIS SUMMER !
Considered by experts from the sporting world as one of the best places in the UK to watch sport , Brighton Racecourse is the place to be this summer for a three-day Festival of Racing extravaganza from 3rd-5th August .
The iconic venue , with spectacular views over the racetrack , across the city and out to sea , will be thronging with jockeys , horses and racegoers all dressed to impress and looking for a win at the John Smith ’ s Raceday , Frosts Ladies Day and the festival finale .
A free shuttle bus from Brighton train station means no one needs to draw the short straw and be the designated driver , although there ’ s plenty of free parking on site too . Ticket prices for the Festival of Racing start at £ 16 and go up to £ 135 for the ultimate Deluxe Private Suite Package in the Premier Enclosure . Visit www . brighton-racecourse . co . uk for full details of all 2016 fixtures , events and ticket prices . Children under 18 can come along completely free .
The festival gallops off on 3rd August with the Brighton Mile , Brighton Racecourse ’ s richest race of the year , followed by the hugely popular Frosts Ladies Day and the Brighton Challenge Cup race on 4th August , and the famous Brighton Bullet race bringing the festival to a thundering crescendo at the finale on 5th August .
“ Ladies Day is the ultimate opportunity for ladies to pull out all the stops and give our judges a really hard time choosing the winner of the ‘ Best Dressed ’ competition ,” said Brighton Racecourse marketing manager , Grainne Bartholomew . “ With Brighton ’ s reputation for style and sassiness , we ’ re expecting to be wowed ! There are some fabulous prizes to be won , including a beautiful piece of jewellery from James Ross Jewellers .”
As well as seven thrilling races each day , there will be entertainment , music and fabulous food and drink available all day long to make it a day out to remember . Racegoers can dine in the trackside marquee restaurant , or choose from the delicious new menu in Silks Restaurant , and there will be cocktails and champagne flowing at the vintage horsebox bar .
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