There’s no greater feeling than getting the keys to the first home you have bought.
And thanks to government and developer schemes such as Help to Buy, making your dream of owning a home is more achievable for many people.
These Highlands and Islands properties are on the market and would make great first-buys for people trying to get onto the property ladder.
Plot 22, Strathisla Park, Keith, AB55 5JS
Deveron Homes, Keith. Tel. 01542 880117
Fixed price £115,950, with £2,000 discount for all reservations in May.
The Braeval mid-terraced two bedroom villa is located on an award-winning development that benefits from an open outlook of the countryside.
The Braeval is an ideal first-timers’ home, comprising a comfortable lounge leading to a well-appointed kitchen with access to the rear garden.
There is also a convenient, lower main bathroom.
Leading from the lounge there is an open plan feature stair leading to an upper hall. A rare luxury in a starter home is an en-suite, but the Braeval comes complete with a large master bedroom and spacious en-suite and a further guest room.
An EasyMove package is available with this home, which includes a reserve for only £99, your choice of flooring and kitchen, advice on Help to Buy and help with legal fees.
The property is due to be ready in July 2017.
Click here to visit the Deveron Homes website.
1 Dale Park, Scousburgh, Dunrossness, Shetland, ZE2 9JH
Anderson & Goodlad, Solicitors & Estate Agents, Tel. 01595 692297
Offers over £75,000
This two bedroom bungalow is located on the South Mainland, close to Sumburgh Airport, at the end of a quiet road, with views over neighbouring croft land towards Spiggie Loch.
Nearby in Dunrossness there is a primary school, local shops and a community hall. Further north in Sandwick you will find the junior high school, leisure centre with indoor pool, health centre, shop and bakery.
There are good public transport connections along the A970 from Sumburgh Airport to Lerwick, 30 minutes away. Lerwick’s amenities include many grocery and retail shops, restaurants and bars, museums, a leisure centre, the new Anderson High School development (due for completion September 2017) and Mareel Entertainment Complex with cinema and bar.
This property presents an ideal opportunity for those looking to downsize, first time buyers or as a family home.
View the Anderson & Goodlad website for more information and photographs.
Tornagrain, Dalcross, Inverness, IV2 7JJ
ZeroC, Tel. 01463 830490
Fixed price £185,000
ZeroC is offering a range of homes at Tornagrain, including this amazing two bedroom detached cottage with a garden room for only £185,000.
Under the all-important Help to Buy price threshold, this house offers first time buyers one of the most picturesque new houses available. The back garden is south facing and it is located just off Malvina Green – a shared green space at the heart of the first neighbourhood.
Standard features in this high specification home include a Stovax woodburning stove in the lounge, a choice of Ashley Ann kitchens with Bosch appliances and a highly efficient Worcester Bosch heating system.
Parking is plentiful too, with two private parking spaces (one of them covered) and lots of visitor parking as well.
The rooms in this open and flowing house are all a really good size and have built-in wardrobes.
There is additional floored storage in the loft, creating the perfect place to hide suitcases and the Christmas tree!
Finishing touches like the timber windows really add a sense of character to this unique property.
Click here to visit the ZeroC website for more information.
Tornagrain, Inverness, IV2 7JG
Stephen, Tel. 07808 773135
Price in the region of £165,000
Located just eight miles from Inverness – the ‘Highland Capital’ – Tornagrain is an exciting new town that aims to be the envy of Scotland.
Incorporating the very best of traditional Scottish town design – coupled with the most innovative and sustainable building techniques available, Tornagrain is a must-see urban destination for those keen to live in one of the most attractive housing spots in the Highlands.
Stephen will have a selection of homes available for sale in Tornagrain specifically aimed at first time buyers. One and two bedroom apartments are planned, together with two bedroom terraced homes.
Prices for the apartments are still to be released however, the two bedroom Etive house styles will be in the region of £165,000 and will benefit from the Scottish Government’s Help to Buy initiative.
This allows purchasers of new build homes to pay as little as 5% for the deposit while also receiving up to 15% shared equity to assist with the purchase.
For more information on the range of homes please telephone Stephen’s sales advisor Andrea Mitchell on 07808 773135, or call into the marketing suite at Tornagrain which is open from 11am to 5pm, Thursday to Monday. Alternatively email an enquiry to sales@stephen.co.uk.
Visit the Stephen website for more details.
17 Dalsetter Wynd, Dunrossness, Shetland, ZE2 9JJ
Anderson & Goodlad, Solicitors & Estate Agents, Tel. 01595 692297
Offers over £125,000
This one and a half storey, two bedroom house is located within a quiet cul-de-sac and is in move-in condition.
The attractive landscaped grounds provide a secure and private garden area and include a large wood cabin, perfect for a home office or workshop.
Dunrossness has a primary school, community hall and shop and is only a few miles south of Sandwick, with its junior high school, leisure centre with indoor pool, health centre, shop and bakery.
A regular bus service is available between the main A970, Sumburgh Airport and Lerwick, some 30 minutes away. Lerwick’s amenities include grocery and retail shops, restaurants and bars, museums, a leisure centre, the new Anderson High School development (due for completion September 2017) and Mareel Entertainment Complex with cinema and bar.
This property presents an ideal opportunity for a first time buyer, a small family or anyone who is self-employed and looking to work from home.
View the Anderson & Goodlad website for more information and photographs.
Plot 05, Strathisla Park, Keith, AB55 5JS
Deveron Homes, Keith. Tel. 01542 880117
Fixed Price: £135,950.
The Glengrant three bedroom semi-detached villa is a well-designed contemporary family home on the award-winning development at Strathisla Park, Keith.
The Glengrant features a spacious lounge with open aspect to the front and a well-appointed kitchen with access to the large rear garden.
There is also an accessible lower family bathroom.
From the lounge there is an open plan feature stair leading to the upper hall.
The Glengrant also has a large master bedroom with en-suite and further two bedrooms.
An EasyMove package is available with this home, which includes reserve for only £99, your choice of flooring and kitchen, advice on Help to Buy and help with legal fees.
The home is due to be ready in August 2017.
Click here to visit the Deveron Homes website.
49 Culduthel Park, Inverness, IV2 4RU
Macandrew & Jenkins Property Department, Tel. 01463 723500.
Offers over £125,000
Culduthel Park is located in a peaceful residential development situated just off Culduthel Road. No. 49 is a two bedroom, first floor flat which would suit a variety of potential purchasers, including first time buyers and those looking for a property with letting potential.
Decorated in neutral tones throughout with brand new carpets fitted in time for marketing, the accommodation is spread over one floor and includes an entrance hall, lounge, kitchen, bathroom and two bedrooms.
The property benefits from a secure door entry system, gas central heating, double glazing, fantastic storage and a pleasant outlook to the rear.
The building is set in communal garden grounds with allocated parking to the front and communal garden grounds with drying area to the rear.
Click here to visit the Macandrew & Jenkins website for more information.
12 Meadowbank Road, Burravoe, Yell, Shetland, ZE2 9AZ
Anderson & Goodlad, Solicitors & Estate Agents, Tel. 01595 692297
Offers in the region of £80,000
This two storey, three double bedroom, semi-detached property is located within walking distance of Burravoe Primary School and the Old Haa Museum.
There is a single garage at the end of the shared driveway with a garden shed and established trees and flower beds within the fenced in garden grounds.
The rural community of Burravoe is located on the south-east coast of Yell and is approximately 10 minutes from the local grocery shop at the Ulsta Ferry Terminal, which has a good car ferry to the mainland of Shetland.
Yell will appeal to botanists, birdwatchers, geologists and walking enthusiasts with lovely coastal walks providing access to the picturesque beaches.
Facilities on the island include a leisure centre with a heated indoor pool, health centre, primary schools, a secondary school, well-stocked shops, pub, community halls and excellent holiday accommodation.
This property presents an ideal opportunity for a first time buyer or as a family home.
View the Anderson & Goodlad website for more information and photographs.
Plot 42, Strathisla Park, Keith, AB55 5JS
Deveron Homes, Keith. Tel. 01542 880117
Fixed price – £155,950
The Aberlour two bedroom semi-detached bungalow is set on a very generous plot and offers a perfect forever home for first timers, young couples or growing families.
A welcoming entrance hall leads to a spacious, well equipped dining kitchen. There is a large, sunny lounge with bay window overlooking the front garden.
The main hall also leads to a very spacious master bedroom, a further guest room and the main family bathroom.
An EasyMove package is available with this home and includes reserve for only £99, your choice of flooring and kitchen, advice on Help to Buy and help with legal fees.
This bungalow will be ready in autumn 2017.
Click here to visit the Deveron Homes website.
13 Sunnyside, Mid Yell, Shetland, ZE2 9BS
Anderson & Goodlad, Solicitors & Estate Agents, Tel. 01595 692297
Offers over £95,000
This three bedroom bungalow is in move-in condition and situated within a well maintained garden with established trees, bushes and flower beds on the outskirts of the seaside village of Mid Yell, which lies within a sheltered natural harbour.
The village itself includes a leisure centre with indoor pool, a health centre, a care centre, junior high school, shellfish processing and canning factory, pub/restaurant, marina and pier and Linkshouse Store (grocer) and, as a result, offers good employment opportunities.
The island of Yell provides for a wide range of interests with its varied coastline and is known as the Otter capital of Britain.
Yell will appeal to botanists, birdwatchers, geologists and walking enthusiasts with lovely coastal walks providing access to the picturesque beaches.
This property presents an ideal opportunity for a first time buyer, those looking to downsize or as family home.
View the Anderson & Goodlad website for more information and photographs.
2 Castle Gardens, Barrock Street, Thurso, KW14 7GZ
D and H Law, Thurso. Tel. 01847 894379
Offers over £135,000
This modern apartment is finished to a very high standard and would be a great first time buy.
The apartment has an open plan lounge, diner, sun room and kitchen (which has a built in double electric oven and fitted gas hob), as well as two bedrooms (both of which are en-suite).
There is designated parking, a shared garden area and outside storage in the modern development.
Viewing is highly recommended for this executive property.
Visit the D and H Law website for more details and pictures.