Aaron and Dan's homeownership story!
After renting a one-bedroom town house in Sheffield for seven years first-time buyers Aaron and Dan wanted to put their money to better use and upgrade their living situation to a new build home.
Buyers: Dan, 30 and Aaron, 36
Occupation: Dan is a Partner Experience Executive at Veezu Taxi and Aaron works in the new build construction industry.
Year of purchase: January 2024
Development: Firbeck Fields, Langold, Worksop
House Type: 3-bedroom detached Brandon
Purchase price: £214,995
Mortgage cost: £848
Previous rent per month: £400 with added bills on top
We spoke to the couple to find out more about their journey getting onto the property ladder with Gleeson:
Dan said: “After exploring a number of developments and viewing nearly every Gleeson house type, we were certain that a new build home was for us. We liked the look of the newer homes as they offered a blank canvas for us to personalise. We were continuously drawn to Gleeson over other new build developers as we found the value for money and the quality of their builds came out on top.
“Additionally, the exceptional service provided by all the Gleeson staff members stood out to us. They provided us with all the necessary information, guided us through every step, and facilitated our reservation and move-in within six weeks while keeping us updated throughout. The frequent calls updating us on the progress and the excellent assistance from the solicitors were greatly appreciated!
“Before purchasing our new home with Gleeson, we used to rent a small one-bedroom townhouse in Sheffield. It was cramped, lacked a garden, had a small kitchen with minimal storage, no windows in the bathroom, and no bathtub. After saving for seven years, we finally upgraded to a spacious 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom detached house with a garage, garden, and a large kitchen - we are living in luxury now!
“We chose the 3-bedroom detached Brandon because our particular plot offered a view over a pond and is located on a private road which is shared with only four other homes. Also, our home came with a number of upgrades including integrated appliances, turf, and flooring throughout, along with the upgraded kitchen which was a pleasant surprise and saved us a lot of money which we could spend on furniture!
“We are thrilled with how much space we have, inside and out! It’s the little things such as having a drive to park our car and relaxing in our garden without noise disturbances from neighbours… It has been wonderful! We can now purchase all the things we have always dreamt of for our own home.
“We always knew we wanted to buy our own home eventually, the wasted money on renting always gave us the ambition to spend our money on our forever home and not someone else’s.
“Our previous monthly rent was £400, with additional bills on top. Currently, we pay more for our mortgage than we did when we were paying rent, but we see the additional value that our new home provides. Our energy bills remain around the same as when we rented a one-bedroom townhouse, yet now the house stays warm and offers a much larger living space! We also took advantage of Gleeson’s 5% deposit contribution, which was a massive help as well as using our Help to Buy ISA’s as our purchase price was below the £250,000 threshold.
“After seven years of saving diligently, we successfully got onto the property ladder, and we managed to do it all on our own, a milestone moment which we are so proud of. “
If you have been inspired by Aaron and Dan’s homebuying journey, why not browse our nearest developments to you? With affordable buying schemes, a wide range of offers and additional incentives and energy efficiency as standard, there’s never been a better time to buy new with Gleeson.
