Lauren and Ellie's Gleeson journey!
Buyers: Ellie, 24 and Lauren, 25
Occupations: Ellie is a Paramedic and Lauren is a Youth Violence Worker.
Development: Safari, Knowsley
Purchase price: £207,995
Mortgage cost: £999
House type: 3 bedroom, semi-detached Tyrone
Ellie and Lauren are a young couple ready to embark on the next chapter of their lives by stepping onto the property ladder. After living with their parents to save up for a deposit, they are thrilled to move into their new home together. Their journey with Gleeson has been filled with excitement and anticipation as they prepare to settle into a place they can truly call their own.
“We chose the Tyrone house style because we loved the layout, particularly the kitchen being situated at the front of the house. Initially, we were torn between the Lisburn and the Tyrone, but after visiting the Tyrone show home at the Rochdale site, we knew it was the one for us. The house includes three spacious bedrooms, which provide plenty of room for us to start a family one day - this was a really important factor to us when searching for our home. One feature that particularly stood out to Lauren was the handy little storage cupboard in the kitchen — she’s already planning to turn it into a cosy cubby hole for our future kitten when we move in!
“As first-time buyers, we are excited to be taking this big step together in our new home. We chose Gleeson because the location was perfect for us — it’s conveniently situated between both of our parents' homes, which was really important to us. Initially, we didn’t know much about Gleeson, but when we visited the sales office, we were warmly welcomed by Lyndsey and Kath. Their friendly and approachable manner really stood out, especially compared to experiences we’d had with other developers. As young buyers, we sometimes felt we weren’t taken seriously elsewhere, but Lyndsey and Kath made us feel valued from the start. Their support and genuine interest in helping us made all the difference. On top of that, the affordability of a Gleeson home was another big factor in our decision — it offered great value without compromising on quality.
“There was a combination of factors that made choosing our new home feel so right. When we first visited the sales office, we weren’t set on moving out of our parents' houses straight away. We’d always said that when the right house came along, we would know it was the right time. After meeting Lyndsey and Kath that day, we had a gut feeling this was the house for us — everything just seemed to fall into place. The location was ideal, the house was affordable, and the timing felt perfect. It was one of those moments where everything just clicked!
“There was a point when we considered renting, but ultimately felt it was money down the drain. With rental costs being so high, we knew it would be difficult to save for a deposit while also paying rent. Buying our home felt like a better investment for our future.
“We both have busy and demanding jobs; therefore, it was important that we had a space we could move into straight away. Instead of spending our free time on renovations, we’re looking forward to relaxing and spending quality time together after work.
“Our advice to anyone starting the search for a new home would be to ask as many questions as you need — nothing is too silly! Lyndsey and Kath were so helpful throughout our journey, and they really put us at ease by answering all our questions, no matter how small. It’s such a big decision, so don’t be afraid to speak up and get all the information you need!
“We would 100% recommend Gleeson to anyone looking to get onto the property ladder and would definitely consider buying another Gleeson home in the future!"
Feeling inspired by Ellie and Lauren’s story? With a range of 2, 3, and 4 bedroom homes available throughout the Midlands and North of England, your journey to finding your dream home could happen sooner than you think. Find your nearest Gleeson development and enquire with our Sales Executive today.
