First-time buyers
Building quality homes that are affordable to first-time buyers, and young families, we are perfectly suited to help you navigate the journey of buying your first home.
Why first-time buyers choose us
At Gleeson, we build high quality, affordable homes, designed to help you take your first steps onto the property ladder.
In a new Gleeson home, you can expect affordable monthly mortgage payments, and low-cost living, as not only are our homes affordable to buy, but they are affordable to run too. 96% of Gleeson homes achieve an EPC rating of B or above*, meaning a new home is definitely the sensible choice when it comes to energy efficiency.
Data from the House Builders Federation ‘Watt a Save’ report found that owners of a new build home can save £979* a year on their energy bills compared to buyers of existing properties.
Ready to make your move?
With over 70 developments to choose from across the North of England and the Midlands, your dream home is just a click away.
* Gleeson EPC certificates obtained during 2024 financial year
** According to the House Builders Federation ‘Watt a Save’ report 2025.
When buying a home with Gleeson, there are lots of helpful schemes to make homeownership even easier to achieve. In addition, we also have some fantastic offers to give you even better value.
Find out more about the ways we can help you buy your new dream home by visiting one of the pages below.
Own New - Rate Reducer
Exclusive to new build homes, you'll have the opportunity to access lower mortgage interest rates and reduce your monthly payments for the initial term*.
*Selected developments only. Terms and conditions apply.
Shared Ownership
With Shared Ownership*, you buy a share of your Gleeson home and pay a monthly rent on the part you don’t buy. Your budget will decide the size of the share you buy, making home ownership more accessible.
*Terms and conditions apply.
First Homes
The First Homes scheme is designed to help local first-time buyers purchase their first home at a discounted rate of up to 30% of the market value*.
*Selected developments and plots only. Terms and conditions apply.
Deposit Unlock
Helping you buy with a low deposit, and offering competitive mortgage rates, Deposit Unlock* makes buying a Gleeson home even more affordable.
*Terms and conditions apply.
First-time Buyer Assist
We recognise that getting onto the property ladder can be a bit daunting, especially with the cost of living increasing. With our First-time Buyer Assist scheme, you can enjoy some extra help to get you on the property ladder*.
*Terms and conditions apply.
Key Worker
If you’re a key worker and are considering taking your first steps onto the property ladder, we will give you £1,500* towards additional extras to further personalise your new home.
*Terms and conditions apply.
Armed Forces
In acknowledgment of the work our Armed Forces do to keep our country safe, we’re delighted to offer a number of incentives and schemes* to help make homeownership more affordable and accessible.
*Terms and conditions apply.
