Middlesbrough is a vibrant town with a strong sense of community and features everything from charming restaurants and bars to open spaces where you can enjoy local nature. 

The Tees Transporter bridge is a symbol of Middlesbrough’s heritage and is over one hundred years old. While Centre Square is a thriving business and commercial hub right in the heart of town. 

Anyone looking to embrace nature should take advantage of North York Moors National Park, which is an ideal spot for walking your dog on a Sunday afternoon.

Enjoy a varied cuisine in Middlesbrough, where you can dine at restaurants like Olivello with its Italian menu. Alternatively, The Cauldron Bistro is the town’s first gluten-free restaurant. For great Sunday roasts, head to The Chairman, a charming Middlesbrough pub. 

There are plenty of nightlife options on offer in Middlesbrough, including The Middlesbrough Empire, which is a nightclub with three storeys. You can also wander around, stopping at the many local bars and pubs.

North York Moors is the place to go to enjoy the great outdoors, and it features the largest expanses of heather moorland in the UK. Enjoy cycle trails, take your dog for a walk and soak up the local scenery in this tranquil national park.

Help to Buy: Equity Loan is a Government-backed scheme enabling first-time buyers to get the keys to a new-build home. You only need a deposit of 5%, with the Government providing an equity loan of up to 20% of the purchase price. The remaining 75% is covered by a mortgage. Subject to eligibility, terms and conditions. 

You must buy your home from a homebuilder registered for Help to Buy: Equity Loan. After selecting the plot of your choice, you’ll pay a £200 reservation fee at which point you will receive free mortgage advice. A specialist will then help you through your application. 

You only need a 5% minimum deposit to buy your home in Middlesbrough with the Help to Buy: Equity Loan. The Government then provides an equity loan of up to 20%.

You don’t pay interest on a Help to Buy: Equity Loan for the first five years. You start to pay interest in year six, on the equity loan amount you borrowed. You can repay all or part of your equity loan at any time – a part-payment must be at least 10% of your home’s worth at the time of repayment.