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Help to Buy
Help to Buy is a government-backed scheme that aims to help first-time buyers onto the property market with an equity loan (also known as shared equity) of up to 40% of the value of a new build home.
- Requires only 5% deposit
- Only a 55% mortgage required
- 40% Government equity loan (interest free for the first 5 years)
- Available on new build homes up with a value of up to £600,000
Eligibilty Criteria
Requirements:
- Minimum age of 18 years.
- Must be first-time buyer.
Not allowed:
- Owning a home or land anywhere in the world at any time.
- To have had any form of sharia mortgage finance.
- Owning a home bought with other people or inherited.
- Being married or in a co-habiting relationship, either now or on legal completion with anyone who owns or has owned a home or land anywhere in the world.
- Purchasing a second home
There are certain price limits on homes you can purchase with an equity loan. The limit varies for each region in England.
| Region | Full property price limit |
|---|---|
| East | £407,400 |
| East Midlands | £261,900 |
| London | £600,000 |
| North East | £186,100 |
| North West | £224,400 |
| South East | £437,000 |
| South West | £349,000 |
| West Midlands | £255,600 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £228,100 |
*Terms and conditions apply
Mortgage
We checked the information and the developer's representatives confirmed that units in this residential complex can be purchased by using a mortgage.
Property Details
About the house
| 🟧 Tenure | Leasehold |
| 🟧 Height Classification | Mid-rise |
| 🟧 Quality Classification | High-end |
| 🟧 Number of floors | 3–6 |
| 🟧 Number of units | 216 |
| 🟧 Security & Safety | Battery operated carbon monoxide detectors (locations vary), Mains wired (with battery back-up) smoke detectors |
| 🟧 Parking | Garage or Designated parking bay |
| 🟧 Off-plan property | Yes |
| 🟧 Property Type | Apartments, Townhouses |
| 🟧 Concierge | No |
| 🟧 Gym | No |
| 🟧 Swimming Pool | No |
| 🟧 Warranty | 10 year NHBC Buildmark Warranty |
| 🟧 Bicycle Storage | Yes |
| 🟧 Lift | Yes |
About the units
| 🟧 General | PVCu facias, soffits and rainwater goods, House numbers ready fitted |
| 🟧 Ensuite | Rainhead shower, Fully tiled shower cubicle enclosure and half tiling to wet walls |
| 🟧 Bedroom | Fitted wardrobe to master bedroom |
| 🟧 Heating & Cooling | Gas fired central heating throughout, Thermostatically controlled radiators to all rooms (except where room thermostats are fitted), Programmable control of heating zones (where applicable) |
| 🟧 Electricity & Lighting | White sockets and switches, USB charging socket to kitchen, Front doorbell and chime, PIR operated porch light, Power and lighting to integral garages |
| 🟧 Windows | Double glazed PVCu windows |
| 🟧 Outside space | Turf to front garden, 1.8m close board solid fencing with matching gate (rear garden), 1.8m close board solid fencing between plots, Rotovated top soil to rear garden |
| 🟧 Walls & Ceilings | Smooth finish ceilings, painted in white, Walls painted in white |
| 🟧 Doors | Profile style doors with brass handles, Double glazed PVCu french casement doors to patio/garden deck area (where layout permits), Multi point locking system to front and rear/side doors, Roller shutter garage doors (where applicable) |
| 🟧 Interior Finishes | Moulded skirting boards and architraves, Moulded spindles and newels to staircase, White internal ladder, Woodwork painted in white |
| 🟧 Bathroom | Ideal Standard’s Concept contemporary style white sanitaryware, Soft close toilet seat, Low profile shower tray with silver framed clear glass enclosure, Half tiling to wet walls, Hand wash basins in WC will have a splash-back tile, LED brushed steel downlights |
| 🟧 Communications | TV socket to lounge and master bedroom, BT and Virgin Media ready |
| 🟧 Floor | Carpets to bedrooms |
| 🟧 Kitchen | Contemporary style fitted kitchen with selection of colour choices, 40mm PVC edged or 40mm Premium Range with matching 95mm post-formed upstand to walls, Built-in Zanussi stainless steel double multifunction oven (where layout permits), Zanussi induction hob with Zanussi integrated extractor hood and wide glass splashback, Zanussi 70/30 fridge/ freezer or separate fridge and freezer depending on the kitchen layout configuration, Zanussi integrated dishwasher, Blanco Lanis 1½ bowl slim-line stainless steel sink top and Vado Kori style taps, LED HD square lights to underside of wall units, LED satin chrome downlights, Plumbing and electrics for washing machine |
Property Description
In which area is Novus situated?
Novus dwells in Stretford, a historic market town that lies within the borough of Trafford, Greater Manchester. The new development is placed at the heart of a well-established, mature residential area that boasts a wide array of amenities and facilities, including shops, restaurants, pubs, and parks, among many others. Moreover, residents of Novus have easy access to the flagship Salford Quays, The Lowry, and MediaCityUK. Additionally, Old Trafford Cricket Ground is just a 17-minute walk away.
There are plenty of green spaces to explore around the complex. Mere minutes away, Gorse Hill Park offers a perfect setting for a tranquil stroll. In addition, the park provides bowling greens, tennis courts, and putting green. A little bit further away lies Longford Park that has a wealth of activities for people of all ages, including a pets' corner, a wildlife garden, bowling greens, tennis and basketball courts, a playground, a disc golf course, and even an athletics stadium.
The neighbourhood benefits from great transport links. Both Old Trafford and Stretford Metrolink stations are within a 15-minute stroll. In addition, residents of Novus have access to various bus routes that lead to Salford Quays and Manchester city centre. Trafford Park railway station is 12 minutes away.
Which amenities are available?
- Nurseries/Education: Victoria Park Junior School (4 min), St Ann's R C Primary School (7 min), Longford Park School (9 min), Gorse Hill Primary School (7 min), Stretford High School (13 min), Trafford College (13 min)
- Shopping: Tesco Extra (14 min), Lidl (13 min), White City Retail Park (22 min), Stretford Mall (13 min), ALDI (22 min), Manchester United Megastore (20 min)
- Medical Facilities: North Trafford Group Practice (5 min), The Delamere Medical Practice (8 min), Medi Acupuncture (6 min), Old Trafford Medical Practice (29 min)
- Café/Restaurants: Dixy Chicken Stretford (3 min), Gorsehill (4 min), Peter Pan's Pizzas (4 min), Yeah Man Caribbean (6 min), Emilia's Della Roma (3 min), Geropolis greek street food (6 min)
- Entertainment: O2 Victoria Warehouse (26 min), Old Trafford (26 min), Old Trafford Cricket Ground (17 min), Manchester Disc Golf (14 min), Old Trafford Bowling Club (20 min), Club 3000 Bingo Old Trafford (27 min)
- Others: Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour (26 min), Stretford Marina (7 min), Church of Christ (13 min), St Ann’s Church (6 min)
What are the architectural features of Novus?
Making a confident contemporary architectural statement, the neighbourhood features a wide array of accommodations, including 10 apartment blocks and a charming collection of townhouses. Ranging from low- to mid-rise, the buildings feature traditional brick façades of different colours. Novus stands out with its bold lines and prevalence of various geometric patterns. The new development creates a vibrant modern community that carries an air of elegance.
What is inside?
The new residential development takes good care of its residents’ vehicles. The complex provides a garage or a designated parking bay, depending on a unit’s type. In addition, there is a bicycle store to house residents’ two-wheeled transport. To grant some peace of mind and prevent gas and fire incidents, Novus is equipped with battery-operated carbon monoxide detectors and mains wired smoke detectors.
Is there public transport?
- Bus stop: 79, 253, 744 (1 min), 255, 256, 263 Sapphire, 778, 785 (2 min)
- Tram Stop: Old Trafford (18 min), Stretford (10 min)
- Train Station: Trafford Park (12 min), Manchester United Football Ground (20 min)
- Road Access: Chester Road (A56), Edge Lane
- Airport: Manchester Airport (14 min), Liverpool John Lennon Airport (40 min)
- Heliport: City Airport & Heliport (12 min), Multi-Storey Children's Hospital The Helipad (17 min)
- Car Rental: SIXT Car & Van Hire (16 min)
Are there units for sale?
Novus offers a beautiful mix of one- and two-bedroom apartments as well as two-, three-, and four-bedroom houses that are perfect for families. All units come with a contemporary-style fitted kitchen, equipped with a range of top-notch Zanussi appliances. Meanwhile, the bathrooms feature Ideal Standard’s Concept contemporary-style white sanitaryware and a low-profile shower tray with a silver-framed clear glass enclosure. Every apartment boasts Amtico click flooring and carpets throughout.
About the developer
Novus is a project of Miller Homes, an Edinburgh-based property development company founded in 1934. Boasting extensive experience in residential development, the company has created thousands of new homes across the United Kingdom. Aware of the current environmental situation, Miller Homes strives to make its schemes as energy-efficient as possible.
To discover more information on Novus or Miller Homes, please visit the official website of the developer.
