First-time buyers in Birmingham have an opportunity to secure an apartment with Help to Buy in a convenient city location through Barratt Homes, with a collection of one- and two-bedroom properties qualifying for the government-backed scheme at its B5 Central development.

Help to Buy is exclusive to first-time buyers only and has regional price caps which limit the price on Help to Buy homes, for West Midlands region this is £255,600. Prices for one- and two-bedroom apartments at B5 Central start at £140,000 and £250,000 respectively.

One example for sale right now is Plot 41 in Smithfield House. This first floor apartment features an open-plan kitchen/dining/living room. The kitchen itself incorporates premium soft-close cupboards, drawers and integrated appliances. There are also two double bedrooms and a modern bathroom. This unit comes with a special deal as a full furniture pack is included in the price of £254,000.

Barratt Homes’ apartments also have zero ground rent for the life of the building meaning that buyers could be saving up to £350 per year and there are no rising, unexpected costs for residents once moved in.

Purchasing an apartment with Barratt Homes at B5 Central comes with a number of advantages including a 999-year lease, low service charges, turnkey inspection and outstanding customer care and homes are built by a Pride in the Job award-winning site manager.

Gavin Lambert, senior sales manager at B5 Central, said: “As a five-star developer, it is important we offer our customers the chance to live in an area that benefits from an abundance of amenities and commuter links. Our B5 Central development provides residents with the chance to explore the exciting city of Birmingham, where they can take advantage of having everything they need close by.

“We will also soon be launching our Darwin House show apartment so I would encourage those interested to book an appointment with our friendly sales advisers to take a look at how our apartments could work for you.”

Find out more about B5 Central from Barratt Homes.

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