Pennyfarthing Homes customer said: “Renting became quite distressing for us because though we were in our own home, it was a first-floor flat without a private garden, which meant the children couldn’t really play freely without upsetting our neighbours.”
“Our landlord was supportive and did everything he could to resolve a problem with the roof. However, repairs of that nature often require several different tradespeople, which inevitably takes time. As we weren’t in a position to afford alternative accommodation while the work was being carried out, we had no choice but to remain in the house while the work was carried out. We desperately wanted our own place where we could take care of our house and truly unwind with more space and the freedom of letting the children play.”
“I started looking for a house in April 2026 but initially filtered new-builds out of my search because I assumed they would be too expensive. I randomly changed the filter options one day out of curiosity, and then, to my surprise, I found this house with Pennyfarthing available under the First Homes scheme.”
“Our position as essential workers gave us eligibility for the First Homes scheme, which made the house far more affordable than we expected. We bought our house for £239,950, with an initial deposit of £12,000, which was after a 30% discount from the scheme.”
“The house and the price were perfect for us so we moved as quickly as we could to secure it. By the time we moved in at the end of July, it took us less than four months to go through the whole house buying process. We didn’t know what to expect, and we were nervous, but Pennyfarthing Homes made the process so easy, we didn’t need to worry.”
“We have easy access to our work and friends in Salisbury but we’ve now got our little haven where we can settle for the long-term. My eldest child is starting school in September and there are lots of good local primary schools for us to choose from for him and for our youngest son in a few years’ time.”
“Since we have a 10-year NHBC warranty as the property is a newbuild, it gave us great peace of mind, which was a big tick in the box – especially knowing we won’t need to fix a roof!”
“Once we are properly settled, we are so excited to have the beautiful New Forest right on our doorstep. Moving to Fordingbridge means that we have more space now, both as a family and to welcome guests. It’s a joy to do so in such a stunning part of the world.”
The First Homes scheme is a government-backed initiative designed to help locally connected first-time buyers and key workers purchase a home by offering at least a 30% discount on the market’s price. Whilst all six of the First Homes on offer at Hawthorn Place have now been reserved, you can find details concerning other new homes available from Pennyfarthing Homes by visiting https://pennyfarthinghomes-new.b4b.dev/ or calling 01425 541818.
