Danyelle's homebuying story!
Recognising the value for money offered by a Gleeson home compared to a city apartment, first-time buyer Danyelle decided to get onto the property ladder with Gleeson and to her delight, her new home just so happened to be across the street from her sister!
Buyer: Danyelle Singh, 33
Year of completion: November 2023
House type: 3-bedroom, semi-detached Woodford
Purchase price: £172,995
Mortgage cost: £879
Development: Middlestone Meadows, Spennymoor, County Durham
We spoke to Danyelle to find out more about her journey getting onto the property ladder with Gleeson:
“My journey started after me and my sister, Chantelle, decided we wanted to move out of the family home and into our own houses. I was initially interested in buying an apartment somewhere central to Newcastle as I thought this would be better for me as a solo homeowner and I would enjoy the city life. Nothing was tying me to Spennymoor where my family home was so I began my search for an apartment.
“I soon discovered that there were a lot of additional costs with buying an apartment, such as the service charge and building insurance. I also share a dog with my sister and found that the rules for owning a dog in an apartment were very blurred and it wasn’t something I wanted to risk.
“In the meantime, my dad had suggested to my sister to view one of the show homes at Middlestone Meadows, so I went along with her to support her on her journey. After discovering the price for a Gleeson home on this development was at a similar price point, if not less than the apartments I had been viewing in Newcastle, but I would also be getting three bedrooms plus a garage and garden – it was a no-brainer to stop the search for an apartment and start looking for a new home at Middlestone Meadows! Not only would I be getting more for my money, but I would be a lot more relaxed living closer to my sister, making life a lot easier with sharing our dog!
“The Sales Executive, Jackie was amazing with helping us on our journey, as a first-time buyer I felt comfortable asking her any questions, no question was a silly question! I have always been a bit nervous about buying a house as it can be such a daunting and overwhelming experience, but Jackie made me feel at ease throughout my journey and I am so grateful for her help! It was also very special going through the process at the same time as my sister.We both reserved and moved in within weeks of each other, so we could help and support each other throughout the journey and experience it together! We now coincidently live across the road from each other, are often round at one anothers and are now closer than ever!
“We had different tastes when it came to picking the options for our homes. Chantelle went for a darker, wooden interior whereas I went for a much brighter vibe.
“I feel so settled and part of a community on my development, I’m so glad that I opted for a new build home, over a city apartment and I can’t wait to see what the future holds for me in my Gleeson home!”
Click here to take a read of Danyelle’s sister, Chantelle’s homebuying story!
If you have been inspired by Danyelle’s journey, why not browse our nearest developments to you? With affordable buying schemes, a wide range of offers, additional incentives and energy efficiency as standard, there’s never been a better time to buy new with Gleeson. Click here to start your search!
