During the last 12 months, there has been a growing trend in Londoner's moving out of the city, as 80% of property hunters left the capital in search for more for their money [1]. With the average price of a first-time buyer home in London at a staggering £462,602 [2], it's easy to see why savvy house-hunters are moving outside of the Big Smoke in search of better value. With prices starting from £204,995, and selected properties available with Help to Buy, Bellway's Sovereign Place in Horley, Surrey, offers the prime opportunity to for aspiring property owners to make that first step onto, or move up the property ladder with ease, just 30 minutes outside of the capital.

Featuring a contemporary collection of one and two-bedroom apartments, and two-bedroom houses, Sovereign Place is ideal for prospective first-time buyers and second-steppers searching for their next home. What's more, the homes are all available with Help to Buy, the government backed scheme which allows buyers to secure a property with just a 5% deposit.

Mark Harrop, Head of Sales at Bellway Homes South London division, comments: “With an increasing number of Londoners looking to move out of the city to find more space for their money, the homes at Sovereign Place offer a great solution and better value for money. The convenient location, plus the thoughtful, low maintenance, design of these homes provide buyers with a great alternative to a London home, with minimum compromise, especially with the added financial assistance of Help to Buy.”

Priced at £254,995, over £200,000 cheaper than the London average, The Anmer is a two-bedroom apartment. The property features a spacious open plan kitchen / living / dining area with access to a private balcony. Kitchens are fully-fitted with contemporary units and a range of integrated appliances including a dishwasher and a fridge freezer. The master bedroom is bright and airy, and features access to an en-suite shower room, creating the perfect space to unwind.  The bathroom is sleek and modern, with white Roca suites, contemporary chrome finishes and tiling throughout.

Ideally located for amenities, Sovereign Place has many independent retailers, boutiques and well-known chain stores within close proximity, including the historical Collingwood Batchellor department store selling high-end homewares. Streets are lined with chic coffee shops, restaurants serving everything from Italian to Thai, and a number of charming gastropubs, including the 700-year old Ye Olde Six Bells, so residents will find themselves spoilt for choice. For a wider range of shops and retailers, Redhill and Crawley can be reached in less than 20 minutes by car.

These new homes are ideally placed for a stress-free commute. Nearby Horley Railway Station is just a short walk from the development and frequent trains run to Clapham Junction, Gatwick Airport and reaches London Victoria as little as 31 minutes. The new homes at Sovereign Place are also ideally located close to several major roads, including the A23, M23 and M25. Nearby Gatwick Airport makes for an easy getaway for domestic, and international flights.

Prices for new homes at Sovereign Place start from £204,995 for a one-bedroom apartment and many of the properties are available with Help to Buy. Through Help to Buy, purchasers are provided with a 20% equity loan from the Government, leaving them to find a more 75% mortgage for the remainder. For further information, please visit www.bellway.co.uk or call 0333 577 1663.

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[1] https://www.hamptons.co.uk/publications/market-insight-november-2016/sales/

[2] https://www.emoov.co.uk/news/2016/07/28/first-time-buyers-outpaced-property-price-increase/