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Western Telegraph
24-04-2025
- Business
- Western Telegraph
Pembrokeshire homes available through Help to Buy Wales
Lovell Homes is urging prospective buyers to consider its Augustus Grange development in Haverfordwest, following the extension of the Help to Buy Wales scheme until 2026. The scheme, which was set to end in March 2025, has been extended to September 2026, providing more people with the opportunity to step onto or up the property ladder. Augustus Grange is a mixed tenure development, located off St David's Road, that is being delivered with Pobl Group. More Stories The development will provide a total of 115 two and three-bedroom homes, just six miles from the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. The Help to Buy Wales scheme is designed to make the homebuying process easier and is not restricted to first-time buyers. It is available on properties up to £300,000 and enables buyers to purchase a new build property with just a five per cent deposit. The remainder is made up from a 75 per cent mortgage and a 20 per cent equity loan, which is interest free for the first five years. A selection of three-bedroom homes are currently available at Augustus Grange, including the Lambourne and Lansdown style homes. Suzie Hewitt, regional sales director at Lovell Homes, said: "Help to Buy Wales is an excellent scheme, so we were delighted by the news that it has been extended until 2026. "For most people, buying a home is one of the biggest investments they will ever make, and this scheme has made the dream of homeownership possible for many buyers who would've thought it was out of reach. "We have a fantastic selection of homes under £300,000 available at our Augustus Grange development, which have been designed for first-time buyers, growing families and those looking to rightsize to a more manageable property. "We can't wait to help more buyers make the move to a new Lovell home and would encourage anyone who is interested to get in touch with our sales team to find out more." To find out more about Augustus Grange, visit the Lovell Homes website or call 01437 468 024. The development is open seven days a week, from 10am to 5pm.
Pembrokeshire Herald
23-04-2025
- Business
- Pembrokeshire Herald
Help to Buy Wales extended – new homes in Haverfordwest available through scheme
THE WELSH GOVERNMENT has extended the Help to Buy – Wales scheme until September 2026, offering new opportunities for buyers to secure a property at the Augustus Grange development in Haverfordwest with financial assistance. The scheme enables eligible buyers to purchase a new-build home valued up to £300,000 with just a five per cent deposit. The remaining amount is covered by a 75 per cent mortgage and a 20 per cent shared equity loan, which is interest-free for the first five years. Five-star housebuilder Lovell Homes, which is delivering the development in partnership with Pobl Group, is encouraging potential buyers to explore the scheme's benefits. Located off St David's Road, Augustus Grange comprises 115 two and three-bedroom homes and lies just six miles from the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. Unlike some support schemes, Help to Buy – Wales is open not only to first-time buyers but also to existing homeowners looking to move. A number of three-bedroom properties are currently available at the site, including the popular Lambourne and Lansdown designs. Suzie Hewitt, regional sales director at Lovell Homes, said: 'Help to Buy – Wales is a brilliant initiative and we're delighted that it has been extended to 2026. For many, buying a home is the biggest financial step they'll take, and this scheme makes that step more accessible. 'We're offering a range of high-quality homes under £300,000 at Augustus Grange – perfect for first-time buyers, growing families, and those looking to rightsize. We encourage anyone interested to contact our sales team.' Haverfordwest, the historic county town of Pembrokeshire, offers a mix of heritage and modern amenities. With its 12th-century castle, riverside walks along the Western Cleddau, a selection of shops and restaurants, and good transport links, it's an attractive location for both families and commuters. The Augustus Grange marketing suite is open daily from 10:00am to 5:00pm. For further information, visit or call 01437 468024. Terms and conditions apply. Full details on the Help to Buy – Wales scheme can be found at Lovell Homes recently received a Gold award for customer service from In-house Research, with 93.6 per cent of South Wales and West customers saying they would recommend the company to friends and family. Follow Lovell Homes: Facebook: Instagram: @lovell_homes LinkedIn: @LovellPartnershipsLtd
Yahoo
27-01-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Swansea's old police station is being put to a new use
A former police station is the latest building in Swansea which will be converted into accommodation for people who are homeless or at risk of being homeless. Swansea Council is working with social housing landlord Pobl Group to convert the grade two-listed former central police station on the corner of Orchard Street and Alexandra Road into temporary supported accommodation. Pobl has owned the building, now known as Llys Glas, since 2003. It had been offering it as student accommodation but no longer does. The latest plans involve an interior reconfiguration to provide around 65 rooms for single people or couples. Five existing kitchens are to be upgraded and three new ones installed. There'll also be a new sprinkler system and some new access arrangements. Detailed planning and listed building consent applications have been approved. The council said it hoped the project would reduce its reliance on bed and breakfast accommodation, which has increased since the the Covid-19 pandemic and been compounded by wider cost-of-living challenges and a shortage of affordable housing. Never miss a Swansea story by signing up to our newsletter here READ MORE: BBC to leave historic Swansea studios where it has been since 1930s READ MORE: Tiny shop making world class sandwiches loved by TV and Michelin chefs makes major announcement Cllr Andrea Lewis, deputy leader and cabinet member for service transformation, said: "This is a great opportunity for the council and Pobl to work together and ease some of the pressures we face with tackling homelessness in Swansea. We will also be able to ensure those being housed within the redeveloped property are supported for any additional needs while they are there, with the aim of moving them into more permanent housing as soon as possible." She added that the latest statistics for homelessness in Swansea showed it was increasing year on year. Andrew Vye, Pobl Group executive director for customer and community, said housing was at the heart of everything. "The security a suitable environment provides can allow those who have experienced homelessness to get back on their feet," he said. "Homelessness continues to be a challenge across Wales and can impact anyone." Pobl has previously helped the council create temporary supported accommodation for 24 people at the Ty Tom Jones building in Alexandra Road. The council has developed homeless "pods" at a former education centre in Uplands, plus temporary accommodation flats for families in Penlan. Local authorities across Wales face growing demand for temporary and permanent accommodation. According to Audit Wales there were 11,591 people being temporarily housed by councils in Wales in May last year, of which 3,003 were children. Swansea councillors heard at a committee meeting last week that "multiple millions" of pounds were being spent annually in the city to address the challenge. Speaking at the governance and audit committee meeting, Mark Wade, the council's director of place, said: "I think this one has been a a significant risk and issue for us for quite some time. But it's more of a glowing red status at the moment."
