Taylor Wimpey’s Leybourne Chase development in West Malling is among several developments where buyers can still cash in on government-backed schemes.

First-time buyers can get a helping hand on to the property ladder with the FirstBuy scheme, available with selected plots.

Alternatively, NewBuy allows credit-worthy first-time buyers and home movers to access 95% mortgages so they can secure their home without having to save a big deposit or have significant equity in their current property.

Two, three, four and five-bedroom homes are available, from £170,000.

Sarah Pasco of Taylor Wimpey says: “January is always a great time to take stock and decide what you really want from life – and what better resolution could you make than deciding to choose a brand new home?

“Whatever your circumstances, we have a host of incentives to make a move to your dream home possible, and by buying a brand new home with Taylor Wimpey, there are none of the repair or renovation issues which often go hand in hand with buying a second-hand property."

The sales centre at Leybourne Chase, London Road, near West Malling is open daily from 10.30am to 5.30pm. For more information ring 01732 385800 or see www.taylorwimpey.co.uk/swt