Eight flats have just been released off plan at Redrow’s Archers Park development at Sittingbourne.

Kerry Jenkins, sales director for Redrow Homes, says: “Apartments make perfect starter homes and we’ve seen a surge in enquiries from aspiring first-time buyers at Archers Park in recent months.

“Changes to stamp duty thresholds have spurred people to reconsider their options. Thanks to the tax savings, plus the offer of Help to Buy equity loans, many have found that they’re able to buy sooner rather than later.

“Those who have saved around £7,000 could find that they already have enough to cover a deposit and stamp duty on a one-bedroom apartment.”

In Staplehurst Road, Archers Park offers an elegant choice of one and two-bedroom flats, plus three and four-bedroom family homes.

A one-bedroom ground floor flat is available from £131,995 or an initial outlay of only £105,596 with Help to Buy.

On the edge of Sittingbourne, Archers Park is well placed for access to the countryside, the coast or the capital, as it’s within easy reach of the M2 and M20.

Trains from Sittingbourne station offer journey times of just over an hour to London.

For information ring 01795 394019.