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    Harry and Henry - Moving from a damp rented flat to a new two bedroom home

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    After initially moving into rented accommodation, Harry, 24 and Henry, 21 decided they wanted to stop wasting their money on rent and to start putting it towards a deposit, so moved back in with Henry’s parents to maximise their savings.

    Layla and Paul's story - From uncertainty to fulfilment, Layla and Paul's journey of finding a place called home

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    After selling their previous home in Workington, and packing all their belonging to move to Australia, Layla and Paul were devastated when their plans fell through at the airport, and the couple found themselves in desperate need of somewhere to live.

    Kaity and Keelan’s story - From a spare room at their parents to a 2-bedroom home of their own!

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    After living with Kaity’s parents and outgrowing their spare room with a newborn baby, the couple knew it was time to start looking for their first home together and take that scary first step onto the property ladder.

    Danielle - Solo homeowner avoids the rent trap and gets straight onto the property ladder

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    Meet first-time buyer Danielle, 25, who is the proud owner of 3-bedroom semi-detached Wicklow on one of our County Durham developments. Danielle decided it was time to find her own space after previously living with her parents and commuting two hours daily to work.

    Annie - Mum finds her forever home whilst helping her daughter find her first!

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    After visiting our popular Petersmiths Park development in Nottinghamshire with her daughter, Paige who was originally looking to buy a Gleeson home, Annie instantly fell in love, so they decided to make a deal. Her daughter would buy her previous home and Annie would move into her dream forever home at Petersmiths Park!

    Debbi and David - Couple relocate to their second Gleeson home to be closer to family

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    Earlier this year, Debbi and David decided it was time to move from our Woodhorn Park development in Northumberland, further down south to another Gleeson development, Petersmiths Park in Nottinghamshire, to be closer to family!

    Debbie - Homeownership made a reality for single Mum

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    First-time buyer and mum, Debbie had always dreamed of owning a new build home and is thrilled to finally get out of the rent trap and onto the property ladder as a solo homeowner with her son, Oakley age nine.

    Anna and Daniel - Independence in their dream detached home

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    Anna and Daniel were both living with their parents before buying their Gleeson home. After visiting a number of other new build developers in their area, the couple were pleasantly surprised to find out how affordable it was to own a 3 bedroom detached home with Gleeson, and after speaking to our recommended new build mortgage specialists, Meridian Mortgages, they were delighted to find that they would pay just £400 per month for their mortgage.

    Kayleigh - Solo buyers gets onto the property ladder

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    After having lived at home until Kayleigh was in her mid-twenties, she felt she was ready for her own space and had her heart set on owning her own home rather than renting. Kayleigh fell in love with the Cork house style on one of our Derbyshire developments and now has her own space to study and focus on her Master’s degree, as well as a space to express her creativity through her new found love of DIY projects!

    Karolina and Laurynas- Out of the rent trap and into a home of great value

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    Ready to escape the rent trap, first-time buyers Karolina and Laurynas moved out of their small 1 bedroom flat and into a spacious 4 bedroom detached Carlow at one of our popular Nottinghamshire developments.

    Chantelle and Ben - A quality home without the price tag

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    University sweethearts, Chantelle and Ben decided to maximise their savings for their first home, and moved back in with their parents after their studying. With Chantelle’s Mum living in a Gleeson home at our Kings Park development; also in Askern, when Chantelle and Ben were ready to buy, Gleeson was their first choice developer.

    Hannah and Callum - Young homeowners can still afford their dream Florida holiday thanks to Gleeson

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    Prior to buying their first home, the couple lived with parents to help boost their savings for a deposit. Whilst searching for their first home, Hannah and Callum were amazed when they found out about Gleeson Homes and how affordable they are. Through a friend’s recommendation, the couple discovered they were able to not only get onto the property ladder sooner than they originally thought, but they didn’t have to compromise on some luxuries either, meaning they could still live their life to the full going on regular holidays!

    Paul and Dorrena - Home in time for their new baby

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    Prior to buying their Gleeson home, Paul and Dorrena were renting, spending £550 per month, which was due to increase.

    Vicki and Declan - From expensive rental to dream family home

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    Hospital workers Vicki and Declan met four years ago at work, and have been dreaming of owning a home together ever since.

    Alexa and Jordan - Out of the rent trap and into a home of great value

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    Alexa and Jordan were renting for eight years before buying their Gleeson home. The couple who recently got married and have a six-year old son were pleasantly surprised with how affordable it was to own a 4 bedroom detached family home, enabling them to achieve homeownership sooner than they thought.

    Katie and Liam - Out of their parents’ houses and into their own home

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    At the ages of 24, Katie and Liam were ready to move out of their parents’ homes and into their own space. Katie is a keen baker and yearned for her own kitchen to cook in and Liam was desperate for a garage for his bike and tools.

    Amber - Giving her the freedom she dreamed of, while saving her money

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    Amber had dreamed of buying her first home before she turned 30, which Gleeson made possible.

    Ben and Rebecca - From cramped military accommodation to a spacious family home

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    After 11 years of living in military accommodation, Ben and Rebecca were thrilled to move into their Gleeson home in Hull with their two children in December 2021. After living with the restrictions of military housing for so long, the couple were ready for their own space that they could personalise and make their own.

    Julie and Neville - Living mortgage free in their forever home

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    Retirees Julie and Neville were ready to get away from their noisy, terraced house on a busy road and enjoy a quieter life. Their old house was too small for family gatherings and made it difficult to have their three-year-old granddaughter stay overnight.

    Abby and Dan - Changing the lives of a young couple, allowing them to plan for the future

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    Before buying with Gleeson, newly engaged couple Abby and Dan were living with their parents and after lockdown knew they were ready to move out. After seeing their friend’s two bedroom semi-detached Cork, Abby and Dan, were inspired to check out their local development, Barnburgh View.

    Elly and Calum - Helping newlyweds escape the rent trap

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    Prior to buying their spacious four bedroom detached Gleeson home with a garage, first-time buyers Elly and Callum were renting a three bedroom semi-detached home without any parking or a garden. The couple desperately wanted to get onto the property ladder, and after paying for their wedding in 2019, they spent 2020 and early 2021 saving for their home.

    Jake and Josh - Transforming homeownership for second time buyers

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    Before buying their Gleeson home together, Jake and Josh lived in a 100 year old two bedroom terraced house owned by Jake. The couple were constantly having to pay for repairs and renovations due to the age and condition of the property and their utility bills were expensive. Plus, the house was a mid-terrace, meaning the front garden and back garden were communal areas, shared with neighbours and there was limited on-street parking available.

    Laura and Dom - Building a young couple the perfect place to grow their family

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    Before buying their Gleeson home, Dom and Laura were renting a small two bedroom flat with a garden shared between three other flat owners, giving them no privacy. This made it difficult Dom’s five-year-old daughter from a previous relationship to stay over, due to the lack of indoor and outdoor space.

    Jason - From army barracks to settling in a spacious home

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    Fitness sergeant Jason has been in the army for 14 years and has seven years to go before his army contract comes to an end. After hearing about Gleeson’s partnership with Forces Property Direct through advertising within his army barracks in Shropshire, first-time buyer Jason was inspired to get in touch.

    Sue - A fresh start and a new lease of life

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    After her long-term relationship ended, Sue wanted a home that was a blank canvas to give her a fresh start. Having previously renovated a bungalow, Sue was eager to move into a home that would be stress free with everything unused and clean.

    Kelsey and Moustafa - Homeownership improves quality of life of an engaged couple

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    After six years together Kelsey and her fiancé Moustafa were tired of living between their parent’s homes not having space of their own. Kelsey and Moustafa felt that all their time spent together was tucked away in their bedrooms, and that their relationship was not getting the opportunity to grow.

    Maddie and Tom - Flying the nest and achieving homeownership

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    Prior to buying with Gleeson, Maddie and Tom were both living with their parents to maximise their savings and were dreaming of owning their own home.

    Leah - Escaping the rent trap and enjoying a modern home

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    Before buying her stunning stone built 2 bedroom semi-detached Mayfield, single buyer Leah was renting an out-of-date, 3 bedroom detached house for £650 per month.

    Brad and Charmaine - Early to property ladder for young couple

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    Brad and Charmaine were renting a flat in Manchester and saving up ready to go to Thailand, but when lockdown hit they realised how much they wanted to buy a house with a garden and their holiday was cancelled.

    Harrison and Kim - From expensive rent, to affordable owned home

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    Before buying with Gleeson, Harrison and Kim, and their daughter previously rented a 4 bedroom property in Chesterfield and were desperate to buy. The couple were fed up of wasting money and wanted their own space with a large garden and open plan kitchen-diner.

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