Lauren and Ellie's story

Lauren And Ellie (1)

Young couple Ellie and Lauren are excited to be taking their first step onto the property ladder, moving into their new Gleeson home after saving for a deposit while living with their parents. Their journey has been filled with anticipation, and they are now ready to enjoy life in a home they can truly call their own.

“We chose the Tyrone house style because we loved the layout, particularly the kitchen being situated at the front of the house. Initially, we were torn between the Lisburn and the Tyrone, but after visiting the Tyrone show home at the Rochdale site, we knew it was the one for us. The house includes three spacious bedrooms, which provide plenty of room for us to start a family one day — this was a really important factor to us when searching for our home. One feature that particularly stood out to Lauren was the handy little storage cupboard in the kitchen — she’s already planning to turn it into a cosy cubby hole for our future kitten."

Location was key for the couple, with convenience and connection to family playing a big part in their decision.

“As first-time buyers, we are excited to be taking this big step together in our new home. We chose Gleeson because the location was perfect for us — it’s conveniently situated between both of our parents' homes, which was really important to us. Initially, we didn’t know much about Gleeson, but when we visited the sales office, we were warmly welcomed by Lyndsey and Kath. Their friendly and approachable manner really stood out. As young buyers, we sometimes felt we weren’t taken seriously elsewhere, but Lyndsey and Kath made us feel valued from the start.”

“There was a combination of factors that made choosing our new home feel so right… everything just seemed to fall into place. The location was ideal, the house was affordable, and the timing felt perfect.”

The couple were also drawn to the financial benefits of buying over renting.

“With rental costs being so high, we knew it would be difficult to save for a deposit while also paying rent. Buying our home felt like a better investment for our future.”

“We would 100% recommend Gleeson to anyone looking to get onto the property ladder and would definitely consider buying another Gleeson home in the future!”

Buyer names

Ellie, 24 and Lauren, 25

Occupations

Ellie is a Paramedic and Lauren is a Youth Violence Worker  

Date of purchase

June 2025

Development

Safari, Knowsley

House Type

3 bedroom, semi-detached Tyrone

Purchase Price

£207,995

Mortage Cost: 

£999