ADVICE FOR FIRST TIME BUYERS IN HOCKLEY; ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE.

ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE Experts will be on hand at Morris' new Victoria Place development on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 November to offer advice on buying a new property to first time buyers.

An independent financial advisor will be available to speak to at Victoria Place, off Lodge Road, between 10.30am and 5.30pm on both days to guide homebuyers through the process of buying a new home, offer advice on different mortgage types and advise them on the best deals available.

First time buyers and key workers will also be advised on how they can take advantage of incentives like the government's HomeBuy Direct scheme, which allows selected properties to be bought for 70 per cent of the price and without needing a large deposit.

Julie Smith, regional sales director for Morris, said: "Buying a brand new home direct from a housebuilder is a lot simpler than buying a second hand property.

"However, for many buyers, it can be difficult knowing where to start. Our weekend event at Victoria Place will give buyers the chance to talk through their options and find out more about Morris' package of features and financial support which helps to eliminate the stress of moving."

Morris currently has a range of three-bedroom mews and townhouses available at Victoria Place, starting from just pounds 129,500*. Situated on the fringe of Birmingham's popular Jewellery Quarter and the city centre, once completed, Victoria Place will offer 69 high quality properties including modern apartments, mews, threestorey townhouses and luxury detached homes.

The development benefits from frequent bus, metro and rail links direct to the city centre.

To find out more about the development or the offers available, contact the sales office (open Thursday to Monday between 10.30am and 5.30pm) on 0121 507 0588 or visit www.morrishomes.co.uk/victoriaplace/.

* Price quoted is 70% of the marketed price on selected homes under the HomeBuy Direct scheme. Subject to terms and conditions