A first-time buyer is celebrating a new chapter after stepping onto the property ladder for the first time.
Laura Rich, 27, was the first person to complete on a property at a new development in Ironbridge.
The HR specialist secured the very first completion at Heritage Walk after years of renting and said: “I loved the idea of a smaller, close-knit community feel, with green spaces and a more relaxed atmosphere.”
Originally from Wolverhampton, Ms Rich had always set her sights on Shropshire, and her new home I just a short walk from the centre of the village and its amenities.
Credit: Mike Sewell
“It feels amazing. I’d moved out of my mum’s home into a rented flat and always knew that Shropshire was where I wanted to move to,” she said.
“It’s such a relief to have found somewhere that feels like home.”
Her new home opens into a hallway and features an integrated kitchen, living room and rear garden, with plenty of room for storage and parking as well as an additional downstairs bathroom.
She said she felt choosing a new build property made homebuying more straightforward.
“I’ve been able to buy a home that is completely new and fresh, yet still gives me the chance to add my own personal touch,” she said.
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