Savills’ amazing success at selling the fabulous apartments at Admirals Quay in Ocean Village has certainly been helped by the government’s Help to Buy scheme.

This landmark scheme of 299 private apartments will include Southampton’s tallest residential building. Launched in mid February this year 102 new apartments are now sold in The Blake Building, the first of three landmark buildings at this waterfront development, some 32 purchasers have decided to use the advantageous scheme.

Amongst the latest influx of buyers is Eric Stewart, an American who has been resident in the UK for the last eight years, and has just reserved a two bedroom apartment with basement parking. Another attraction for Eric is the accessibility of London, with train journeys around an hour and 20 minutes from Southampton Central Station.

Eric, who currently lives in London, but whose job as Managing Director of a medical devices company allows him to work from home much of the time and involves travel across Europe, is delighted with his decision.

“I started looking for a property in earnest in March and was looking across a broad area including Kingston and Richmond where I am currently based. The apartments at Admirals Quay offer so much more space and I get a stunning view across the marina too!

“I have friends in the area and whilst visiting I went and looked at Admirals Quay. I feel that the London market is saturated at the moment and see more growth potential in my new home in Southampton “The Help to Buy scheme certainly makes financial sense as it is essentially free money for five years. I just couldn’t say no.”

The apartments in The Blake Building are scheduled for a build completion in June/July and Eric is planning to move in August Three fabulous show homes are open to the public on Thursday to Monday every week from 10am to 5pm with an extended time of 7pm on Thursdays. Apartments available for sale range from £215,000 for a two bedroom home with parking to £685,000 for one of the impressive penthouses.

The Savills sales team are delighted with the hugely positive response from purchasers and sales have exceeded all expectations. The second release of homes in the neighbouring Hawkins Tower will be launched in June.

Contact the sales team on 023 8063 0657 for more details.