As very low deposit mortgages are now a reality for people looking to buy a property, many are wondering how far their money can stretch.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s latest Budget includes a Government guarantee for 95 per cent mortgages which he claims will turn ‘generation rent’ into ‘generation buy’.
Under the scheme, current homeowners and new buyers will be able to take out a mortgage on a property of up to £600,000 with a deposit of just five per cent.
Starting in April, the Government will offer to take on some of the risk of low deposit loans, meaning lenders would have some protection from potential losses.
But, what properties can you buy for under £600,000 in Wiltshire?
Here are just some of the homes on Rightmove that can be snapped up under the new scheme:
William Morris Way, Swindon - £420,000
William Morris Way, Swindon. Photo: Rightmove
This modern four-bedroom house features an open-plan kitchen-dining area, which forms the heart of the house.
The living room looks out over the private garden through full height patio doors.
For buyers who are looking to work from home more, the detached property has a ground floor study and boasts a bay window, allowing light to pour into the room.
It is part of the Tadpole Garden Village development and residents can easily access the M4, Reading, Chippenham, Bristol and beyond.
If you fancy a bit of retail therapy, there is an M&S, Next and other stores close by at the Orbital Shopping Centre.
The Green, Christian Malford - £325,000
The Green, Christian Malford. Photo: Rightmove
The Grade II listed former sweet shop has a date stone of 1739, with internal features from long before this.
According to Rightmove, the property has been "greatly enhanced throughout" and extended by the current owners.
There is a newly-fitted kitchen/dining room and the first floor has two bedrooms, including large attic space.
Outside there is a cottage garden with a gravel driveway, as well as an enclosed rear garden.
The village is just northeast of Chippenham and surrounded by open countryside, with a choice of country walks and cycle routes.
Woods Close, Sherston - £550,000
Woods Close, Sherston. Photo: Rightmove
This detached home is located down a small select cul-de-sac of just 12 homes and is conveniently located for an easy walk to Sherston High Street.
"The property has undergone excellent improvements and enhancements by the current owners creating a very well-presented family home with light and airy accommodation," Rightmove states.
The three-bedroom property has underfloor heating on the ground floor room and has had a garage conversion to create further space.
On the first floor, the master bedroom has an ensuite and views of the church spire.
Planning permission was also granted to create a fourth bedroom.
To the front of the property, there is plenty of off-road parking on a block paved driveway.
Andover Road, Ludgershall - £550,000
Andover Road, Ludgershall. Photo: Rightmove
This family home was built in 2013 by Messrs. Talisman homes and is part of a development with just four properties.
The house features French doors that open out to the rear garden, which overlooks "eye-catching and enviable views over countryside and farmland", Rightmove's website reads.
The property has a log burner at the heart of the sitting room and four bedrooms with an ensuite shower in the master bedroom.
For people who are planning to have visitors when lockdown restrictions loosen, there is a large driveway at the front of the property, including a garage.
The village is not too far from the A303 and M3 either.
Bemerton Farm, Salisbury - £399,995
Bemerton Farm, Salisbury. Photo: Rightmove
This unique retirement property is on the western edge of Salisbury and is available for the over 55s.
The two-bedroom conversion with a tower room is on a purpose-built retirement development, where residents can enjoy a nine-hole golf course that runs partly round the estate. There is even a WWII pillar box.
The master bedroom has an ensuite shower room and the house also has a private garage.
Services on the development include a visiting estate manager, gardener and personal alarm system.
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