Buyers in Wakefield are set to benefit from a new scheme offering increased access to 95% mortgages - meaning buyers could secure their dream home with just a 5% deposit.

Buyers in Wakefield are set to benefit from a new scheme offering increased access to 95% mortgages - meaning buyers could secure their dream home with just a 5% deposit.

Houses for sale in Wakefield: Eight homes you can buy now with the help of the government's new 5% mortgage scheme

By Holly Gittins

Published 22nd Apr 2021, 16:45 BST

Updated 22nd Apr 2021, 17:06 BST

Buyers in Wakefield are set to benefit from a new scheme offering increased access to 95% mortgages - meaning buyers could secure their dream home with just a 5% deposit.

You can find out more about the 95% mortgage scheme here. But if you're thinking of taking advantage of the scheme to search for your new home, it can be a little overwhelming knowing where to start. That's where we want to help - these are eight of the most popular homes on the market in Wakefield right now, according to Zoopla.

Buyers in Wakefield are set to benefit from a new scheme offering increased access to 95% mortgages - meaning buyers could secure their dream home with just a 5% deposit.

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Buyers in Wakefield are set to benefit from a new scheme offering increased access to 95% mortgages - meaning buyers could secure their dream home with just a 5% deposit. Photo: Zoopla

This three bed semi-detached house is on the market for £220,000, and described as perfect for first time buyers or families.

. 3 bed semi-detached house, Alverthorpe

This three bed semi-detached house is on the market for £220,000, and described as perfect for first time buyers or families. Photo: Zoopla

The house was built in 2017, and has been fitted to an impressive standard, with off-street parking and a large, secure rear garden.

. 3 bed semi-detached house, Alverthorpe

The house was built in 2017, and has been fitted to an impressive standard, with off-street parking and a large, secure rear garden. Photo: Zoopla

It features a bright, spacious lounge, as well as a modern kitchen with dining area and back doors opening onto the garden.

. 3 bed semi-detached house, Alverthorpe

It features a bright, spacious lounge, as well as a modern kitchen with dining area and back doors opening onto the garden. Photo: Zoopla

Upstairs, the house features three large bedrooms, a bathroom and en-suite, as well as a specious, well-kept garden outside.

. 3 bed semi-detached house, Alverthorpe

Upstairs, the house features three large bedrooms, a bathroom and en-suite, as well as a specious, well-kept garden outside. Photo: Zoopla

With two reception rooms, an open plan kitchen and three bedrooms, it boasts double glazing and gas central heating throughout.

. 3 bed semi-detached bungalow, Outwood

With two reception rooms, an open plan kitchen and three bedrooms, it boasts double glazing and gas central heating throughout. Photo: Zoopla

This three bed semi-detached bungalow on Lingwell Gate Crescent, Outwood is on the market for £170,000.

. 3 bed semi-detached bungalow, Outwood

This three bed semi-detached bungalow on Lingwell Gate Crescent, Outwood is on the market for £170,000. Photo: Zoopla

Located close to Outwood Railway Station and with links to good local schools, the house also has a good-sized conservatory.

. 3 bed semi-detached bungalow, Outwood

Located close to Outwood Railway Station and with links to good local schools, the house also has a good-sized conservatory. Photo: Zoopla

The bungalow is for sale by the modern method of auction.

. 3 bed semi-detached bungalow, Outwood

The bungalow is for sale by the modern method of auction. Photo: Zoopla

It features a spacious living room with carpeted flooring, as well as a large kitchen with a range of base and eye level units.

. 3 bed semi-detached house, Lupset

It features a spacious living room with carpeted flooring, as well as a large kitchen with a range of base and eye level units. Photo: Zoopla

This three bed semi-detached house is located on Potter Avenue, between Thornes and Lupset, and is on the market seeking cash buyers for the price of £90,000.

. 3 bed semi-detached house, Lupset

This three bed semi-detached house is located on Potter Avenue, between Thornes and Lupset, and is on the market seeking cash buyers for the price of £90,000. Photo: Zoopla

Upstairs, the house features two double bedrooms and one single bedroom, with carpeting and windows throughout.

. 3 bed semi-detached house, Lupset

Upstairs, the house features two double bedrooms and one single bedroom, with carpeting and windows throughout. Photo: Zoopla

To the front, the house features a shared driveway and small lawn, while the rear of the property has an enclosed garden with patio and lawn area.

. 3 bed semi-detached house, Lupset

To the front, the house features a shared driveway and small lawn, while the rear of the property has an enclosed garden with patio and lawn area. Photo: Zoopla

The house is in need of modernisation throughout, but features three spacious bedrooms, a good size garden, driveway and garage.

. 3 bed detached house, Stanley

The house is in need of modernisation throughout, but features three spacious bedrooms, a good size garden, driveway and garage. Photo: Zoopla

This three bed detached house on Bottom Boat Road, Stanley, is on the market with a guide price of £235,000.

. 3 bed detached house, Stanley

This three bed detached house on Bottom Boat Road, Stanley, is on the market with a guide price of £235,000. Photo: Zoopla

This three bed semi-detached house is on the market for £220,000, and described as perfect for first time buyers or families.

1. 3 bed semi-detached house, Alverthorpe

This three bed semi-detached house is on the market for £220,000, and described as perfect for first time buyers or families. Photo: Zoopla

The house was built in 2017, and has been fitted to an impressive standard, with off-street parking and a large, secure rear garden.

2. 3 bed semi-detached house, Alverthorpe

The house was built in 2017, and has been fitted to an impressive standard, with off-street parking and a large, secure rear garden. Photo: Zoopla

It features a bright, spacious lounge, as well as a modern kitchen with dining area and back doors opening onto the garden.

3. 3 bed semi-detached house, Alverthorpe

It features a bright, spacious lounge, as well as a modern kitchen with dining area and back doors opening onto the garden. Photo: Zoopla

Upstairs, the house features three large bedrooms, a bathroom and en-suite, as well as a specious, well-kept garden outside.

4. 3 bed semi-detached house, Alverthorpe

Upstairs, the house features three large bedrooms, a bathroom and en-suite, as well as a specious, well-kept garden outside. Photo: Zoopla

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