First-time buyers struggling to move onto the property ladder have now been given a helping hand by residential developer Explore Living at its New Meridian Village development in Ramsgate, with the return of the Route 75 scheme.

The scheme allows people to own 100 per cent of their new home and get 25 per cent free for 10 years, meaning buyerss of a one-bedroom flat would pay just £68,996.25.

The scheme is available for all one and two-bedroom flats plus three and four-bedroom houses.

For more information call t0845 8721004 or visit www.exploreliving.co.uk