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NEW BUILD
THE FIRS AT RIVERMILL

ON SALE NOW

Reserve your new home and move in this year.

Stylish apartments in idyllic setting by the Water of Leith at Currie,
with all the benefits of suburban living

THE FIRS AT RIVERMILL NOW
LAUNCHED FOR SALE

A collection of only 12 apartments built by Dunhaven Homes.
The Firs at Rivermill is located by the Water • The maximum residual savings you have
of Leith in the village of Currie, just six miles after purchasing and furnishing your
from Edinburgh city centre. These stylish two property should not exceed £6,000.
and three bedroom apartments start from
only £211,200 and are available through the It’s really straightforward to evidence all of
Golden Share affordable housing scheme. that – you would just need to present a form
of ID, a utility bill, your last three payslips and
WHAT IS GOLDEN SHARE? your last three monthly bank statements.
Golden Share is an approved affordable In some cases, further evidence may be
housing tenure within the City of Edinburgh required. Evidence of not being able to afford
Council’s Affordable Housing Policy. The the full market value may be provided in
properties are sold at 80% of Open Market many ways, the most common being from a
Value making them affordable to those who mortgage lender stipulating the maximum
could not afford to purchase a similar home borrowing you would be permitted.
of its size in that area.
ARE THERE ANY OTHER BENEFITS?
The property has a simple price cap – you Following the Scottish Government’s
own 100% of the property but its price is temporary change to the zero tax LBTT
capped at 80% of the market value on first threshold, there is no LBTT to pay on these
sale and all subsequent resales. properties. • Luxury kitchens designed by Kitchens International with
appliances by Bosch
AM I ELIGIBLE TO PURCHASE A GOLDEN The homes at Rivermill The Firs all have a
SHARE HOME? • Beautifully designed open-plan living
fixed price and come with the peace of mind
• You must be a person with a connection with of buying new and all properties benefit from • Available through the Golden Share affordable housing
the Lothians either through employment, a 10-year NHBC guarantee. scheme* 2 & 3 bedroom apartments
family or cultural networks, and be able to • Following the Scottish Government’s relief of LBTT, starting from £211,200
evidence that the open market value of the If you are interested in finding out more about there is no LBTT to pay
property was not affordable to you.
Rivermill The Firs, please contact Dunhaven
• You must reside in the apartment as your Homes’ selling agents on 0131 247 3770 or Call our Selling Agents now to book your
permanent home. Letting or sub-letting the visit dunhavenhomes.co.uk. appointment on 0131 247 3770
property is not permitted. * Purchasers must demonstrate that they are
Or visit dunhavenhomes.co.uk/golden-share eligible and provide the necessary evidence
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