New homes at affordable prices in Portsmouth

Homebuyers on a budget looking at new homes in Hampshire will find Portsmouth a lively, exciting university town with plenty of affordable new-build property available, including some on a part-buy/part-rent or shared ownership basis. Rich in seafaring history, Portsmouth offers great shopping, nightlife and easy links to London and the Isle of Wight.

The Waterfront development by Berkeley Homes offers stunning one- and two-bedroom apartments in The Salthouse, from £115,000 to £135,000. Situated within the Royal Clarence Marina development in Portsmouth Harbour, these contemporary apartments are ideal for the first time buyer or couples looking for new homes in Portsmouth. Each apartment has an individually designed fitted kitchen, contemporary white bathroom suite and either a private terrace or balcony.

Austen Court has two remaining new one-bedroom apartments by Taylor Wimpey, with prices from £114,995. Located in Hillsea, just three and a half miles from the centre of Portsmouth, new homes at Austen Court are available under Taylor Wimpey's Shared Equity Scheme with as little as five per cent deposit required. Discounts for serving members of the Armed Forces are also available. Accommodation comprises an entrance hall, spacious fitted kitchen and open-plan living area, bathroom and double bedroom.

Scholars Walk, also from Taylor Wimpey, benefits from easy access to the M27 motorway, nearby Drayton Park and Hillsea rail stations, and a choice of large supermarkets and local shops. New to the market, these two-bedroom apartments offer luxurious bathroom suites, en suite facilities to the master bedroom, contemporary kitchen designs and allocated parking, and are priced from £139,995.

Linden Homes has limited availability at its modern Vista development, in the Fratton Park area of Portsmouth. Two miles from the city centre, and within walking distance of Fratton Park railway station, these striking new apartments offer light and airy accommodation, ideal for first-time buyers or couples. Each new apartment has a fully fitted kitchen with oven, hob and fridge/freezer, and gas central heating. Living rooms and bedrooms have BT and TV points pre-fitted. Currently available is a one-bedroom ninth floor apartment with balcony priced at £135,000, with two-bedroom options across most floors available from £155,000 to £165,000.

For many, shared ownership on a part-buy/part-rent scheme is the affordable way to own a new home in Hampshire. A2Dominion Housing Group is currently offering the last remaining two-bedroom apartment at Knowle Village, through its 50%-share New Build HomeBuy scheme. Set in Knowle, just outside Fareham, the location benefits from easy access to the M27 junction 10, and local schools, college and shopping. On top of the purchase price of £79,500, monthly rental is £181.19, with a monthly service charge of £94.79.

Another shared ownership opportunity in Portsmouth is at Alliance House, adjacent to the landmark St Mary's Church, St Mary's Road. Developer Radian Group has three one-bedroom apartments and seven two-bedroom apartments available on a part-buy/part-rent basis. With a minimum purchase share of 40%, these contemporary and well-appointed new apartments are priced from £40,000, with monthly rents and service charges combined from around £185. Each apartment has fitted kitchen with appliances, private balcony or roof terrace, and secure door entry system.

Apartments at Berkeley Homes' development at The Salthouse, at Royal Clarence Marina, start at £115,000, featuring the company's distinctive stylish interiors in an enviable position within the regeneration of Portsmouth waterfront