Andrew explained: “My wife and I had recently separated so I needed to find a smaller place. I knew I wanted a home that wasn’t as large as my previous one, but I still needed the rooms and living area to be spacious enough to accommodate my two children when they came to visit.

“The two bedroom house I have bought is perfect for me and my family. I knew when I first looked around it that it was getting excellent value for money. There’s more than enough room; I have a massive master bedroom for myself, which is great, and the second bedroom can easily fit two beds in it – which is perfect for when my daughters come to stay with me.

“At first, I was concerned when I decided to downsize, as I thought I’d have to make sacrifices, such as giving up a garden or allocated parking; but I was pleasantly surprised to find I could afford a property not only with parking but also with a front and back garden. I also have a utility room and a massive shed in the garden to keep all my tools in - which is great as gardening is a hobby of mine.

“It’s also really nice to live somewhere with a strong community atmosphere and Annington’s Boulmer development definitely has that. There is a massive community centre and football fields nearby where I can meet my neighbours and socialise. It’s great to know that I have neighbours I can be friends with, rather than just nod to  them in the street”.