The show is to take place on Saturday the 21st April 10-4pm at the Warrington Wolves Stadium (Halliwell Jones Stadium.)

Further details will be released shortly via a new dedicated website, this will be posted here so keep checking back for the address and link.

In the meantime if you have any questions please call 0845 603 4559.

Soldiers returning from Afghanistan are being offered homes fit for heroes.

Troops are marching to the front of the queue to buy affordable new homes under a Government funded shared ownership scheme.

Among those who have already benefitted is Private Adriece Williams, who has just moved into a stylish new home in Murdishaw, near Runcorn, Cheshire, with his partner Stephanie Collins and their four-month-old daughter Kyiah.

Adriece has just returned from a gruelling tour of Afghanistan but one of the biggest surprises he had out there was a call from his partner telling him she had found and reserved a two-bedroom home for them.

"We didn't think we would be in a position to buy for a long time," said Adriece. "When I got the call from Stephanie saying that not only had she been looking for a house but that she'd found a new one we could afford, I was amazed.

"It was a great feeling coming home from the war to move into such a lovely house and peaceful area."

The couple had been living at Stephanie's parents' house and, with a baby on the way, desperately wanted their own space.

The cost of buying seemed well beyond their means until their estate agent told them about shared ownership, and they went to view a property which had been developed by Liverpool Housing Trust (LHT).

They fell in love with the home and applied through HomesHub, which is part of the Plus Dane Group and the government's affordable housing agent for Merseyside and Cheshire.

Through shared ownership, the couple bought a 45% share in the property initially, meaning that they needed less of a deposit, and a lower mortgage. They will pay a reduced rent on the remaining share to LHT, until they decide to buy 100% of the home.

"I'm proud of us," added Stephanie, a local nursery assistant. "We've done well for ourselves, there's not many people our age who own their own home.  I'd certainly advise others to look at buying through HomesHub, there's no way we would have been able to buy a home without their help."

The couple are now enjoying some time together, getting to know their new baby. Although Adriece's job in Afghanistan is done he plans to stay in the Army and build a career there.

"It's a great life in the Army," he said, "especially the friendships you build with your mates, it's different to any other job and I love it - but it's great being home with the family, too."

LHT sales supervisor Louise Clifton said: "We have helped over 40 people to purchase their own home over the past year and it is particularly rewarding to be able to see how these homes provide a secure foundation for the future of families such as Adriece, Stephanie and Kyiah."

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The event will be held at The Gate Community Centre, off Princess Drive, Liverpool, L14 9NQ.

HomesHub will be on hand to answer any questions you may have about accessing government funding to buy your first home, and also to help you start the ball rolling with the online application process.

An independent financial advisor will be available to help you find the best mortgage deals and discuss your finances, free of charge.

A solicitor will also be on hand to answer any queries you have on the legal process.

No appointment is needed, simply drop in between 2pm and 7pm on Thursday 15th September.

For further information, visit: www.keepmoathomes.co.uk

Sixteen plots at Keepmoat Homes' Regency Park development in Bootle - just four miles from Liverpool city centre - are eligible for support from the government's HomeBuy Direct initiative.

Under the scheme, the Homes and Communities Agency and the developer equally fund up to 30% of the purchase price - leaving the buyer to find only 70% in order to buy a place of their own. To find out more about HomeBuy Direct, visit our help to buy page.

Who qualifies for the help and all the terms and conditions will be explained by independent financial advisors who will be at the sales office - off Balliol Road (L20 7EA) between 2pm and 7pm. Visit our is it for me? page for more info.

The developer's Home Sales Executives will also be on hand to advise on the availability and features of the new homes as well as other assisted purchase options.

To find out more, visit Regency Park on Saturday 16^th between 2 and 7pm.  Normal opening hours are 10am to 5pm Thursday to Monday (inclusive).  Alternatively call 0151 922 3197 or visit www.keepmoathomes.co.uk 

There is also a open day on Thursday 14th July, at the Queens Road Neighbourhood Centre, Hertford Road, Bootle, L20 7DH. The centre will be open from 2pm - 7pm, and there will be a solictor, Independent Financial Advisor and a HomesHub team member there to provide you with advice.

The event will be held on Thursday 23rd June, from 2pm - 7pm, at The Breckfield Centre, Breckfield Road, L5 0QW. No appointment is needed.

Drop in at any time, and benefit from the expertise of HomesHub, Keep Moat, a solicitor and a independent mortgage advisor. All completely free of charge.

Keep Moat have developments in both Anfield and Bootle, and across Merseyside.

We look forward to welcoming you!

For any queries, please contact us on 0845 603 4559, or visit Keep Moats website at: www.keepmoathomes.co.uk

Joshua and Lucy are a pair of genuine lovebirds - but would have never built their nest without the help of a government-backed home-buying scheme.

Despite both being in good jobs, the cost of a house was beyond the couple, who were living in cramped conditions with Joshua's parents, dreaming of their own space.

Their dreams became a reality when they heard about HomesHub, which helps working people in Merseyside and Cheshire who have been priced out of the property market. 

 And within just one hour of hearing about a property for sale via a loan to buy scheme, they decided to take the plunge.

 "We met at Liverpool University but when the course finished we wanted to be together but didn't want to waste money renting," explained Joshua, 25.

"We moved in with my parents, which was a bit cramped as there were five people in three bedrooms. We wanted our own place but couldn't afford it - there didn't seem any way we would ever be able to.

"As soon as a friend told me about HomesHub and the help you get I went on their website and a property caught our eye. By the time we got down to the office, the property had gone which was really disappointing.

 "There was two left on another development. We didn't have time to think, it was ideal for us and we decided we needed to do it."

 The couple laugh about the day they decided to take the home-buying plunge together.

 "We took one hour to make the decision," added Joshua. "The people at HomesHub were amazed and kept asking if we were sure we wanted to do this. We did, there was no other way."

Through HomesHub, the couple were able to access an affordable loan for 30% of the property's value through the HomeBuy Direct scheme, which enabled them to get a 70% mortgage and the keys to the door of a new three-bedroom house at the Williamson Place development in Kensington, Liverpool.

 "We love our new home," said Lucy, 27, an IT support worker. "It's just 10 minutes from my work, 25 minutes from Joshua's and close to shops and the city centre. There's a big kitchen, lovely big garden, it's perfect."

 "The whole process of buying the house was really straightforward and the HomesHub people were brilliant at answering any questions we had.

 "And because we paid our deposit with an affordable loan, the money we had saved up we used to buy the furniture we needed."

Joshua, a teacher who in his spare time works on an allotment bringing home food for Lucy to cook, is recommending HomesHub to his friends.

 "HomesHub makes owning a home affordable and buying a home is much better idea in the long run. A lot of our friends live round here and are all renting, throwing money away."

 "HomesHub gave us the opportunity to move, we wouldn't have been able to do it without their help. The next step for us would be to get married, but at the moment we can't afford it."

 Sadly, HomesHub, which is part of the Plus Dane Group, cannot help with this stage of Joshua and Lucy's love story but with new developments opening up in Liverpool and Warrington soon, more couples will shortly be taking the home-buying plunge.

The scheme is designed to help those struggling to buy a home, and works in a similar way to HomeBuy Direct. If you qualify for help, you could receive a equity loan of up to 20% of the property value, with nothing to pay for the first 5 years. This will be available on new build properties only.

In year six, a fee is collected of 1.75% of the market value of the property at the time the loan is entered into, multiplied by the outstanding percentage under the equity loan, rising after year 6 at RPI + 1% p.a.

The equity loan is part funded by the government, and part funded by the developer.

We are now awaiting details of where this new scheme will be offered throughout Merseyside and Cheshire. In the meantime, we urge anyone who is interested to consider the HomeBuy Direct properties, details of which are currently available through our property search. HomeBuy Direct works in exactly the same way, but you could receive up to 30% equity loan through the scheme.  See our helpful links section for a brochure.

If you have any more questions on this, please contact us

Joanne Morfee, Sales & Marketing Coordinator, commented: 'This is an ideal time for those who want to buy an affordable home to invest. Interest rates are low, and these properties are available through shared ownership, meaning you need a smaller deposit. These are lovely homes and with prices starting from just £55,000 for a 50% share, I would advise anyone who is interested to contact us for a viewing, before they all go!'

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THIRTEEN quality new homes are to be made available at special rates to local buyers who are struggling to get on the property ladder.

 The 11 two-bedroom properties and two one-bedroom homes at the Jack Lee Mill development, close to Macclesfield town centre, are being offered through a Government-backed scheme which aims to help people who have been priced out of the housing market.

 An open day to view the Knight Street homes will take place on March 26 between 11am-2pm, no appointment needed. The address is; apartment 3, Knight Street, Macclesfield, SK11 7GU.

You have the option to buy a share in the homes, such as 50%, and buy more shares at any time up to the full value. You pay a reduced rent on the share you don't own and further reduce your rent as you buy more. 

Prices start from just £55,000 for a 50% share.

 The homes are on the site of a former Georgian silk mill in the centre of the town's conservation area and feature off-road parking, fully fitted kitchens including white goods, modern bathrooms, great storage space and fantastic views.

 The top floor apartments, in particular, have large balconies with stunning views over the town.

 They are being sold through HomesHub, the government's HomeBuy Agent for Cheshire and Merseyside.

 HomesHub's Sales & Marketing Coordinator, Jo Morfee, said: "Shared Ownership provides an affordable option for first time buyers, in an increasingly difficult market.  The scheme enables you to enjoy the benefits of owning and investing in your own home.

"These are modern, beautiful, eco-friendly homes in a superb location, and are great value for money. Pop in to see us on 26^th March to find out more, no appointment is needed."

 To find out more or view the properties call 01260 288206.

The scheme allows you to buy a share of the property, between 25%-75, and then pay a below-market-rate rent on the remaining share. You can then buy more shares at any time, up to 100%, when you are ready.

The four two-bedroom homes, which have off-road parking and gardens to the rear, are available from just £67,500 for a 50% share.

They are being sold through HomesHub, the government's HomeBuy Agent for Cheshire and Merseyside, which is part of the Plus Dane Group.

 HomesHub's Sales & Marketing Coordinator, Jo Morfee, said: "First time buyers typically have to find a smaller deposit than they would normally, and pay a reduced rent on the remaining share, which is retained by Plus Dane Group.

 "You can buy more shares when you can afford them and eventually own the whole property if you want to. You are also free to sell the share on the open market if you want to move on.

 "At a time when local people are struggling to get on the property ladder in Sandbach because they can't afford the large deposits, or are finding they can't meet mortgage criteria, this offers a great way to take the plunge and enjoy the benefits of owning and investing in your own home."

 The homes, in Chapel Street, have been built to a very high specification by Seddon's, with a focus on exceptional interior finishes.  The design blends new build features with a traditional feel.

 One person who has been helped through the HomesHub process is Philip Brown.

The 28-year-old security officer, who has moved into a new build house in Ellesmere Port, said: "Without HomesHub I wouldn't be able to get on the property ladder, it's been a massive help.

 "It was a great feeling to get the keys and step through the door of my own home."

 For more details on HomesHub, the eligibility criteria, or to arrange a viewing, call 01260 288 206.

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Geoff Scotton, 40, was losing hope of finding a affordable place to live with his son Alex, 18. A former gardener, who now supports local people into work, Geoff had recently been divorced and was struggling financially.

"I was going through a marriage separation and had to find a new place," Geoff explains. "I was in a state and didn't know if I was going backwards or forwards. I'd come from a life where I had a nice house, a garden - a lovely home. All of a sudden I was looking at grotty bedsits because I couldn't afford to buy."

Then Geoff learned about Rent-to-HomeBuy, a scheme which enables customers to rent at typically 20% less than market rate for five years before they decide whether to buy through shared ownership.

Geoff contacted HomesHub, part of Plus Dane Group and the government's HomeBuy Agent for Cheshire and Merseyside - and was guided through the full process with expert advice and support. Geoff now rents a newly built two-bedroom home in Netherton, Liverpool - which he is delighted with. "As soon as I saw the house I fell in love with it. By the time I saw the living room - and the way it opens out onto the garden - I had to have it," he says.

Finding the security of a quality new home, within his budget, has given Geoff new confidence and a positive outlook on his future. He told us: "If it wasn't for HomesHub, I don't know what I would have done. Being here is the best therapy I could have wished for. I've been helped enormously by the Rent-to-HomeBuy scheme. I would say to anyone who is in a similar position to the one I was in, to look at Rent-to-HomeBuy. It has worked brilliantly for me."

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As a security specialist, Philip Brown is someone used to being in control, his job is to plan for trouble and deal with it effectively.

But the sporty 28-year-old was left feeling decidedly insecure when a long-term relationship broke down six years ago and he was forced to give up the home he owned with his ex partner and move back in with his parents.

"It was not ideal but the only option at the time," he says. "I wanted to own a home but the housing market was going bananas and there was no way I could afford to buy."

As time went on Philip was beginning to think he'd never find the home he dreamed of until he heard of HomesHub and learned about shared ownership  through their website.

The scheme - allows people to buy a share of between 25%-75%  to move in. Customers typically lay down a smaller deposit than they would normally and pay a reduced rent on the remaining share, which is owned by a housing association.

You can buy more shares as you can afford them and eventually own the whole property if you want to. You are also free to sell the share on the open market if you want to move on.

Shared ownership suited Philip perfectly and he was able to buy a newly built home at the attractive Great Hall development in Ellesmere Port. HomesHub, part of Plus Dane Group and the government's HomeBuy Agent for Merseyside & Cheshire, guided Philip through the full application and purchase process.

"It was a great feeling to get the keys and step through the door of my own home again after having to live with my parents for so long.

"I got some inflatable chairs, invited some mates over and we had a little party. I finally feel as if I'm back on track."

Philip's work keeps him busy but he's looking forward to putting his personal touches to the semi-detached property, which is valued at around £117,000.

"It's great that it's a new build and I don't have to do it up. Everything from the windows, the plastering, the central heating, the painting is done. There's a nice kitchen built in including a great cooker, so I have to do very little apart from choose my carpets and move my stuff in.

"It's a blank canvas that I can make my own."

And the fact he was able to choose a house just 15 minutes from his workplace and close to friends, one of whom has also bought on the estate means there will be more time for his beloved social life.

"It's an ideal place to live, I'd like to own it 100% one day," he says. "I'm just saving now and waiting for my wages to go up, which makes the shared ownership option even more valuable."