REGIONAL housebuilder David Wilson Homes has completed the sale of its 1000th house through the Government's Help to Buy scheme.

A total of 43 per cent of homes at its Derwenthorpe development in York were purchased through the scheme, which helps first time buyers and existing homeowners buy a home with deposits as low as five per cent.

Paul Newman, managing director at David Wilson Homes’ Yorkshire East division, based at Monks Cross, said: "It’s great to see that Help to Buy has helped 1,000 people in Yorkshire to reserve new homes.

"Many are first-time buyers, but there are others trading up to accommodate growing families and we’re pleased we’ve been able to help so many achieve this.

"Help to Buy has been hugely popular in Yorkshire. Whether its first time buyers looking to purchase their first house or existing homeowners who want to move up the property ladder, we are delighted that the Help to Buy scheme is helping local families find their perfect home."

Ian Ruthven, managing director at David Wilson Homes Yorkshire West, added: "Reaching our 1,000th Help to Buy purchase in the region is testament to the growing popularity of the scheme in Yorkshire.

"It’s fantastic that Help to Buy is continuing to provide affordable mortgages for local people who might not have been able to purchase a home otherwise."