PROSPECT Homes is shining a spotlight on its popular Barton house type at Hollinsgate in Burnley as it is fast becoming a favourite among families looking for more space, better value and long‑term stability.
The three-bedroom semi-detached Barton, which makes up 25% of all homes on the development, offers a generous layout designed around modern living. With an open‑plan kitchen/dining/ living area on the ground floor and three good-sized bedrooms including an en‑suite to the main bedroom upstairs.
With energy‑efficient features built in as standard, the home is crafted to reduce running costs while offering the comfort and flexibility today’s buyers expect.
The focus on this house type comes as new figures from the Office for National Statistics* reveal that average monthly rent in England reached £1,438 in April 2026, a rise of 3.5% (£48) in just one year. With rents continuing to climb, more households are exploring the financial security and predictability that homeownership can offer.
Nia O’Sullivan, head of sales and customer service at Prospect Homes, said:
“The Barton is a popular choice for first time buyers who want a spacious, energy‑efficient home that supports family life. With rents rising again this year, many people are realising that buying can offer far better long‑term value. Fixed‑rate mortgages give stability, and owning a new-build home like the Barton means lower maintenance costs and improved energy performance compared to older properties.”
At Hollinsgate, buyers can also benefit from a range of incentives designed to make moving easier, including the First Homes scheme. This is a government scheme designed to help local first-time buyers and key workers onto the property ladder, by offering homes at a discount of 30% compared to the market price. Customers with an existing home can get moving sooner with Part Exchange.
The Barton is available to view online, with full details, floorplans and specification at: www.prospecthomes.co.uk/new-homes/Hollinsgate/the-barton
The show homes are open at Hollinsgate from Thursday to Monday from 10am to 5pm.
