Nottinghamshire Builder Magazine - FEBRUARY 2012
Guaranteed Annual Return Of £26,600 For Investors In Nottinghamshire
DAVID Wilson Homes is giving investors an unmissable opportunity to achieve a guaranteed annual return of up to £26,600 by taking advantage of its innovative showhome sale and leaseback scheme. The housebuilder currently has a number of its showhomes available on its innovative showhome sale and leaseback scheme and is inviting potential buy to let investors to come and find out more about the benefits of taking advantage of this deal. And the scheme is simple; it allows investors to purchase a showhome and then rent it back to the housebuilder for an agreed rate fixed term. The benefits for the buyer are that they have a guaranteed tenant for the duration of the lease, they have peace of mind as they can be confident that the housebuilder will take care of the property and best of all, they will receive a guaranteed seven per cent rental yield. Philip Lacey, Sales Director at David Wilson Homes East Midlands, comments “Our showhome sale and leaseback scheme is already proving a big hit with cash buyers looking to invest their hard earned savings in bricks and mortar and we’re delighted to be able to offer this deal on a number of our showhomes throughout Nottinghamshire. “We currently have three properties available on this scheme at locations all over the county including Newton near Bingham and Sutton-in-Ashfield and the properties range in price from £249,995 to £379,995. All the homes represent a fantastic investment opportunity and the chance to achieve a guaranteed annual return of up to £26,600. “This superb opportunity will come as welcome news to those who have a lot of cash savings and are disheartened by the low interest rates they may be receiving from the banks and rather than have to worry about untidy tenants, you will have peace of mind knowing that we will maintain the property in pristine condition. “Investors really do have peace of mind with this excellent offer so if you’re a cash buyer looking to invest in something that will give you a guaranteed return on your money for a fixed period, why not consider investing in one of our quality new showhomes? Speak to our experienced sales adviser who can tell you more.”
Eco-friendly, Extra Care Scheme Opens Community organisations have come together in Nottingham to launch an eco-friendly extra care complex for the over 55s.
The social rent apartments at Albany House, on St Matthias Road, were officially opened by Councillor Jon Collins in January. Residents watched as Councillor Collins unveiled the plaque, located in their communal living area. He later joined them for a cup of tea and a chat. The extra care complex caters for residents over the age of 55 and includes 71 one-bedroom apartments, as well as communal facilities including a restaurant, lounge, hairdressers and activity room. The scheme is being run by Leicester-based social housing group LHA-ASRA, after the land was provided by Nottingham City Council on a 125-year lease. The Homes and Communities Agency and the Department of Health also provided funding for the project. The new development encompasses several green initiatives, such as whole house heat recovery systems, rainwater harvesting, a biodiverse green roof and the building is also Cllr Jon Collins and LHA-ASRA connected to the district heating system. group chief exec Matt Cooney
Michele Walker, programme delivery manager at LHA-ASRA, said: “This new development provides self contained apartments, which allow residents to remain completely independent, yet there is care and support around them when they need it.” Graham Dobbs, head of Midlands North for the HCA said: “We are really pleased to celebrate the opening of Albany House, it forms an important part of the wider regeneration of the area. The scheme provides homes and independent living for older people in Nottingham and adds value to other local new housing that the HCA is supporting along with other partners.” Also as part of the complex, LHA-ASRA built a 60-place day service centre called the Albany House Day Service, which replaced a former City Council facility at Nuffield
Cllr Jon Collins with 79 year old resident Margaret Parkin and LHA-ASRA chief executive Matt Cooney House which no longer met modern standards. Users of the day service and extra care housing complex share some of the state-of-the-art on-site facilities. Albany House has replaced an unpopular block of 34 apartments for the elderly. The residents who wanted to return to the new scheme have done so. Nottingham-based Allan Joyce Architects designed the properties and the Kier Group carried out the construction.
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