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ince its inauguration as a New Town in the years following the Second World War, Basildon has grown into one of the most
important commercial centres in Essex. But like many of its fellow post-war creations, it has never won a great deal of love and reached the turn of the new millennium needing a lot of TLC to bring it up to date. It wasn’t until 2012 that a master plan was approved by the council to regenerate the town, with hundreds of new homes central to the proposition alongside a re-vamped town centre, new amenities and the intention of introducing an ‘evening economy’ to inject millions of pounds into local businesses. This is certain to attract people from the immediate surrounding area, and also a generation of would-be homeowners who are finding it increasingly difficult to make roots in London and are seeking a more affordable place to make their home that is
New Town revisited The regeneration of Basildon has brought with it a host of new homes options
still within easy striking distance of the capital. So there’s been a balance in the type of new homes being constructed in recent years, including apartments that are likely to suit
multiplex cinema for East Square as a focal point for more shops, cafés and restaurants
Whitlock), an eight-court sports hall, large gym, group exercise studios, and an indoor
young single people and couples but also houses for families who need more space to
that can stay open longer into the evening. Some of the transitions have already
climbing wall. In the longer term, there may be even
grow without having to uproot every step of the way. One big part of the plans for the town centre is to make it far more accessible, with more pedestrian and cycle roots to make
happened and others are under way. Gloucester Park, the town’s main public open space, is being re-landscaped to accommodate some of the new homes being built, as well as the extensive facilities of Basildon
more transformation to come. A new Dunton Garden Suburb has been proposed as a crossboundary development opportunity to the west of Laindon (part of Basildon Borough) and east of West Horndon (part of Brentwood
journeys safer and more pleasant. Another
Sporting Village, which is already one of
Borough). This might provide between
is the re-designing of St Martin’s Square to provide an improved public space, new lively street market and a remodelled Towngate Theatre as an arts and culture centre. The proposition also includes a new
the leading sports amenities in the county. This leisure centre has an athletics stadium, outdoor pitches, two swimming pools, a regional gymnastics centre (home to Olympic and World Championship medallist Max
4,000 and 6,000 new homes together with commercial, retail and leisure areas, as well as local open spaces and community amenities. The choice for new homes hunters in Basildon seems certain to get bigger.
WHATHOUSE? PICKS... Dunton Fields @ Radford Park – Bellway Homes (from £217,995) With prices on the current phase starting at £217,995, this collection of homes with a contemporary design is located in Laindon, just west of Basildon. This scheme is bringing everything from one-bedroom apartments to four-and five-bedroom townhouses and family homes as part of the Radford Park development. Whichever property you plump for, you’ll find a highquality specification which includes ceramic wall tiling,
Gloucester Gate – Barratt Homes (£TBA) This development has been taking shape in the heart of the
Roca white sanitaryware and Zanussi stainless steel kitchen appliances. The sales centre is open daily: Friday to Wednesday, from 10.00am to 5.30pm; and Thursdays from 10.00am to 7.00pm. Find out more at www.bellway.co.uk 01268 412132
Arcadia – Bloor Homes (from £277,995) Also in Laindon is this scheme, which comprises a mix
town, just minutes from its bus and rail stations and its bustling market and shopping centres. It’s also adjacent to
of three-, four- and five-bedroom properties priced from £277,995.
Gloucester Park, one of Basildon’s best-loved leisure spaces. While the current phase has sold out, a new release of apartments is due in spring/summer of next year, though in the mean time, there is a show home for house-hunters
These homes combine a traditional external architecture, featuring Arts & Crafts-inspired decorative brickwork and porches, with chic, modern interiors including fitted wardrobes to the master bedroom, sleek kitchens and
to view in order to see the finishes and specification for themselves. This is open Tuesday to Sunday, from 10.00am to 5.30pm on Monday from 12.30pm to 5.30pm.
bathrooms and a good range of appliances as standard. The marketing suite id open seven days a week, from 10.00am to 5.00pm.
Find out more at www.barratthomes.co.uk 0844 811 4888
Find out more at bloorhomes.com 01268 857834
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Warley
GUIDE PRICE £730,000 - £760,000
DETACHED FAMILY HOME IN A SOUGHT AFTER AREA Entering through the enclosed porch you will find a spacious dining room with sliding doors providing access to a secluded patio area, along with a modern fitted kitchen. The upper ground floor offers a 22’ lounge with access to an elevated patio area, overlooking the beautiful rear garden. The middle floor offers two bedrooms and a modern family bathroom, whilst the top floor provides access to the fourth bedroom and master bedroom and en-suite shower room.
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Brentwood
£695,000 £649,995
AN ATTRACTIVE BUNGALOW WITH VIEWS OVER A WOODED AREA Nestled discreetly off the Ingrave Road and enjoying views over the woods of Shenfield Common, lays this detached three/four bedroom property, surrounded by mature and well-tended gardens. Available for the first time in many years, the property offers a distinct inviting feel and would make a fantastic home for its next purchasers.
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Doddinghurst
GUIDE PRICE £600,000 - £650,000
OPEN HOUSE - SATURDAY 1ST AUGUST BETWEEN 10.00AM-11.00AM - BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Situated in a mature leafy wooded lane is this two bedroom detached bungalow standing in one and a half acres subject to land survey and with 105’ road frontage. The property has had plans passed to extend the bungalow to provide bigger living accommodation and a large garage measuring 12m x 6m. Properties of this kind of character rarely become available in lovely semi-rural locations like this and therefore we urge interested parties to view immediately to avoid disappointment.
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Blackmore
£695,000 £935,000
FIVE BEDROOM DETACHED HOUSE Set behind electric gates and occupying a wide road frontage is this imposing 5 bedroom detached chalet bungalow with 1.5 acres of immaculate grounds backing paddocks. The property lends itself easily to annex division because of the ground floor layout and has extensive parking with a double width garage.
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£375,000
Hutton
SEMI DETACHED BUNGALOW IN CUL DE SAC LOCATION
Situated in a quiet cul de sac is this lovely two bedroom semi-detached bungalow available with vacant possession. Surrounded by well maintained gardens the property boasts delightful views from the rear and offers a great degree of seclusion. Viewing is advised.
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A THREE BEDROOM HOUSE REQUIRING MODERNISATION
With views over greensward and set back from the street, stands this three bedroom end terrace family home, needing a degree of modernisation. The Broad Walk North is a pleasant cul-de-sac, located within a short distance of local amenities and within reach of St Martins School.
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Nine Ashes
This fantastic three bedroom semi detached family home is situated on the ever popular Flowers Development, within close proximity of local schooling and amenities. A deceptively spacious feel is offered by way of open plan living accommodation on the ground floor, which includes a refitted 17’ x 10’10 kitchen/diner with doors opening onto an attractive garden, currently set up for outdoor living. A driveway to the side gives ample off street parking.
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Blackmore
MAGNIFICENT FIVE BEDROOM DETACHED PROPERTY
Having been extended and refurbished to a magnificent standard is this five bedroom detached ‘farmhouse style’ property backing on to open fields. The property has a superb games room with ‘wet room’. Beautifully appointed gardens including a thatched heated gazebo.
£625,000
SIX BED DETACHED BUNGALOW BACKING FIELDS
Situated in a non-estate position backing onto open farmland is this six bedroom detached bungalow, which incorporates a one bedroom annexe with its own access and has further potential. Vacant possession
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£375,000
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£430,000
Sitting in two acres of gated grounds is this superb Grade II listed, two bedroom ground floor luxury apartment occupying the front façade of this impressive former Victorian school enjoying excellent views over countryside. Finished to an extremely high standard including marble floors, solid wood wide beamed flooring, luxury en-suite and master family bathroom.
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What can you buy in the county for around £1million? asks Fiona Brandhorst, finding answers in Brentwood, Ickleton, Colchester and Lawton Town – £1.15million
Brentwood: Nostalgia fans will covet Weald House, an impressive Grade II listed
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Ickleton: Live the country dream at Mill
detached property on the market for the first
House, standing in almost an acre of land in a tranquil location in the village of Ickleton,
time in 36 years. In the heart of Brentwood, this 18th-century home is packed with period features and set out over six staminabuilding floors. Growing families will love its six double bedrooms, four reception rooms and traditional kitchen with steps down to the handy basement storage. Out in the large, secluded walled garden you could be in the depths of the countryside with mature trees, natural wild growing plants and a small brook running through. Positioned a short walk to the shops, restaurants, good schools and station, there’s rare off-street parking and a double garage behind gates. Commuting time to London’s Liverpool Street is just 38 minutes. Beresfords ; 01277 888624
near Whittlesford. It’s a substantial, wellpreserved period home comprising five bedrooms and three elegant reception rooms, approached via an impressive gravelled driveway. With views across the River Cam, which runs through the garden, to the meadows beyond it’s the perfect home for a family seeking a Swallows and Amazonsstyle life. Budding masterchefs will be pleased to hear that the Aga is staying in the hub-ofthe-home-kitchen breakfast room that leads through to the conservatory overlooking the immaculate garden. There are five bedrooms on the first floor, with an en suite and dressing room to the master, as well as a family bathroom. Further accommodation,
Budding masterchefs will be pleased to hear that the Aga is staying in the hub-of-the-homekitchen breakfast room that leads through to the conservatory overlooking the immaculate garden ideal for a home office or granny/au pair annex, is found in the converted former mill building with two bedrooms, reception room and shower room. Ickleton has a pub and village shop and is only five miles from Saffron Walden.
Nearby Whittlesford has fast train services to London in one hour and there are a range of primary and secondary schools in Duxford, Sawston or Cambridge. Strutt & Parker 01223 459503
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Town £699,995 Colchester: Wired for Dolby surround sound in every room and featuring the best of eco-living, White Oaks has been designed to the highest specification to provide a unique and contemporary family home. A fabulous lighting system delivers a warm and inviting feel at the touch of a button and the heat recovery and ventilation system provides a consistent temperature throughout the property whatever the weather is doing outside. The hallway has a full-height atrium opening on to the large sitting/dining room overlooking the garden. The feature kitchen has Italian
units and German fittings and a separate utility room. The spacious master bedroom with its en suite and separate dressing room add a touch of luxury to the living accommodation, with two further bedrooms and a family bathroom on the first floor, the galleried landing leads on up to the second floor to the two large double bedrooms, one benefitting from an en suite shower room. A two-storey detached games annex is set to the side of a secluded and well-stocked rear garden. The property is located close to schools and shops and has good access to the A12, the town centre and Colchester Station into London Liverpool Street. Tepilo.com ; 0844 387 8377
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Country £240,000 Lawford: Lawford Place is a grand, private countryside mansion dating from 1796, converted into a prestigious apartment development on the outskirts of Manningtree. The former manor house’s political connection dates from 1947 when it housed a research department for BX Plastics where the young Margaret Thatcher worked as a chemist before she commenced her legendary career in politics. The two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is at the top of the period property that takes
centre stage on the development. The lounge diner has views to the front, a feature fireplace and walk through to the kitchen. The two double bedrooms are to the rear of the property and enjoy uninterrupted views across the impressive cultivated gardens and as far as the Stour Valley. There are two allocated parking spaces. Manningtree is half-a-mile away and has a range of shops and mainline station with fast trains to London Liverpool Street in around an hour. Fenn Wright ; 01206 397222
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chools, house prices, the cost of a
done his homework saying: “There’s still
season ticket and the time it takes to commute are the top questions
good value - and a good quality of life - to be found within easy reach of the capital.”
asked by parents moving to the
commuter belt, according to buying agents Garrington Property Finders.
Something for the Weeknd We’re proud of our county’s excellent
Now it’s used the research to compile a list of
beaches and Essex’s exclusive Osea Island,
the top 15 commuter towns around London –
with some of the most remote sandy
two of which are in Essex. Chelmsford proudly takes the number
stretches, has been in the news again. Accessible only at low tide, it was the
two slot with 86% of schools rated by Ofsted as good or above, average house prices
chosen venue last week of the Canadian R&B singer The Weeknd’s only UK show
are £417,945, a season ticket costs £3,728
of the year. The A-listers favourite summer
and it’s only 36 minutes to the Capital.
festival island, dubbed as Britain’s “Necker”
Colchester, described as “quaint with a bookish air”, slides in at a respectable
after Richard Branson’s Caribbean haunt also has a range of amazing holiday homes
Bridal favours Everyone is talking about Romford as
the Bridal Shop in Romford High Street six years ago and thinks couples are
number six. The town has 79% of state
to rent, just the ticket to see if remote
the place to live with Crossrail already
tying the knot now more than ever. “The
schools with an Ofsted rating of good or above, average house prices are a lot lower at
island living really grabs you. Check out the shortbreaks at www.oseaisland.co.uk.
having an effect on house prices, even though its arrival is four years away.
recession’s definitely over,” says Parker. “Budgets are up too – bride’s dresses cost
£297,575, whereas a season ticket at £4,796
And if you’re lucky enough to get an invite,
First-time buyers are on the up too, and
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is pricier and the journey is a bit longer at
the island is also available for exclusive
this could be having a knock-on effect on
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ne of the UK’s top conservation
and woodlands. There is also a private gate
architects is selling his magnificent, partly moated
and footpath to the parish church. Twentyfour peacocks are available to buy separately.
former hall house, set in a
“It’s a beautiful, ancient house to live
mature seven-acre setting in Halstead. Once owned by the
in,” Shelton explains, “and because of my training and career, I’m in the fortunate
Fry chocolate family, the Grade II listed property was bought by the parents of the
position of knowing how to restore it
current owner Roderick Shelton in 1970
‘rediscover’ the house from within a mass of
when he was an architectural student. Stambourne Hall is believed to have been
thorns and brambles. Now it has a look I like to call ‘chocolate-box gothic’.”
properly. After my parents died, I had to
built around 1348, although the original manor house existed before 1088. The stunning home offers two-storey living accommodation with an extensive range of refurbished outbuildings including a huge 45ft thatched barn with a staircase to the first floor – ideal for parties or events subject to planning. The house itself has an impressive reception hall with shelved drinks cupboard
To the manor born Restored and resplendent, Stambourne Hall is ready for the next generation
The stunning home offers two-storey living accommodation with an extensive range of refurbished outbuildings including a huge 45ft thatched barn with a staircase to the first floor There are number of state and independent primary and secondary schools nearby. Braintree Station is just over 10 miles away
and open fireplace, three further spacious
the first floor there is a master bedroom
two-hole “thunderbox” or outside toilet, a
and Stansted Airport 14.9 miles.
reception rooms to the ground floor as
suite and four further bedrooms each with
Victorian thatched rotating summerhouse,
well as a contemporary Gaggenau kitchen breakfast room and original scullery. On
original exposed timbers and views across the gardens. The outbuildings include a
stables and a cart lodge. The grounds are predominately meadow with wild flowers
Stambourne Hall has a guide price of £1.65million through Bedfords
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Specification includes: A range of contemporary and traditional kitchens Stoves Richmond 900EI Stainless Steel Range Cooker* Stainless Steel Cooker Hood Integrated Neff appliances Integrated Prima wine cooler Utility rooms (not applicable to plot 3) come with either a washer/dryer or washing machine and tumble dryer Bathroom and En-Suites have contemporary bathrooms with Ideal Standard Sanitaryware and are fully tiled with Porcelanosa tiles
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Buyers are giving the thumbs up to Arcadia the new Bloor Homes development in Laindon on the outskirts of Basildon
Food preparation has never been so much fun – or so fast – thanks to the latest mixers and blenders. Richenda Oldham gets a slice of the action picturesque attic-style windows.
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floor includes a stylish contemporary kitchen with a convenient separate utility room, lounge with French doors leading to the rear garden, study and dining room off the kitchen. The first floor has three double bedrooms, including the master bedroom with its ‘musthave’ dressing area with built-in wardrobes and en suite. Two further double bedrooms and a family bathroom are found on the top floor with far reaching views from the Priced at £499,995, ‘The Willerby’ comes with a sought-after double garage plus an impressive six parking spaces – ideal for families with teenage drivers and ample
n the doorstep of the local beauty spot Langdon The kMix from Kenwood makes baking a piece of cake with Hills Country Park, with its panoramic views over its 4.6 litre bowl and special fold function. It even stopsthe Thames Estuary and across to London, more automatically when the head is than half of the homes at Arcadia are already sold, lifted, £399.99, www.amara.com
room for when friends and family visit. ‘The Osterley’, a three-bedroom detached house priced at £307,995 will be available soon closely followed by two three-bedroom semi-detached homes, ‘The Studland’ and
with new releases just announced. Families, retirees and young professionals are Sleek and glossy is the being wooed by the select range of just 98 to three-, best way describe the Bugatti four- and five-bedroom character homes withVela Food blender. It features a
landscaped gardens and plenty of parking. four-speed control and pulse function that is Laindon station, with trains to Fenchurch Street every 15 minutes, perfect for blending anything is a major plus for commuters and retail therapy is on hand atfrom soups and shakes to cocktails Basildon’s popular Eastgate Shopping Centre, just a 10-minute drive and smoothies, £170, www.redcandy.co.uk away. Southend-on-Sea is only a short drive away and golf clubs
‘The Chastleton’ townhouse. Specifications for all homes at Arcadia are high with a choice of kitchen units, worktops and tiling for those buyers reserving early in the construction stages. Arcadia is open
and a range sporting amenities are also close by, so keeping fit is The Russell Hobbsof 14012 ‘Essentials’ is an a simple to usefor new residents. definitely option lightweight jug blender with a The latest release useful pulse function to help at Arcadia is ‘The Willerby’, a five-bedroom
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Essex and Marbella are both roaring ahead in the property stakes. Whether you’re buying a flight to Malaga or a train ticket to the City, Fiona Brandhorst takes a look at what your money can buy 1. Marbella:
2. Hutton Poplars, Shenfield: 3. Marbella:
4. Maldon:
Two-bedroom apartment from £313,704 This luxury, gated complex at Jade Beach is available to buy now off-plan and ready to move into from July 2016. Boasting modern, Mediterranean-style architecture, it’s just 100m from the sea and beautiful beaches. An hour’s drive from Malaga Airport, the apartments are also close to Puerto Banus, for an extra slice of nightlife and yacht gazing, and the beautiful mountain range of Sierra de Ronda is within easy reach. The south-facing, ground floor, twobedroom apartments have air-conditioning, two bathrooms, an underground parking space and storeroom. Within the resort, there’s a security checkpoint, a pedestrian entrance and a car entrance, together with a shared swimming pool and gardens. All homes at Jade Beach feature fully equipped kitchens, marble flooring and sliding windows in the sitting room, motorised sun blinds, under floor heating, shower screens in both bathrooms and a halogen lights in all rooms. Property and Spain ; 020 8339 6036
Two-bedroom apartment £310,000 This rarely available two-bedroom, first-floor apartment is located in Barnston Way, a sought-after enclave in Hutton Poplars on the edge of the bustling town of Shenfield. Road links to the A12 and M25 are nearby. Shenfield is known for its excellent bijoux shops, bars and restaurants and for sports fanatics there’s a wide range of fitness centres and golf courses as well as country parks and string of surrounding villages with must-visit gastro pubs. The apartment has the benefit of a newly refurbished kitchen and bathroom and enjoys views across mature gardens and trees from its spacious balcony leading off the lounge. There’s a garage, visitor parking and no onward chain, so for first-timebuyers it’s a dream buy. Beresfords ; 01277 888620
One bedroom apartment £129,995 Buyers of this apartment can’t fail to be impressed with the watery and muddy reputation of the riverside town of Maldon. The annual Maldon Mud Race is a must for anyone up for a challenge as the 400m dash over the bed of the River Blackwater raises a huge amount of money for local charities. The Maldon Regatta, held in September, is a veritable sea of crafts of varying shapes and sizes from fishing boats to cruising yachts. The apartment itself is near to the River Chelmer and Hythe Quay where you can wander among the traditional Thames sailing barges or enjoy the nearby Promenade Park. The many bars and restaurants often tucked down alleyways are a short walk away in this popular and historic town world famous for its Maldon Salt. The first-floor, one-bedroom apartment has a separate fitted kitchen, bathroom and lounge. The property is set within secure grounds access via locked entrance gates and has allocated parking and visitors’ spaces. Trains to London take 44 minutes from the nearest station at Hatfield Peverel. Curtis O’Boyle ; 01621 855558
Golf apartments from £133,847 Keen golfers will appreciate this large twobedroom apartment as residents have free, unlimited use of all the facilities at El Soto Golf Club. For sale now off-plan and ready to move in to from July 2016, the apartment is set in a peaceful location near Elviria Beach. La Floresta Sur and its surroundings have been declared a natural biosphere reserve by UNESCO and boast outstanding views of its oak and pine forest. Marbella’s famous Nikki Beach Club – a good place to celeb spot and enjoy sandy beaches – is only a few minutes away! The design of the properties is typically Mediterranean with wide terraces, two large shared swimming pools and gardens and your own private parking space right outside. The apartments are beautifully finished, with an Italian-designed integrated kitchen, thermal and acoustic insulation and airconditioning. There’s also a lift for each block. Property and Spain; 020 8339 6036
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ith average on the remaining share to the housing these types of mortgages. Some first-time buyer association, who then in effect become providers will allow you to borrow deposits soaring your landlord. As and when you’re up to 95%, meaning you only need a to over 30% of the able to afford it, you can take steps 5% deposit to secure the next slice of property value, to buy additional shares until you own ownership. Speak to an independent purchase schemes 100% of your home. This is known mortgage advisor to find out what in popularity. as staircasing. options you have. 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If you’ve I offer them warmest can Keeley Taylor, who owns Belvoir Basildon said: “ I am values of our bought over 410,000 affordable homes a house, themy freehold nearly two decades. also means the amount of rent business and sure this is an unprecedented run of success in what congratulations. and buildKeeley 10,000 more annually, you pay decreases, so it can help be transferred to you upon reaching Offices across the UK such as the one isthese widelyoptions recognised as the toughest award scheme “These awards are the longest running in the industry illustrating how popular 100% ownership. free up more of your disposable runs in Basildon, are individually owned by local our industry.in and were set up to recognise and reward best are becoming. Shared in ownership income. As the rent is affordable people, which the company believe ensures the would I need to doand when I industry. 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When Providing you meet the criteria and you will of course need highest to pay staff and the management at Belvoir’s Central customer and care. judgingschemes panel of leading said: any mortgagelevel of your home,service the greater percentage you (see P32), shared ownership the property legal experts, fees, and Office and have good relationships with them, “I would like to thank all of our staff, clients “Belvoir is perpetually successful in this category, own, the more profi t youand will make if are a great way to get onto the fees, if applicable, too. On the plus suppliers for their continued support of ourhas business due in part to its continual investment in its audit so the decision to become a franchisee once the the value of your home increased, property ladder and you may find side, you’ll not need to pay any and for helping us to set a new record by winning this team, which keeps standards consistently high, but possibility arose was an easy one,” you Keeley can buysays. a bigger home than you Stamp Duty on staircasing up to 80% so there’s a benefit to staircasing in honour, yet again.” also because of the outstanding support and training prestigious national “I couldn’t wait to be part of a network. I would have been would otherwise able to ownership if the value is less than getting more equity back when you sell up. afford, especially with the opportunity £125,000. recommend anyone looking into a Lettings www.belvoirlettings.com email: basildon@belvoirlettings.com www.belvoirlettings.com of staircasing. How you fund the purchase Franchisee role to contact Belvoir’s head office in new 01268 home of411110 additional/ 01702 shares is 334466 up to you,/ 01708 730077 Grantham, they’ve been fantastic.”When you first buy aTel: through shared ownership, you although typically this is done through Keeley adds: “I am very enthusiastc about BelvoirBasildon purchase a share of the property, a mortgage lender –BelvoirBasildon most building Find out more at www.genesisha.org.uk; growing Belvoir Basildon and its future.” typically between 25-75%, paying rent societies and high street banks offer 033 3000 4000
Moving house needn’t be a nightmare just make your move with Belvoir. Made speak to Belvoir Basildon’s new house Tony HarkerinofEssex Genesis explains how shared affordable have rocketed Franchisee and director Keeley Taylor
ownership can be the perfect platform to With 16 years of lettings become a fully-fl edged owner-occupier industry experience, and
five years working for Belvoir, 30-year old Keeley Taylor was the perfect candidate to take over as franchisee of the Belvoir Lettings Franchise in Basildon. She is now director of Belvoir Basildon which covers the territories of Basildon, Romford and Southend-on-Sea. Her loyalty to the Belvoir brand and love for all things lettings meant that she elected to take over the business when the franchise became available. “It really felt like the right step for me when I was offered the chance to become the Franchisee,” she explains, “having worked at the office in Basildon since 2006 (primarily when it was known as ‘Let it Be and then as part of Belvoir when it was bought out by them in 2010). The company initially started nine years ago and it was just the director and me at that time. We had no properties and strived to create and grow a client-base. Since then the business has grown tremendously.” Keeley’s contacts have held her in good stead. “I’ve worked at the office for so long so I have some great relationships with the existing
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January, sales have been brisk at Redrow’s King’s Park, a
all recognise that the development offers a winning combination of high-specification
development of 31 homes in
homes in a sought-after village location with
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good local amenities and strong commuter links. These factors have helped make King’s
of 20% of the property price. This means a lower initial payment and then lower
Redrow’s Mastermove option means they’ll work with local agents to find a buyer for you
homes remain for sale – five houses and two
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monthly mortgage payments, as the loan is
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apartments – so opportunities to buy a peach
is limited we’re encouraging would-be
interest-free for five years.
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Residents also get the benefits of communal facilities such as some delightful landscaped gardens and a club lounge, which acts as the social hub of the entire scheme, where neighbours can meet each other, and friends and family. There’s also a concierge, who can help residents with errands and ensure the smooth running of the development. Elaine Stratford, sales and marketing director for McCarthy and Stone North
The sheer importance and value of local workforces simply cannot be underestimated when it comes to housebuilding London region, adds: “As the only housebuilder to have achieved the coveted
workforces simply cannot be underestimated when it comes to housebuilding,” says Hall. “I’m proud to have been able to recruit
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a team of full- and part-time employees from the local area for Victoria Gardens in Frinton, and we are actively recruiting
independently by our own customers – we are confident that by investing in high quality local talent and skilled tradesmen,
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regarding the General
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Election subsided, theUK emand for mortgages in the number of mortgages rose “significantly” in the second
banks buyers’ for business. More with the compete increase for in demand personal positivity among buyersare and lenders loans – shows that people starting toalike feel
quarter 2015 and is set to forofhouse purchases continue rise through rosetoby 12.8% in the summer. That’s the conclusion June compared to
more financially secure and ready to commit means the market is now on a stable course toofmaking biggerlending.” purchases.” sustainable
The data from e.surv also revealed that Buy-to-let June sawmortgages an increase in the number of buck the lending trendfor borrowers with mortgage approvals
of theMay, Bankmaking of England’s it thecredit conditions survey revealedloans that strongest month for which househas purchase demand for home since January 2014.loans has risen after three successive of decline. The figuresquarters show increased confidence
The Bankdeposit of England comes as were a small (15%report or less). There figures the Council of Mortgage 12,288from approvals for higher loan-to-value
newswith comes figuresexpert from another in theThe market a as leading calling industry body show that buy-to-let lending them “the summer comeback we’ve all been is continuing to boom. waiting for”.
Lenders (CML)purchase show thatloans buy-to-let (LTV) house in June, a mortgages continue to boom. CML 17.7% improvement on the The 10,438 recorded
Demand for some mortgages rose ‘significantly’ House purchase mortgage this spring approvals hit 18-month high The latest Mortgage Monitor report from Demand for mortgages e.surv, the UK’s largest chartered surveyor, increased in spring of 2015 has revealed that house purchase mortgage Lenders have reported that demand for approvals rallied in June to a 17-month secured credit from households increased slightly during the three months to June 2015, and is expected rise at a similar pace over the next three months. Banks said there had been a significant increase in the demand for lending for prime properties and buy-to-let mortgages during the period. Bank of England report said that they NewThe figures have revealed that confidence returned to the expected a slight increase in the number of mortgage market mortgages to borrowers with deposits of less than 10% of the value of the property they high. Theretowere 72,712 purchase February 2009 andsurvey housefor purchase wanted buy over thehouse next three months. credit conditions the second approvals in June, up 12.8% on the 64,434 approvals have also risen significantly on an IHS Global Insight chief UK economist quarter points to broadly healthy economic recorded in May. annual basis, with this June seeing 10.5% Howard Archer says: “It increasingly looks activity, with increased demand for credit The increase is the largest more than thehigher 65,794demand recorded likemonthly the housing market is on the up after fromapprovals small businesses, for12 month-on-month improvement ago. and relatively elevated demand being in the doldrums duringsince most of 2014 months mortgages and the start of 2015. The Bank of England’s for unsecured consumer credit.”
Richard Sexton, director of e.surv
surveyors, Buy-to-let lending continueschartered to boom too,says: “This is the summer comeback we’ve been waiting for. discovers Nick Parkhouse Potential borrowers clearly paused their actions whilst the election came and went. But now borrowers arechief backeconomist in the market Richard Woolhouse, for mortgages and demand is at the BBA, adds: “We’re seeingstronger demand than ever. for mortgages increase, as consumers “Interest rates at record take advantage ofhave someremained of the extremely lows with a mortgage dovish outlook fromare theavailable Bank of competitive deals that from banks at the moment. This – coupled
report that there were 19,100 buy-to-let in May and up 5.5% on the 11,646 seen in loans with a collective value of £2.7bn June 2014. advanced in May. This is a 22% jump The number of higher LTV loans reached compared with a year ago and a 1% increase its highest monthly volume since April compared with April. 2008, when there were 12,572 approvals in Loans to first-time buyers increased by this category. 1% on April as 22,700 mortgages with a Sexton adds: “It’s a clear case of growing collective value of £3.4bn were advanced. confidence spreading beyond those already 26,300 mortgages with a value of £5bn were securely on the property ladder. Higher LTV handed out to home movers, a 2% increase borrowers – typically first-time buyers – are on April. still the benefits from initiatives Paulreaping Smee, director general of the CML, like Help to Buy. remarks: “Activity has broadly been down
“Butyear thisbut significant on last we expectincrease it to risein inlending the to borrowers with smaller deposits goes summer months as, with historically low deeperrates than and the a various planslending in place to interest competitive help this group. It’s a sign that the environment, borrowing conditions arenation’s financesfavourable. are gettingBut back order,ignore with relatively wein cannot wage growth starting to mount and the continuing affordability constraintsan economy ready to shake offrelative the doldrums caused by high house prices to and get which back to work.” earnings will work in a contrary direction.”
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