Scotia Homes - Highwood Brochure

SCOTIA at Highwood, Croy

A great place to live What makes Scotia special on pages 4 & 5

BUILDING YOUR FUTURE

WHAT’S YOUR TYPE? Our house types explained on pages 12-25

Learn more about buying options with Scotia on pages 32 & 33

Things to do in Croy and beyond Explore the Scottish Highlands on page 6 & 7

CREATING GREAT PLACES TO LIVE

A move to a more efficient home Great energy savings to be had on page 26

SCOTIA Design Raven Red Limited Printing McAllister Litho Glasgow Ltd Contributors Grant Anderson Photography Calor Pixel Image Ray Smith Photography Russwood Timber Symphony Kitchens

Scotia Homes Ltd Balmacassie Ellon Aberdeenshire AB41 8QR t: 01358 722441 f: 01358 723499 e: info@scotia-homes.co.uk freephone: 0800 0855 455 www.scotia-homes.co.uk

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Scotia Vision 02

The developer of choice

Development and Location 08

The perfect place to call home

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Site Plan

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Choosing your ideal home

Area and Amenities

CONTENTS

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A great place to live

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Location and things to do

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Developer Obligations

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About Inverness

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Clubs and recreation

About Your New Scotia Home

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P44

P12

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Energy efficient homes

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Solar Power

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Calor Gas

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Timber Cladding

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ISO 9001

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Fibre Optic Broadband

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Specifications

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Symphony Kitchens

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Factoring

Customer Care 32

Part Exchange

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Assisted Sale

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Customer Care

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Consumer Code and Customer Charter

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SCOTIA VISION The developer of choice

Our vision is to create desirable neighbourhoods and be regarded as the developer of choice by our customers; employees; and other key stakeholders.

To achieve this vision we will strive to continually improve our performance in relation to our five key areas: HEALTH, SAFETY, ENVIRONMENTAL & QUALITY (HSEQ) At every level, individual and collective,

OUR PEOPLE

PLACEMAKING

Our team of employees is the

From concept to delivery, Scotia will

foundation to our business and our

look to create better places in order

future success relies upon them.

that our customers and stakeholders

A safe and healthy environment in

can enjoy the benefits for generations

which our people can develop their

to come.

skills and knowledge is fundamental.

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

we aim to make health, safety, environmental and quality responsibility, central to everything we do — in our offices, on our sites, and in all our contacts with fellow workers, contractors or members of the public.

Committing to HSEQ is not just an option, it’s the way we want to do business and we all need to make sure we keep on getting better and better in every way.

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CUSTOMER SERVICE

We are cost aware and carefully

We aim to deliver our customers’

manage our costs. We manage financial

expectations by creating well designed

risk systematically and communicate

homes in desirable locations.

our financial performance in a clear,

Our customers are at the core of our

concise manner.

business and we look to continually improve the experience throughout the process.

APPROX

180

NEW HOMES BUILT PER YEAR

OVER

250 STAFF

£5.6million DEVELOPER CONTRIBUTION SUM

FOR CURRENT DEVELOPMENTS

OVER 4,000 HOUSES BUILT

5,500m3

OF CONCRETE USED PER YEAR =

FILLING 693 TRANSIT VANS

MORE THAN

120 SCOTTISH SUPPLIERS

148,000m2 OF PLASTERBOARD

USED PER YEAR =

21 FOOTBALL PITCHES

114

TOTAL NUMBER OF DEVELOPMENTS

500

HARD HATS All figures stated are approximate and current at time of going to print.

DISTRIBUTED PER YEAR

AT SCOTIA, WE DON’T JUST ASSUME WE KNOW WHAT YOU WANT FROM YOUR NEW HOME, WE ASK YOU. THEN WE

PLACES DEVELOPED IN CONSULTATION WITH LOCAL EXPERTS. YOU.

NEIGHBOURHOODS CENTRED AROUND CONVENIENCE.

We do things differently

We use intelligent street

from the very start, by asking

design to minimise the

local people what they think

distance to local amenities

and using this to inform

making them ideally no

ATTRACTIVE,

our design. Add to this our

more than a short walk

SUSTAINABLE AND

expertise in creating

away, so you can enjoy your

neighbourhoods with built-in

new community as much as

sustainability, and the results

you enjoy your new home.

BUILD THE HOME YOU’LL LOVE, IN THE PLACE YOU WANT. WE STRIVE TO CREATE

UNIQUE COMMUNITIES.

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speak for themselves.

Why is a Scotia home such a

GREAT PLACE TO LIVE?

MODERN HOMES BUILT WITH CHARACTER.

OPEN SPACES WHERE NATURE AND COMMUNITY THRIVE.

PLACES YOU CAN LIVE FOR A LIFETIME.

The homes we build are

Our designs take the

We include properties

as individual as the

natural lie of the land into

for a wide range of people,

people who live in them.

account. The best parts of

uses and budgets with

They reflect the character

the site are used to create

opportunities available to

of the area and share its

interesting gathering places

personalise your new home.

architectural features, but

and public spaces, forming

The result is well-balanced

are built with sustainability

focal points that allow

communities, perfect for

and energy efficiency firmly

people to mix and relax.

all kinds of people at every

in mind, using materials

stage of life.

that stand the test of time.

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HIGHWOOD CROY, SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS

Alness

Mary Queen of Scots was reportedly received in the castle in 1562, while Prince Charles Edward Stuart was entertained there days before the Battle of Culloden in 1746.

Overlooking the Moray Firth, and just off the A96 trunk road, Croy is ideal for commuters travelling to nearby hubs such as Inverness and Elgin. There are local village and church halls as well as a primary school in the catchment area of Culloden Academy.

NAIRN

Fortrose

You’ll find picturesque Croy in the middle of the beautiful Highland countryside in an area renowned for its breathtaking scenery, vibrant culture, and fantastic food and drink.

Given the area’s famous, often turbulent, history, it’ll come as no surprise that nearby Kilravock Castle has its own tale to tell.

Cromarty

A9

Inverness Airport

A9 A835

A96

Cawdor Castle INVERNESS

A82

CROY

Culloden

BANCHORY

A9

There’s easy access to an excellent local shop in Tornagrain, while a ten-minute drive takes you into bustling, cosmopolitan Inverness. Travel a few miles eastwards, and you’ll also find more supermarkets, shops, eateries and leisure facilities in Nairn.

Tomatin

From exploring the sensational Moray Firth coastline and scaling some of Britain’s highest peaks, to experiencing the best of Scotland’s larder — Croy truly is a great place to live.

WELL CONNECTED

DORNOCH

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Inverness: 10.5 miles Nairn: 8 miles Elgin: 30 miles Aviemore: 33 miles Domestic and international airport links at Inverness airport: 3 miles Inverness Rail Station: 9 miles Regular buses running Monday to Saturday to Inverness

BEACH FUN IN SPADES

TOUCHING THE PAST

You’re most likely to see the famous Moray Firth dolphins at Chanonry Point, between Fortrose and Rosemarkie on the Black Isle.

Being home to some of the most fascinating castles and historical sites in the world lends the Highlands something of an air of mystery.

Nairn Beach is a fantastic attraction and popular with families. There is also a great range of coastal walks in either direction with a nature reserve at Kingsteps in the east and a viewpoint to the west.

Take Cawdor castle. Steeped in intrigue, the castle dates from the 14th century when the Thanes of Cawdor built it as a private fortress.

The busy town of Lossiemouth, just 34 miles away, has a lovely marina. It also has miles of excellent sandy beaches for long walks in spectacular scenery.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT From comforting pub grub to outstanding fine dining, there’s something to suit every palate within easy distance of Croy.

Relax and enjoy excellent fare in popular spots such as the Fig & Thistle Bistro in Inverness, or dine in the luxurious surroundings of the Rocpool Restaurant on the banks of the River Ness, or the Boath House near Nairn.

STEP OUTSIDE

TEE TIME

Lace up your walking boots and set off along the Great Glen Way, which stretches for 117km from coast to coast across the Highlands, linking the main centres of Fort William and Inverness.

Or if you prefer to get behind the wheel, Inverness is the start and end point for Scotland’s answer to Route 66: the North Coast 500. The route showcases the region’s fairytale castles, beaches and ruins and runs round the city, up the west coast and back via the rugged north coast.

And, with artefacts and absorbing interactive displays, the Culloden Visitor Centre is a must-visit attraction. It stands beside the battlefield, where around 1,500 men were killed as the final Jacobite rising came to its brutal head in 1746.

Or for a day out, take the family to visit Baxters Highland Village in Fochabers. Visit the old grocery shop, originally opened by George Baxter in 1868, before tasting one of the café’s famous pancakes, hot from the griddle.

There’s a reason the Highlands consistently draws tourists from around the globe keen to explore its spectacular peaks and stunning coastline.

Alternatively, if you’ve a head for heights, the highest mountain in the British Isles, Ben Nevis, is a two-hour drive away, standing at 1,345 metres (4,411ft) above sea level.

Also close by are the Clava Cairns – a wellpreserved Bronze Age cemetery site.

CITY LIGHTS Inverness’s origins are ancient, but today it’s home to around 47,000 people and is a diverse and bustling city with a fast-growing economy and a high standard of living.

It’s lively and vibrant with music, dance and festivities including the Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival in nearby Beauly, as well as the host of world class live entertainment staged at the Eden Court Theatre.

From Castle Stuart to Fortrose & Rosemarkie Golf Club — which was established in 1793 and is the 15th oldest recorded club in the world — the area around Croy boasts some of the best courses in the country.

Nairn itself is home to two championship courses: Nairn Dunbar Golf Club’s renowned links course is situated on the stunning Moray Firth coast; while Nairn Golf Club was created from a Highland wilderness of gorse and heather in 1887 and is known as one of the best in Scotland.

The city has a host of historic buildings, especially in the old town, which you can enjoy while browsing its range of high street and independent shops from those in the Victorian Market to the modern Eastgate Shopping Centre.

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THE CHARACTER OF THE

Reinforcing the distinctiveness of the

SITE IS OPEN AND SIMPLE,

specifically to create a renewed identity

AFFORDING A SENSE OF SPACE AND PROVIDING

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landscape, Highwood has been planned for the expanding, thriving community.

Each home has been placed in such a way as to make best use of the space,

BREATH-TAKING VIEWS

creating strong, interesting and diverse

ACROSS THE MORAY FIRTH.

each home individually based on its

variations in street frontage. Treating

The perfect place to call home

location and surroundings has allowed

The architecture reflects indigenous

A simple range of materials is used

each plot to be accentuated to its

18th and 19th century buildings, with

within the design to reinforce the

full potential, both inside and out.

proportion, gable width and roof

sense of local identity: effortlessly

pitch consistent with those seen in

enriching the light and open feel of

surrounding mills and rural buildings:

the development, both throughout

long and narrow in plan, simple in form.

the streets and within each home.

Within our three and four-bedroom houses, the form of each home is based on the reinterpretation of traditional rural forms: creating a contemporary Scottish vernacular design.

Many of these homes have generous south-facing windows and roof-lights to create bright and airy interiors.

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FT13 Victorian 1 BED APARTMENT PLOTS: 101, 130, 218, 1601, 1701, 1901

FT14 Victorian 2 BED APARTMENT PLOTS: 102, 104, 131, 133,

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There is a1604, large 219, 221, 1602, 1702, variety 1704, 1902, 1904 HOUSE TYPES of house types FT15 Victorian available at Highwood, 1 BED APARTMENT PLOTS: 103, 132, 220, 1603, 1703, 1903 creating an attractive FT16 Victorian range of three and four 2 BED APARTMENT bedroom PLOTS: 106, 135,homes.

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FT17 Victorian 1 BED APARTMENT PLOTS: 105, 134, 222, 1605, 1705, 1905

Paired House

3 BEDROOM SEMI-DETACHED AT3 Vernacular

Primary School

PLOTS: 63a, 63b, 68a, 68b, 87a, 2 BED SELF-CONTAINED APARTMENT 87b, 90a, 90b PLOTS: 224, 1907

AT4 Vernacular

Pend House

3 BED SELF-CONTAINED APARTMENT PLOTS: 225, 1908 3 BEDROOM TERRACE PLOTS: 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100 AT10 Vernacular Existing Pitch

2 BED SELF-CONTAINED APARTMENT PLOTS: 114, 122, 1610, 1617, 1710

Gable House

AT11 Vernacular 3 BEDROOM DETACHED PLOTS: 4, 5, 6, 8, 20, 22 2 BED SELF-CONTAINED APARTMENT PLOTS: 115, 123, 1611, 1618, 1711

Gatehouse HT4 Vernacular 3 HOUSEDETACHED 3 BED BEDROOM PLOTS: 215, 216, 228, 229, 230, 231 PLOTS: 1, 2, 17, 19, 21, 24, 32, 48, 49, HT5 50, 51,Victorian 64, 65, 66, 67, 69, 70, 88, 92

Open Space including informal play

SUDS

3 BED HOUSE PLOTS: 110, 111, 112, 113, 126, 127, 128, 129, 227, 226

Gatehouse

HT11 Vernacular 3 BEDROOM SEMI-DETACHED

3 BED HOUSE PLOTS: PLOTS: 33, 34, 35, 36 125, 217, 1717

HT26 Victorian

Corner House

3 BED HOUSE PLOTS: 108, 109, 1607, 1608, 1621, 1622, 1623, 1624, 1713, 1714 4 BEDROOM DETACHED

HT27 PLOTS: Victorian 47, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 59,

72,BED 82, 84, 85, 89, 91, 93,107, 94 116, 117, 124, 136, 4 HOUSE PLOTS: 137, 138,, 1609, 1616, 1707, 1712

3 HOUSEDETACHED PLOTS: 139, 140 4 BED BEDROOM TIMBER CLAD

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HT23 Victorian

PLOTS: 3, 18, 23, 52, 58, 60, 74, 86 3 BED HOUSE PLOTS: 118, 119, 120, 121 B9

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HT20 Vernacular Gardener 4 BED HOUSE PLOTS: 1803, 1804, 1805, 3 BEDROOM DETACHED 1806, 1809, 1810, 1909, 1910 PLOTS: 61, 62, 71, 73, 75

HT35 Vernacular

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3 BEDROOM DETACHED 4 BED HOUSE TIMBER CLAD PLOTS: 1620, 1708, 1716 PLOT: 7Victorian HT52 4 BED HOUSE PLOTS: 1801, 1802, 1807, 1808, 1811, 1911, 1912

Cusp House

HT31 Victorian 4 BEDROOM DETACHED 4 BED HOUSE PLOTS: 1612, PLOTS: 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 1613, 83 1614, 1615

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ENERGY FACTS

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ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT RATING

A 90-100

A 90-100

Heating costs per year

£260

Hot Water costs per year

£150

C

Lighting costs per year

£80

D

D

Total Annual Running Cost

£423

E

E

F

F

Per Month

£35.25

G

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B

B

80-90 60-80

80%

C

80-90 60-80

88%

Paired House

GROUND FLOOR

3 bedroom semi-detached house

Living/Dining 30'9" x 11'3" (9.36m x 3.44m) Kitchen 11'11" x 7'0" (3.63m x 2.13m) WC 6'11" x 6'7" (2.11m x 2.00m)

FIRST FLOOR

LIVING

Master Bedroom 12'2" x 8'2" (3.70m x 2.50m) Bedroom 2 10'4" x 9'0" (3.16m x 2.73m)

STORE BATHROOM

DINING

WDB

Bedroom 3 8"2" x 7'10" (2.50m x 2.38m)

BEDROOM 2 KITCHEN

Bathroom 7'1" x 6'7" (2.15m x 2.00m)

ST

STUDY

VEST

BEDROOM 3

WC

Total Floor Area 1,035 sq ft (96.23 sq m)

MASTER BEDROOM WDB

G R O U N D FLO O R

= 01

= 03

FI R ST FLOOR

= 01

= 02

FIBRE OPTIC BROADBAND

The floor plans, dimensions, energy facts and CGIs are intended for illustrative purposes only and are subject to change. Consequently they should be treated as general guidance and cannot be relied upon as providing an accurate description of any of the matters illustrated therein.

Pend House

GROUND FLOOR

3 bedroom mid and end terrace house

Living 18'0" x 10'8" (5.50m x 3.24m) Dining/Kitchen 20'1" x 10'0" (6.11m x 3.06m) WC 7'6" x 6'9" (2.28m x 2.05m)

LIVING

LIVING

FIRST FLOOR Master Bedroom 12'2" x 10'4" (3.72m x 3.15m)

DINING

DINING

WC

WC

BATHROOM

BATHROOM

STORE

STORE

Bedroom 2 14'5" x 9'10" (4.40m x 3.00m) Bedroom 3 10'7" x 8'8" (3.24m x 2.65m)

BEDROOM 3

BEDROOM 3

KITCHEN

HALL

HALL WDB

WDB

Bathroom 8'6" x 8'2" (2.60m x 2.50m)

HALL

HALL KITCHEN

BEDROOM 2

BEDROOM 2

MASTER BEDROOM MASTER BEDROOM WDB

WDB

WDB

WDB

G R O U N D F LO O R

FI R ST FLOOR

FIBRE OPTIC BROADBAND

WDB

FIBRE OPTIC BROADBAND

BEDROOM 2

Total Floor Area 1,139 sq ft (105.83 sq m)

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EN SUITE

BEDROOM 3

WDB

HALL MASTER BEDROOM BATHROOM

Gatehouse WDB

GROUND FLOOR

3 bedroom semi-detached house

Living/Study 20'0" x 17'5" (6.10m x 5.31m) Dining/Kitchen 12'8" x 10'9" (3.86m x 3.28m) Utility 8'2" x 6'5" (2.50m x 1.96m)

UTILITY STUDY

WDB

WC

EN SUITE

BEDROOM 3

BEDROOM 2

WDB

FIRST FLOOR Master Bedroom 16'9" x 9'10" (5.10m x 3.00m)

HALL

LIVING

WC 6'2" x 5'9" (1.89m x 1.76m)

MASTER BEDROOM

DINING/KITCHEN BATHROOM STORE

Bedroom 2 9'10" x 9'6" (3.00m x 2.90m) Bedroom 3 11'10" x 8'8" (3.60m x 2.65m)

WDB VEST

Bathroom 7'11" x 7'7" (2.40m x 2.30m) En Suite 8'5" x 4'11" (2.56m x 1.50m)

G R OU ND FLO O R

FI R ST FLOOR

Total Floor Area 1,273 sq ft (118.3 sq m) UTILITY

STUDY

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WC

The floor plans, dimensions, energy facts and CGIs are intended for illustrative purposes only and are subject to change.

Consequently they should be treated as general guidance and cannot be relied upon as providing an accurate description of any of the matters illustrated therein.

LIVING DINING/KITCHEN

ENERGY FACTS

ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT RATING

A 90-100

A 90-100

Heating costs per year

£348

Hot Water costs per year

£160

C

Lighting costs per year

£67

D

D

Total Annual Running Cost

£423

E

E

F

F

Per Month

£35.25

G

G

ENERGY FACTS

B

B

80-90 76%

60-80

ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING A 90-100

88%

60-80

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT RATING A 90-100

Heating costs per year

£330

Hot water costs per year

£163

C

Lighting costs per year

£70

D

D

Total annual running cost

£527

E

E

F

F

Per month

£43.92

G

G

B

80-90

C

80-90 60-80

81%

B C

80-90

88%

60-80

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ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING A 90-100

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT RATING A 90-100

Heating costs per year

£330

Hot water costs per year

£163

C

Lighting costs per year

£70

D

D

Total annual running cost

£527

E

E

F

F

Per month

£43.92

G

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B

80-90 60-80

81%

B C

80-90 60-80

88%

Gatehouse

GROUND FLOOR

3 bedroom detached house

Living/Study 20'0" x 17'5" (6.10m x 5.31m) Dining/Kitchen 12'8" x 10'9" (3.86m x 3.28m)

LIVING LIVING

WC 6'2" x 5'9" (1.89m x 1.76m)

FIRST FLOOR

HALL HALL

WDB WDB

STUDY STUDY

Utility 8'2" x 6'5" (2.50m x 1.96m)

BATHROOM BATHROOM

BEDROOM 2 2 BEDROOM

Master Bedroom 16'9" x 9'10" (5.10m x 3.00m)

STORE STORE

VEST VEST

BEDROOM BEDROOM 3 3

WDB WDB

Bedroom 2 9'10" x 9'6" (3.00m x 2.90m) Bedroom 3 11'10" x 8'8" (3.60m x 2.65m)

UTILITY UTILITY

EN EN SUITE SUITE

DINING/KITCHEN DINING/KITCHEN

MASTER BEDROOM BEDROOM MASTER

WC WC

Bathroom 7'11" x 7'7" (2.40m x 2.30m) En Suite 8'5" x 4'11" (2.56m x 1.50m)

WDB WDB

Total Floor Area 1,273 sq ft (118.3 sq m) G R O U N D FLO O R

= 01

= 03

FI R ST FLOOR

= 01

= 03

FIBRE OPTIC BROADBAND

The floor plans, dimensions, energy facts and CGIs are intended for illustrative purposes only and are subject to change. Consequently they should be treated as general guidance and cannot be relied upon as providing an accurate description of any of the matters illustrated therein.

Corner House

GROUND FLOOR

4 bedroom detached house

Living 17'5" x 15'10" (5.31m x 4.82m) Kitchen 10'4" x 9'10" (3.15m x 3.00m) Bedroom 4/Study 10'4" x 9'5" (3.15m x 2.87m)

WC

Utility 6'3" x 4'9" (3.05m x 1.93m)

WC

WC 10'0" x 6'4" (1.91m x 1.45m)

UTILITY UTILITY STORE STORE

FIRST FLOOR EN SUITE EN SUITE DINING/KITCHEN DINING/KITCHEN

WDB

WDB

WDB

STUDY/ STUDY/ BEDROOM 4 BEDROOM 4

BEDROOM 3 BEDROOM 3

BEDROOM 2 BEDROOM 2

WDB

LIVING LIVING

HALL

BEDROOM MASTERMASTER BEDROOM

HALL VEST

WDB

HALL

WDB

Bedroom 2 12'5" x 9'9" (3.38m x 2.96m)

HALL BATHROOM BATHROOM

VEST

Master Bedroom 12'5" x 11'6" (3.78m x 3.50m)

Bedroom 3 9'9" x 9'5" (2.97m x 2.86m) Bathroom 7'5" x 7'4" (2.25m x 2.23m)

G R O UND FLO O R

En Suite 7'7" x 5'7" (2.30m x 1.70m)

FI R ST FLOOR

Total Floor Area 1,357 sq ft (126.04 sq m)

FIBRE OPTIC BROADBAND

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FIBRE OPTIC BROADBAND

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Corner House

GROUND FLOOR

4 bedroom detached house – timber clad

Living 17'5" x 15'10" (5.31m x 4.82m) Kitchen 10'4" x 9'10" (3.15m x 3.00m) Bedroom 4/Study 10'4" x 9'5" (3.15m x 2.87m)

WC

Utility 6'3" x 4'9" (3.05m x 1.93m)

WC

UTILITY UTILITY STORE

WC 10'0" x 6'4" (1.91m x 1.45m)

STORE

EN SUITEEN SUITE DINING/KITCHEN DINING/KITCHEN

LIVING

FIRST FLOOR WDB

STUDY/ STUDY/ BEDROOM 4 BEDROOM 4

WDB

WDB

BEDROOM 3 BEDROOM 3

WDB

LIVING

HALL

MASTER BEDROOM MASTER BEDROOM

HALL VEST

WDB

HALL

BEDROOM 2 BEDROOM 2 WDB

Bedroom 2 12'5" x 9'9" (3.38m x 2.96m)

HALL BATHROOM BATHROOM

VEST

Master Bedroom 12'5" x 11'6" (3.78m x 3.50m)

Bedroom 3 9'9" x 9'5" (2.97m x 2.86m) Bathroom 7'5" x 7'4" (2.25m x 2.23m)

G R O UND FLO O R

FI R ST FLOOR

En Suite 7'7" x 5'7" (2.30m x 1.70m) Total Floor Area 1,357 sq ft (126.04 sq m)

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The floor plans, dimensions, energy facts and CGIs are intended for illustrative purposes only and are subject to change.

Consequently they should be treated as general guidance and cannot be relied upon as providing an accurate description of any of the matters illustrated therein.

ENERGY FACTS

ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT RATING

A 90-100

A 90-100

Heating costs per year

£401

Hot water costs per year

£161

C

Lighting costs per year

£71

D

D

Total annual running cost

£571

E

E

F

F

Per month

£47.58

G

G

ENERGY FACTS

B

B

80-90 60-80

76%

ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING

88%

60-80

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT RATING

A 90-100

A 90-100

Heating costs per year

£396

Hot Water costs per year

£161

C

Lighting costs per year

£71

D

D

Total Annual Running Cost

£566

E

E

F

F

Per Month

£47.17

G

G

B

80-90

C

B

80-90 60-80

76%

C

80-90

88%

60-80

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ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT RATING

A 90-100

A 90-100

Heating costs per year

£439

Hot Water costs per year

£161

C

Lighting costs per year

£79

D

D

Total Annual Running Cost

£591

E

E

F

F

Per Month

£49.25

G

G

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B

B

80-90 60-80

78%

C

80-90 60-80

89%

Gardener

GROUND FLOOR

4 bedroom detached house

Living/Study 25'7" x 17'5" (7.79m x 5.31m) Dining/Kitchen 17'5" x 11'5" (5.31m x 3.49m) Utility 6'12" x 6'11" (2.13m x 2.11m)

WC

WC 6'11" x 6'5" (2.11m x 1.95m)

WC

UTILITY UTILITY

FIRST FLOOR DRESSING DRESSING KITCHEN KITCHEN

BEDROOM 2 BEDROOM 2

DINING/STUDY DINING/STUDY

WDB WDB

EN SUITE EN SUITE

BEDROOM 3 BEDROOM 3

Bedroom 2 9'10" x 9'7" (3.00m x 2.92m)

WDB WDB

LIVINGLIVING

HALL HALL MASTER BEDROOM MASTER BEDROOM BATHROOM BATHROOM

STORESTORE

DININGDINING VEST VEST

STORESTORE

Master Bedroom 12'2" x 11'2" (3.72m x 3.40m)

Bedroom 3 11'0" x 8'6" (3.36m x 2.59m) Bathroom 7'11" x 7'6" (2.40m x 2.28m) En Suite 7'3" x 6'0" (2.20m x 1.83m)

G R O U ND FLO O R

= 01

= 03

FI R ST FLOOR

= 01

= 03

Total Floor Area 1,455 sq ft (135.19 sq m)

FIBRE OPTIC BROADBAND

The floor plans, dimensions, energy facts and CGIs are intended for illustrative purposes only and are subject to change. Consequently they should be treated as general guidance and cannot be relied upon as providing an accurate description of any of the matters illustrated therein.

Gardener

GROUND FLOOR

4 bedroom detached house – timber clad

Living/Study 25'7" x 17'5" (7.79m x 5.31m) Dining/Kitchen 17'5" x 11'5" (5.31m x 3.49m) Utility 6'12" x 6'11" (2.13m x 2.11m) WC 6'11" x 6'5" (2.11m x 1.95m)

WC WC UTILITY UTILITY

FIRST FLOOR DRESSING DRESSING KITCHEN KITCHEN

BEDROOM BEDROOM 2 2

DINING/STUDY DINING/STUDY

WDB WDB

BEDROOM BEDROOM 3 3

EN SUITE EN SUITE

Bedroom 2 9'10" x 9'7" (3.00m x 2.92m)

WDB WDB

LIVING LIVING

HALLHALL MASTER MASTER BEDROOM BEDROOM

STORE STORE

DINING DINING VEST VEST

Master Bedroom 12'2" x 11'2" (3.72m x 3.40m)

BATHROOM BATHROOM

Bedroom 3 11'0" x 8'6" (3.36m x 2.59m) Bathroom 7'11" x 7'6" (2.40m x 2.28m)

STORE STORE

En Suite 7'3" x 6'0" (2.20m x 1.83m)

G R O U N D FLO O R

FIBRE OPTIC BROADBAND

Total Floor Area 1,455 sq ft (135.19 sq m)

FI R ST FLOOR

= 01

= 03

= 01

= 03

The floor plans, dimensions, energy facts and CGIs are intended for illustrative purposes only and are subject to change. Consequently they should be treated as general guidance and cannot be relied upon as providing an accurate description of any of the matters illustrated therein.

ENERGY FACTS

ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT RATING

A 90-100

A 90-100

Heating costs per year

£429

Hot water costs per year

£161

C

Lighting costs per year

£79

D

D

Total annual running cost

£581

E

E

F

F

Per month

£48.42

G

G

B

B

80-90 60-80

78%

C

80-90

89%

60-80

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ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT RATING

A 90-100

A 90-100

Heating costs per year

£482

Hot Water costs per year

£160

C

Lighting costs per year

£89

D

D

Total Annual Running Cost

£643

E

E

F

F

Per Month

£53.58

G

G

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B

B

80-90 60-80

78%

C

80-90 60-80

89%

BATHROOM BEDROOM 3

MASTER BEDROOM

Cusp House HALL

STORE

DRESSING

BEDROOM 4

EN SUITE

WDB

WDB

GROUND FLOOR

BEDROOM 2

4 bedroom detached house

Living/Study 20'5" x 17'5" (6.21m x 5.31m) Dining/Kitchen 17'5" x 14'4" (5.31m x 4.39m) Utility 10'8" x 6'10" (3.25m x 2.07m) WC 6'10" x 6'4" (2.07m x 1.94m)

UTILITY

FIRST FLOOR

BATHROOM WC

BEDROOM 3

MASTER BEDROOM DINING/KITCHEN

Master Bedroom 12'12" x 11'2" (3.95m x 3.40m)

HALL

LIVING STORE

DRESSING

EN SUITE

BEDROOM 4

WDB

WDB

BEDROOM 2

Bedroom 2 13'2" x 8'2" (4.02m x 2.50m) Bedroom 3 13'2" x 8'10" (4.02m x 2.70m)

VESTIBULE

Bedroom 4 11'1" x 7'9" (3.37m x 2.35m) Bathroom 8'2" x 6'7" (2.50m x 2.00m)

G R O U N D FLO O R

En Suite 7'3" x 5'11" (2.20m x 1.80m)

FI R ST FLOOR UTILITY

Total Floor Area 1,638 sq ft (152.17 sq m)

WC

DINING/KITCHEN LIVING

= 01

= 04

= 01

= 03

VESTIBULE

FIBRE OPTIC BROADBAND

The floor plans, dimensions, energy facts and CGIs are intended for illustrative purposes only and are subject to change. Consequently they should be treated as general guidance and cannot be relied upon as providing an accurate description of any of the matters illustrated therein.

£386

AVERAGE HEATING COSTS PER YEAR

£386 £386

AVERAGE HEATING COSTS AVERAGE PER YEAR HEATING COSTS PER YEAR

00 7 8% AVERAGE ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING

00 7 8% 00 7 8%

AVERAGE ENERGYAVERAGE EFFICIENCY RATING ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING

£76

AVERAGE LIGHTING COSTS PER YEAR

£76 £76

AVERAGE LIGHTING COSTS AVERAGE PER YEAR LIGHTING COSTS PER YEAR

00 7 8% 0 0 7AVERAGE 8%

ENERGY EFFICIENCY AVERAGE RATING ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING

£160

AVERAGE HOT WATER COSTS PER YEAR

£160 £160

AVERAGE HOT WATER COSTS AVERAGE PER YEARCOSTS HOT WATER PER YEAR

88% 88% AVERAGE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AVERAGE RATING ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT RATING ENERGY BILLS ONLY ENERGY BILLS ONLY

£50 £50

PER MONTH

PER MONTH

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88% 88% 88% TO A MORE A MOVE AVERAGE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT RATING

EFFICIENT HOME

AVERAGE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AVERAGE RATING ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ENERGY We all want to pay less for RATING BILLS ONLY

our energy. It’s also important that we try to reduce our carbon footprint.

From design and construction to the installation ENERGY PERand MONTH of heating hot-water systems, energy efficiency BILLS ONLY ENERGY BILLS ONLY is considered at every stage of our developments.

£50

£50 £50

PER MONTH BOILERS PER MONTHboilers Condensing combination We install A-rated gas boilers, which provide a combination of central heating and hot water.

This is a very efficient option for most homes.

For larger homes that need more hot water, we may supplement this with a FlowSmart system, which improves boiler performance and avoids the need for storing hot water in tanks.

GasSaver The GasSaver unit extracts heat from the waste gases that are expelled through the flue. This is then used to pre-heat the cold mains water before it enters the boiler. This means the boiler uses less gas to produce heat and hot water – saving on energy bills and reducing emissions.

Thermal store The thermal store, in larger homes using the GasSaver unit, further pre-heats and stores water, so the boiler works less to produce consistently hot water for a longer period.

INSULATION Heat is lost through the floor, walls and roof, and particularly doors and windows. Without careful design, thermal bridging lets heat escape easily, and wastes energy in heat generation.

WINDOWS Modern A-rated double-glazing is used, generally with solar/thermal glass, gas-filled cavities and warm-edge insulated spacer bars.

This reduces heat loss and maximises solar gain. The frames are compartmented to reduce heat loss, and weather-seals provide full protection from the elements.

These figures are based on Predicted Energy Assessments for properties marketed when they are incomplete.

It includes a predicted energy rating which might not represent the final energy rating of the property on completion.

Once the property is completed, this rating will be updated and an official Energy Performance Certificate will be created for the property. This will include more detailed information about the energy performance of the completed property. The energy performance has been assessed using the Government approved SAP2012 methodology and is rated in terms of the energy use per square meter of floor area; the energy efficiency is based on fuel costs and the environmental impact is based on carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.

Solar Electricity

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SOLAR PANELS

Solar panels convert sunlight into electricity for you to use

Save money and help the environment

in your new home.

Every unit of electricity you use from these panels is toa electricity

Light is converted

unit you don’t have to buy from your electricity supplier: by the

Features such as solar panels come as standard on many

PV solar panels

saving you money.

properties and help towards our commitment to the highest levels of environmental sustainability.

And if you can time the use of appliances, such as dishwashers and washing machines, to the middle of the

How does it work?

day when the panels are producing at their peak, you’ll

The solar PV panels on the roof absorb light and convert

save even more.

it to electricity. A device called an inverter conditions the electricity so that it is suitable to use in the house.

When you use more electricity than the solar panels produce, the solar energy is topped up with electricity from your supplier. If the panels are producing more than you need, the excess is exported to the grid for others to use.

1

2

SOLAR PANELS

Light is converted to electricity The by the PV solar panels

INVERTER

electricity is conditioned for use in the home by an inverter

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NATIONAL GRID

The generated electricity is used in the house or if not needed, sent to the National Grid

3 2

The generated electricity is used in the house or if not needed, sent to the National Grid

INVERTER

The electricity is conditioned for use in the home by an inverter

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HASSLE FREE LPG The homes at Highwood, Croy use Calor Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) – a clean, sustainable and modern fuel that offers the same easy way of running your home as mains gas.

C

alor Gas is the appointed supplier of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) for your new Scotia home.

Q A

WHAT HAPPENS IF THE LPG RUNS OUT? Calor LPG storage tanks are fitted with a system that

LPG has a lower SAP rating** than either electricity or oil,

automatically reorders more fuel for you when it is

so will help to improve the overall energy rating of your

required. The storage level is maintained at a minimum

new home.

of 25% so you will never run out.

If you are not used to LPG you may have a few questions and we have answered some of those most frequently asked here.

Q A

Q A

tanker will simply come and top them up. As the tanks

Many of the two million homes and 200,000 businesses

are in a public area, it is not necessary for a homeowner

located off the mains grid in rural Britain use LPG and has the UK’s largest fleet of LPG delivery vehicles.

Q A

HOW DO I KNOW HOW MUCH FUEL I AM USING? Your home is fitted with a meter to record and monitor

When the central tanks here need to be refilled, and the fuel has been automatically reordered, the Calor LPG

WHO is CALOR GAS?

Calor Gas is currently the leading supplier. The company

HOW DO I GET MORE GAS DELIVERED?

to be around to accept the delivery.

Q A

ANY FURTHER QUESTIONS? If you have any further questions or need more information contact 03457 661111 or visit calor.co.uk

the amount of fuel being used in your property. Your bill will be based on these amounts.

Q A

HOW CAN I WORK OUT WHAT I AM SPENDING ON FUEL? The cost is 38.5p +VAT per litre with an additional quarterly standing charge of £15.00 +VAT.

Q A

WHERE IS THE LPG STORED? There will be a central storage location that houses fuel for all the homes on the development.

THE SMALL PRINT Highwood, Croy is what is known as a metered estate where the central gas storage tanks and connecting pipes are owned by a single LPG company, in this case Calor Gas. You can view a copy of Calor’s standard supply contract at Scotia’s website for Highwood, Croy or by requesting from the sales advisor for the development. *Details and prices correct at the time of going to print and are subject to change. **SAP is the method used by the government to compare and assess the energy use and environmental performance of all homes.

The information in this brochure has been provided by Calor. Scotia can not be held responsible for any information or failings of services provided

by Calor.

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£££ 38.5p +VAT MANY OF THE 2 MILLION HOMES AND 200,000 BUSINESSES LOCATED OFF THE MAINS GRID IN RURAL BRITAIN USE LPG

A METER IS FITTED TO RECORD AND MONITOR THE AMOUNT OF FUEL BEING USED

THE STORAGE TANKS ARE FITTED WITH A SYSTEM THAT AUTOMATICALLY REORDERS FUEL SO IT NEVER FALLS BELOW 25%

WHEN AUTOMATICALLY REORDERED, THE CALOR LPG TANKER WILL SIMPLY COME TO TOP UP CENTRAL TANKS

PER LITRE

£15 +VAT QUARTERLY STANDING CHARGE

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High quality, sustainable timber cladding The materials used in the design of each home define the character of the building and the identity of the surrounding area.

Siberian Larch cladding is a popular cladding choice due to its aesthetic beauty and excellent durability. It is extremely versatile, being suitable for most external cladding applications, and ensures a contemporary look to your home.

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Q A

IS SIBERIAN LARCH TIMBER CLADDING FRIENDLY FOR THE ENVIRONMENT? Siberian Larch cladding is renewable, reusable, ultimately biodegradable, contains minimal embodied energy and is a FSC® (Forest Stewardship Council) certified product sourced from sustainable forests.

“aesthetic beauty and excellent durability” Timber is the only material used in building construction which is completely renewable. Using timber in long-life building applications means more trees will have been planted, grown and harvested before the timber product reaches its end of life: significantly reducing emissions compared with other materials.

Q A

HOW LONG WILL THE TIMBER CLADDING LAST? The presence of tannins in Siberian Larch creates a high resistance to decay and rot, making it one of the toughest and most durable softwoods. Its high density means that it is more difficult for decaying organisms to penetrate the wood, resulting in a lifespan of many generations when subject to general outdoor exposure.

Due to its high percentage of heartwood and a minimum of sapwood, Siberian Larch is an extremely dense timber and as such, is not easily damaged.

“renewable, reusable, ultimately biodegradable” To achieve improved longevity and a more refined contemporary finish, Russwood’s Siberian Larch cladding was vacuum coated in production-controlled conditions with a quality, three part water based paint system.

Q

WILL I HAVE TO MAINTAIN THE CLADDING REGULARLY?

A On average, in Scotland, we can

expect factory coated cladding boards to last eight to nine years before maintenance (re-coating) is required. However because it is a natural product, this is subject to a range of variables including orientation to the sun, geographical location and exposure to weather.

“ensures a contemporary look to your home” South facing cladding may require re-coating two to three years sooner than north facing cladding (so six to seven years). The coating colour has an effect on this as well: darker colour soak up more heat and the re-coating times are generally sooner.

Personal preference also plays a role in how often you re-coat. If you prefer your timber to look as it did the day you moved in, you will need to re-coat the timber on your home more regularly than someone who prefers a slightly more weathered look.

For more information please speak to our sales advisor.

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Buying your new home. The easy way.

A guaranteed sale of your existing house

A GUARANTEED SALE

A GUARANTEED SALE

With Part Exchange, we’ll not only buy your existing home, we’ll save you time and money. No costly fees to pay. A fair market price.

No waiting around. Move out of your old home and into your new Scotia home the same day.

MOVE OUT AND MOVE IN ON THE SAME DAY

££

£MIN NO SELLING FEES

££

£MIN

FAIR MARKET PRICE

Want to buy your dream home before you’ve sold your existing one?

££

£MIN

££

£MIN £MIN

££

£MIN

GUARANTEED MINIMUM RESERVE PRICE FOR YOUR PROPERTY

£MIN

£

£MIN

££

£MIN

££

££

✘ NO SALE NO OBLIGATION

£

£MIN SELLING COSTS PAID BY SCOTIA

LET THE PROFESSIONALS HELP YOU SELL

Welcome to Assisted Sale from Scotia Buying a new home shouldn’t be complicated. Neither should selling. With Assisted Sale, you can put the professionals to work, helping you sell your existing home. We’ll give you expert advice and pay for all your estate agency, selling and advertising costs, which could save you thousands. And for peace of mind, we’ll agree a minimum reserve price for your house. And if we don’t sell, there is no obligation to buy the new home. How fair is that?

If you want help selling your home, ask about Assisted Sale from Scotia.

At Scotia, we don’t just build houses, we create great places to live.

Terms and conditions apply for Part Exchange and Assisted Sale. Subject to status.

Please ask for details.

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The key benefits of having ISO 9001

ISO 9001 CONTINUALLY IMPROVING OUR QUALITY ISO 9001:2015 is the international standard for quality management systems. Scotia Homes has been working hard over the past three years to develop and continually improve both our quality management system and the quality of our build.

NHBC Warranty NHBC, the National House Building Council, is the standard-setting body and leading warranty and insurance provider for new and newly converted homes in the UK. Its purpose is to raise house building standards to protect homeowners and it has been at the heart of improving house building standards for eight decades.

The NHBC works together with house builders to ensure mandatory technical requirements are met, so you can be confident your new home benefits from a long history of experience.

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OUR NUMBER ONE – C U S TO M E R S AT I S FAC T I O N We deliver homes that consistently meet customer requirements.

I M P R OV E D S TA K E H O L D E R R E L AT I O N S H I P S Improving the perception of the company with staff, customers and suppliers alike.

COMPLIANCE Ensuring our homes always meet statutory, regulatory and NHBC requirements.

IMPROVED RISK MANAGEMENT Greater consistency and traceability of products means problems are easier to avoid and rectify.

P R OV E N B U S I N E S S CREDENTIALS The fact that we are independently verified against a globally recognised industry standard speaks volumes for our ability to deliver quality.

KEEPING YOU CONNECTED with superfast fibre optic broadband straight into your home (FTTP)

WHY IS FTTP BETTER THAN FTTC? With FTTP, the fibre optic cables go straight into your home, there is no drop off in internet speed caused by sharing the connection with neighbours, or being further away from the on-street cabinet.

It is up to 10 times faster than FTTC

FROM STREAMING TELEVISION AND FAMILY FACETIMES, TO CONTROLLING HOME SECURITY AND HEATING, THE NEED TO STAY DIGITALLY CONNECTED HAS BECOME AN INTEGRAL PART OF OUR DAILY LIVES.

and is also very resilient as there is less exposure in terms of connection being harmed by water or chemicals.

DOES FTTP COST MORE? The installation costs for FTTP can be prohibitive as it is more expensive to install than FTTC, which is why it is not readily available in the UK. However at Highwood, the installation is paid and complete by the time you move into your new home.

Ongoing monthly broadband costs will not cost more just because your home has FTTP, it will be as per the standard rate of your chosen broadband supplier.

See Sales Advisor for more information.

ALL FIBRE

INSTALLATION

+

POWERFUL

RELIABLE CONNECTION

FASTER DATA •••••••••••••••••••

X10 TRANSFER

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DIVERSE COMMUNITIES. SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENTS: MEETING OUR CONTRIBUTIONS In building places you’ll love to live in for a lifetime, we must create settlements that enhance what’s already there: communities that are well connected and accessible with the right amenities.

And to really build diverse, vibrant neighbourhoods that attract a true mix of people, a number of our developments include affordable housing.

Developer obligations are at the heart of this process.

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HOW SCOTIA HAS CONTRIBUTED TO YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY

25

AFFORDABLE

HOMES

£££

affordable CONTRIBUTION

£35,000

ACTIVE TRAVEL PRIMARY education £216,000

& TRANSPORT

£18,500

SECONDARY

education

=

£111,500

TOTAL £381,000 PLUS 25 AFFORDABLE HOMES

+

CAFÉ UNIT

future RETAIL/SHOP

UNIT

NOTE: The figures above are the minimum amounts which will be payable, as all contributions are indexed linked, and will increase over time.

Q A

What are developer obligations?

These obligations fall into two

> Affordable housing

Q A

What’s the process?

When a developer submits a planning application, the local

certain size must include a percentage of affordable homes.

authority considers what needs

Q

What can councils seek developer

The council then issues an assessment report to the developer,

A

obligations for?

Councils must consider

outlining these obligations.

developer obligations against

Obligations must be agreed

the ‘five policy tests.’

before work starts.

development, as well as being in line with the use and development

> Sports and recreation facilities > Environmental and access

proposed settlement.

pay for infrastructure and resources

and directly related to the

> Community halls

proportionate to the scale of the

Firstly, developer contributions help

Not only must they be reasonable

> Education

The obligations must also be

balanced and accessible communities.

secondly, developments over a

upgrades, as well as replacements the development.

developments ultimately create

centres and health services;

Common obligations include:

required as a direct result of

categories, and make sure new

like new roads, schools, leisure

for infrastructure and facility

improvements

Q A

A

What is funded through developer obligations?

Each council has its own

of land set out in the Development

policies and guidance relating

Plan, obligations should be used

to developer obligations.

housing obligations?

These can be provided in a number of different ways. Scotia works with

to be done to mitigate any impact.

Q

How does Scotia meet its affordable

local authorities and housing associations to provide affordable homes. These are offered at a fixed price below the open market value to buyers meeting certain criteria.

Q A

How can I find out more information?

Contact 01330 825518 or developerobligations@highland. gov.uk All figures stated are approximate and current at time of going to print.

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Caring for our customers Scotia Homes is on hand to accompany you on every step of the home buying journey.

AT SCOTIA HOMES, WE DO

we make it our priority to ensure your

you through your first few months

OUR VERY BEST TO DESIGN

experience is smooth, professional, and

and years in your new home, to help

enjoyable. Our sales team will keep you

you settle in and ensure your home

informed as your new home is being

is exactly as it should be. You will be

built and depending on the stage of

provided with all of the information that

LIVE IN. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT

the build when you reserve, get you

you need, from appliance manuals to

OUR CUSTOMERS FEEL SECURE

involved at the appropriate time to add

maintenance instructions and contact

the personal touch; your kitchen, your

details for out of hour’s services.

AND BUILD THE KIND OF HOMES PEOPLE WANT TO

AND CONFIDENT THROUGHOUT THE PROCESS OF BUYING A NEW HOME.

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tiles, your flooring.

Scotia Homes is committed to

And from the moment you move in to

providing exceptionally high quality,

your new Scotia Home, our customer

both in terms of service and product.

Therefore we make a special effort to

care team will be happy to answer any

Every new home goes through a selling

ensure that our sales advisors are there

queries and will be responsible for

process, and our customer care and

to guide you from enquiry through

making arrangements to remedy

maintenance teams are dedicated to

to handover. We understand that this

warranted defects in your property.

making sure any issues are remedied

could be the single biggest purchase

Your dedicated customer care

quickly, effectively and conveniently

you make in your lifetime, which is why

coordinator will be on hand to guide

for you.

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CUSTOMER CHARTER CUSTOMER CHARTER Scotia’s charter is a commitment to you. It tells you exactly what to expect and how we’ll communicate with you, guiding you from the stages of buying to settling into your new Scotia home.

CONSUMER CODE The Consumer Code for Home Builders sets mandatory requirements that all developers must meet, including marketing and after sales customer service.

The purpose of the code is to ensure that homebuyers > are treated fairly > know what service levels to expect > are given reliable information upon which to make their decision > know how to access speedy, low

I would like to take this opportunity to commend to you the two sales girls at Dubford, Kim and Christine.

My daughter recently purchased her first home at number 4 Shielhill Drive, as you can imagine this was a stressful time not only for her, but also for my wife and myself.

cost dispute resolution, if they are dissatisfied

I must say that any concerns we may have had were quickly dispelled in the professional and efficient manner in which both girls dealt with things from start to finish.

On behalf of my wife, my daughter and myself, please pass on our sincere thanks to them both for making my daughters experience of purchasing her first home a very pleasurable one.

Graham Davidson, March 2019

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YOUR HOME. TO YOUR SPECIF The interior specification of these homes has been thoughtfully and carefully considered to ensure a high standard is achieved throughout. Our designers and architects work together to deliver the very best in terms of style and functionality.

The homes at Highwood have a

all coming together to make sure your

timeless yet contemporary design

new home is peaceful and comfortable.

which makes great use of the space.

Utility appliances, such as a built-in stainless steel electric oven, extractor hood and integrated fridge/freezer/ ice-box are fitted as standard with washer/dryers fitted in some homes.

Bespoke options are available to let you create an interior to suit you.

A modern selection of kitchen cabinets, work surfaces and handles are hand-picked by our interior designers.

Our bathrooms, cloakrooms and

All windows are double-glazed to

en-suites come from a contemporary

ensure maximum insulation and

range and we have an array of

soundproofing, and doors are painted

Porcelanosa tiling to choose from.*

smooth with chrome ironmongery:

* Subject to construction timescales. Please see Sales Advisor for more information.

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We are there to guide you through each of the available options, and to help you create your dream home...

FICATION.

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Welcome to your new kitchen YOUR SYMPHONY KITCHEN AT HIGHWOOD

The kitchen is at the heart of every home — a space for cooking, socialising and spending time with family.

You need it to be a room that is practical, but which also reflects your personal style and tastes.

Symphony has designed kitchens that fit perfectly in your new Scotia home. They are designed to make the most of the space and with the upgrades that are available, you can get the kitchen you want, at the price that’s right for you.

WITH LOTS OF STYLES TO CHOOSE FROM Scotia has teamed up with Symphony to offer you a comprehensive choice of classic and contemporary kitchens.

What is your preferred style?

Classic country kitchen, or something more modern? So whether you want to select an on-trend and stylish grey colour, a more neutral ivory, a subtle sage then the choice is yours.

Whether you’d prefer gloss or matt finishes, then there is something for everyone. Platinum, anthracite and cobble are all extremely popular and infuse subtle colour into the kitchen choice.

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GET A HELPING HAND Symphony kitchen designers have created recommended cabinets and worktops that work well together, so you won’t find it difficult to create your ideal kitchen. But if these combinations don’t suit you, then mix and match your choice of cabinet with any available worktop to achieve your perfect look.

Symphony offers a number of upgrades for your kitchen which allows customers to personalise their kitchen choices and get the kitchen of their dreams. In your new Scotia Home, the kitchen comes with high-quality cabinets, sturdy worktops and easy-to-clean handles. Your new kitchen is completely fit for purpose and is built to last.

The images on this page are representative of the range of kitchens being used, but are not representative of the kitchen layouts of Highwood. Consequently they should be treated as general guidance and cannot be relied upon as providing an accurate description of the kitchen layouts at Highwood.

“ The kitchen

is the heart of every home.”

“A space

for cooking, socialising and spending time with family.”

INVERNESS The compact, cosmopolitan Highland capital

INVERNESS Did you know?

IT’S KNOWN AS THE GATEWAY TO THE HIGHLANDS BUT HERE ARE A FEW THINGS YOU MAY NOT BE AWARE OF.

> POLITICAL FIRST

Bursting with attractions, world-class entertainment and great places to eat, Inverness is the capital of the Highlands, and the UK’s most northerly city.

Set in some of Europe’s most stunning

A short stroll round the city and along

landscape, the city’s origins are

the river allows you to take in many of

ancient. In fact, a fortress on top of the

its historic attractions and connect with

now wooded crag at Craig Phadrig was

the past, including Inverness Castle, as

the capital of the Pictish kings from as

well as St Andrew’s Cathedral.

early as the 400s.

Further afield, you can visit the Bronze

Home to around 47,000 people,

Age Clava Cairns as well as Culloden

today’s Inverness is a diverse and

Battlefield — the site of one of the most

bustling city with a dynamic, fast

famous battles on Scottish soil.

growing economy, modern digital and transport infrastructure, and a high standard of living.

Major trunk roads and rail services

Inverness is a major cultural centre.

Catch one of the many events at the Eden Court Theatre complex, or take some time to visit exhibitions

Inverness attained city status in 2000, 79 years after the first Cabinet meeting outside London was held there in September 1921.

> WARM WELCOME Loch Ness never freezes because of the thermocline effect: sinking water near freezing point is replaced with warmer water from below.

> MURDEROUS SITES Shakespeare’s play Macbeth, where Macbeth murdered Duncan to take the Scottish crown, is thought to have been set on the earlier 11th century site of Inverness Castle.

> SEAT OF LEARNING The University of the Highlands and Islands has its main campus in Inverness, which has around 8,500 students.

connect Inverness with the rest of

in the city’s galleries. There’s also a

Scotland, while Inverness Airport

full programme of festivals, events

> ENGINEERED TO LAST

has daily flights to London, and

and highland games, including the

other UK destinations, as well as

family-friendly Belladrum Tartan Heart

continental Europe.

music festival near Beauly.

Unsurprisingly in an area known

And of course, a trip to Inverness

for excellence in food and drink,

wouldn’t be complete without a visit

the city has a flourishing culinary

to Loch Ness. You can take a cruise

Known as one of the greatest waterways in the world, the Caledonian Canal, which connects Inverness to Fort William, was constructed in the early 19th century by engineer Thomas Telford.

scene, with many popular restaurants

down the Caledonian Canal to the loch

and street cafes.

— with ruined medieval Urquhart Castle

For retail therapy, there’s a wide range of specialist retailers in the historic old town and Victorian Market, while the Eastgate Shopping Centre is home to many popular high street outlets.

on its banks. Keep your eyes peeled too for dolphins in the Moray Firth at Chanonry Point in Cromarty, or to the east of the city at Fort George.

> NAME OF THE GAME Inverness comes from the Scottish Gaelic Inbhir Nis meaning ‘Mouth of the River Ness.’ Today the city still has a relatively high density of Gaelic speakers, and is at the centre of the Scottish Gaelic Renaissance.

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ANGLING JOIN THE GOLF CLUB SWIMMING FOOTBALL CYCLING MOUNTAINEERING RUGBY RUNNING ARCHERY SHINTY

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You’re spoilt for choice in Croy if you want to keep active. Close-by Nairn has excellent leisure and sports facilities, including the sailing club at the harbour.

Croy is also within easy distance of Inverness Leisure, the largest such facility in the Highlands, which accommodates a huge number of sports including football and basketball.

FOOTBALL From watching Highland League side Nairn County at Station Park, to cheering on Scottish Championship team, Inverness Caledonian Thistle at the Caledonian Stadium, there’s plenty opportunity to watch the beautiful game.

At an amateur level, the Forres and Nairn Welfare League sees teams compete for accolades including the Harry Fairbairn BMW/MINI League Championship.

HILLWALKING & MOUNTAINEERING Inverness Mountaineering Club’s membership includes climbers, mountaineers and hill walkers.

And the Great Glen Walking Club runs a packed programme over the year covering a variety of walks ranging from easy-paced rambles to days out Munro-bagging.

You’ll find a club to suit your pace.

The 5km Inverness park run takes place every Saturday morning at either Bught Park or Whin Park.

Nairn Road Runners caters for all running abilities with runs throughout the week, while Inverness Harriers is the largest running club in the Highlands.

And, for an off-road challenge, the Highland Hill Runners train on Tuesdays.

ARCHERY Inverness Field Archery Club holds regular fun shoots throughout the summer, while members practise indoors in the winter.

Bowhunter Archery, based just 10 miles east of Inverness, offers a range of enjoyable challenges for kids, families and adults.

Swim a few lengths at the Nairn Leisure Centre’s 25m pool, or get active in the water with an Aqua Aerobics class.

And, complementing its adult lessons, the Inverness Leisure Learn to Swim Scheme is suitable for children in primary one or above.

ANGLING CYCLING

RUNNING

SWIMMING

Inverness Cycle Club caters for all types of cycling and abilities.

And Nairn’s Revolution CT holds regular social rides on Sunday mornings starting from the Links car park in Nairn with a mid-week training ride on Tuesday nights; as well as a ladies only session on Tuesday nights, changing to Sundays in winter.

The Inverness Angling Club (IAC) offers angling on a stretch of water known for fine catches of salmon, grilse and sea trout.

And the Nairn Angling Association holds eight miles on the River Nairn, providing fantastic sport, and offering some of the best salmon and sea trout water in Scotland.

SHINTY RUGBY With a number of teams across a range of ages, Highland Rugby Football Club is based at Inverness’ Canal Park.

And, meeting at Sunday mornings at Viewfield, Nairn Mini Rugby Club, known as Nairn Thunderbolts, is aimed at primary four to seven-aged children.

Inverness Shinty Club’s first team competes in North Division One, and the second team in North Division Three.

The Bught Park club also has reserve, ladies and under-14 and under-17 sections, and its Shinty Academy inspires the next generation of players.

Please contact the clubs for more information.

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FACTORING

KEEPING UP APPEARANCES It’s nice to have things taken care of. A professional property manager, or factor, works for every owner in a development: organising tradesmen for repairs and maintenance including cleaning, gardening and grass cutting of common areas.

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Q A

WHAT ARE THE COMMON PROPERTY AREAS? Common property areas such as woodland, landscaped areas and public areas don’t belong to one specific owner. Factors typically

Q A

A

Q A

A run down development eventually becomes much more expensive to maintain. A little care can keep your property looking good and generally make your development a pleasant

A

Q

A

LARGE BILLS?

A

have the authority to carry out work

item doesn’t exceed that amount.

This can be recovered if you

This limit can be exceeded in an

decide to sell your property.

emergency. Otherwise, estimates will be obtained and distributed.

WHAT IS A MAJOR

Instructions will be taken from you

MAINTENANCE FUND?

and your neighbours or the

A major maintenance fund is

authorised by the owners within

Remember that you can let the

the development.

WHO DETERMINES HOW MUCH THE OWNERS PAY INTO

A

No. Don’t worry. The factor will

do work for your development.

organise the work for you.

Q

WILL THE FACTOR RUN UP

the best contractors are keen to

for larger maintenance items

OPERATE?

available before the work starts.

to the communal areas provided

make decisions on your behalf and

HOW DOES THE FACTOR

the development, so the money is

that the anticipated cost of any one

normally set aside to ‘save up’

think needs to be done.

settle. A debt can be spread over

expense. Prompt payments ensure

your development. The factor will

factor know about any work you

Q

Q

By saving up for major works, you don’t have large invoices to

this without the heavy burden of

but can discourage purchasers.

We appoint the right factor for

A

It’s important a factor can pay

settlement allows the factor to do

WHAT IS THE ADVANTAGE OF A MAJOR MAINTENANCE FUND?

WHAT IS A FLOAT?

by each property owner at

is not only unpleasant for residents,

WHAT IS A FACTOR’S FUNCTION?

Q

An invoice for your share

A float or fund of money paid

It’s important a development is well kept. A scruffy development

Q A

HOW IS THE FACTOR PAID?

for work promptly when required.

PROPERTY AREAS?

place to live.

educated estimate can be made.

quarterly or six-monthly.

public play equipment, grass

WHY LOOK AFTER COMMON

work are agreed first. From this an

sure you’ve read it.

fees is normally issued either

maintenance of woodland,

Q

meetings. Normally quotes for

It’s important, so well worth making

of maintenance and management

take care of items such as

cutting, and road sweeping.

document at the time of purchase.

THE FUND? Each owner is a member of the

residents association representing you before any extraordinary works are carried out. If payments are required in advance, you will always be notified.

Q

WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ROADS?

A

Roads are the responsibility of the

The rules for undertaking factoring

residents association. How much

local council. After construction,

duties for your development are

the owners pay into the fund is

Highland Council will adopt

detailed in a Deed of Conditions.

discussed at the residents

the roads and their associated

Your solicitor should provide this

association or executive committee

drainage, including SUDS.

FREEPHONE: 0800 0855 455 WWW.SCOTIA-HOMES.CO.UK The site layout plan, floor plans and CGIs are intended for illustration purposes only and may change for example in response to market demand, ground conditions, local authority and NHBC etc. Consequently, it should be treated as general guidance and cannot be relied upon as accurately describing any of the specified matters prescribed by any order made under the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008. Nor do the contents constitute a contract, part of a contract or warranty. For clarification, please ask for details.

All information is accurate at time of going to print – June 2021.