Make Moving Day Simple with these Top Tech Tips
Clive Parry, Group Commercial Director at leading UK house-builder Redrow, shares tips for home buyers to consider before they move into a new property
Moving house can be a very stressful thing, and in our modern society a lot of priorities are driven by our love of, and dependence on technology. So does this mean the days of rooting around moving boxes for the kettle are being replaced by the broadband router? Redrow Homes’ Group Commercial Director, Clive Parry, shares his suggestions to make the technology side of moving into a new home easier from day one.
Do ask about upgrading…
If you are moving into a new build, do ask about the option to upgrade, and purchase optional tech extras. It is far easier to do this now, than try to get these added in at a later date. Via our unique ‘My Redrow’ service, we offer customers an interactive experience that allows them to confirm choices before moving in, including seamlessly building technology into their new home. This includes our ‘Home Hub’ which is essentially a fully integrated central hub that is hidden out of sight. This hub houses the wireless router discreetly and provides hard-wired network points around the home, creating a secure high-speed plug-and-play network connection for a Sky or Virgin box, smart TVs, games consoles, PC’s or any other network connected device. We’ll also soon be launching a new heating control system, enabling the homeowner to control their heating system via a mobile app. If you aren’t moving into a new build, check with the current owners what is already set up and do plenty of research into suitable options for the property, so you can be prepared come move-in day. If the house is going to be a little chaotic for a day or two, you may as well get all jobs done at once! Having these things already in place is sure to take off some of the pressure.
Think carefully about your Wi-Fi options… We know that internet connectivity and communications systems are high on homeowners’ agendas and they want the best services and speeds possible from the day they move into their home, particularly for those who work from home.
If you are moving into a new build, check with the developer to see if they have a partnership with a provider that can take away some of the stress of set-up. Redrow has recently announced a partnership with Virgin Media to ensure that Redrow customers are able to move in with services including a broadband connection and a Virgin TV box already installed. It’s much more convenient than having to arrange installation after the completion day, which could involve a wait of several weeks or even months.
If you aren’t moving into a new build, check in with the current owners about what service they have in place (and its speed) and do some research into possible options to suit you. As mentioned, some service providers have big waiting times for installation, so if you can plan this out in advance you may be able to ensure you’re not without Wi-Fi for long.
Be prepared to boost… Currently, not every UK home has super high-speed broadband. Providers are working hard to extend fibre optic cable reach, but it’s not perfect just yet. Whether it’s slow speeds that are causing you grief, or the dreaded ‘dead’ zone where you just can’t get signal; Wi-Fi boosters could be the answer to your internet prayers. Best of all they are easy to install without having to drag up the floorboards.
The best place to keep the extender is halfway between your router and the ‘dead’ zone. Your signal strength and bandwidth will be immediately boosted and directed to the Wi-Fi trouble spot.
Greener Tech.. Here at Redrow we really believe it is important to maximise the sustainability potential of our new housing developments through green design initiatives. These initiatives, however big or small, can have long-term benefits for your energy bills and support your local community too! Easy ways to make your property greener include, rainwater butts, low flush toilets, compost and recycling bins. We incorporated external lights fitted with motion sensors, USB charging zones and smart meters into 82% of our homes last year - it's little things like this that can make a big difference!
Discover more tips on preparing for a house move, or making the most of your new property at
https://www.redrow.co.uk/bettermemories.
New Homes Wales and the South West
Your guide to New Housing Developments
Development Name
Location
ANCHORMILL Duffryn Oaks
Cotswold Chase Edenbrook
BELLWAY HOMES Acorn Rise
Pencoed Newport
Hardwicke Grange Mallards Reach Monks Meadow Regents Walk St Lythans Park
Copper Quarter Crymlyn Grove
Brockworth Ystradowen Gloucester Porthcawl Newport Newport Cardiff
BARRATT HOMES Bryn Castell
Foxglove Meadows Horizon Walk
Penygarn Heights Tathana’s Court
Bridgend Swansea Neath
Riverview @ Jubilee Park Newport Reflections @ The Quays Barry Sutton Chase
Penarth
Newport Loughor Pontpool
Ogmore-by-Sea St Athan
CREST NICHOLSON Penarth Heights
DAVID WILSON HOMES Mountain View Ocean View
Abergavenny
Parc Tyn y Gollen St. Canna’s Green St. James’ Gardens
Llangan Wick
HALE HOMES Bethany Lane Poplars Drive Heritage Gate Bay View
St ilids Meadow Elms Farm
Gerddi Pentref Padfield Court Pentre Felin
Ogmore-by-Sea Cardiff
West Cross Skewen
Llandarcy Aberavon
LLANMOOR HOMES Bryn Meurig
Llanharry Llanharan Llanharry Coity
Waterloo Gardens
LOVELL Lavender Grove Repton Grange
Tonyrefail Tondu
Newport
PENNANT HOMES Maes y Ffynnon Parc y Dderwen Castle Quarter Horizon Walk
Gorslas
SAVILLS Cardiff Pointe Mumbles Reach Kings Court Beachcliff Watermark The Retreat The Lindens W2
Castle Quarter
Price Range Total House No. of Telephone Units Type
Beds
£210,000 - £275,000 - £117,995 - £190,000 167
£181,995 - £394,995 197 £369,995 - £439,995 26 £259,995 - £385,995 36 £214,995 - £374,995 46 £154,995 - £249,995 155 £179,995 - £339,995 134 £259,995 - £485,995 84
From £162,995 From £136,995 From £159,995 From £145,000 From £162,995 From £165,995 From £260,000 From £229,995 From £196,995 From £176,995
338 159 224 74 82
107 101 45 70
£148,000 - £325,000 89 From £125,000
From £245,000 From £385,000 From £425,000 From £343,000
69 49 15 26 80
£550,000 - £625,000 10 £249,950 TBC
£143,000 - £625,000 13 £175,995 - £259,995 -
53 D
T,O,D,S,D SD,D,D,T D
D,SD,T,O D,SD,T
D,T,SD,O S,SD,T,D D,SD,T
D,S
D,S D,S
D,S D,S S
A,O,S,C D,S
D,S,T D
3, 4, 5 01656 865732 2,3,4
2,3,4,5 01452 616850 4
3,4 4
2,3,4 2,3,4
2,3 3,4
2,3,4,5 02920 592855 3,4
2,3,4 3,4,5 3,4 4,5 4
3,4 3,4
D,S,A,T,O D,S,T
D,S D D
16+ D 60
£155,995 - £222,995 79 £179,995
D,S D
D,S,T,A D,S,T,O
£187,995 - £214,995 85 £207,995 - £232,995 58 £168,995 - £249,995 122 £178,995 - £268,995 -
Farmborough, Bath TBC Brentry, Bristol
TBC
Pontardawe Swansea
REDCLIFFE HOMES Llangattock Court The Rolls Buildings
Gorseinon Monmouth
Monmouth Cardiff Bay
Mumbles Newport Penarth
Cardiff Bay Llandaff, Cardiff
ST MODWEN HOMES Glan Llyn
TAYLOR WIMPEY Allt Yr Yn
Channel Heights
Cwrt Aneurin Bevan Dan y Bryn Gaer Kingsmead
Pentref Newydd Tregwilym Gate Renaissance Point
Rhoose
Latitude at The Quays Lysaght Village Parc Y Strade
Llanwern Newport
Newport Llanelli Coity
WATERSTONE Chapters
Tusker’s Point 51° Latitude
Merthyr Tydfil Gwaun Miskin Caerphilly Barry
Rogerstone Newport
Dinas Powys
WDL HOMES LTD Tan Y Bryn Gardens Woodland Mews
Llwydcoed Glynneath
Ogmore-by-Sea Tenby
- -
£115,000 - £220,500 53 TBC
£265,000 - £315,000 4 £84,000 - £98,000 8
29
£199,000 - £259,000 20 £233,000 - £335,000 24
£365,000 - £899,950 0 £320,000 - £350,000 10 £79,000 - £250,000 34 £600,000 £375,000
Pontcanna, Cardiff £445,000 Canton, Cardiff Swansea
£190,000 - £350,000 20 13
2 1
£114,000 - £159,000 44 £210,000 - £260,000 4
From £174,995 From £175,995 From £239,995 From £184,995 From £215,995 From £94,995 From £149,995 From £149,995 From £167,995 From £116,995
£152,995 - £185,995 200 From £239,995
125 87 70 64
142 128 555 185 234 144 148
£695,000 - £780,000 12 £650,000 - £800,000 12 £390,000 - £600,000 14
£170,000 - £290,000 90 £104,995 - £199,995 24
50
S, D - - - - -
S, D -
-
D,S A
A
A,O A A A A A A A A
D,S,T D,S A
01656 651005 01792 472843 01792 321845 01633 854375 01792 895342 01495 756899 01633 891788 01446 720464 01656 881672 01446 750599
1, 2, 4, 5 0870 753 1860 3,4,5
3,4,5 4,5 4,5 4,5
4, 5 4
3,4 3,4 3
2,3,4 2&3
01873 855641 01656 880702 02920 777764 01656 860132 01656 895115
01792 462877 01792 462877 02920 368931 01792 462877
2,3,4 3,4 3,4 3,4
3,4
3,4 2,3 2,3
1,2 1,2
1,2 2 2
1,2
07724 503612 01656 864229 01443 228413 01656 656856 01443 674376 01656 729527 07534 199107
1,2,3,4 0117 3215798 2, 3, 4 01296 832161
01792 862171 01792 619300 01792 619300
01600 712772 01600 711751
1,2,3,4.5 02920 313233 2
1,2,3
D,S D,S
D,S,T,A,O,C,L 3,4 D,S,T,L,O,C
D,S,T D,S
D,S,A,T,O,C D,S,T,O D,S,T,O D,S
A,T,S D
D A
- T,S,D D,S,T,O
- - - - - - - - - - -
4,5 4,5 2,3
1,2,3 1,2
02920 368940 02920 368940 02920 368940 02920 368940 02920 368940 02920 368940 02920 368940 02920 368940
01446 500865 01685 700418 01443 800836 02921 677478 01446 500876 01633 744942 01554 700876 01656 330336 01633 744932 01633 744922
01656 644440 01656 644440 01656 644440
3, 4, 5 01685 811975 2, 3, 4 01685 886086
D - Detached; S - Semi-detached; A - Apartments; T - Terraced; ST - Studios; L - Link detached; P - Penthouse; O - Townhouse; B - Bungalow; C - Coach House
All details in this guide are believed to be correct at time of printing. However availability and pricing are subject to change and the latest details should be checked with the showhome.
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