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more than the asking price of your new house. Estate agents, solicitors, surveyors and removal firms all charge for their services. There’s
NOT only are interest rates at their lowest for decades and housing affordability at a record high but even the costs of moving are far less than they were 10 years ago. Moving home always costs
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house moving soon mount up. However, according to a recent survey by the Wool wich Building Society the cost of moving home has actually dropped by as much as 77% in real terms over the last decade. Research undertaken in various towns in England and
Land Registry fees and if your new home costs more than £60,000, there’s Stamp Duty to pay too. These “hidden” costs of
homes can sometimes make even further savings since some housebuilders are still prepared to help with items such as legal fees, removals or survey costs. Some even take your existing home in part exchange for new which cuts out estate agency costs altogether. What’s more when you buy
main contributor to this drop is the abolition of Stamp Duty on homes priced up to £60,000 and that the costs of conveyancing and estate agency have come down too. Buyers of brand new
Wales shows that the cost of a typical move from a £30,000 home to one costing £60,000 has fallen from £2,833 in 1983 to £1,039 today — a fall of 31.5%. And when adjusted to take account of inflation it’s a drop of 59.5%. The survey shows that the
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Brand new is the best move
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been more affordable or made sounder financial sense. With the housing mar ket improving, all the indica tors are that there has never been a better time to buy and in terms of value for money, your best move is brand new.
Buying and Selling Costs' (England and Wales) 1983 - 1993
3500 Source: Woolwich Research S I M I L A R S T Y L E P R O P E R T Y
Saturday and Sunday..............................................12 noon - 5 p.m. and Thursday................................................................ . 2 p.m. - 7 p.m.
O F F IC E S Prices from 1983 1984 1985 1986
‘Costs Adjusted (or the effects of inflation ----- BUYING AT £60,000 - A - BUYING AT £30,00
1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1.992 1993 ♦Stamp Duty excluded lor 1992
SELLING AT £30,000 SELLING AT £60,000
£50,950
MAKE THE MOVE TO SPLIT LEVEL LIVING
Imagine life in a spacious four bedroom
split level home, with views out to Pendle Hill and beyond, yet within a mile of one of the region’s top golf clubs and less than two miles from the M65. Imagine a home designed to the latest
standards, with full insulation, central heating and fully fitted kitchen, high levels of security, ensuite facilities to the master bedroom, and a separate utility and ground floor cloakroom and toilet. Imagine a new home incorporating a host of
eye-catching talking points, including feature balustrading, sparkling brass fittings, and fine stone quoins and cills. You’ll find it all at Woodlea Park, Alfred
McAlpine Homes new development at Higher Reedley - where dreams of what an attractive home should be become reality.
Split Level Living The unique design of the split level homes at
Woodlea Park adds a fascinating new dimension to living. Short flights of no more than eight stairs connect the entrance hall and living room with the dining/kitchen level Another short flight leads up to the master suite and a second bedroom, and a further few steps lead up to the top two bedrooms. Split level design creates unusual and interesting prospects within the house and provides maximum scope for furnishing in an eye-catching, pleasing
SPLIT LEVEL LIVING AT HIGHER REEDLEY WAS £139,950 NOW £129,950
ICIcganl T bedroom detached homes in an elevated position, many with uniquely designed' split levels creating an interesting living
environment.
SPECIFICATION III line with their unique design, these homes have a comprehensive specification including: ► Gas Warm Central Heating ► Quality Fitted Kitchens ►Huh, Double Oven ami Integrated Fridge/Freezer ► Double Glazing ►iCn-snilc to Master Bedroom ► Specially Landscaped Gardens, etc.
MASSIVE SAVINGS There are two homes, both almost complete, available with reduced prices, providing you ran exchange contracts within 28 days and complete the purchase before 2!hh October 1993.
Four bedroom split level and conventional style homes.
Double ovens with built-in hobs, freezer and fridge.
Small development of just 20 homes.
Integral garage in split level homes, double garages in Salisbury houses.
The Pentland split level Showhome is open for viewing 12 noon to 6pm Thursday to Monday.
way with flair and style. Indeed, the interior design opportunities are limited only by your imagination. With Alfred McAlpine Homes’ Part Exchange
or Sale Free package, moving to split level luxury is easy and Mortgage Protection ensures that you will be covered for the next three years in the event of redundancy - even if you are self-employed.
Alfred Mc Homes
Alpine The Salisbury, Plot 28
The Penthmd Split Level, Plot 27 WAS £132,950 NOW £124,950
WOODLEA PARK
HIGHER REEDLEY, NEAR BURNLEY
TEL: 0282 612706 HOW TO FIND US
Front Junction 12 or the M65 follow the signs to Bt icefield. \\ oodlea Park is off Kings Causeway.
The Showhomes are open'12 noon to 6pm Thursday to Monday.
moving house come down, the advantages of home ownership go up. Buying your own home has never
brand new there’s no extra cost when you’ve moved in for redecoration or moderni sation which often happens when you buy secondhand. Usually the choice of colour scheme, fireplace, tiling, kit chen units and bathroom fit tings are yours and all in the asking price too. Sometimes, housebuilders offer soft fur nishing and interior design services at a fraction of High Street prices. As the costs of buying and
BUY WITH CONFIDENCE ~ *£250 TOWARDS LEGAL COSTS * £300 ALLOWANCE TOWARDS CARPETS
Don't miss this opportunity to purchase a 2 or 3 bedroomed home in a
pleasant courtyard setting on the fringe of the Ribble Valley, adjacent open countryside.
Q u a l i t y f e a t u r e s
❖ Gas fire and surround ❖ Panelled doors with brass furniture ❖ Coving to all rooms with artexed ceilings ❖ Security Alarm System ❖ Double Glazed throughout ❖ Gas Central Heating ❖ Quality fitted kitchen with oven and hob ❖ Choice of bathroom suite colours from developers range
❖ Turfing to front and rear gardens ❖ 10 year NHBC Buildmark Guarantee
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