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18 Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, February Oth, 1907


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Property Of The Week


BRITAIN’S biggest building society, the Halifax, h a s reported a surprisingly large drop in house prices in Janu­


Drop is no setback!


ary. Prices dropped by an average of 0.6% last month compared to a rise of 1.1% in the last month of 1996. However, the so c ie ty remains extremely optimistic about the con­ tinuation of the housing market


recovery.


Sumptuous residence with superb views


“Simfield”, Woodhouse Lane, Slaidbum


THIS magnificent detached period country residence has two acres of formal g a rd en , la rg e living accommodation and superb imiiv tem p ted views over the sutoukI*


Price: On application


ing countryside. Restored to the highest specification and


lying in a delightful rural location, this sumptuously-appointed residence com­


prises an impressive hallway, shower room with threepiece suite, utility room, imposing lowge with feature inglenook fireplace, dining room with stone fire­ place, superb dining kitchen with quality units and appliances, solid oak staircase


to gaDeried lancing, master bedroom with en suite shower room, en suite dressing room and study, three additional bed­ rooms and a family bathroom. Centra! heating, double-glazing, a wealth


of oak beams and “okle world charm” are also part of the package, as is an attached barn suitable for conversion


(subject to planning consent). Outside you will find two acres of beauti­ ful landscaped garden with a large pond,


a driveway with additional parking and a recentlyerected substantial cedar stable block with one double and one treble


stall. Up to two acres of additional land are


also available by separate negotiation. Viewing strictly by arrangement with


seasonal drop in January Better times ahead for


FURTHER indication that house­ builders are in for better times, were confirmed by the Rt Hon. Sir Nor­ man Fowler MP, at the British Housebuilder of the Year Awards, which were staged at London’s Hilton Hotel recently. Sir Norman, who chairs the'NHBC


(National House Building Council), the country’s leading home war­ ranties organisation, attended the


awards as guest of honour. The British Housebuilder of the Year


Awards are organised by Express Newspapers and supported by Mid­ land Bank, British Gas, Joseph Rowntree Foundation, New Homes Marketing Board and the NHBC. Th e awards have become the


longest established and recognised


vehicle within the housebuilding industry for acknowledging and rewarding “Quality and Service”. The awards are unique because they are judged from research con­ ducted among new, homebuyers


Mortimer, Gorse and Ross, Castle Street, Clitheroe (01200 427331).


.. throughout the UK. Homebuyers who purchased a


brand new home between April 1st, 1995 and March 31st, 1996 were


asked to judge the performance of their builders over 11 service cate­ gories, on a scale from excellent to


very poor. Some 350 key housebuilding indus­ try representatives attended the lun- '


cheon, which was hosted by Lord Stevens, chairman of Express Newspapers pic.


' In his address, Sir Norman said:.


“After a very difficult period, the corn-; ing year will see substantial growth in the housing market. He’ stated that,the industry was 30% up over the last three months, compared with the previous year, and added that, the prospects for sustained growth in the housing market is the best for 20 years —: with the lowest mortgage interest rates for over-20


years." He also said that the quality of new


homes had improved dramatically over the last 10 to 20 years due to a rise in construction standards. He


reported that the NHBC currently has 1.7m homes under warranty


and only 0.7% of all policy holders report a difficulty.. , He said, “It, is essential that quality


formoney. ”


YOUR LOCAL estate


• agents t SELLING


HOUSES ON j


OUR PROPERTY PAGES/ THIS WEEK ARE.... /


“There are no grounds at all to believe the recovery in the housing market is faltering. “But if this trend continues over the next couple of months then we could take a different view,” commented a society spokesman. And the Halifax is still sticking to its prediction that house prices, on average will increase by around 7% this year compared to 8.4% in 1996. •House prices normally show a


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• Mortimer Gorse & Ross • Black Horse Agencies. • Honeywell' • Kerr & Woodward • Ribble Valley Estate Agents


and service levels do not suffer— customers are more demanding than ever before and you cannot • beat a new home in terms of value


- . In.his opening address, Lord


Stevens congratulated the NHBC ■ on reaching its 60th anniversary. He


said “Far from taking early retire- ment, the organisation seems set to continue to make a major contribu­ tion both to the housebuiding indus­ try and to the quality of life for many millions of people. “With 20,000 regional house­


builders on its books, who are build­ ing 90% of all new homes in the UK


and with its Buildmark Warranty and other insurance s chemes, the NHBC is in a position to speak for the industry with great authority. Rising orders in UK construction


: have led to the most optimistic out­ look for the past six years. The; Building Employers Confederation are forecasting an annual growth in output of 2-3% for the next three years. The National Council of Build­ ing Material Producers have also said that construction output should


. These forecasts are supported b y . . what is happening on the retail front’ v


rise by more than 5%' qvsr tbe next twoyearsi


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In the private housing market the:,. « number of homes sold Is predicted '


to increase by 10-15% in 1997• Dur-’.', . ing 1996 house prices have .risen by , -


. an average of 7% and this level of* increase is likely to be repeated for.). ,


Teach of the next two years. , • ■ ’ . The value' of home loans issued by


. . leading batiks rose by about 30% in, ' November compared with the same' - j


month in 1995. All this'points to a,v


’sustainable and general strengthen- ing of the whole market and can only .


.help to boost the already improving _ levels'of consumer confidence.”;: i .« On a final parting note Lord Stevens


• said: “On the general, economic"


. front, the future looks brighter than.it?, has for some time— if the forecasts from the organisation for economic co-operation and development are,... to be.believed, the United Kingdom


1 is about to enjoy the'best period off.- sustained growth and low inflation


for30years". ' , ' T ’T ;..v: PROPERTY PROFILE - It's tops for all the property news t v> _______- New Developments New Developments r f* * T * * . - v H N e w D e v e lo p m e n t s m tS M THE SUCCESS STORY CONTINUES ------------ v : ...! H S S is iS I S iS S I^ i^ f/ Vi ^


• the much sought after} picturesque, historic village of Whatley


purchaser, we have decided to extend this facility to the remaining plofs'on .. this small development close to, the . village centre. . ,


Having just successfully completed a four bedroomed detached house, designed with and specifically for the


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' ■ If you have ever had a dream of having a quality home built, to your


design and specification, here; is .your.;; opportunity to-do so,'-.,:,o,s.-,..■i.i1;.'.-;


Telephone Peter Holden ARliCS of Anvilwood Ltd on (01253) 728239 or (0468) 140658


Typical Avenue Scene


Sales continue to soar at Highmoor Park and its not surprising why. This exclusive and impressive development consists of 2, 3 and 4 bedroom properties on the outskirts of the bustling market town of Clitheroe


The development has a range of 3 showhome designs available to view where you will see the quality for yourself.


SALES CENTRE OPEN DAILY 10.00am - 5 .0 0 pm


rT0 BLACKBURN & PRESTON HIGHMOOR PARK, OFF PENDLE ROAD, CLITHEROE TELEPHONE: 01200 444040 Property For Sale


LANCASHIRE COUNTY PROPERTY CONSULTANCY


FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY FORMER POLICE STATION, WHALLEY


County Property Consultancy, PO Box 26, County Hall, Preston. PR1 8BE


For further details contact Lancashire Tel: 01772 263909


HONEYWELL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT


Considered suitable for a variety of uses including residential. Subject to planning permission. Offers in the region of £85,000.


Properties always required for letting.


From Hals and terraces in Clitheroe to large detached properties in the Ribble Valley villages.


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We currently have possible tenants waiting for a variety of properties.


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