Redrow’s latest marketing campaign - ‘Why do up if you can buy brand new?’ - sets out the rationale behind buying a brand new home instead of exhausting time, energy and money on a renovation project that may not bring the results you want.
Steve Jackson, sales director at our Yorkshire division said: “Spending more time at home has certainly made some homeowners realise the space they have is no longer suitable for what they need.
“They may want more open plan living space, a bigger and better kitchen, an extra room to use as a home office, another bathroom or en-suite to help cope with more people being at home more often. And, while the idea of staying put and renovating may seem like an appealing challenge, in reality it can be a drain on time and money.”
We estimate it costs on average of £50,000 to bring an old home up to the same standard of a new-build once you factor in things like new windows and doors, a new boiler and central heating system, replacing the kitchen and bathroom and complete redecoration.
With brand-new two, three and four-bedroom homes available at Thorpe Park from only £199,950 for a contemporary two-bed apartment at The Point, up to £464,950 for a more traditional four-bedroom detached family home at neighbouring The Avenue, We have beautifully finished new homes to suit most buyers.
The Oakwood, from £314,950, a contemporary four-bedroom townhouse with flexible accommodation arranged over three floors, is a great example. Its bright and airy open-plan kitchen, dining and family room overlooks a private garden and there’s also a handy cloakroom and laundry space.
The spacious lounge can be found on the first floor, alongside a double bedroom with en-suite, plus another cloakroom; while the top floor is home to three more bedrooms, one with en-suite, plus a family bathroom.
One of these bedrooms could easily be used as a study, allowing buyers to create a tranquil space where they can work quietly away from the rest of the house.
Post lockdown, home buyers also want to be closer to shops, services and open space. Thorpe Park gives residents access to 140 acres of open spaces and parkland right on their doorstep, as well as being within walking distance of The Springs Retail Park, which includes an M&S Food for groceries, several eateries, a state of the art cinema and a 24-hour PureGym.
And what’s more, if reserved before the end of November, buyers can secure an Oakwood with the current Help to Buy scheme meaning a deposit of only 5% may be enough to secure a brand new home, together with a 20% equity loan, interest free for five years, and a 75% mortgage.
The sales centre and show home at Thorpe Park are open but we recommend booking an appointment to guarantee your time with us which is really easy to do by calling 0113 537 4487 or visiting www.redrow.co.uk/thorpepark.
