Find your ideal family home in Haslemere

For families who are looking to build a life in Haslemere, Surrey, not only will they find the perfect development to call home they will also be investing for the future.

According to the latest research by the National Housing Federation (NHF), house prices are set to rise by 20% over the next five years; fantastic news for those looking to make a long term investment for themselves and their family.

Gleeson has an outstanding collection of new homes at Hartswood, in Haslemere - a rarity in such an established community. With a choice of two, three, four and five-bedroom homes ideal for those on every stage of the ladder - and only 50 minutes from London by train - this modern development in a sought-after town is sure to tick the right boxes.

The NHF predicts that prices will rise by 1.1% in 2011, followed by rises of 7.5% in 2012, 8.4% in 2013 and 6.8% in 2014. The organisation believes that dramatic house price rises are likely in the near future due to a shortfall of new homes being built.

NHF chief executive David Orr said: “Our research shows that, while house prices are falling in the short term, they will inevitably increase in the long term because of a fundamental under-supply of housing."

Julie Rayner, sales director for Gleeson Homes, thinks reports like these highlight the potential of developments like Hartswood. She said: “We are continuing to build high-quality properties and our larger homes at Hartswood are affordable and spacious; perfect for families looking to trade up to a bigger home, especially while the price gap between their current property and what they want to buy has been reduced by short term falls.

“The added bonus for buyers looking to settle down and make Haslemere their home for the foreseeable future is the peace of mind that comes from industry experts predicting steady long-term rises in house prices. In addition, popular areas like this traditionally benefit most from any market improvements”

Homes at Hartswood are currently priced from £277,995 for a two-bedroom design to £729,995 for the ‘Cedar’ ex-show home, a five-bedroom detached home including carpets, curtains and landscaped gardens.

As the gateway to Surrey, Sussex and Hampshire, Haslemere has many independent shops, restaurants and cafés as well as good schools nearby and all the amenities of an established community.

To find out more about the homes available, visit Hartswood, off Midhurst Road, where a new fully furnished show home is open every day from 10am to 5pm, or log on to Gleeson-homes.co.uk.