George Wimpey announces Smart Money offer

Home-buyers in Lewisham can choose their new home now – and let George Wimpey pick up the rent or mortgage paid on their existing property until they move.

The ‘Smart Money’ offer, available at Axis, the leading homebuilder’s impressive development of studios and apartments in Lewisham, is designed to help buyers take advantage of the current market to secure a brand new home now before property prices rise.

With George Wimpey picking up the payments for their current home – and nothing to pay on their new apartment until they move in – quick-off-the-mark customers can save thousands of pounds.

Nina Fitzgerald, Regional Sales Manager for Taylor Wimpey, says: “Using the scheme, anyone reserving a new studio, one or two-bedroom apartment at Axis will have their mortgage or rent paid on their existing property until their new home is ready for their move.

“It’s ideal for buyers, who can reserve their place for a fixed price, which we won’t increase even if similar homes on the market rise in value.

“According to the Land Registry, house prices in England and Wales rose 1.7% in July – the biggest increase in five years. With confidence returning to the market, now is a really good time to secure an apartment in Lewisham with our ‘Smart Money’ scheme.”

To qualify for their current home to be paid for by George Wimpey, Smart Money customers need to provide their last three bank statements as proof of their monthly mortgage or rental payments and, on completion, George Wimpey will hand over a cheque covering all payments made before the new home was occupied.

Terms and conditions apply, and full details of the Smart Money scheme are available by visiting the development.

Axis comprises 40 contemporary studio, one and two-bedroom apartments with prices ranging from £149,995 to £215,995.

Selected designs feature open-plan kitchen/living rooms offering a superb space for entertaining, access through the apartment building to an attractive roof terrace, while two-bedroom styles can also boast an en-suite to the master bedroom in addition to a main bathroom.

All the homes enjoy contemporary finishing touches, including kitchens fitted with stylish units and with built-in stainless steel oven, hob and hood, while George Wimpey’s Options range enables those choosing their home early to add extras before they move in, including granite work surfaces and a choice of flooring.

As an alternative to Smart Money, George Wimpey offers tailor-made special incentives for first-time buyers, people with a property to sell, and for those considering investing in property to achieve a higher return on their savings.

With part of Lewisham High Street pedestrianised, a bustling new shopping centre and an open air market seven days a week, the area is a thriving and prosperous part of south east London that attracts visitors from far and wide.

The borough’s lively cultural scene includes The Broadway Theatre and Studio, more than 2,000 local artists and 900 creative industries, countless restaurants, cafes and bars close at hand, and a choice of sports and leisure facilities including gyms, swimming pools, dance studios, sports fields, clubs and coaching, and Green Flag parks.

Major regeneration projects are also under way to create new shops, offices, entertainment venues, transport links and road layouts, making Lewisham a ‘metropolitan centre’ within London – and a very promising opportunity for property investors and homebuyers of all kinds.

Lewisham station is just a short walk from Axis, with journey times of just 10 minutes to London Bridge or Victoria, while the Docklands Light Railway has its southern terminus in Lewisham. The London Underground is also easily accessible at nearby New Cross, while Lewisham Tube station is due to open next year.

Further information on ‘Smart Money’ and the opportunity to see the stunning two-bedroom showhome are available by visiting the development, located at 262-274 Lewisham High Street and open Thursday to Monday from 11am to 6pm. Further details are also available online at Georgewimpey.co.uk.