The benefits of buying new

Buying a brand new home could prove a shrewd move as recovery in the property market heralds the return of gazumping and sealed bids. Estate agents this week claimed gazumping – where buyers lose out at the last minute to a higher bid – is back in some areas of the second hand market. Sealed bids are also being used for some properties where demand is high.

Jason Colmer, Regional Sales and Marketing Director for Taylor Wimpey, comments: “Confidence is returning to the property market, but with this comes some uncertainty for buyers as competition for houses hots up. Buying new enables purchasers to secure their home at a guaranteed price with no danger that someone will come in with a higher offer.”

Taylor Wimpey, which builds new homes under the Bryant Homes and George Wimpey brands, has also seen an increase in cash buyers investing in property and a move towards buying ‘off plan’, where purchasers commit to buy sometimes months ahead of homes being completed.

“Both these trends signal confidence in the market and suggest that people feel buying at today’s prices is a sound investment,” says Jason. “This coincides with recent reports from Nationwide that house price rose in May and data from Hometrack which showed an increase in the number of buyers registering their interest with estate agents.”

But according to Taylor Wimpey, those looking to move are still concerned about getting the right mortgage and want to minimise the hassle and cost of selling their property.

“Savvy buyers are looking for a competitive deal,” Jason continues: “We’ve recently launched an initiative designed to save buyers time and money by tailoring a package of measures to individual circumstances. First time buyers can receive a free mortgage broker service, free removals service and get a competitive mortgage quote within just 72 hours. For those with a house to sell, Taylor Wimpey will also provide a fast valuation on their current property, market their existing home, pay estate agents fees, provide help with legal fees and take care of their Home Information Pack.”

Taylor Wimpey offers a range of apartments and family homes at George Wimpey and Bryant developments located as follows:

BEDFORDSHIRE

Greenacres, Stotfold
Westlow Abbey, Bedford
Woodlands Park, Bedford

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE

Broughton Fields, Milton Keynes
Broughton Gate, Milton Keynes
Buckingham Park, Aylesbury
Heathley Chase, Milton Keynes
Oxley Gate, Milton Keynes
Oxley Woods, Milton Keynes
Parklands, Woburn Sands
Willow Lake, Milton Keynes

CAMBRIDGESHIRE

Broadway Fields, Peterborough
Vision, Peterborough

For more information visit Georgewimpey.co.uk or Bryant.co.uk.