Wiltshire buyers return as new home stocks hit low

Off-plan buying is back in vogue in Wiltshire as housing stock levels hit their lowest level for years, according to leading homebuilder David Wilson Homes.

The re-emergence of off-plan purchasers – who decide to buy a home before construction has started – provides further evidence that the Wiltshire housing market has stabilised after the downturn in 2007 and 2008.

It has been usual practice for developers to sell the first homes on any development off-plan at the lowest prices to encourage sales and get an early return on investment. Then, as the development takes shape, prices are increased.

“Off-plan buyers have always been able to secure extremely competitive deals because all housebuilders like to make some sales before construction begins,” said David Wilson Homes South West sales director Bernice Mckenna.

“It has a number of advantages for buyers who can secure the home they want on the plot of their choice. Buying off-plan with a major developer such as David Wilson Homes means you can rest assured that everything is in place to ensure that your property will be completed to a high standard.”

Off-plan purchasers have the advantage of being able to personalise their new home from the outset by determining the colour schemes of kitchens, bathrooms and tiles. They also enjoy all the benefits traditionally associated with new homes – minimal maintenance, fresh décor, good insulation, the latest double glazing and energy efficient central heating.

“David Wilson Homes produces detailed site plans to help select your plot from the development layout,” added Bernice. “And advances in technical drawings, computer generated images and even virtual tours make visualising your home easier than ever before.”

Off-plan homes currently available from David Wilson Homes in Wiltshire include Beaufort Park, its development in Wootton Bassett where current availability includes apartments and houses.

For details of current availability at Beaufort Park call the marketing suite in Station Road, open daily from 10.30am to 5.30pm, or visit dwh.co.uk.