Out with the old at Spinners Mews

Buying a new home can save time and money as well as being kinder for the environment, according to award winning Redrow Homes, who are building in Chadderton. The successful property developer says that whilst buying an older second-hand property might appear cheaper, the costs of renovating an old house to the same standards as a brand new one could be considerable.

An up to date kitchen and bathroom, new heating system, replacement windows, wiring and other updates could see renovation costs spiral to over £20,000. And more efficient heating and insulation in new homes means they produce far less greenhouse gas and makes them up to four times more energy efficient than older homes.

This could be particularly true in areas like Chadderton, near Oldham, where the traditional housing stock features a lot of older terraced houses, so Redrow's contemporary Spinners Mews development is a breath of fresh air.

Barbara Wright, area sales manager for Redrow Homes (North West) said: "At first glance our prices may be slightly above average house prices for the area, but closer inspection will reveal a very different story. Customers at Spinners Mews get all the advantages of a brand new home in terms of modern specification, easy maintenance and no need for costly renovations, repairs or tedious hours of DIY.

"Buying new is potentially hassle-free, with no upward chain and no chance of being gazumped. Add this to the other obvious benefits, including a 10-year ‘Buildmark' warranty from the National House Building Council, and it makes you wonder why everyone doesn't buy new."

Perfectly situated off Fields New Road, in Chadderton, between Manchester's vibrant metropolis and the rolling foothills of the Pennines, Spinners Mews offers the perfect blend of town and country.

Barbara added: "The development is ideal for those wanting both the buzz of Manchester and a quieter home life away from the city centre. It would suit young professionals working in the city, who want to get away from it all after a hard day in the office, as well as couples starting out and young families.

"And with the homes at Spinners Mews finished to exceptional standards, inconvenient renovations will be far from any buyer's mind."

Chadderton itself offers everything you need for every day living including a sports centre, schools and colleges. And for those in need of retail therapy Oldham town centre boasts a diverse range of high street stores. Transport links are excellent with frequent rail services running from Oldham into Manchester Victoria station in around 20 minutes.

A wide choice of one and two-bedroom apartments are currently available at Spinners Mews priced from £85,000 to £148,000, while a three-bedroom semi-detached home, complete with single parking space, can be snapped up from £159,950.

Another advantage of buying a new home in today's market is the help and incentives that developers can often provide. As part of its ‘re:assure' package at Spinners Mews, Redrow offers a choice of incentives on selected plots, which could include a 5% deposit or help to pay the mortgage for up to two years.

For more details of homes at Spinners Mews log on to Redrow.co.uk.