Sales success at White Sand for Ward Homes

White Sand, the new development by Ward Homes in Camber, is thriving in the face of economic adversity. Its recent “Investor Day” proved so successful with three homes selling in a matter of hours and a further four since, that another is planned for Saturday 25th April.

Nick Fenton, Managing Director of Ward Homes, comments: “To sell three homes in one day, given the present market conditions, is tremendous.

“The fact that seasoned investors are buying at White Sand demonstrates what a good investment these properties are. In peak season, two bedroom homes let for £350 - £650 per week with a projected yearly income of £13,000; three bedroom cottages let for £540 - £950 per week with a projected yearly income of £19,000; overall they represent yields of over 6%.

“An economic downturn is often an investor upturn and it goes to show that, whilst the property market forecasts remain gloomy, many people are realising that now is the ideal time to buy. We are seeing considerably more visitors here than we were this time last year and homes are selling at a faster pace.”

Professional property investor couple Nick Tadd and Vanessa Warwick, founders of investor advice service 4wallsandaceiling.com, will be on hand throughout the “Investor Day” to speak with visitors. Having purchased a two bedroom cottage at White Sand in the summer of 2007 to add to their extensive property portfolio, Nick and Vanessa are able to provide potential investors with the benefit of not only their considerable experience and expertise of property investment, but also give an ‘insider’s’ view of White Sand.

Nick Tadd comments: “It’s great to speak to people to discuss the benefits of investing at White Sand. Our home here has certainly proved to be one of our most successful investments; so much so that we are looking into purchasing another property here. It’s giving a better return than any bank can offer with the added benefit of a tangible and secure asset!

White Sand is a terrific investment; it has all the ingredients that make up a successful holiday let all year round - there is positive cash flow from the rent, year round activities to attract people to the area and its outstanding coastal location means it will benefit from capital appreciation in the years to come. If you’re not looking for an investment, then it’s a lovely place to live all year round too!”

White Sand is an award-winning and charming fisherman’s village style development of two, three and four-bedroom homes opposite Camber Sands, one of South East England’s finest unspoilt beaches. Many of the houses also have stunning uninterrupted views across the open land of the adjacent conservation area.

The development is served by excellent transport links. Vanessa comments: “Central London is just a 90 minute drive away, motorway almost all the way and for the last 20 miles, you can enjoy the lovely scenery of Romney Marsh.” Ashford International train station is just 20 minutes by rail from Rye station, giving easy access to Eurostar services.

The quaint town of Rye, once a haunt of smugglers, is just a few miles from White Sand. Perched on a hill, Rye has cobbled streets, fascinating old buildings, great local shops and a weekly market. There are plenty of cafés, restaurants and historic inns, and the famous annual Arts Festival adds to the cosmopolitan atmosphere.

Nick Fenton concludes: “These sales go to show that, in spite of the current climate, where there is a good investment to be made, people will snap it up.”

Two, three and four bedroom homes remain for sale with prices starting from £195,000.

To find out more, visit Wardhomes.co.uk.