Oakleaf proves to be perfect for Barratt employee

Second hand homes are not something you would usually associate with a provider of brand new homes such as Barratt West Midlands, but in fact the housebuilder sells hundreds of older homes each year through its sister company, Barratt Oakleaf, and it is not just the general public who take advantage of this unique service.

Barratt Sales Negotiator, Lucy Turner and boyfriend Russell Pemberton are just one of the many home hunters to buy one of the Oakleaf properties and found that the process was just as simple as buying a brand new home.

Lucy, who is currently the Sales Negotiator at Barratt's Skyline development on Bath Row in Birmingham first found the Barratt Oakleaf home of her dreams when she helped the previous owners part-exchange the property for one of Barratt's brand new homes at a development in Erdington.

Lucy explained, "Russell and I had been looking for a new home in the Walmley area of Birmingham for a while but just couldn't find anything we liked. So when I helped the previous owners to part-exchange their property it was just perfect.

"Buying a house from Barratt Oakleaf is much the same as buying one of Barratt's new build properties. Purchasers benefit from the advice and support of a part-exchange co-ordinator, while there are also some great additional benefits meaning it has a lot of advantages compared with buying an older property independently through an estate agent.

"Not only did Barratt pay our five per cent deposit, but we were also able to use their recommended solicitor and Independent Financial Advisor, which meant that the whole process ran as smoothly as possible and we were able to get some really useful independent advice. Plus, because I had been involved with the original sale of this property I know that we have paid really competitive price."

David Child, Sales Director for Barratt explained, "Oakleaf properties are those that Barratt has taken in part-exchange for one of our brand new homes which we then offer for sale as part of our Oakleaf collection. It is ideal for those who are looking to buy an older property but who want to take advantage of the kind of incentives, usually only offered on new build homes.

"All of our Oakleaf properties are sold at extremely competitive prices, with many on sale for below market valuation, plus there are a range of other incentives also available. Other benefits that purchasers could take advantage of include help with the deposit, carpets, oven, fridge or washing machine, making each of the properties even better value for money."

Oakleaf homes are available in the following locations with prices starting from just £78,500:

* Birmingham
* Coseley
* Cradley Heath
* Dudley
* Erdington
* Halesowen
* Handsworth
* Rowley Regis
* Tividale
* Walsall
* Wednesbury
* West Heath
* Willenhall
* Wolverhampton

For more information about Barratt Oakleaf properties, log on to Oakleafhomes.co.uk.