Home exchange helps buyers in Bromsgrove

Like many retired people in this economic climate, Mr and Mrs Lockhart were struggling to sell their home until the simple option of home exchange solved this problem at Cypress Grange in Bromsgrove.

“We were interested in the development but were finding the sale of our house really difficult so when the home exchange scheme was explained we thought the scheme might be suitable,” said Thomas Lockhart.

David Wilson Retirement Homes understands that many of its customers are looking to downsize so has designed the home exchange service to reflect this.

Louise Ware, sales director with David Wilson Retirement Homes, said: “We will offer a guaranteed price for a buyer’s existing property which is based on independent valuations. Once this offer is accepted, we will market your current home so that you are free to move into one of our new homes quickly and smoothly.”

Louise explains that “The home exchange scheme removes the uncertainty when selling a house, for example the cost of HIPs, dealing with estate agents, searching for a buyer and being part of an unstable chain.

Like so many retirees, Mr and Mrs Lockhart found the idea of downsizing appealing in creating an even better lifestyle than their existing one.

“The garden in our previous house was becoming too much to look after so the idea of downsizing was really appealing. We are thrilled with our new lifestyle and being only five minutes from our previous house we can continue to lead the same lives but live in a great new community,” said Margaret Lockhart.

Cypress Grange is conveniently located just a few minutes walk from the town centre. The train station is less than a mile away, and connections to the M5 and the M42 are excellent.

Over 70% of the apartments have now sold with the last few remaining. Prices range from £149,995.

If you would like further information on the development, log on to Dwh.co.uk/retirementhomes.