Make a change for the better in Loughton

Opting to part-exchange your home is a fantastic way to take the stress out of the housing chain and is an excellent choice for would-be movers -especially in the light of a survey which says people are finding it harder to sell their existing home.

It could be a lifeline for those wanting to buy one of the brand new townhouses currently available at Redrow's The Rodings, in commuter hotspot Loughton.

Choosing to part-exchange will see Redrow buying a customer's existing property (subject to criteria) and effectively ‘swapping' it for a new home; meaning a guaranteed, quick and easy sale, minus the worry of being stuck in a housing chain that's going nowhere or might even collapse.

Another benefit is that buyers can avoid the risk of being ‘gazundered' - a fashion that hasn't been around since the 1990s but is rapidly on the increase again. It arises when a buyer substantially lowers their offer just days before the exchange and the seller must either accept the lower figure, or reject it and start the entire sales process all over again.

Caron Hutchins, sales manager for Redrow Homes (Eastern) says: "According to the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the number of housing transactions hit an all time low in June*, but why worry about selling your existing home when Redrow can do it for you?

"Some people are simply wary of putting their existing property on the market in the first place because they ‘think' they won't find a buyer. Our ability to potentially accept their home in part exchange on selected plots removes this barrier straight away."

Part-exchange is just one of the measures featured in ‘re:assure from Redrow', a package of help, advice and incentives that are all designed to make moving as easy as possible from the moment of first enquiry right through until after the customer has moved in.

It will be considered on selected plots at The Rodings, including the four-bedroom Graveney townhouse, a stylish home that features flexible accommodation arranged over three floors and is priced from £349,995.

There's a kitchen / dining room on the ground floor plus a separate living area, which would make a great family space or even a home office. The main lounge is on the first floor, together with the master bedroom and en-suite, while three further bedrooms and the family bathroom are on the floor above.

Caron adds: "Three-storey living is extremely versatile for lots of different buyers. In a townhouse like the Graveney, families with older children can give them the run of the top floor while they enjoy some peace and quiet in the rest of the house. Or, for those without the children, this floor can be kept pristine for guests or rooms not needed for bedrooms can be used instead as a home office, studio, games room or gym.

"And, by going up instead of out, home owners get a whole lot more house for their money."

Perfect for commuters - the nearby Debden tube station offers journey times to London Liverpool Street of just 30 minutes - The Rodings also benefits from its close proximity to the boutiques, bars and restaurants of Loughton High Street.

It's also adjacent to Epping Forest F.E. College, from whom Redrow purchased the land, and proceeds from the land sale are contributing to the college's redevelopment, which will see outdated accommodation replaced by a new state-of-the-art building.

As well as the Graveney townhouses, the Rodings also features a selection of one-bedroom apartments from £195,000 and three and four-bedroom homes from £330,000 to £355,000. A range of incentives are available through ‘re:assure'.

For more information, log on to Redrow.co.uk.