Go the extra ‘Myle' in Colchester

Choosing to buy a brand new home over an older second hand property could prove to be a sensible consumer move in the current market, saving home owners time and money along the way.

With an enticing range of options to make owning a home easier to achieve - whether that's help with the deposit, part-exchange, a mortgage subsidy or covering stamp duty, legal fees and other moving costs - a brand new Redrow home currently has even more than usual in its favour over the second hand sector.

What's more, buying from Redrow gives customers access to a wide network of helpful professionals such as mortgage advisers, solicitors, estate agents and other property experts who all have the same objective - to help get you moving.

Currently offering a choice of new homes at The Myle, in Colchester, Redrow Homes (Eastern) area sales manager Beryl Williams says: "We have a team of experienced people in place to help would-be home owners secure the property they want, at a price they can afford and to help them find the right mortgage deal to make it all possible. It's a great support network.

"And there's no need for costly renovation, decorating or DIY to worry about, a brand new home is ready to move into and can be more cost-effective than its second hand counterpart."

At first glance an older property may appear cheaper but renovating to the same standards as a new-build could see a purchaser's purse strings stretching well over the £20,000 mark, once costs like a new kitchen and bathroom, installing new windows, replacing the roof and a new boiler are taken into account.

For those who opt for the easier and potentially more cost-effective option of a new-build, properties currently available at The Myle include the four-bedroom ‘Neale', a three storey townhouse that includes en-suite bathroom to master bedroom, a kitchen / breakfast room and separate dining room, plus a first floor lounge with French doors to a Juliet balcony.

Neales are currently available from £225,995 and, to help potential purchasers envisage what life would be like, Redrow has taken one to completion and kitted it out as a view home, with flooring, window dressings and light fittings throughout.

Located on Mill Road, Colchester - a town steeped in history - The Myle is ideally situated for every conceivable amenity, from shopping to sports, and close to the county's rolling countryside. And it's great news for commuters with the easy access to the A12 and rail links from nearby Colchester North Station providing access to Ipswich in less than 20 minutes and to London Liverpool Street in about an hour.

As well as Neale and Thurn townhouses, The Myle also currently offers a two-bedroom apartment priced at £159,995 and a further choice of new homes soon to be introduced in phase three.

To find out more about The Myle , log on to Redrow.co.uk.