Reasons to buy new at Bocking Mill

Why do so many people prefer to buy new rather than second-hand homes? At least ten reasons crop up regularly in buyer surveys, most highlighting the central fact that new homebuilders generally offer a range of benefits that the second-hand market cannot hope to match.

A perfect example is Bocking Mill in Braintree, where buyers can take advantage of a package of help ranging from help with a deposit and Stamp Duty through to part-exchange, often with other incentives.

Rebecca Littler, sales and marketing director of Barratt Eastern Counties, said: “Deals and assistance like this are just not available when buying second-hand homes because the vast majority of individual vendors and their estate agents are just not in a position to offer them.

“Very often, it is the help we can give with a deposit or Stamp Duty, with discounts, part exchange and a whole raft of other benefits –that make the difference between people being able to buy and not being able to buy.”

So what exactly do buyers prefer about buying new? The most common reasons given by Barratt customers are:

• An untouched brand new home for you to make your own
• New kitchens and bathrooms
• Energy efficiency – new homes are generally cheaper to run
• Choice of certain finishes and coverings
• Opportunities to view example properties in advance, repeatedly if required
• Wide range of no-strings help packages
• Excellent value for money
• Customer service – friendly staff who help every step of the way
• Excellent locations
• Ten-year Warranty

Bocking Mill is located in a very picturesque setting with lovely surrounding countryside and the River Pant running through the heart of the development. The market town of Braintree is a short drive away and it has a good range of high street and independent shops, and plenty of coffee shops, bars and restaurants. Nearby is Freeport Designer Village, one of the UK’s largest outlet shopping centres, which has over 85 stores, a 12-screen cinema, bowling, go-karting, nightclubs and restaurants.

Braintree’s situation for travel is excellent. The A120 provides a direct link to Bishop’s Stortford and the M11 and joins the A12 which connects the major town centres of Ipswich, Colchester and Chelmsford. Braintree is only 10 miles from Chelmsford and 15 miles from Colchester. Stansted airport is approximately 13 miles away. For rail travel, Braintree station has a regular service to London’s Liverpool Street taking around one hour.

Prices at the development currently start from £137,995 for a two-bedroom apartment, £229,995 for a three-bedroom house and £294,995 for a four-bedroom house with an annexe.

For more information, visit the Marketing Suite at Bocking Mill, Bovingdon Road, Bocking, Braintree CM7 5ND, open daily from 10am to 6pm or visit the website at barratthomes.co.uk.