2010 house hunters ‘should act now’ says Taylor Wimpey
House hunters looking to move in 2010 should start their search now, according to Taylor Wimpey. The housebuilder has sold its entire allocation of properties at Rose Hill in Oxford for 2009, and is now selling homes which will be completed by summer next year.
55 homes were sold at the popular development in 2009, showing that new build homes are still in demand in Oxford. And with the average cost of UK properties rising by 9% during the second half of 2009*, Taylor Wimpey is encouraging prospective purchasers to reserve now for 2010.
Neil Simpson, regional sales and marketing director for Taylor Wimpey, said: “Despite the credit crunch and its knock on effect on the property market, we are in a strong position at the end of 2009 and are already building up our order book for next year.
“The market is changing – a rise in mortgage approval levels means demand has really picked up recently. Prospective purchasers looking to move in 2010 need to start their search now, especially if they are after a new build property.
“We’re already forward selling homes at Rose Hill which won’t be completed until next summer, so I’d encourage them to visit us now so they have a chance of reserving their property now and aren’t disappointed in a few months’ time.”
Currently available at Rose Hill is a selection of two, three and four bedroom properties. Homes will will be ready to move into for summer 2010 include the Harvington, a popular three-bedroom townhouse offering flexible accommodation to suit a range of purchasers, from families needing more space to young professionals seeking a long-term investment property.
Priced at just £229,995, the Harvington comprises a fully-fitted kitchen and spacious open plan living and dining area on the ground floor, two generous bedrooms and a family bathroom on the first floor plus a generous master bedroom in the eaves. The master bedroom has fitted wardrobes and an en-suite shower room for privacy. One of the bedrooms on the first floor could be converted into a study, allowing occupants to work from home.
Situated on the outskirts of Oxford, Rose Hill benefits from a host of local amenities and facilities including shops for everyday needs, a supermarket, pubs, restaurants, cinema and a David Lloyd health club.
Rose Hill is situated a short distance from the ring road offering easy access into Oxford city centre, whilst Redbridge Park and Ride is also nearby. The A34 is approximately five minutes away which links to the M40 for easy access to London and the Midlands.
For more information on the homes available at Rose Hill, visit the marketing suite on Rivermead Road, open daily from 9.30am to 5.00pm or for general information, log on to taylorwimpey.co.uk.
*Source: Bloomberg.com, 19th November 2009
