Find out how to trade up to a luxury waterside home next weekend

Essex homebuyers can find out everything they need to know about part exchanging their house for a beautiful new Redrow home near Maldon next weekend (Saturday and Sunday, September 10 / 11).

The Lakes, in Heybridge, is a picturesque new homes venture surrounded by water on three sides. There are beautiful views of the River Blackwater and the properties are close to the picturesque Heybridge Basin, which offers walks along the sea wall.

Redrow is hosting an open weekend at The Lakes to give potential purchasers more information about the part exchange scheme and how it works. Independent financial advisors will also be on hand to talk to visitors about their mortgage options.

As an added incentive to purchasers of plot 89, a beautiful detached Portswood home, Redrow will include free carpets, curtains, light fittings and turf to the rear garden if they reserve over the open weekend.

Part exchange could be a hassle-free option to speed up a move.

Lesley Stringer, sales director for Redrow Homes (Eastern), explains: “For many people, the potential hassle that comes with selling their existing property could be all that stands in the way of them buying a brand new home.

“But with part exchange they don’t need to worry as Redrow will effectively act as a cash buyer for their existing home, in many cases making an offer on their house within just 48 hours. They won’t have to worry about estate agent’s fees or getting stuck in a complicated housing chain.”

The Lakes is within easy reach of the historic town of Maldon, which is one of the oldest recorded towns in Britain; and is opposite Maldon’s Promenade Park, with its many acres of open space and children’s play areas.

In Heybridge itself there is a shopping complex, restaurants, supermarkets, pubs, and other local amenities and nearby Mill Beach is a popular holiday destination for many people.

Heybridge is approximately 6.5 miles from Witham Station, from where London Liverpool Street can be reached by direct rail link in around 45 minutes.

Four and five bedroom homes are priced from £449,950.

For more information on The Lakes, head down to the development on Hall Road on , to see the show home, on Saturday and Sunday, September 10 and 11, between 10am and 5.30pm. Alternatively, visit redrow.co.uk.