Winning Formula on Offer from CALA at The Paddock

October 7 2011

Leading housebuilder CALA Homes is offering a fantastic Full Part Exchange deal on the final £775,000 family home at The Paddock, its exclusive development of just three large detached homes in Balerno near Edinburgh. The deal  opens up the chance of moving into this executive property for buyers who are perhaps struggling to sell their existing home, or simply want to do without the hassle of finding a buyer for it.

“The last remaining home combines the best in contemporary living with real craftsmanship and quality,” says Sarah Stanger, CALA Homes’ sales and marketing director. Sarah  urges homebuyers who are considering a move to The Paddock  to contact the CALA Homes team as soon as possible, to arrange a site visit and discuss their options .

The Paddock from CALA Homes

The 'Ranald' has 5 double bedrooms, 3 en suites and a double garage, and is now available with a Full Part Exchange deal from CALA Homes

The house on offer is called the ‘Ranald’ and it provides a generous  2,800 sq ft of accommodation over two storeys and comes with a double garage. Downstairs comprises an open-plan kitchen/family room and spacious lounge, opening on to the rear garden, a formal dining room, utility room, study and cloakroom. Upstairs each of the five bedrooms is a double with fitted wardrobes, three of which have en suite facilities. For a final touch of luxury the master bedroom boasts a Juliet balcony and there is also a settle off the galleried landing and a further full family bathroom.

These new homes in Balerno enjoy an exceptional location, just eight miles from Edinburgh city centre,  on the historic Ravelrig Estate, once the seat of the Earls of Lauderdale. Residents will love the village feel of the area but will also appreciate how easy it is to get to the heart of the Capital by road and rail. The Pentland Hills Regional Park is also close by, a haven for those who enjoy outdoor pursuits such as walking, cycling, and horse riding. There is also plenty of golf in the area too , of course, and even skiing is an option, on artificial slopes at Hillend.

Last year, CALA Homes picked up numerous housing awards, most notably a Bronze for Best Medium Housebuilder at the What House? Awards, the Oscars of the UK new homes industry. Already in 2011, it has been honoured by the Homes for Scotland Quality Awards and the National House Building Council.

by What New Homes team


Scottish Housebuilding at 80 Year Low

September 13 2011

Official figures report that the level of housebuilding in Scotland is at the lowest level in 80 years, slowing by six per cent from the same period last year, as homebuyers struggle to find mortgages. A total of 16,224 new homes in Scotland were completed in the 12 months to the end of June 2011, compared with 17,259 to the end of June 2010.

The figures from construction research group Glenigan also showed that the number of new home starts by private developers was down in the year, falling 11% from 15,117 to 13,456. There was however some cheering news from local authorities, who started 1,383 homes in that period – up 94%, from 713 the year before.

Gainsborough Court from Mactaggart & Mickel

Housebuilding in Scotland is at its lowest level for 80 years, according to the latest offical figures from Glenigan

Further troubling signs from Scotland included the news from the Home Builders Federation (HBF) that the rate that Scottish housebuilders are asking for planning permission has plunged faster than other region in the UK. The HBF reported that approval was given for 5,478 new homes in the first six months of this year, a fall of more than 40% compared with around the 9,500 approvals agreed in the same period twelve months previously. The organisation goes on to state that new homes in Scotland accounted for just nine per cent of all planning approvals, down from around 18% two years ago.

Jonathan Fair, chief executive of homebuilding industry body Homes for Scotland says: “Excluding the years surrounding the Second World War and the impact of public spending cuts in 1982, housing production in Scotland is now at its lowest since 1931. Today’s figures confirm the continuing importance of Scottish Government interventions and initiatives such as the National Housing Trust, New Supply Shared Equity with Developers scheme and its support for the development of a mortgage indemnity guarantee scheme.”

A summit has been arranged between housebuilders, Scottish Housing Minister Keith Brown and Homes for Scotland to discuss the implications of these latest statistics and agree a plan to revitalise housebuilding in the country.

by WhatNewHomes team


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