Buy Deposit Free with Stewart Milne Homes

April 6 2012

Taking the pressure off house hunters saving for a deposit, Stewart Milne Homes is launching a new deposit-free 100% lending offer on a selection of its new-build homes in Scotland. Buyers opting for a family home will find the offer available on a wide selection of two-, three-, four-, five- and six-bedroom houses for sale at many of the house builder’s Scottish developments.  On top of that, people searching for a one-, two- or three-bedroom apartments can take advantage of a mortgage requiring only a 5% deposit, which is significantly less that the standard rate of around 25% high street lenders are asking for at the moment.

A series of events has been arranged by the company to let potential buyers have a look around the developments and find out more about the financing offers available.  Independent financial advisors will be on hand at each event to provide individually tailored advice with no obligation to buy.

Hopefield View from Stewart Milne Homes

Stewart Milne Homes is holding events to explain its new finance initiative across Scotland in April

The company has now organised a series of homebuyer events in April so that house-hunters can visit the developments in person and find out more about the options available to them. At each event will be independent financial advisers who will give no-obligation, one-to-one advice tailored to each homebuyer. Dates and locations for these events are as follows:

John Slater of Stewart Milne Homes says: “We are committed to keeping homebuyers on the move and investing in straightforward, effective solutions to common challenges such as saving for a deposit. This deposit-free finance is the latest addition to our range of purchase plans and we are pleased to be one of the only housebuilders in Scotland to be offering such a sought-after and affordable purchase plan.”

Acknowledging that raising the money for a new property can be a barrier for homeowners and first-time buyers alike, he adds: “We are offering the 100% funding across all our houses – from two-bedroom styles right through to six-bedroom detached villas, to enable first-time buyers to growing families to secure their ideal home.”

by Suzanne Frost

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First-time buyers get head start on new-build developments in Scotland

March 27 2012

There are currently plenty of new homes in Scotland aimed at first-time buyers. And, more than just a great choice of one- and two-bedroom starter homes, many of the properties also come with a range of incentives from housebuilders to help first-time buyers get a foot on the property ladder.

Broadshade from Stewart Milne Homes

Stewart Milne Homes is offering an array of incentives to first-time buyers at Broadshade in Westhill

Taylor Wimpey is offering The Leys at Bathgate, where prices start from just £99,995. Shared equity is available on selected plots and the company offers a part exchange scheme for those with a property to sell.  The development comprises two-bedroom apartments as well as two- and three-bedroom houses; the two-bedroom apartments feature separate kitchen and living rooms, en suite to the master bedroom and an allocated parking space.  Bathgate, just a mile from the M8, is ideally placed for commuting to both Edinburgh and Glasgow, with Edinburgh around 20 miles away

In Aberdeenshire, Stewart Milne Homes is offering its special First Time Buyers Plan at Broadshade, in Westhill. This provides the option of a 90% mortgage, as well as a number of complimentary extras such as furniture, carpets, curtains and a free 40″ plasma television with home cinema. The scheme offers three types of one- and two-bedroom apartments, priced from £154,995, which boast open-plan living areas, fitted wardrobes and ample storage space.

Barratt Homes also offers a range of schemes to help first-time buyers get on the property ladder at Ochilview in Maddison, near Falkirk. Assistance schemes at the development include Deposit Match and a Head Start shared equity plan, which requires only a 5% deposit from the buyer. Ochilview is situated within a convenient distance of Falkirk town centre and makes an ideal location for commuters to Edinburgh, Glasgow or Stirling. The development comprises a range of three-, four- and five-bedroom houses with prices starting from £145,995.

For first-time buyers after lively city living in the capital, AMA Homes‘ Printhouse development, situated in the Canonmills area in the north of Edinburgh, offers a collection of contemporary one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. Prices start at £185,000 at this converted print works building, for which purchasers will enjoy plenty of light through large windows and an airy feel thanks to an open-plan layout. Bathroom feature a walk-in shower while residents also benefit from a communal garden and secure, allocated parking.

by Maria Brett

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Demand and Supply as Stewart Milne Homes Release Second Phase of Family Properties at Broadshade

October 17 2011

On the back of unprecedented customer demand for larger properties, Stewart Milne Homes has released a new phase of substantial family homes at its Broadshade development in Westhill, around nine miles from Aberdeen city centre. With prices starting at £325,995 for a four-bedroom house and £426,495 for a five-bedroom detached villa, and the innovative ‘Sell Your Home in 5 Days’ purchase plan available on all of the newly released properties, Broadshade is the perfect option for families looking to upgrade their living space.

These new homes in Scotland are all part of Stewart Milne Homes’ popular Woodlands Collection, with features such as impressive entrance halls, large living rooms, formal dining rooms and fully fitted kitchens/breakfast rooms complete with access to the rear garden. There’s also a cloakroom, utility room, storage and integral double garage as standard, while some homes also boast additional accommodation downstairs in the form of a family room.

Upstairs, a spacious landing leads off to a family bathroom and a master bedroom with walk-in wardrobes and full en suite bathroom. Guest bedrooms, and even some third bedrooms in some homes, also benefit from fitted wardrobes and en suite facilities.

Broadshade from Stewart Milne Homes

Stewart Milne has released a new phase of fantastic family homes in Westhill, on the back of unprecedented customer demand.

“Broadshade has proven an extremely popular choice with families and our four- and five-bedroom styles have always been in demand, particularly for the larger style breakfasting kitchens and spacious upper floors,” says Mike Cowie, sales director of Stewart Milne Homes North Scotland. “We have, therefore, decided to bring forward the next phase of these homes to allow more buyers to secure their ideal home.”

Westhill is a friendly village community with a host of everyday amenities including a shopping centre, supermarkets, sports facilities and a wide selection of restaurants, bars and cafes. It is also served by a number of primary and secondary schools within a short distance of Broadshade, making it an ideal place to find a property to bring up a family.

Stewart Milne Homes’ unique ‘Sell Your Home in Five Days’ purchase plan could be a major boon to house hunters with an existing property to sell. The company arranges two independent valuations on the old home and makes an offer based on these within just five working days. If accepted, then the company take cares of the entire sale, saving the customer the hassle and expense of dealing with estate agents.

The show home and marketing suite at Broadshade are open from Thursday to Monday, 11.00am until 5.00pm.

by What New Homes team

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Lots of local interest in exquisite new Braemar development

September 27 2011

It’s no surprise that Springfield Properties is reporting a great deal of local interest in its Middleton of Canmore development in Braemar. This scheme of new homes in Scotland has it all. Set in an enviable location within the beautiful Cairngorms National Park, in the heart of Royal Deeside, this leafy new suburb is set to be the place for growing families to find a property in a safe and peaceful location, with easy access to great local schools and leisure amenities.

Middleton of Canmore from Springfield Properties

All the 4-bed home styles available at the Middleton of Canmore development have spacious rooms and an integral garage

Middleton of Canmore comprises a collection of just 25 three-bedroom semi-detached and four-bedroom detached homes, all featuring spacious rooms and a high specification throughout. The four-bedroom detached properties also come with an integrated garage.

Prices at the development start from just £189,950. Located just off the main Glenshee Road (A93), at Braemar, the marketing suite for this development is open Thursday to Monday, from 11.00am to 5.00pm.

“This really is an exquisite development that is generating a high level of interest within the local community, with one home already reserved,” says Joyce Napier, Sales Manager for Springfield Properties.

Creative types have the opportunity to personalise their homes right from the outset. Purchasers can select the kitchen of their choice at the Riverside Kitchen showroom in Elgin or Glasgow. All kitchens options come with a great range of high-quality integrated appliances, including fridge-freezer, dishwasher, oven, hob and cooker hood. Among the other tailoring options, homebuyers are able to select from wide spectrum of colours for their wall finishes.

Springfield Properties has retained five of these splendid, sympathetically-designed properties to be sold exclusively to those living and working within the local area. Each of these homes — four three-bedroom semi-detached homes and one four-bedroom detached home — is now on sale and will be available until the end of September only for local residents.

by What New Homes team

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New Mews Houses For Sale from CALA Homes in Aberdeen

July 14 2011

CALA Homes has released six four-bedroom family mews homes at The Campus, its development of new homes in Aberdeen, located on the site of the former Aberdeen College of Education. Priced from £359,995, four of these spacious family homes have already been reserved. CALA will only be building ten of these properties on the site in all, and the rarity of finding new-build family houses in city centre locations such as this one mean that demand is likely to be high for the remaining homes.

The Campus from CALA Homes

Four mews houses, priced from £359,995, have already been reserved at The Campus

Each home has floor space of 1,564 sq ft, making them perfect for a growing family. The layout has an open-plan kitchen/dining/family room, utility room, lounge, cloakroom and integral garage on the ground floor and a master bedroom with en-suite shower room, three other bedrooms and a family bathroom upstairs.

The development also includes a number of apartment buildings, where there is still some availability on the current phases. Buyers have a choice of two- and three-bedroom layouts with prices ranging from £205,000 to £270,000. CALA Homes is offering a number of incentive schemes on selected plots, aimed at both first-time buyers and existing homeowners. The development has three show apartments open seven days a week, from 11.00am to 5.30pm.

The Campus is just two miles from the city’s station and around 15 minutes’ drive from Aberdeen Airport. It has already proven popular with those needing convenient access to the University and the Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, which are both located nearby.

“The beauty of The Campus is that it provides a unique mix of properties which appeal to a variety of homebuyers,” says CALA Homes East Sales and Marketing Manager, Vivian MacLean. “That’s what gives it its community atmosphere and these charming mews houses further enhance that special blend.”

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Opinions Invited on New Aberdeenshire Community

June 29 2011

Local residents are being invited to air their views on a planned £1-billion new-build development in Aberdeenshire.  An exhibition running from Thursday 30 June to Friday 1 July will display the latest designs for Chapelton of Elsick, as well as the results from the recent ecological, agricultural and environmental assessments.

Chapelton of Elsick from Elsick Development Company

More than 4,000 homes are planned for the Chapelton of Elsick development near Newtonhill, Aberdeenshire

With over 4,000 new homes, primary and secondary schools, leisure facilities, pubs, restaurants, a civic centre and retail and business units planned for the development, Chapelton of Elsick is set to be a thriving new community in the Aberdeenshire area.  Providing planning permission is granted from Aberdeenshire Council, the development will be constructed on farmland to the west of Newtonhill, just 10 miles south of Aberdeen.  Developers intend for Chapelton of Elsick to be a sustainable community and four architectural companies local to the area are involved in the planning.

“The exhibition is an opportunity for people to get involved in creating a new, sustainable style of living,” commented Lord Southesk, director of Elsick Development Company Ltd.  ”The master plan is being developed by Andres Duany, the world renowned pioneer of new urbanism, a movement which aims to build walkable, mixed-use towns with a focus on building communities. With 40% green space, a town centre and excellent transport links we are looking to recreate the lifestyle of traditional Scottish towns.”

Families will be drawn to the idea of the new community as the new schools will offer 21st century facilities, which will be open to the community outwith school hours.  Plans are also in place for a large country park nearby and it has been pledged that existing woods and green areas will be retained.  Walking and cycling routes will provide an enjoyable and safe setting for recreational use.

Developers have been keen to involve local residents in the planning of the new community and public consultations have been held to allow them a say in the facilities being created.

“The community has already been involved in every stage of the development of Chapelton,” added Lord Southesk. “Over 300 people attended a 10-day ‘Charrette’ last September, during which they worked with a world-class design team to develop the master plan, and two further exhibitions at Cookney in March and ‘Making it Real’ at Newtonhill earlier this month attracted over 570 visitors to see the developing plans. We collected valuable feedback on our earlier designs at these events, including the need for bungalows and an endorsement of largely traditional house types.”

The exhibition will take place at Cookney Village Hall from 10.00am until 8.00pm on Thursday 30 June and from 9.00am to 4.00pm on Friday 1 July. The designs can also be viewed online by visiting www.chapeltonofelsick.co.uk.

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New Properties on the Market in Scotland’s University Cities

June 13 2011

With summer having (supposedly) made an appearance, many of Scotland’s teenagers will be dreaming about heading off to university for the first time or leaving halls of residence to find their own pad.  The thought of finding a quality home to rent can be daunting but, in recent years, a trend has begun to emerge whereby parents decide to find a property to invest in for their child to live in during their university career.

Vision from Stewart Milne Homes

Prices start at £162,995 for a high-specification 2-bed apartment at Stewart Milne Homes' Vision scheme in Aberdeen

Not only could this save money by lowering monthly outgoings paid for rent, but it could also earn parents a bit extra cash by renting out a second bedroom to a flat mate.  In the long term, rising house prices may result in the property being sold on at a profit when the student graduates and moves on.

The benefits of buying new-build homes are many, but perhaps one of the best for a parent is that everything is brand new so there will be no calls home demanding cash for the expensive repair bills that can come with an older property.  There are lots of new-build homes in Scotland‘s university cities that would be ideal for student life and that won’t break the bank of mum and dad.

The Vision development by Stewart Milne Homes is situated near the Mugiemoss area of Aberdeen and offers two apartment styles that are perfect for those starting out.  Both the ‘Pirie’ and the ‘Spence’ have two bedrooms and are priced from £162,995. Each apartment has a kitchen/breakfast room with built-in appliances (so there will be no need to bring washing home at the weekend!), bedrooms with fitted wardrobes, door-entry system and plenty of storage.

CALA Homes‘ Grovewood Hill development in Edinburgh offers a choice of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments priced from £165,000. The apartments are situated in the west of the city and boast a high internal specification that includes Siemens kitchen appliances and bathroom tiling from Porcelanosa. The open-plan design gives a contemporary feel while the separate utility room and fitted wardrobes to the bedrooms offer plenty of storage space.

Gainsborough Court from Mactaggart & Mickel

Buyers have a great choice of property types at Gainsborough Court in Glasgow from Mactaggart & Mickel

With its Kelvindale postcode, Mactaggart & Mickel‘s Gainsborough Court development is conveniently located for students attending any of Glasgow’s three universities. Sixty-two properties priced from £234,495 make up the development, which has a number of homes to suit students including two- and three-bedroom apartments; two-, three- and four-bedroom duplex apartments, and four-bedroom townhouses. The properties all feature roomy lounges, en-suite facilities to the master bedroom and fitted wardrobes in the bedrooms.

Taylor Wimpey‘s Stirling Bridge development has been designed with first time buyers in mind.  Prices start at just £85,000 and the starter homes include a collection of one- and two-bedroom apartments as well as two- and three-bedroom semi-detached homes.

A new development in Dundee is currently on the market through Thornton’s Property Services.  McVicars Lane on the city’s Perth Road is well placed for reaching either of Dundee’s two university campuses and features two- and three-bedroom apartments priced from £174,950 as well as boasting a selection of luxury penthouses.

by Maria Brett

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CALA Homes Plans New Aberdeenshire Development

March 18 2011

CALA Homes has revealed plans to build a brand new development of 24 four- and five-bedroom detached family homes in the village of Foveran, 12 miles north of Aberdeen. Four low-cost homes will also be built at the site, where the house builder’s prestigious Signature Collection will be making its debut in the Aberdeenshire area.

Signature Collection 'Crichton' home from CALA Homes

The 'Crichton' home comes from CALA Homes Signature Collection, providing spacious accommodation and 4/5 bedrooms for a growing family

The homes are designed to combine traditional exterior styling with modern, flexible living spaces specifically aimed at modern family buyers. Many of the home styles available will feature separate formal living and reception rooms as well as an open-plan kitchen and family area, which will provide an informal area for families to spend time together.

Mike Naysmith, regional director at CALA Homes, says: “This development will be extremely appealing to families looking for a home within commuting distance from Aberdeen. Foveran is a picturesque rural village just ten miles north of the city centre and less than five miles to the much-anticipated Donald Trump development.”

Sales and marketing manager for CALA Homes North, Vivian MacLean, adds: “The Signature Homes collection is designed to suit our customers’ lifestyles and evolving needs. We have already received very positive feedback and sales in Liff, near Dundee, where a show home is open.”

The village of Foveran is a lovely place to find a property where you can combine rural and urban living, bringing up the family in a tranquil country setting while remaining close to Aberdeen city centre for work, shopping and leisure. The village is close to Haddo House, a National Trust for Scotland site, and Haddo Country Park for family days out. Further amenities can be found in the nearby town of Ellon, where leisure facilities including a swimming pool and golf course as well as a good selection of shops can be found.

by Maria Brett

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First Time Buyer Plan launched by Stewart Milne Homes

January 21 2011

Stewart Milne Homes is helping first time buyers looking for a new home in Scotland with a new assistance scheme offering a 90% mortgage, mortgage protection insurance and a host of other benefits on homes at several of its popular property developments.

There is a deferred payment mortgage option where the buyer has 100% ownership while paying for a loan of just 80%-85% of the value of the home, the balance provided as an equity-share loan from the housebuilder. In addition, there’s also no Stamp Duty to pay on homes which cost less than £250,000.

Athena Grange from Stewart Milne Homes

Apartments at Athena Grange in Prestonpans are available with the new First Time Buyer Plan from Stewart Milne Homes

John Slater, managing director for Homes at Stewart Milne Group, explains: “Our original First Time Buyer Plan proved an outstanding success, and we remain committed to ensuring homeownership remains an affordable option. Our new plan is specifically designed to help customers secure a manageable mortgage and alleviate some of the costs of buying, and moving into, a first home. With monthly mortgage repayments of as little as £368, we are confident our new First Time Buyer product will prove equally effective.”

The package provides a number of benefits that will delight prospective first time buyers struggling to afford their own home:

  • A 90% mortgage is available
  • Mortgage protection insurance
  • Carpets, curtains and light fittings are included
  • A furniture package for the living room, master and guest bedrooms
  • A plasma TV and home cinema system
  • A fully fitted kitchen

Properties with two to four bedrooms are available on a number of Stewart Milne Homes development across the country to first time buyers under the new scheme, including:

New family homes in Aberdeenshire at Broadshade in Westhill, with three bedrooms, a walk-in wardrobe to the master bedroom and separate utility room downstairs for £246,995 (£231,996 with an 80%/20% deferred payment mortgage).

New houses in Ayrshire at Allandale in Saltcoats, for example, a two-bedroom mid-terrace for £132,000 (or £112,200 with the 85%/15% deferred payment mortgage) or a three-bedroom, semi-detached house with garage for £159,500 (£135,575 with the shared equity scheme).

New apartments in East Lothian at Athena Grange in Prestonpans, including two-bedroom style with en-suite facilities to the master bedroom and a balcony, which can be purchased with an 80%/20% shared equity arrangement for £122,400 (full price £153,000).

New homes in Lanarkshire at Morningside Gardens in Wishaw, including a two-bedroom property which has fitted wardrobes to both bedrooms and a separate study, costing £125,000 (£106,250 with an 85%/15% shared equity plan).

New houses in Midlothian at Hopefield View in Bonnyrigg, with a three-bedroom design at £184,000 and four-bedroom terrace at £202,500 (both property types are available with an 85%/15% deferred payment mortgage).

by Keith Osborne

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