The property market is going through a very tough period, but there are glimmers that the market for residential land is starting to improve as both large and small developers start to purchase land once again. However, maximising the value of land in this tough market is even more of a challenge and therefore it is arguably even more important to talk to an expert.
New Homes www.rpcnewhomes.co.uk Edition No.4 2012
RPC Land & New Homes is an independent company that specialises in the land and new homes market throughout Kent, Sussex and South East London. Since its establishment in 1999 RPC has become one of the most respected agents in the residential development land market offering a professional service to a wide variety of clients. RPC is regulated by The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Peter Randall West Kent - 01732 363633 p.randall@rpcland.co.uk
Mark Linington Mid & East Kent - 01622 691911 m.linington@rpcland.co.uk
Graeme Dowd Thames Gateway - 01634 835900 g.dowd@rpcland.co.uk
Mark Presland Mid & East Kent - 01622 691911 m.presland@rpcland.co.uk
Land www.rpcland.co.uk
If you have a large garden, redundant commercial premises, brownfield land, greenfield land, garage block or any land you feel may have potential please contact one of our Regional Offices and one of our land team will be pleased to provide an initial assessment of the development potential, anticipated value and the most appropriate route to ensure you achieve the best outcome.
Clients
Services
Our client base is varied and incudes public sector bodies, charities, companies and private land owners. Clients include:
As well as straightforward land sales we also offer advice on:
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Kent County Council Kent Police East Sussex County Council Canterbury City Council Ashford Borough Council The Brett Group Hanson Shepherd Neame Essential Land Aldi Stores Allied London Properties Ltd Shaftesbury Young People
• negotiating options and promotion agreements • market valuation • land acquisition • development appraisal • cash flow analysis • affordable housing advice • brownfield land viability advice • urban capacity studies • expert witness advice In fact we offer services for just about everything to do with the buying, selling and development of residential land.
New Homes in West Kent, Thames Gateway, Mid & East Kent
For further information and details of land opportunities for sale please visit www.rpcland.co.uk ST TO SUPPLY
Specialising in the Land and New Homes market throughout Kent, RPC are able to offer professional services to Developers, Landowners and New Homes purchasers. Although the current tightening of available credit has hit house builders and mortgage seekers, we believe that the right site in a good location will still attract considerable interest from residential developers and purchasers alike. Developers are increasingly looking at delivering more creative and imaginative projects, with ‘green and sustainable living’ currently high on the agenda, whilst still offering good value for money. For further information on land opportunities and new home developments in Kent, contact your nearest RPC Land and New Homes specialist regional marketing centre in West Kent, Thames Gateway or Mid & East Kent
A BRAND NEW HOME – SURELY IT’S THE BEST OPTION
West Kent 158 High Street TONBRIDGE Kent TN9 1BB t: 01732 363633 f: 01732 359726 e: westkent@rpcnewhomes.co.uk
Thames Gateway 105 High Street CHATHAM Kent ME4 4DH t: 01634 835900 f: 01634 838879 e:thamesgateway@rpcnewhomes.co.uk
Mid & East Kent 89 King Street MAIDSTONE Kent ME14 1BG t: 01622 691911 f: 01622 662134 e: midkent@rpcnewhomes.co.uk
For many prospective homebuyers, the financial incentives offered by new homes builders have made the choice between a resale home and a brand new home a lot easier. With constant tales of home improvements turning into mishaps, the chance to improve your home doesn’t quite compare to the prospect of owning something hassle free and brand new. DIY disasters ranging from the absurd to the serious now encourage buyers to look towards a new build home. New homes offer many more advantages that are simply not available in a resale property. For homeowners, the superiority of a new home translates into benefits that purchasers cannot even begin to imagine.The prospect of a well-designed development, a comprehensive warranty and internal layouts designed to accommodate a range of choices does nothing but encourage new home sales. In addition, with the current incentives in offer, now is the time to buy a new home.
Since 1999 RPC Land & New Homes has built a reputation as one of the region's leading New Homes sales and marketing agencies.
Lettings
We are now using that significant expertise to launch RPC Lettings - a service specialising in the letting and management of brand new and high quality properties throughout the County of Kent.
If you are an investor or landlord we offer a full range of services from a straightforward tenant find to full insurance backed management. Please contact our Letting Department on 01622 691911 to discuss how we can help.
There are many things to consider when buying a home but when purchasing a brand new home the list can be seriously reduced. Sue Taylor, New Homes Director explains: “ When you purchase a second hand home there are number of factors that can seriously affect your decision to buy. One has to consider the previous occupants’ tastes in interior design, the decorative repair of the home and the state of the kitchen and bathrooms.With a new home however, it is an aesthetically blank canvas, featuring contemporary kitchens and bathrooms, and are more energy efficient to run than second hand homes”
buying a new home checklist Speak to an independent mortgage broker to find out how much you can borrow and what kind of deals are currently available to suit your needs Get online access to housing developments in your chosen locations, via www.rpcnewhomes.co.uk Make an appointment with the sales team on site to talk about house style choices and current incentives to help you move
New 4 bedroom houses available with Part Exchange at Liberty Park! These traditionally designed homes are ideally located in the village of Wainscott, offering good access to Rochester, local schools and the M2 for the M25, via the A289. Enjoy excellent connections via the High Speed 1 service from nearby Strood station for trains to London in just 35 minutes!
Choose Part Exchange for a hassle free move to Liberty Park* Q A guaranteed cash buyer for your property
HOUSE OF THE MONTH The Hempstead, four bedroom house only £285,000. Available with Part Exchange and also benefits from:
Q Free valuation and no chain
Q Fitted kitchen with integrated Bosch appliances
Q Estate agent’s fees paid
Q Dining area with feature bay window
Q Remain in your existing property until your new home is ready to move into
Q Large living area with French doors to the garden
New Show Homes NOW OPEN!
Liberty Park Hoo Road | Wainscott | near Rochester | Kent | ME3 8AA
New Homes www.rpcnewhomes.co.uk
Don’t rush things and, once you have decided on the right home for you, speak to your chosen solicitor from the word go
Q Three further good sized bedrooms Q Garage and parking
Also available,1 & 2 bedroom apartments from £122,500 2 & 3 bedroom homes from £155,000 Marketing Suite & Show Home open daily 10am to 5pm Email: libertypark@crestnicholson.com Selling Agent: RPC Land & New Homes 01634 835 900
Check room sizes, plug positions & your proposed furniture layout Check local amenities
Q Master bedroom with en suite and fitted wardrobes
www.crestnicholson.com/libertypark
0870 752 4382
*Subject to Crest Nicholson’s terms and conditions. Prices correct at time of going press. Travel times are approximate. Digital illustration depicts The Hempstead. Show Home interiors taken at Liberty Park.
www.rpcnewhomes.co.uk
Thames Gateway t: 01634 835900
NEW TO THE MARKET
THE AVENUE
New Homes
Strood, near Rochester Guide Price £330,000
The Hamptons Pier Road, Gillingham, Kent A collection of 2, 3 & 4 bedroom luxury apartments set in the idyllic Gillingham Marina with views over the river
Holly Cottage
• 4 Bedroom, 2 bathroom, detached family homes • Contemporary designed fully fitted kitchen/diner • Integrated appliances • Master bedroom with en-suite and dressing room • Built in wardrobes to all bedrooms • Family bathroom • Landscaped front and rear gardens • Integral garage with electric roller shutter door • Good commuter links
An exclusive development of just three attractive 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, detached family homes located in the popular area of Strood near Rochester.These properties have been built to a high specification with a well thought out layout boasting a good size contemporary designed fully fitted kitchen/diner with a range of stylish units and integrated appliances such as fridge/freezer, double oven, gas hob, extractor, dishwasher and washer/dryer. Also to the ground floor is a large lounge/diner with doors leading on to the patio and rear garden. To the first floor you will find a large master bedroom with en-suite shower room and separate dressing area. Also to the first floor is a further 3 good size bedrooms with built in wardrobes and a family bathroom with a bath and separate shower. Externally, to the front of the property is a good size drive for parking and electric roller shutter garage door leading to the integral garage. The Avenue is ideally located close to Strood town centre with all the local amenities and with easy access to the M2 motorway links, 2.3 miles away, for countywide connections for commuters. Alternatively Strood train station, 1.7 miles away, also benefitting from direct routes to London St Pancras in just 34 minutes or London Charing Cross in just over 1 hour.
Aspirational Living from £297,500
Wharf Lane, Cliffe Guide Price £340,000
• Stunning 4 bedroom detached cottage style home • Good size lounge with inglenook fireplace • Fully fitted kitchen with integrated appliances & American fridge/freezer • All flooring included through out • En-suite to master bedroom • Fitted wardrobes to all bedrooms • Off road parking for minimum 2 cars • Landscaped front and rear gardens • Outstanding views over the countryside
www.rpcnewhomes.co.uk
Thames Gateway t: 01634 835900
Thames Gateway t: 01634 835900
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stunning new homes Coming soon
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01622 691911 www.rpcnewhomes.co.uk
LAST HOME REMAINING IN PHASE ONE!
bedroom spaciously arranged homes in a sought-after location
PRICED AT £550,000
Charthurst Chart Road, Sutton Valance, Maidstone, Kent ME17 3AW www.rpcnewhomes.co.uk
Mid & East Kent t: 01622 691911
www.rpcnewhomes.co.uk
A beautiful development of just two 5 bedroom 3 bathroom family homes traditionally built to a high specification in an idyllic location in the village of Sutton Valence with its shops and facilities. The properties will offer generous accommodation over two floors – overall size approximately 3000ft 2 , with stunning views over countryside beyond. Early reservations can be taken to enable you to ‘bespoke’ your property.
Mid & East Kent t: 01622 691911
Introducing Encore
Meadow View Talmead Road, Herne Bay, Kent CT6 6NW
A stylish collection of new homes in Maidstone
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Encore is an exclusive development of 2 & 3 bedroom cottages and 4 bedroom family homes situated on Hastings Road in Maidstone.
Fully fitted Symphony kitchens with integrated Bosch appliances
Fabulous 2, 3 & 4 bedroom new homes in Herne Bay! Herne Bay is an ideal location for any buyer with its beautiful sandy beaches and picturesque scenery. You can take pleasure in its many shops, leisure and entertainment facilities and enjoy the fresh seafood, delicately prepared in the many specialist restaurants.
Stylish fitted bathrooms, complete with fitted Roca suites and Hansgrohe taps Fitted wardrobes to master bedrooms Off road parking
And for those family trips out to London or commuting to work, the town’s train station is just under a mile away. You could find yourself in London St Pancras in just under 30 minutes.
Low maintenance new homes with low energy hot water and heating systems Walking distance to the town centre and Mote Park Both Maidstone East and West train stations are just a short walk away with links to London in under an hour
Speak to us to find out more about the development and the range of incentives we have to help you move.
Register your interest today, call 01277 693 265!
Meadow View
0845 026 5688
Email: encore@crestnicholson.com
Sat Nav CT6 6NW
Hastings Road | Maidstone | Kent | ME15 7SG
Sales Information Centre and showhomes open daily 10am–5pm
www.crestnicholson.com/encore
01277 693 265
*Offer on selected plots and developments only, subject to status. Taylor Wimpey terms and conditions apply. Images are indicative of typical Taylor Wimpey homes. March 2012.
Digital illustration is indicative only. Typical Crest Nicholson Show Home interior. Train time is approximate.
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MANOR COTTAGES Howland Road, Marden,TN12 9EZ A development of just three, 3 bedroom family homes ST TO SUPPLY
Prices from £237,495
Coming Soon East Court, Detling www.rpcnewhomes.co.uk
A gated development of three, 3 bedroom homes consisiting of a pair of semi-detached homes and a single detached home. To register your interest please call RPC New Homes.
WINCHEAP MEWS Wincheap, Canterbury, CT1 3TY
A development of just six, 3 bedroom family homes Prices from £199,995
OFF-PLAN SALES NOW BEING TAKEN Mid & East Kent t: 01622 691911
www.rpcnewhomes.co.uk
Mid & East Kent t: 01622 691911
If you are serious about moving...so are we We understand that moving can be difficult but we have a range of incentives tailored to suit you and to make moving easy
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Home 39 • 1425 sq ft A stunning 3 storey, 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home
Pilgrims Cottage Upper Bridge Street, Ashford
Priced at £335,000 Located on the bank of the River Stour in the sought-after town of Sandwich, Willowbank is in a prime position and within walking distance of the town centre to enjoy all the popular town has to offer. Whether it’s browsing the shops, fine dining in the many restaurants or a game of golf at the championship Royal St.Georges golf course, Sandwich really does have something for everyone.
Guide Price £349,950
the kingfisher Home 57 • 1586 sq ft A spacious 3 storey, 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom mid terrace home Priced at £000,000
Tel: 01304 620879 • email: office@willowbanksandwich.co.uk www.willowbanksandwich.co.uk • Willowbank Sales Office, Sandwich, CT13 9QA
Where integrity is key
ONLY ONE REMAINING - PILGRIMS COTTAGE
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We’re pleased to announce the opening of Phase II of Cannons Wharf Bridge Station. A brand new riverside development consisting of stylish and contemporary 1 & 2 bedroom apartments, situated off the High Street,Tonbridge with easy access to local amenities and main line station. • Contemporary kitchens with integrated appliances • Secure Entry System • Allocated Parking • Lift facility • Show Home available• Prices from £196,950
Visit the stunning new Show Home at this exclusive development of six 4 and 5 bedroom homes. Set just off Farm Lane in the market town of Tonbridge, these houses are designed and built to the high standards associated with Asprey Homes.
Prices from £599,950 The Show Home is open every Saturday & Sunday, 10am to 4pm, telephone 01732 356335
For more information call our Selling Agent RPC New Homes on 01732 363633 Photography of Show Home
West Kent t: 01732 363633
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ONLY ONE REMAINING! An exciting new development in a popular location in Southborough. A brand new End of Terrace consisting of Living room, kitchen, double bedrooms, bathroom and cloakroom. Prices from: £220,000
A pair of three bedroom semi-detached homes with a dining room, study and a fully fitted kitchen.
Pentwood Place London Road, Hurst Green Priced at £435,000
Please call for more information.
Grange Croft Grange Road, Sevenoaks
The Old Barn Stocks Green Road, Hildenborough TN11 8LT
A brand new 4 bedroom detached property in Sevenoaks PRICES FROM £450,000
ONLY ONE REMAINING - Exclusive new development of two brand new 4 bedroom traditional two storey detached homes situated in the village of Hurst Green. Accessed via gated private drive. Well designed layout, contemporary kitchen, utility/downstairs cloakroom, separate dining room, lounge leading to garden room style conservatory. 4 double bedrooms, master with en-suite. Garage and good size rear gardens. Within easy reach of local shops, restaurants & village school. Show home available to view by appointment.Viewing highly recommended.
Rookery Dene
A unique collection of fine 2 and 3 bedroom homes, set in a beautiful location convenient for Hildenborough Village and station.
Longmill Lane, St Mary’s Platt, Kent TN15 8AX
• Fitted kitchen with appliances • Granite worktops • Floor coverings included • Skylight and feature windows • Ready for occupation • Private Gated Development • Rural location • Prices from: £285,000
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