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The new homes industry will finish on a high as the year draws to a close. Demand for new homes is still consistently strong and need is outstripping supply, as buyers take advantage of such schemes as Help to Buy. Reports flood in from media outlets daily about the buoyant property market, with the more sceptical among them warning of a housing bubble.

However, to stem this tide, the Bank of England recently announced that it will be watching the housing market carefully for signs of overheating in order to take any necessary action.

From the more considered opinions among the analysts, though, it seems that no action will be necessary, as affordability remains at the same levels as a decade ago and whilst widespread growth is being experienced, in some areas the increases are still marginal.

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The brunt of these increases are being seen in the South East and in London, which places RPC Land and New Homes in an ideal position to help investors, developers and property hunters alike to make the most of this growth.

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With our proximity to London, first time buyers in Kent should strongly consider looking at new build as a way to getting onto the property ladder, to take advantage of the further growth which is anticipated.

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Having experienced this increased activity here at RPC Land and New Homes, the company has also taken on new staff to meet this fresh demand.

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Sue Taylor, New Homes Area Sales Director comments: “I will personally be concentrating on new business generation in our operating areas, with responsibility for overseeing marketing on behalf of the company, which is a very exciting new challenge. Equally, RPC Land and New Homes have recently appointed Kirstie Slaven to the Mid and East Kent Region, as Area New Homes Director, bringing a wealth of experience to the role. Her in depth knowledge of new homes makes her an invaluable addition to the team. By enhancing the RPC team, this enables us to offer a greater breadth and improve the service we provide to clients.�

All in all the market shows no signs of slowing down and just like we have experienced in 2013, indications point to 2014 being a very exciting year ahead for the new homes industry.

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RPC New Homes are seeing significant interest in our sites in North Kent and Medway towns as people take advantage of the great access to high speed rail services and homes which offer excellent value for money.

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Plus families may be able to take advantage of Help to Buy at many of these sites, to help secure the home they have always dreamed of.

The team are also looking forward to the much anticipated move to the new Rochester office which will be opening in the near future.

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SPACIOUS HOMES FROM JUST £128,000 WITH HELP TO BUY* New phase now launched!

Liberty Park is ideally located in Wainscott and offers good access to Rochester, Bluewater and the M2 for the M25, via the A289. Benefit from excellent connections via the High Speed 1 service from nearby Strood station for trains to London in just 35 minutes.

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Help to Buy means you can buy a new 2, 3 or 4 bedroom home with just a 5% deposit. With a mortgage of 75% the remainder is funded by an equity loan from the Government and you’ll own 100% of your new home.*

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*Help to Buy is available on the purchase of your primary residence up to the value of £600,000. You must fund a minimum of 80 %of the purchase price. The equity loan will need to be repaid when the property is sold or after 25 years i.e. up to 20% of the property’s total sale price. You will also need to ensure you have sufficient funds to pay other fees on completion e.g. legal fees. To be eligible, you must meet the criteria set down by this Government scheme, details of which are available from th e Crest Nicholson sales advisor. The amount of deposit required may vary depending on the scheme rules and the lender for the mortgage finance. If you are in any doubt about this scheme please seek independent advice. Crest Nicholson does not provide mortgages and cannot give any financial advice. Photography taken at Liberty Park. Travel times are approximate. Prices correct at time of going to press. Crest Nicholson Eastern, a division of Crest Nicholson Operations Limited, One Myrtle Road, Brentwood, Essex, CM14 5EG. YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE OR ANY DEBT SECURED ON IT.

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Superior waterside living without the London price tag Marina Heights is the latest phase of Berkeley’s award-winning Victory Pier. Beautiful new high specification 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments, with private air-conditioned residents’ gym and superb views overlooking Gillingham Marina, the River Medway and the Promenade Park. With great connections into London – St. Pancras is a speedy 40 minutes away and London Victoria and Cannon Street just 52 minutes by train – Marina Heights is a fantastic investment and perfectly placed for waterside living.

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Market Update The recent Autumn Statement from the chancellor sent out a fairly optimistic message about the state of the economy, with an expected rise of 1.4% in GDP this year, which of course has a more general positive onward effect for the housing market.

It also had no surprises for Stamp Duty, indicating that the market looks set to carry on much as it has recently, with a healthy outlook.

Despite the whispers of an overhaul of the tax in this budget review, the only Stamp Duty affected was that for shares purchased in exchange traded funds, which was scrapped.

The Chancellor also announced a new tax on foreign property investors who are currently driving the market in London, which should help ease the housing market price rises in the Capital. From April 2015, overseas investors will pay capital gains tax (28 per cent) on the profit they make when they sell their UK properties – a tax already applied to British second homeowners.

Meanwhile, Councils are to sell off the most expensive social housing and rundown urban housing estates to be regenerated, which is great news for developers out there looking to redevelop brownfield sites and is something which RPC land will be keeping a sharp eye out for.

Despite this, there is one area of the market which is struggling amid this wider flurry of activity. Larger new build properties over £1.5million are still yet to feel the benefit of this newfound growth, as the Help to Buy incentives do not apply to anything

over £600,000. Stamp Duty on larger properties is also blighting the top end, as huge sums of ready cash are needed to buy - from 5-7% of the value of homes over £1 million.

This sector is being further depressed by the threat of mansion tax, where a one per cent levy would be placed on all properties worth £2 million, expected to raise £2 billion in revenue for the treasury. Hopefully, a decision will soon be made not to introduce this so the top end of the market can also experience a recovery.

Split into three divisions of West Kent, Thames Gateway, Mid and East Kent and the, RPC New Homes is brilliantly positioned to be able to offer great local knowledge of Kent, East Sussex and South-East London to any developer or purchaser.

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bedroom mansions, it enables RPC new homes to offer the right advice to market any size of scheme, no matter how large or small.

RPC Land and New Homes can also help builders make the most of these advantageous market conditions and help them tap into the correct demographic of buyers for their properties, through our raft of marketing avenues. By channelling our marketing methods in a focused approach, builders can get the sales values they are hoping for, rather than using incentives to drive the market.

New homes sales are currently being driven at a terrific rate, with some builders experiencing a year on year increase of 27% in completions, since the introduction of Help to Buy. All in all, it has been a very positive year for the housing market and RPC Land and New Homes are on hand to assist in reaping the benefits of this for buyers and builders alike.

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A new home ticks all these boxes and more, which explains why over 114,550 new homes were completed in 2012, to respond to this demand. This figure increased rapidly in 2013 as the market started to gather pace and all indications point towards the rest of 2014 being even more buoyant.

Unlike second hand homes, new homes offer the chance to put your stamp on a property without having the hassle of removing the decoration of previous occupants. This also means that the outlay when moving home and redecorating can be considerably less when you buy new.

Furthermore, once you have moved in you can be assured of a maintenance-free lifestyle, as should anything go wrong, you are covered for building defects under a 10 year warrantee, like those provided by NHBC, LABC, or Premier.

In these tough economic times, with escalating energy prices, a home that is fuel-efficient is a must. Most new build properties are built with very high levels of energy-efficiency to reduce carbon

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footprints and offer owners lower fuel bills. In the long term, these energy savings can add up to thousands of pounds.

Very frequently builders will also go where there is demand, meaning that developments are constructed in areas with great amenities and commuter links.

This means that homeowners can take advantage of their beautiful new home and the improved quality of life that its location brings.

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The high speed rail line continues to be a boon for the Mid and East Kent housing market, with increasing numbers moving to these areas for its improved commutability.

In East Kent there is also the close proximity to the sea which is a big draw for many, when moving to towns such asWestgate, Sandwich and Dover. RPC New Homes are currently marketing developments in these areas.

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Meanwhile, the County town of Maidstone offers great shopping, fantastic schooling and with its access to two different rail lines in the town, and being situated next to the M20 offers excellent commuter links.

There are also plans for a new private hospital and talk of a new university campus in Maidstone, which should see further growth to housing prices in this area too. Buyers would do well to consider Mid and East Kent where there is a lot to offer, but homes still remain affordable.

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Help to buy boosts new homes market There has been no better time for purchasers to move on or for first time buyers to get a foothold on the property ladder and especially in a new build home. Government backed schemes such as Help to Buy, better mortgage products for new homes and increased lending are all doing their bit to make this process far easier than in recent years.

Banks are also being strongly encouraged to increase their lending and are being given incentives to do so by the Government, to help underpin this growth going forward. one of the key reasons for this sudden flurry in the new homes market is the hotly debated Help to Buy scheme, where the Government offer an equity loan of up to 20% for buying new homes. Loans are available to all borrowers (subject to conditions), not only those buying a home for the first time.This of course makes purchasing a home far more affordable and gives buyers access to the better mortgage rates available.

Although, not all developers can access the scheme yet, and it only applies to homes below £600,000, there are still a number of schemes out there offering this service. Details of developments offering Help to Buy are available on our website

www.rpclandandnewhomes.co.uk

Current developments offering the Help to Buy scheme If you’re looking for a way onto the property ladder then help is at hand. Help to Buy offers up to 20% of the value of the property in the form of a loan from the Government.This also enables buyers to access the better mortgage rates available on the market.

RPC New Homes have a number of schemes offering this incentive and below are just a few:

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With the property market back on track, the outlook for residential land sales is bright, as both large and small developers make significant investments in this sector and construction work starts apace.

To take full advantage of the improving market it is important to seek the advice of a specialist who can help you make the most of your investment and find you the perfect partner to buy and develop land.

RPC Land & New Homes is an independent company that specialises in the land and new homes market throughout Kent, Sussex and South East London and are regulated by The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). 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.

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 West Kent - 01732 363633 m.presland@rpcland.co.uk

If you have a large garden, redundant commercial premises, brownfield land, greenfield land, a garage block or any land you feel may have potential, please contact one of our Regional Offices. 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.

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Our client base is varied and incudes public sector bodies, charities, companies and private land owners.

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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.

For further information and details of land opportunities for sale please visit Land www.rpcland.co.uk

www.rpclandandnewhomes.co.uk