Early demand in off-plan reservations at new Failsworth retirement community
A retirement housebuilder has reported an unprecedented wave of interest in its Retirement Living development in Failsworth, where almost 50% of the properties have now been reserved.
This comes less than a month after sales were released at Sydney Grange on Ashton Road West, an independent living community by McCarthy Stone.
With the properties in such high demand, the team at Sydney Grange are encouraging local retirees to secure their dream home sooner rather than later to avoid disappointment. For a closer look at the stylish accommodation and communal spaces on offer, prospective buyers are invited to the weekly Welcome Wednesdays between 11am and 2pm at the development, where they can also enjoy light refreshments and ask the team any questions about life at Sydney Grange.
Bookings for Welcome Wednesdays should be made in advance by calling 0800 882 1829.
Catered to the over 60s, Sydney Grange will offer a choice of cost-effective one and two-bedroom retirement apartments exclusively available through the McCarthy Stone’s Shared Ownership scheme in partnership with Homes England.
The Shared Ownership scheme has been designed to make ‘rightsizing’ a more affordable option, through providing a choice of ownerships up to 75% in response to house price increases and rising household bills.
McCarthy Stone says its flexible moving options have likely played a key role in the recent surge in demand, along with the development’s enviable communal facilities and attractive location that boasts views over the Rochdale Canal.
With first occupants expected later this year, the Failsworth development has already attracted high-profile names, with Deputy Labour Leader, Angela Rayner paying a visit to take a closer look at the site’s progress.
Declan Fishwick, Business Development Manager at McCarthy Stone, said: “We’re delighted with the extraordinary initial success of Sydney Grange and the strong demand it has generated thus far. We’re expecting interest will remain high given our flexible purchase options and the vibrant lifestyle that we offer, therefore, we’d urge anyone who is interested in learning more about the Failsworth development to get in touch with a member of our team to hear how we can make a move work for them.
“Our Welcome Wednesdays are designed to uncover the benefits of Shared Ownership, while showing prospective homeowners how they can get more from their retirement. By helping to make housing specifically for the over 60s more accessible, retirees can enjoy the lifestyle they’ve dreamed of without having to commit to the full purchase price.”
Homeowners will be well catered for at Sydney Grange, with a mix of energy-efficient retirement apartments and superb shared facilities, including a stylish communal lounge for regular social activities and well-maintained landscaped gardens in which to relax. A 24-hour emergency call system and door video entry ensure peace of mind, while a House Manager is on-site during office hours to oversee the day-to-day running of the development.
At Sydney Grange, retirees can pay just 50% of the property value of an apartment, and monthly rent payable on the remaining 50%, with one-bedroom properties available from £95,000 with £218pcm and two-bedroom properties available from £130,000 with £298pcm*.
More than nine out of 10 customers would recommend McCarthy Stone to a friend, ensuring it has received the full Five Star award for customer satisfaction from the Home Builders Federation. McCarthy Stone is the only UK housebuilder of any size or type to achieve this rating every year it has taken part in the survey.
For more information about Retirement Living at Sydney Grange, please call 0800 882 1089 or visit www.mccarthystone.co.uk/sydney-grange.
*Shared Ownership prices are subject to availability. For terms and conditions, click here: www.mccarthyandstone.co.uk/what-we-offer/occupancy-options/shared-ownership