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Magnificent seven for Elan in Higher Kinnerton

ELAN Homes is celebrating sales success in Flintshire by offering to cover the tax on selected properties for a limited time only.

Hot on the heels of selling the final property at Argoed Gardens, the homebuilder sold seven homes at Kinnerton Meadow in just one month.

Demand at the development remains high, but the good news for those hoping to buy is that Elan is offering to cover the Land Transaction Tax.

Marie Morris, sales director for Elan Homes in the North, said: “There’s a real appetite for new homes in this part of Flintshire, thanks to easy access to Mold, Wrexham and Chester, plus the glorious Welsh countryside. Factor in the convenience a brand new home offers in terms of low maintenance and the high specification we offer as standard and it’s easy to understand why people are so eager to buy at Kinnerton Meadows.

“We also appreciate that some of the additional costs associated with moving can quickly add up. It’s why we’re offering to help buyers by paying the Land Transaction Tax on selected properties for a limited time only.”

Current availability at Kinnerton Meadow includes four-bedroom detached designs with prices from £314,995.

On a Brandon style property priced at £344,995 the tax bill would be more than £7,000.

The Brandon offers 1,298 sq ft of well-planned living space, including open plan kitchen, dining and family room at its heart.

The separate lounge stretches from the front to the rear, with windows at the front and side offering lots of natural light to emphasise its spaciousness.

A utility and cloakroom complete the ground floor.

Upstairs, the master bedroom benefits from an en-suite, with the family bathroom serving the remaining three bedrooms.

The show home at Kinnerton Meadow is open Thursday to Monday from 10am to 5pm. For more information, call 01352837962 or see https://www.elan-homes.co.uk/kinnerton-meadows.

Construction, Wales News

Land a tax-free move to a new home in Dinas Powys

TAX savings worth more than £12,000 are on offer in Dinas Powys thanks to forward-thinking Edenstone Homes.

The independent homebuilder is offering to cover the cost of the Land Transaction Tax on selected properties at The Woodlands, Dinas Powys.

Adele McCoy, sales director for Edenstone Homes, explained: “Tax rules in Wales changed in April last year when Land Transaction Tax replaced Stamp Duty but in our experience buyers aren’t always aware of this or the change in rate. To help avoid any confusion and to make moving easier to afford, we’re offering to pay the tax on selected homes at The Woodlands for a limited time only.”

Legally it is the purchaser who is required to pay the Land Transaction Tax on the property they are buying. However Edenstone is offering to pay an agreed sum to the solicitor acting on behalf of those buying selected homes at The Woodlands to cover the cost of the tax. This is payable on completion of the sale of the property.

Among the homes available with LTT paid by Edenstone is the four-bedroom Tenbury, priced from £429,995. Ordinarily the buyer would have to pay £12,200 in tax on this property.

A beautifully appointed detached family home, the Tenbury features a lounge to the front. An open plan kitchen and dining room, with adjoining utility and cloakroom, are at the rear of the property with French doors leading out to the garden.

Upstairs, the master bedroom has an en-suite, leaving the family bathroom to serve the remaining three bedrooms.

The property also benefits from the convenience of an integral garage.

Located on Cross Common Road, The Woodlands offers a choice of three and four-bedroom homes with prices from £334,995.

Ideally situated backing on to Shortlands Woods, the homes are close to the centre of the village and within commuting distance of Cardiff.

The show home and sales centre are open daily from 10.30am to 5pm.

For more information see http://edenstonehomes.com/the_woodlands/ or call 07392 090258.

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FMB calls for new Construction Minister to make licensing his mission

The Federation of Master Builders (FMB), the largest trade association in the UK construction industry representing thousands of construction firms in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland has today called for the new Construction Minister, Andrew Stephenson MP, to raise quality and standards in the construction industry through a mandatory licensing scheme.

Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the FMB, said:

“I warmly welcome Andrew Stephenson into his new role and I look forward to working with him to raise standards, quality and professionalism in the construction industry. The time is right to look at a meaningful way in which we can purge the sector of rogue firms and unprofessional outfits once and for all. With the publication of the Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety, and the quality of some new build homes being called into question, we need to act now to improve standards and increase productivity. A mandatory licensing scheme for the whole UK construction sector has widespread support among the industry and homeowners, alike. The Government must legislate to stop the scourge of unprofessional behaviour blighting the entire industry.”

Berry concluded:

“With the recent appointment of a member of the FMB onto the Construction Leadership Council, we also look forward to working with the Minister on implementing the Sector Deal in a way that will help to unleash the potential of small to medium-sized construction firms. After all, they are the bedrock of the industry, training two-thirds of all construction apprentices and forming the supply chain of larger contractors. We must tirelessly work to remove barriers to SME construction companies if we are to deliver on the Government’s infrastructure targets.”