An innovative house-buying support scheme is helping a growing number of homeowners make their move to one of the North East's premier new residential developments - Cathedral Meadows in West Rainton, just a stone's throw from historic Durham City.
Housebuilder Banks Homes is building 150 high specification new homes at Cathedral Meadows, which will include a range of detached, three-to-five bedroomed family homes.
Banks recently hosted a special street opening event at Cathedral Meadows, which saw dozens of visitors viewing a selection of the beautiful new homes that are ready to move into over the summer.
The owners of the first four properties moved into Cathedral Meadows in July – and with more and more new homes becoming available, the County Durhamheadquartered firm is now helping people complete their house purchase to West Rainton more easily through its bespoke Move Assist scheme.
Banks Homes has worked with the UK’s leading assisted move provider, The New Homes Group, to set up its Move Assist scheme, which is designed to take the hassle out of selling an existing property and to help homebuyers move into their new home with ease.
Free, independent property valuations from up to three trusted local estate agents are arranged, with up to two local estate agents being appointed to market your property once you’re happy with the valuation.
When your home is on the market, Banks Homes will hold your selected Cathedral Meadows plot for up to six weeks – and if you go on to buy a Banks home, the housebuilder will help with your estate agency fees, saving you time, stress and a substantial amount of money.
Several of the initial buyers at Cathedral Meadows have successfully used the Move Assist scheme to complete their purchases, with work now ongoing to help more people use it to do the same.
Aisling Ramshaw, head of sales and marketing at Banks Homes, says: “Buying a new home is an exciting milestone, but we know it can also feel overwhelming, so we set up our Move Assist to make the process as smooth and stress-free as possible.
“We’re already seeing how effective it has been in helping many of our first residents complete their purchase at Cathedral Meadows and we’re keen for as many people as possible to take advantage of everything it offers.”
A bespoke range of seven different house types has been designed for Cathedral Meadows, with each property being created with modern family life in mind by combining style, space, and comfort in a setting that’s both peaceful and well-connected.
The new homes all feature an advanced Hive heating system, an Omega kitchen with integrated appliances, Porcelanosa bathrooms, a Ring video doorbell, a full range of kitchen appliances, bi-fold doors and turfed gardens.
Aisling Ramshaw, head of sales and marketing at Banks Homes, says: “We are creating a high-quality new neighbourhood in a lovely part of County Durham and are thrilled with the responses we’ve been getting from people coming along to see what’s on offer here.
“Banks Homes creates sustainable, contemporary living spaces in desirable locations, with style offered as standard, and we’re seeing these principles being increasingly brought to life at Cathedral Meadows.”
For full details of Banks Homes’ Move Assist scheme, please visit www.bankshomes.co.uk/offers/moveassist
The Cathedral Meadows show homes and marketing suite are open from Thursday to Monday between 10am and 5pm. For further information, please call 0191 378 6200 or visit www.bankshomes.co.uk/developments/ cathedral-meadows