David Wilson Homes: Second step

Part-exchange your way to a new property with David Wilson Homes

This month, the Step-Up report from the Post Office revealed that the average age of people purchasing their second home is 42. The report suggests that those currently living in their first homes, bought at the age of 28; meaning they will face a 14-year wait before climbing onto the second rung of the ladder.

As second steppers attempt to sell their homes, first time buyers struggle to save large enough deposits and secure financing to buy the homes that come onto the market. Although there has been a huge surge in first time buyer purchases through Help To Buy, the scheme only applies to new build homes. As such this lack of available purchasers is a contributing factor in the long wait to climb to the second rung of the property ladder.

One way purchasers at David Wilson Homes have bucked the trend is by Part Exchanging their current home with the housebuilder and moving in to a brand new home at developments in Surrey and Sussex. Buyers can choose a brand new dream home at The Acres, Horley or Wickhurst Green, Horsham and then sell their old house at the market value to David Wilson Homes. As vendors do not have to wait for a buyer, Part Exchanging with the award-winning housebuilder speeds up the moving process and costs less; many movers complete within six weeks and save hundreds on estate agents fees.

Part Exchange with David Wilson Homes at these developments:
The Acres, Horley comprises four and five bedroom family homes, perfect for upsizing second steppers. Prices start at £440,000 for a four bedroom property.
For more information on The Acres visit www.dwh.co.uk/TheAcres or call 01293 772199.

At Wickhurst Green, Horsham, an exclusive selection of three and four bedroom homes is currently available to second steppers at this semi-rural location near Broadbridge Heath. Prices start at £290,000 for a three bedroom house. For more information on Wickhurst Green visit www.dwh.co.uk/WickhurstGreen or call 01403 241956.

Quality is assured as all David Wilson properties come with a ten year NHBC buildings warranty as standard. In addition, the housebuilder provides a five-year guarantee on all fixtures and fittings, giving buyers added peace of mind.
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