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Should you help your children buy a home? New research by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation says afurther 1.5 million people aged 18-30 will be forced intorenting in the next eight years. The number who can’t affordto leave their parents’ home is expected to rise by half amillion to 3.7 million over the same period.
It makes grim reading for both generations and it is littlewonder that many parents feel compelled to help, but theyneed to think carefully before going ahead.
Everyone’s circumstances will differ but, as a general rule,parents should avoid dipping into their retirement funds tohelp their children. A lot of things can go wrong. If you arehanding over money, even as a loan, you should be ableto stand losing it if the worst comes to the worst.
You should also be certain that you are helping for the rightreasons. If your children are financially responsible and canafford to repay a mortgage but just can’t raise a depositthen it may make good sense to help them.
However, if they haven’t been sensible with money then youmay need to make some checks.
For example, if your children can’t get a mortgage then youneed to find out why. Get them to check their credit ratingand show it to you. Ask to see pay cheques and bankaccounts if necessary. This may seem severe but there’s alot at stake. Think of it as tough love.
After all, if they’re struggling financially already, giving themthe responsibility of a mortgage they can’t afford will onlyadd to their problems. It may be that helping them to payoff credit card debt may be more of a priority.
Once you decide to go ahead, there are various ways youcan help. Most parents do so by making a contributiontowards the deposit for a mortgage.
You could simply give them the money, but if you want it tobe repaid at some point in the future, you should draw upa written agreement so everyone knows where they stand.This is important because memories get blurred over time.
The agreement should include details of the repaymentschedule, preferably with a ‘promissory note’ so it’s aproper formal arrangement. You may also want to draw upa deed of trust outlining how much you have contributedto the purchase so you can get your money back whenyour child sells the property in the future.
If you are buying a home and renting it back to yourchildren, make sure you can meet the repayments if theycan’t. Otherwise, you may have to sell at a loss. If you don’thave enough money to help, you could borrow moneyusing your own home as security, but this carriesconsiderable risks as you could lose your home if youcannot meet the repayments.
You could consider a guarantor mortgage. This wouldenable your income to be taken into account whenassessing your child’s mortgage. However, you would beliable for the repayments if your child defaulted. The samewould apply to joint mortgages.
It’s only natural that parents should wish to help but theymust do so for the right reasons and in the rightcircumstances. If you get it right it could help your childrenbuild a brighter future; if you get it wrong, it could lead tofinancial hardship and even family splits in years to come.
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There is much confusion over the so called’ new legislation’ on extensions that appeared in the press in Autumn of last year. In short, there is no new legislation.
We all want building to be made easier but as yet this is not the case and may not ever be so. The new proposed legislation allowed houses to be increased on rear extensions by 6 or 8m dependent on whether they were attached or detached. There has been much ‘a do’ about this as of course one can imagine the impact it would have on those neighbours effected by such relaxation of what would normally require a Full Planning Application.
The current status is that consultation has been sought from all the national local councils and there is quite a lot of opposition. It is all very well to say ‘let’s build ourselves out of the recession’ BUT practicality states that if your neighbour suddenly extends into their garden similar in length to a small terrace house, I think most of us would have something to say about it! That’s why currently, you do require planning permission.
It does beg the question at what point is it acceptable to build under what is known as your Permitted Development. Currently one can build
single storey rear extensions 3 or 4m dependent on the ‘attachment’ and up to 4 m high , as long as it is from original wall of the property. As architects, we think that when one is designing additional space it should be in the context of the surroundings. Therefore the extent, whilst allowing one to build out does not necessarily mean a good design.
Unfortunately we see too much too often of where Permitted Development does not work, as it is literally boxes built on the back of a house or the roof. Blighting the houses that they sit on, it is only if you are in a conservation area that you will not be able to implement this legislation.
We therefore sit as practice, unsure of what is best for architecture and the built environment. Is it to throw caution to the wind and hope that the general public appoint good architects to carry out designs within their Permitted Development Rights or; will it simply be a free for all to build BIGGER at whatever consequence to neighbourly relations?
Either way, we can only currently work to what we can and that is the old legislation, let’s see if it changes?
Permitted Development
Not Permitted Development
Relaxed Planning Legislation?Not Yet!
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FRONT COVER The front cover of this edition showcases a number of landmarks in the local area, as seen through the eyes of our own professional photographer.
EPC RATINGWhat is this? An EPC Rating gives a property an Energy Efficiency Rating from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient) and it is valid for 10 years. Lawlors have included the accurate EPC Rating for all properties featured.
This delightful mock-Tudor style four bedroom detached residence is situated in Woodford Green facing onto Epping Forest.
The accommodation comprises of a kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, dining room, lounge, study, cloakroom/Wc, master bedroom with en suite bathroom, family bathroom, off-street parking, single garage and a very attractive rear garden. This home is beautifully presented throughout with potential to extend to the back and loft (stpp). an internal viewing is highly recommended.
EPC - E
4bedrooms
Gascoigne Gardens, Woodford Green
£550,000 OIeO sOle aGency
This stunning four bedroom semi-detached house faces on to woodland and boasts four reception rooms.
There is a stunning kitchen with granite worktops and floor tiles, under-floor heating and a ground floor cloakroom. The first floor offers four bedrooms and a large five piece bathroom suite with a double shower. externally there is an attractive rear garden with elevated decked area, patio and ample off-street parking and attached garage.
This is a beautifully presented six bedroom semi-detached family home.
The accommodation comprises of a large hallway leading into the front reception room, kitchen/diner, dining room, orangery, utility room, cloak room with shower and access to the cellar. The first floor comprises of four good sized bedrooms with family bathroom and stairs up to the two further bedrooms within the loft conversion, both of which have en suite bathrooms.
EPC - E
6bedrooms
Harts grove, Woodford green
£950,000 oIeo soLe agency
A stunning four bedroom detached family home.
The accommodation comprises of a spacious conservatory with under-floor heating, stunning fitted kitchen with granite worktops, impressive living area, utility room and cloakroom. There are four double bedrooms, two en suite shower rooms and a family bathroom. externally, there is a detached double garage and a secluded landscaped rear garden. Planning permission has been obtained for a loft extension and two storey side extension.
Nestled within this sought-after road in Woodford Green is this spacious five bedroom detached family home.
To the ground floor there is a lounge, sitting room, dining room, kitchen, utility room and a cloakroom/Wc. The first floor offers good sized bedrooms, family bathroom with separate Wc and en suite to the master bedroom. The rear garden is secluded measuring approximately 145ft x 57ft. Overall plot size 222ft x 57ft. chain free.
EPC - F
5bedrooms
Whitehall Road, Woodford Green
£749,999 sOle aGency
Ideally located for Bancroft School is this immaculately presented detached family home.
On the ground floor there is a lounge with original parquet flooring, large open-plan kitchen/living area, conservatory and cloakroom. On the first floor there is a galleried landing, four bedrooms and two bathrooms. The mature landscaped garden is south facing and there is a self-contained study with its own street access, off-street parking and carriage driveway.
Located within this sought after apartment complex on Sunset Avenue is this very well presented two bedroom first floor apartment.
Internally the property offers lounge with dining area, fitted kitchen, lounge with attractive balcony, two bedrooms with en suite bathroom to the master bedroom and shower room. Externally there is underground parking and communal grounds. This property is offered to the market with no onward chain.
EPC - C
2bedrooms
Oak Hill Gardens, Woodford Green
£330,000 SOlE AGEncy
This immaculate three bedroom townhouse is ideally situated in a quiet cul-de-sac surrounded by woodland and is well placed for connections into London and the Central Line tube.
The property itself benefits from a modern kitchen/diner on the ground floor, a reception room and single bedroom on the first floor and two further bedrooms and bathroom on the second floor. Attractive rear garden and off-street parking to the front.
This large seven bedroom Victorian character family home in the heart of South Woodford offers spacious and flexible accommodation over four floors.
The lower ground floor offers a kitchen/diner as well as two further rooms. The upper ground floor has three reception rooms and the upper two floors feature the additional bedrooms and bathrooms.
EPC - D
7bedrooms
Prospect Road, Woodford green
£430,000
This five bedroom, three bathroom semi-detached chalet-bungalow has been refurbished to a high standard internally and offers spacious living accommodation.
substantial kitchen/diner, lounge, utility room, bathrooms to both ground and first floor as well as an en suite shower room to master bedroom. externally there is off-street parking and an attractive rear garden. chain free.
Have you seen any effects of the current economic climate?Our recent Open Days were very busy with many new families attending. We haven’t really seen a downturn in demand – more that parents have been looking for other ways to manage the financial commitment of fees, such as spreading payments or looking to grandparents for support. Prospective parents are generally well-informed about private schooling and the many
opportunities that we offer.
Where are your new pupils travelling from?We’ve seen many new families move into Epping recently who have been looking for excellent local independent schools such as Coopersale Hall. We’re only 15 minutes from Chigwell via Abridge and Theydon Bois, and the same distance from Woodford, Loughton and North Chingford. There’s been a marked rise in interest from families coming from areas such as
Stapleford Abbots, North Weald, Roydon and Ongar.
How successful are Coopersale Hall children at 11+?Our pupils are extremely well-prepared for a wide choice of senior schools at age 11 and we work with families to guide them towards the schools that best suit their children. We have an outstanding track record of helping children into their first choice senior schools and preparing them for life beyond Coopersale Hall. Our older children have lots of opportunities to try new things via our extensive range of extra-curricular activities – over 40
clubs and societies to choose from.
How does being part of The Oak-Tree Group help?Being part of a family-owned and managed group gives us the strength and expertise to develop whilst maintaining the high level of attention we give to
In conversation with Headmistress, Kaye Lovejoy
our pupils’ individual progression. We participate in group activities, such as academic or sporting fixtures and the bi-annual Music and Dance Festival that showcases the wide range of talents from pupils at all three schools. The staff have joint training sessions and meet at regular intervals to share ideas and discuss the latest educational trends.
How do you see the relationship between school and parents?One of the strengths of Coopersale Hall School is that we know our pupils and their families very well. Our smaller class sizes help our many specialist teachers to support and extend whenever possible. Our recent series of parent coffee mornings with Matthew Hagger, Group Principal, and myself, have been useful to discuss all aspects of the education we provide. Parent Workshops on Maths skills, French, Science and Early Years reading have enabled parents to help their children more at home.
Your parents’ association seems to be very proactive – how involved does it get in school life?We are very fortunate to have a team of very active parents who work hard together to raise funds to provide extra resources for the children such as playground equipment, classroom luxuries and even a minibus! They also fund trips to places like the Tower of London and have a direct line to Santa and the Easter Bunny!
What does Spring Term bring?We have our next Open Morning on Friday 15 March, where we open our doors on a regular school day so that new parents can see Coopersale Hall School in action.
Lounge/diner, fitted kitchen, bathroom, a 76ft rear garden (approx), detached garage and off-street parking for at least two vehicles. There is potential to extend, subject to planning permission.
Lounge, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, guest cloakroom, two bathrooms and 55ft garden (approx). Plans are available to extend into the loft for either one or two extra bedrooms and en suite.
5bedrooms
Lambourne road, Chigwell row
£650,000 EPC - D
An extended large four bedroom detached family home.
Lounge, dining room, fitted kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, guest cloakroom, family bathroom, and en suite to the master bedroom. There is a secluded rear garden with a heated swimming pool which is fenced off.
4bedrooms
Chigwell rise, Chigwell
£934,995 soLe AgenCy EPC - D
Offered chain free is this attractive four bedroom detached residence. With a southerly aspect rear garden of 130ft.
A spacious hallway, three reception rooms, conservatory, modern kitchen, utility room, guest cloakroom, en suite and separate bathroom.
There is much confusion over the so called’ new legislation’ on extensions that appeared in the press in Autumn of last year. In short, there is no new legislation.
We all want building to be made easier but as yet this is not the case and may not ever be so. The new proposed legislation allowed houses to be increased on rear extensions by 6 or 8m dependent on whether they were attached or detached. There has been much ‘a do’ about this as of course one can imagine the impact it would have on those neighbours effected by such relaxation of what would normally require a Full Planning Application.
The current status is that consultation has been sought from all the national local councils and there is quite a lot of opposition. It is all very well to say ‘let’s build ourselves out of the recession’ BUT practicality states that if your neighbour suddenly extends into their garden similar in length to a small terrace house, I think most of us would have something to say about it! That’s why currently, you do require planning permission.
It does beg the question at what point is it acceptable to build under what is known as your Permitted Development. Currently one can build
single storey rear extensions 3 or 4m dependent on the ‘attachment’ and up to 4 m high , as long as it is from original wall of the property. As architects, we think that when one is designing additional space it should be in the context of the surroundings. Therefore the extent, whilst allowing one to build out does not necessarily mean a good design.
Unfortunately we see too much too often of where Permitted Development does not work, as it is literally boxes built on the back of a house or the roof. Blighting the houses that they sit on, it is only if you are in a conservation area that you will not be able to implement this legislation.
We therefore sit as practice, unsure of what is best for architecture and the built environment. Is it to throw caution to the wind and hope that the general public appoint good architects to carry out designs within their Permitted Development Rights or; will it simply be a free for all to build BIGGER at whatever consequence to neighbourly relations?
Either way, we can only currently work to what we can and that is the old legislation, let’s see if it changes?
Permitted Development
Not Permitted Development
Relaxed Planning Legislation?Not Yet!
There is much confusion over the so called’ new legislation’ on extensions that appeared in the press in Autumn of last year. In short, there is no new legislation.
We all want building to be made easier but as yet this is not the case and may not ever be so. The new proposed legislation allowed houses to be increased on rear extensions by 6 or 8m dependent on whether they were attached or detached. There has been much ‘a do’ about this as of course one can imagine the impact it would have on those neighbours effected by such relaxation of what would normally require a Full Planning Application.
The current status is that consultation has been sought from all the national local councils and there is quite a lot of opposition. It is all very well to say ‘let’s build ourselves out of the recession’ BUT practicality states that if your neighbour suddenly extends into their garden similar in length to a small terrace house, I think most of us would have something to say about it! That’s why currently, you do require planning permission.
It does beg the question at what point is it acceptable to build under what is known as your Permitted Development. Currently one can build
single storey rear extensions 3 or 4m dependent on the ‘attachment’ and up to 4 m high , as long as it is from original wall of the property. As architects, we think that when one is designing additional space it should be in the context of the surroundings. Therefore the extent, whilst allowing one to build out does not necessarily mean a good design.
Unfortunately we see too much too often of where Permitted Development does not work, as it is literally boxes built on the back of a house or the roof. Blighting the houses that they sit on, it is only if you are in a conservation area that you will not be able to implement this legislation.
We therefore sit as practice, unsure of what is best for architecture and the built environment. Is it to throw caution to the wind and hope that the general public appoint good architects to carry out designs within their Permitted Development Rights or; will it simply be a free for all to build BIGGER at whatever consequence to neighbourly relations?
Either way, we can only currently work to what we can and that is the old legislation, let’s see if it changes?
There is much confusion over the so called’ new legislation’ on extensions that appeared in the press in Autumn of last year. In short, there is no new legislation.
We all want building to be made easier but as yet this is not the case and may not ever be so. The new proposed legislation allowed houses to be increased on rear extensions by 6 or 8m dependent on whether they were attached or detached. There has been much ‘a do’ about this as of course one can imagine the impact it would have on those neighbours effected by such relaxation of what would normally require a Full Planning Application.
The current status is that consultation has been sought from all the national local councils and there is quite a lot of opposition. It is all very well to say ‘let’s build ourselves out of the recession’ BUT practicality states that if your neighbour suddenly extends into their garden similar in length to a small terrace house, I think most of us would have something to say about it! That’s why currently, you do require planning permission.
It does beg the question at what point is it acceptable to build under what is known as your Permitted Development. Currently one can build
single storey rear extensions 3 or 4m dependent on the ‘attachment’ and up to 4 m high , as long as it is from original wall of the property. As architects, we think that when one is designing additional space it should be in the context of the surroundings. Therefore the extent, whilst allowing one to build out does not necessarily mean a good design.
Unfortunately we see too much too often of where Permitted Development does not work, as it is literally boxes built on the back of a house or the roof. Blighting the houses that they sit on, it is only if you are in a conservation area that you will not be able to implement this legislation.
We therefore sit as practice, unsure of what is best for architecture and the built environment. Is it to throw caution to the wind and hope that the general public appoint good architects to carry out designs within their Permitted Development Rights or; will it simply be a free for all to build BIGGER at whatever consequence to neighbourly relations?
Either way, we can only currently work to what we can and that is the old legislation, let’s see if it changes?
Permitted Development
Not Permitted Development
Relaxed Planning Legislation?Not Yet!
There is much confusion over the so called’ new legislation’ on extensions that appeared in the press in Autumn of last year. In short, there is no new legislation.
We all want building to be made easier but as yet this is not the case and may not ever be so. The new proposed legislation allowed houses to be increased on rear extensions by 6 or 8m dependent on whether they were attached or detached. There has been much ‘a do’ about this as of course one can imagine the impact it would have on those neighbours effected by such relaxation of what would normally require a Full Planning Application.
The current status is that consultation has been sought from all the national local councils and there is quite a lot of opposition. It is all very well to say ‘let’s build ourselves out of the recession’ BUT practicality states that if your neighbour suddenly extends into their garden similar in length to a small terrace house, I think most of us would have something to say about it! That’s why currently, you do require planning permission.
It does beg the question at what point is it acceptable to build under what is known as your Permitted Development. Currently one can build
single storey rear extensions 3 or 4m dependent on the ‘attachment’ and up to 4 m high , as long as it is from original wall of the property. As architects, we think that when one is designing additional space it should be in the context of the surroundings. Therefore the extent, whilst allowing one to build out does not necessarily mean a good design.
Unfortunately we see too much too often of where Permitted Development does not work, as it is literally boxes built on the back of a house or the roof. Blighting the houses that they sit on, it is only if you are in a conservation area that you will not be able to implement this legislation.
We therefore sit as practice, unsure of what is best for architecture and the built environment. Is it to throw caution to the wind and hope that the general public appoint good architects to carry out designs within their Permitted Development Rights or; will it simply be a free for all to build BIGGER at whatever consequence to neighbourly relations?
Either way, we can only currently work to what we can and that is the old legislation, let’s see if it changes?
An immaculate three double bedroom detached bungalow.
Boasting fabulous views and benefiting from a recently fitted kitchen/breakfast room, lounge, dining room, bathroom and shower room. with a landscaped 186ft garden, ample parking, car port and garage.
3bedrooms
The shrubberies, Chigwell
£465,000 EPC - D
An exceptional four bedroom semi-detached family home.
spacious through lounge/diner, contemporary kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, guest cloakroom, en suite, family bathroom. This house also benefits from a 110ft rear garden, garage and off-street parking.
4bedrooms
Manor Road, Chigwell
£655,000 sole agenCy EPC - E
An opportunity has arisen to purchase this prestigious Chigwell corner plot. Total plot size of approx 9800sqft.
The existing bungalow is waiting to be demolished. This plot is offered with approved planning for a much larger (circa 2200sqft) bungalow.
This five bedroom detached family home is situated close to Chigwell’s Central Line station.
Two reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, two bathrooms, garage, 60ft (approx) southerly aspect garden and off-street parking.
5bedrooms
Purleigh avenue, woodford Green
£439,995 sOle aGenCy EPC - D
A recently refurbished, four bedroom end of terrace house.
large lounge, modern kitchen/diner, utility room, guest cloakroom, study area, en suite shower room, family bathroom, detached garage to the rear with the garden being of a southerly aspect.
4bedrooms
woolhampton way, Chigwell row
£449,995 OIeO sOle aGenCy EPC - E
Situated close to Hainault Forest, this three double bedroom detached house has planning permission to extend.
lounge/diner, fitted kitchen, guest cloakroom, a family bathroom, ample parking and an integral garage.
This attractive three/four bedroom detached chalet-style bungalow is recently refurbished and is disabled compliant.
Two/three reception rooms, kitchen/diner, en suite and dressing area plus two further bathrooms as well as a garage housing a utility area.
4bedrooms
roding lane north, woodford green
£619,995 sole agency EPC - C
Having been totally refurbished throughout to a high standard is this five/six bedroom semi-detached house.
a beautifully crafted fitted kitchen/dining room, spacious lounge, family room, en suite, family bathroom plus a ground floor shower room.
6bedrooms
high road, chigwell Village
£424,995 sole agency EPC - D
An individual two bedroom link-detached house which benefits from being in a private courtyard location.
Two reception rooms, sun lounge, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, master bedroom and study/dressing room with en suites, garden, garage and car port.
2bedrooms
Brook rise, chigwell
£699,995 sole agency EPC - D
Just a short walk to Chigwell’s Central Line station is this stunning four double bedroom detached property.
Beautifully presented with modern lounge/diner, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, study, cloakroom, family bathroom, southerly aspect garden.
This Grade II Listed three bedroom semi-detached cottage has an abundance of charm with fabulous views.
lounge, sitting room, kitchen/dining room, bathroom, guest cloakroom, master bedroom with en suite, 100ft garden, off-street parking.
3bedrooms
The Bowls, chigwell
£484,995 sole agency EPC - C
Benefiting from stunning views is this well presented three bedroom third floor apartment with a lift.
spacious lounge with a balcony, dining room, fitted kitchen, guest cloakroom, bathroom and a garage en-bloc. offered chain free.
3bedrooms
Murtwell Drive, chigwell
£434,995 sole agency EPC - D
Offered chain free, this three bedroom semi-detached house has potential to develop, subject to planning permission.
lounge/second reception/dining room being open-plan, fitted kitchen, further reception room, downstairs shower room and family bathroom.
3bedrooms
lyndhurst rise, chigwell
£649,995 sole agency EPC - D
A five bedroom semi-detached property.
Two reception rooms, conservatory, kitchen/breakfast room, downstairs shower room, family bathroom, garage, an approximate 143ft rear garden and off-street parking.
Situated within this sought-after location is this four/five bedroom detached house.
The property has excellent potential to develop into a larger family home, subject to planning permission, being on a substantial plot. currently the property is in need of modernisation with an 82ft rear garden and offered chain free.
EPC - F
5bedrooms
high road, chigwell
£989,898 sole agency
An extended Georgian Grade II Listed five bedroom cottage, built circa 1712, ideally situated close to Chigwell’s Central Line station.
This unique property is full of character and quirkiness boasting many original features including a basement and sash windows. arranged over three levels the benefits include a large entrance hallway, four reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room and three bathrooms. The exterior offers a secluded southerly aspect rear garden and an outbuilding which is currently used as an office.
Situated within a sought-after cul-de-sac is this immaculately presented three double bedroom family house being close to Chigwell’s Central Line station.
The accommodation offers a lounge/dining room, study/family room, a spacious fitted kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, guest cloakroom, en suite shower room and a family bathroom. There is a secluded 100ft southerly aspect rear garden and a detached garage which is heated and currently being used as a gym.
EPC - D
3bedrooms
stradbroke Park, Tomswood road, chigwell
£999,995 sole agency
Set within a popular gated development is this substantial five bedroom detached family residence.
The property benefits include a lounge, family room, dining room, study, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, guest cloakroom, en suite bathroom to the master bedroom and a family bathroom, The exterior offers a secluded rear garden being of a southerly aspect, an attached garage as well as off-street parking to the front.
Should you help your children buy a home? New research by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation says afurther 1.5 million people aged 18-30 will be forced intorenting in the next eight years. The number who can’t affordto leave their parents’ home is expected to rise by half amillion to 3.7 million over the same period.
It makes grim reading for both generations and it is littlewonder that many parents feel compelled to help, but theyneed to think carefully before going ahead.
Everyone’s circumstances will differ but, as a general rule,parents should avoid dipping into their retirement funds tohelp their children. A lot of things can go wrong. If you arehanding over money, even as a loan, you should be ableto stand losing it if the worst comes to the worst.
You should also be certain that you are helping for the rightreasons. If your children are financially responsible and canafford to repay a mortgage but just can’t raise a depositthen it may make good sense to help them.
However, if they haven’t been sensible with money then youmay need to make some checks.
For example, if your children can’t get a mortgage then youneed to find out why. Get them to check their credit ratingand show it to you. Ask to see pay cheques and bankaccounts if necessary. This may seem severe but there’s alot at stake. Think of it as tough love.
After all, if they’re struggling financially already, giving themthe responsibility of a mortgage they can’t afford will onlyadd to their problems. It may be that helping them to payoff credit card debt may be more of a priority.
Once you decide to go ahead, there are various ways youcan help. Most parents do so by making a contributiontowards the deposit for a mortgage.
You could simply give them the money, but if you want it tobe repaid at some point in the future, you should draw upa written agreement so everyone knows where they stand.This is important because memories get blurred over time.
The agreement should include details of the repaymentschedule, preferably with a ‘promissory note’ so it’s aproper formal arrangement. You may also want to draw upa deed of trust outlining how much you have contributedto the purchase so you can get your money back whenyour child sells the property in the future.
If you are buying a home and renting it back to yourchildren, make sure you can meet the repayments if theycan’t. Otherwise, you may have to sell at a loss. If you don’thave enough money to help, you could borrow moneyusing your own home as security, but this carriesconsiderable risks as you could lose your home if youcannot meet the repayments.
You could consider a guarantor mortgage. This wouldenable your income to be taken into account whenassessing your child’s mortgage. However, you would beliable for the repayments if your child defaulted. The samewould apply to joint mortgages.
It’s only natural that parents should wish to help but theymust do so for the right reasons and in the rightcircumstances. If you get it right it could help your childrenbuild a brighter future; if you get it wrong, it could lead tofinancial hardship and even family splits in years to come.
For further information contact:
Peter Westbrook Residential Property Partner01279 638819 [email protected]
Should you help your children buy a home? New research by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation says afurther 1.5 million people aged 18-30 will be forced intorenting in the next eight years. The number who can’t affordto leave their parents’ home is expected to rise by half amillion to 3.7 million over the same period.
It makes grim reading for both generations and it is littlewonder that many parents feel compelled to help, but theyneed to think carefully before going ahead.
Everyone’s circumstances will differ but, as a general rule,parents should avoid dipping into their retirement funds tohelp their children. A lot of things can go wrong. If you arehanding over money, even as a loan, you should be ableto stand losing it if the worst comes to the worst.
You should also be certain that you are helping for the rightreasons. If your children are financially responsible and canafford to repay a mortgage but just can’t raise a depositthen it may make good sense to help them.
However, if they haven’t been sensible with money then youmay need to make some checks.
For example, if your children can’t get a mortgage then youneed to find out why. Get them to check their credit ratingand show it to you. Ask to see pay cheques and bankaccounts if necessary. This may seem severe but there’s alot at stake. Think of it as tough love.
After all, if they’re struggling financially already, giving themthe responsibility of a mortgage they can’t afford will onlyadd to their problems. It may be that helping them to payoff credit card debt may be more of a priority.
Once you decide to go ahead, there are various ways youcan help. Most parents do so by making a contributiontowards the deposit for a mortgage.
You could simply give them the money, but if you want it tobe repaid at some point in the future, you should draw upa written agreement so everyone knows where they stand.This is important because memories get blurred over time.
The agreement should include details of the repaymentschedule, preferably with a ‘promissory note’ so it’s aproper formal arrangement. You may also want to draw upa deed of trust outlining how much you have contributedto the purchase so you can get your money back whenyour child sells the property in the future.
If you are buying a home and renting it back to yourchildren, make sure you can meet the repayments if theycan’t. Otherwise, you may have to sell at a loss. If you don’thave enough money to help, you could borrow moneyusing your own home as security, but this carriesconsiderable risks as you could lose your home if youcannot meet the repayments.
You could consider a guarantor mortgage. This wouldenable your income to be taken into account whenassessing your child’s mortgage. However, you would beliable for the repayments if your child defaulted. The samewould apply to joint mortgages.
It’s only natural that parents should wish to help but theymust do so for the right reasons and in the rightcircumstances. If you get it right it could help your childrenbuild a brighter future; if you get it wrong, it could lead tofinancial hardship and even family splits in years to come.
For further information contact:
Peter Westbrook Residential Property Partner01279 638819 [email protected]
Recently refurbished and extended to the highest of standards is this four bedroom detached property.
The property is ideally located for Buckhurst Hill central Line station and the popular Queens road. The property offers: master bedroom with en suite, three reception rooms and open-plan morning/kitchen room with downstairs shower room. externally the property offers plenty of off-street parking, garage and mature rear garden.
EPC-D
4bedrooms
Fairmeads, Loughton
£299,995 sOLe aGeNcy
This is an elegant three bedroom end-of-terrace house.
The accommodation comprising: entrance hall, guest cloakroom, kitchen, reception and conservatory, three bedrooms and family bathroom. The exterior offers gardens to the front and rear with ample parking and single garage for one vehicle.
This charming 16th Century Grade II Listed residence offers many original features including open fireplaces and exposed brick work and beams.
a bespoke fitted kitchen with under-floor heating, utility room, lounge, two further reception rooms and shower room. With master bedroom, three further bedrooms, family bathroom and separate cloakroom. Professionally landscaped rear gardens and semi-detached garage, which is accessed via a private road offers two secure parking spaces with remote controlled electric doors.
EPC - E
4bedrooms
Fallow Fields, loughton
£449,000 SolE agEncy
This chain free three bedroom semi-detached property boasts spacious living accommodation throughout.
The accommodation comprises; good sized reception room, conservatory, kitchen/breakfast room, guest cloakroom, en suite to the master bedroom and a family bathroom. Whilst externally the property offers: a good sized garage and rear garden offering a blank canvass for gardening enthusiasts.
This is an extremely well presented semi-detached property.
Double glazed sunny conservatory, spacious kitchen/diner, sitting room and cloakroom, three bedrooms, en suite to the master, private garden, secure parking with access via electronic security gates.
3bedrooms
The Broadway, Loughton
£230,000 sOLe aGeNcy EPC - C
This is a chain free spacious first floor maisonette.
Ideally located for Debden High street shopping facilities and Debden central line station with its transport links into London. Offering: good size kitchen, sitting room/dining room, family bathroom and terrace.
4bedrooms
Beaulieu Drive, waltham abbey
£415,000 sOLe aGeNcy EPC - D
This chain free family home is well located in a cul-du-sac position behind private gates.
Three reception rooms, kitchen/dining room, utility room, four bedrooms, en suite plus family bathroom, rear garden, two off-street parking spaces.
4bedrooms
Milliners court, Loughton
£172,500 sOLe aGeNcy EPC - C
This one bedroom penthouse apartment is situated close to Loughton High Street and Central Line station.
The property offers lounge, separate kitchen, spacious bedroom with handy loft storage to the eaves. Two designated private parking spaces.
This detached chalet-style bungalow is located in the heart of Loughton close to Loughton High St. and Central Line station.
The property offers: lounge, open-plan kitchen/diner and conservatory, with en suites to all bedrooms.
3bedrooms
roebuck Heights, Buckhurst Hill
£639,999 sOLe aGeNcy EPC - B
Second floor apartment, set within this prestigious gated development of Roebuck Heights located in Buckhurst Hill.
Impressive entrance hall, a lounge/diner, separate kitchen, en suite to master and east facing balcony, with two allocated parking spaces.
2bedrooms
Greenhill, Buckhurst Hill
£295,000 sOLe aGeNcy EPC - E
This second floor apartment overlooks the communal grounds.
Two double bedrooms, one reception, kitchen and a good size bathroom. recently renovated to an exceptionally high standard including new fitted kitchen, immaculate bathroom and balcony plus a parking space.
2bedrooms
Hillcrest road, Loughton
£875,000 sOLe aGeNcy EPC - E
The property offers stunning views across the surrounding Epping Forest and Loughton area.
This property has two reception rooms, a cellar, garage and driveway for several vehicles. with a rear garden of 130ft approximately.
Offered to the market is this completely refurbished and extended substantial detached family home.
The property has many fine features including; ground floor under-floor heating, three reception areas, contemporary bespoke fitted kitchen/morning room, en suite and dressing room to master bedroom, three further bedrooms, the fourth is a recent addition which includes a stunning en suite and dressing area and further stylish family bathroom, beautiful landscaped garden and a single garage with carriage driveway.
EPC - D
4bedrooms
rosebarn cottage, Fiddlers Hamlet
£975,000 sOLe aGeNcy
An exceptionally well presented four bedroom detached character barn situated in this semi-rural location.
The property offers spacious living accommodation including: charming reception hall bespoke fitted kitchen/breakfast room, lounge, dining room. stunning vaulted master bedroom with en suite, with three further bedrooms and luxury family bathroom. externally the property also boasts carriage driveway and secured entry via electric gates, carport with attached workshop and extensive landscaped rear gardens.
with three receptions, fitted kitchen, cloakroom, four bedrooms, the master with en suite, plus family bathroom. externally the property offers double garage en-bloc, southerly facing rear garden with mature shrubs.
4bedrooms
Traps Hill, Loughton
£649,999 EPC - D
This is a chain free four bedroom linked-detached property.
Two reception rooms, kitchen, cloakroom, four bedrooms, en suite plus family bathroom. externally there is a pretty ‘L’ shaped south-acing garden laid to lawn, spacious drive offers ample off-street parking.
4bedrooms
Thrifts Hall Farm Mews, Theydon Bois
£440,000 OirO sOLe aGeNcy EPC - D
A unique semi-detached barn conversion situated within this secluded development.
sitting room with solid oak flooring, fitted kitchen, two double bedrooms and a family bathroom, pretty garden with off-street parking.
2bedrooms
Ormonde rise, Buckhurst Hill
£925,000 sOLe aGeNcy EPC - C
Exceptionally well-presented detached property.
kitchen, sitting room, dining room, study, conservatory, three bedrooms, en suite to master, family bathroom and separate cloakroom, private garden and spacious pebble driveway.
A rare opportunity has arisen to acquire this substantial late Victorian semi-detached property located in central Loughton.
Two receptions, large kitchen, utility room, cloakroom, cellar, four bedrooms and en suite to master, a further family bathroom and separate shower room. The annex consists of one bedroom, lounge and kitchenette area and shower room. externally there is an attractive rear garden with off-street parking for three vehicles to the front of the property.
EPC - E
7bedrooms
The Laurels, Theydon garnon
£650,000 soLe agency
Nestled in the fabulous semi-rural location of Fiddlers Hamlet just two miles from Epping town centre and Central Line station.
a two bedroom detached converted barn presented to a very high standard and set within five acres of land, offering: two reception rooms plus family room, kitchen, utility and larder, guest cloakroom, dressing room and en suite to the master bedroom. externally: exclusive parking, landscaped gardens and summer house.
A chain-free detached bungalow in the heart of Loughton, a stone’s throw from the High St. and Central Line station.
recently refurbished the property offers: two double bedrooms, kitchen morning room and off-street parking.
2bedrooms
aragon Lodge, Buckhurst Hill
£310,000 OirO sOLe aGeNcy EPC - D
A chain-free second floor apartment within a gated area with tennis courts and landscaped communal grounds.
a spacious lounge/diner, modern fully fitted kitchen, two bedrooms with en suite and family bathroom, allocated parking and intercom system.
2bedrooms
scotland road, Buckhurst Hill
£715,000 EPC - D
An immaculate four bedroom detached residence.
with cloakroom, large living room/dining area, modern kitchen with built-in wine cooler and fridge/freezer, four good size bedrooms, en suite and modern family bathroom.
4bedrooms
Hill Hall, Theydon Mount
£799,000 EPC - E
This three bedroom duplex apartment is set within Hill Hall, an historic Grade I Listed Elizabethan mansion.
Floor to ceiling sash windows, stone fireplace, newly fitted kitchen, three bedrooms, newly installed wet room and main luxury bathroom.
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In short this is a liability placed in law upon ‘lay rectors’ to pay the cost of repairing the chancel of the parish church. For those of you who are not regular churchgoers, the chancel is the part of the church over the altar where the service is conducted.
Without wishing to scare you unnecessarily this ancient law allows your local parish church, or rather your local parochial church council (PCC), to demand from you many thousands of pounds if your house has been built on land that was once ‘rectoral glebe.’
Historically when the parish churches were built responsibility for their maintenance was divided between the parishioners and the rector. Whilst the parishioners were liable to maintain the western end of the church, where they sat, the rector was liable to maintain the chancel at the eastern end of the church.
The landowner who originally built and endowed the parish church gave land, known as ‘rectoral glebe’, to help fund the chancel repairs and granted the right to receive tithes (a tenth-part of the product of land or livestock) which were paid as a kind of tax by the parishioners. This was then known as the ‘rectory’.
In the 13th to 15th centuries many such rectories were acquired by monasteries but, upon the dissolution of the monasteries in the reign of Henry VIII, the property of the monasteries was disposed of by the Crown in favour
of both individuals and institutions, such as the Oxford and Cambridge colleges. As a result former church land fell into private hands and these new ‘lay rectors’ also inherited not only the right to receive tithes but also the corresponding chancel repair liability.
The tithes have since been phased out. Unfortunately for landowners, however, the liability to pay towards chancel repairs has not.
It is estimated that chancel repair liability benefits more than half the pre-Reformation churches of the Church of England and the Church of Wales – some 5,200 in all – covering 3.7 million acres of land. There is therefore a very real possibility that, if you are a homeowner, your property may be subject to chancel repair liability.
Until recently, chancel repair liability appeared to have been almost forgotten about. However, the 2001 case of Aston Cantlow -v- Wallbank confirmed the position that chancel repair liability does indeed still exist, notwithstanding the arguments put forward that it contravenes human rights. Mr. and Mrs. Wallbank were given some land in blissful ignorance of the fact that it was subject to chancel repair liability and had to pay a chancel repair bill of over £210,000.
To be fair to the Court, it came to its decision very reluctantly and reiterated the need for legislation to change the law. Small steps have been made towards
Chancel Repair Liability
There are few better examples of how apparently outdated and bizarre laws can continue to affect homeowners across England and Wales than the historic ‘chancel repair’ liability.
this. It is now up to the PCCs to “register” their right formally to claim chancel repair contributions from landowners on the titles to those properties. If it has not done so by 13th October of this year and the land is subsequently sold, then the buyer may take that property safe in the knowledge that it will not be receiving a chancel repair bill like the poor Mr. and Mrs. Wallbank.
However, this date can be somewhat misleading as those of us who have owned land that is subject to chancel repair liability before 13th October 2013 and who will continue to do so after that date will still be liable for chancel repair payment, even if the PCC do not register their right.
It seems the General Synod’s view is that chancel repair liability is an asset of the PCC and, as a charity, the PCC must act in its best interests by taking reasonable steps to investigate, register and enforce the liability. Indeed members of PCCs have been warned that, if they fail to do so, they may be in breach of their duties and could be held personally liable. So don’t expect your local PCC to be too sympathetic to your pleas of poverty if you receive a demand for payment!
As with most risks, it is possible to obtain insurance against the possibility of being landed with a hefty chancel repair bill. The Aston Cantlow case has been
wonderful for insurers as it has spawned a £20 million industry for insurance companies. Whilst we all loathe paying money to insurers, the reality is that, until the law changes and chancel repair liability is repealed, insurance is the obvious solution to the problem.
At Foskett Marr Gadsby & Head LLP we specialise in dealing with all manner of property-related issues. Whatever your property concerns or objectives may be, we shall be delighted to meet with you to discuss these. We have offices in Epping and Loughton (details below) but, if you cannot get to our office, we shall happily visit you at your home.
John M E JonesPartner
Foskett Marr Gadsby & Head LLP181 High Street, Epping, Essex CM16 4BQ (Offices above the Barclays Bank)
106-108 High Road, Loughton, Essex IG10 4HN(Offices above the Nationwide Building Society)
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become the innocent victim of fraud and suffer afinancial loss you may be compensated.
Make sure your contact details are up-to-date
Did you know that if your land is registered at the LandRegistry you can provide up to three different contactaddresses, including an email address and an addressabroad? When the Land Registry receives an applicationregarding your property it will write to you about it. So ifyour details are not up-to-date you might not receivetheir letter or email.
You can download a form from the Land Registry websiteto add an address or update your existing contact details.
Please note that if the Land Registry receives anapplication to change your contact details it will send aletter to both your old and new addresses to check thatthe application is genuine.
Complete and lodge Land Registry Form RQ
For owners who do not live at the registered property anadditional security measure has recently been devised.You or your solicitor can enter a restriction, free ofcharge, on your title. Again this is a form that can bedownloaded from the Land Registry website.
If you are not eligible for this service, perhaps becauseyou are an owner-occupier, you can neverthelessregister a similar restriction on your title if you believeyou may be at risk. This is known as a Form LL
restriction and ensures that the Land Registry will notregister a sale or mortgage unless a solicitor orconveyancer has certified that the person who signedthe deed is a registered owner. This would certainlydeter a fraudster from trying to forge your signature orcopy your identity. There is a fee of £50 payable to theLand Registry for this service.
Finally, without wishing to sound like that chap offCrimewatch, please don’t lose too much sleep worryingabout these matters. Instead I suggest you discuss yourfears with one of the solicitors in our PropertyDepartment at Foskett Marr Gadsby & Head LLP. We haveoffices in Epping and Loughton and we are available tohelp you take the necessary steps to protect your home.
John M E Jones Partner
Foskett Marr Gadsby & Head LLPFoskett Marr Gadbsy & Head LLP
106 – 108 High Road, Loughton, Essex IG10 4HN(Offices above the Nationwide Building Society)
Tel: 01992 578642
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A chic three bedroom mid-terrace house in Buckhurst Hill.
This property has many benefits such as a large through lounge leading on to bi-folding doors to the rear garden, modern kitchen, two double bedroom and a further single bedroom.
3bedrooms
The chase, Loughton
£1,750 PcM EPC - C
A wonderful semi-detached house on the prestigious development of Great Woodcote Park.
This property is also offered unfurnished and is available February, call now to avoid disappointment!
3bedrooms
Deer Park way, waltham abbey
£1,950 PcM EPC - D
An impressive five bedroom detached house.
accommodation comprises of a large lounge, dining room, integrated kitchen, utility room, ground floor cloakroom, two en suite shower rooms, rear garden, double garage and drive for four vehicles.
5bedrooms
roding Gardens, Loughton
£1,899 PcM EPC - C
A spacious four/five bedroom semi-detached property in the popular Hanbury Park development Loughton.
The property offers you four good size bedrooms and a single/study, three bathrooms, two reception rooms and kitchen with appliances.
This property is a very eye catching three bedroom detached house.
This property benefits from a newly fitted kitchen with appliances, two very spacious receptions rooms and a downstairs wC.
3bedrooms
Rowans way, Loughton
£2,699 PCM EPC - E
A delightful, four double bedroom family home.
The property benefits from a modern kitchen, dining room, conservatory and a spacious living room which overlooks a well maintained garden, master bedroom benefits from an en suite and ample storage.
4bedrooms
Park Grange Crescent, Manor Road, Chigwell
£2,199 PCM EPC - C
An exciting top floor duplex penthouse apartment.
The ground floor benefits from a large lounge looking out onto the balcony, a fully fitted kitchen with appliances and master bedroom with en suite bathroom.
A spacious four bedroom townhouse which is beautifully presented throughout.
Arranged over three floor, fitted kitchen, utility room, guest cloakroom, four reception rooms, balcony, en suites to two bedrooms plus a family bathroom.
4bedrooms
Repton Park
£3,249 PCM EPC - C
An exceptionally stunning detached Victorian gatehouse set in its own superb grounds, behind electric gates.
This unique property combines a contemporary interior whilst retaining all its original Victorian character with charm, features and high ceilings.
A wonderful cottage in one of Chigwell’s most sought after roads, near the Central Line station and Brook Parade shops.
Majorly refurbished, four good size bedrooms, two bathrooms, split over three floors with off-street parking, garage and a private rear garden.
4bedrooms
Manor Hall, chigwell
£3,750 PcM EPC - C
These splendid two bed apartments have been furnished to the highest standard. Some with private garden areas.
Exceptional interiors with bespoke furnishings, bathrooms with integrated TV’s. kEFF and BOSE entertainment systems. Some have large terraces.
2bedrooms
church Lane, Loughton
£4,500 PcM EPC - E
A large gated five bedroom family home in Loughton.
Large reception room with French doors to the garden, outdoor swimming pool. Two reception rooms, large kitchen/diner, five double bedrooms with three en suites, large family bathroom, four off-street parking spaces.
5bedrooms
alderton Hill, Loughton
£4,500 PcM EPC - E
A newly refurbished detached property in Loughton.
Five double bedrooms, three receptions, kitchen with fitted appliances, utility room, garage and off-street parking. another benefit to the property is an outdoor heated swimming pool and changing facilities
A superb two bedroom top floor apartment in Buckhurst Hill.
Two double bedrooms, modern decor throughout, kitchen with integrated appliances, en suite to master bedroom and an allocated parking space. call now to avoid disappointment.
2bedrooms
Love Lane, Woodford Green
£1,250 PcM EPC - D
Recently refurbished to a high standard, this three bedroom home is ideally located for West Hatch School and local transport.
Through lounge, new kitchen, garden and off-street parking.
3bedrooms
chequers, Buckhurst Hill
£1,175 PcM EPC - C
A modern, spacious two bedroom first floor apartment in a secluded development set back from the Epping New Road.
Security entryphone and two allocated parking bays. approximate 17ft lounge, modern kitchen and bathroom.
2bedrooms
Fairfield Road, Woodford Green
£800 PcM EPC - E
A tastefully decorated one bedroom apartment, available now (furnished or unfurnished).
Iintegrated kitchen with appliances, double bedroom, three piece bathroom suite with power shower and street parking.
This property is ideally located for chingford over ground station and benefits from two double bedrooms, a modern family bathroom, modern kitchen/diner and large rear garden.
2bedrooms
Imperial heights, London
£1,400 PcM EPC - B
A modern, furnished two bedroom apartment in Queen Mary Gate.
Two double bedrooms, with en suite to master, open-plan living room, with access to your own private balcony and parking is available.
2bedrooms
Woodford New Road, London
£1,500 PcM EPC - C
A very well maintained three bedroom family home, available now, unfurnished.
a spacious kitchen/diner, separate reception room, three bedrooms, family bathroom, off-street parking and a garden.
3bedrooms
kingswood Heights, London
£1,500 PcM EPC - B
A bright, modern two bedroom apartment, available immediately.
Two bathrooms, a spacious open-plan living room and kitchen, balcony and parking.
An executive style family home with four bedrooms, available now.
Four bedrooms, with en suite to master, family bathroom, two reception rooms, conservatory, ample parking and garden.
4bedrooms
Worcester crescent, Woodford Green
£3,000 PcM EPC - E
A large detached family home, offering plenty of living space and available now.
Five bedrooms, four of which have en suites, family bathroom, three reception rooms, kitchen and utility room, garden and off-street parking.
5bedrooms
Forest Way, Woodford Green
£2,950 PcM EPC - E
A large four bedroom detached house, available now.
Three reception rooms, conservatory, kitchen, downstairs Wc, three double bedrooms, single bedroom, en suite to master bedroom, family bathroom with separate shower and a large rear garden.
4bedrooms
Whitehall Road Woodford Green
£2,500 PcM EPC - E
A large five bedroom semi-detached house, over four floors with high ceilings and many period features.
Two large reception rooms, kitchen, utility, five double bedrooms, master bedroom with en suite, family bathroom and garage.
An exquisite five bedroom family home in Snaresbrook. This property is set within a gated community and offers a vast amount of living space.
Set within a few minute’s walk to the central Line station and boasting many benefits such as three reception rooms, five bedrooms all with fitted wardrobes, three bathrooms, kitchen with fitted appliances and a well kept landscape garden.
EPC - D
5bedrooms
Monkhams avenue, Woodford Green
£5,500 PcM
This family home is arranged over three floors and typical of its era with spacious rooms, high ceilings and plenty of original features.
a fabulous entrance hall, sitting room, dining room, bespoke kitchen/breakfast room, orangery and utility room. The master bedroom benefits from a dressing room and en suite. There are five other large bedrooms. This property also benefits from a swimming pool and a well kept garden.
We are delighted to offer, in conjunction with renowned local developers Higgins, this stunning development on the High Road in Chigwell. There will be a show apartment available from 27th April and we strongly recommend potential purchasers to contact our offices to discuss this development as we believe these units will be sold prior to the launch of the show apartment.
Ideally located on the High Road, Ashbee Lodge offers an unrivalled location with views to the rear over Chigwell Golf Course and just a short stroll to the Central Line station and shopping facilities of the Local Parade.
The initial impression of Ashbee Lodge is that of a traditional and imposing, private house. Built in the Arts and Crafts style so prevalent in the area, the development features tall chimneys, pitch tiled and dormer roofs and is surrounded by lush, tree fringed gardens.
Built over three storeys, many of the twelve new homes have a private terrace: the penthouses look out across dual aspects, including toward the beautiful Chigwell Golf Course. Spacious layouts are complemented by a first class specification which is assured with all Higgins Developments, which offers individuality and quality in equal measure.
Every apartment has a designated parking bay (the penthouses each have two) within the secure underground car park, which has direct access to the residential floors via both stairs and lifts. The entire development is gated, ensuring the residents’ security and privacy. Further parking spaces available to purchase.
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