Building on the success of other initiatives such as HomeBuy Direct, Keepmoat’s innovative shared equity scheme gives buyers the opportunity to own 100% of their property for just 85% of the purchase price, with no deposit to pay.
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The property was completed in 2004 and comprises four reception rooms and a large breakfasting kitchen, utility and cloakroom/wc to the ground floor, whilst five bedrooms, dressing room and three en suites are spread over the two remaining floors.
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Q. I have just inherited a bungalow from my parents. It needs some work doing to bring it up to date, but I don't know whether to invest money into it now at a time when the housing market seems to be levelling out. Is now a good time to improve it and sell the house?
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Wonderful white Jun 27 2009
FOR cool interiors nothing is better than crisp white. Books have been written about it, magazine editors have raved about it and stylists have used it endlessly. But white’s just not practical is it? more
Lavender – cottage garden classic Jun 27 2009
THIS classic cottage-garden favourite is perfect for edging borders and herb gardens, with its aromatic fragrance and pretty purple flowers. more
North East gardening diary Jun 27 2009
KEEP in touch with North East gardening and floral events through this column every Saturday. more
Plan your summer watering schedule Jun 27 2009
AS container plants begin to flourish and hanging baskets start to look their best, it’s the watering that’s the hassle. It’s the most time-consuming chore of summer, especially if you have loads of pots. more
Grow your own sumptuous strawberries Jun 27 2009
WITH Wimbledon fortnight here, strawberries and cream are the order of the day. Even beginner gardeners have no excuse not to grow a few strawberry plants, perhaps in pots or hanging baskets. more
Rescue for house that wouldn’t die Jun 27 2009
IT’S 10 years since Grainne Sweeney and Dennis Jobling first saw the three-bedroom terrace in Sandyford that would become their home. It was in Grainne’s words “a mess”, but that didn’t put the couple off – or indeed the fact that it wasn’t even on the market. more
