insideKENT Magazine Issue 26 - May 2014 | Page 154

PROPERTY Help to buy success for local couple at Pentland Homes Pentland Homes has welcomed its first homeowners to Elysium Park, its new development in Dover, Kent. Situated on Old Park Hill, the development will offer a thriving sense of community that is perfect for residents of all ages. Emma, 32, and her fiancé Richard, 35, have moved into their first house together at the development, using the government’s Help to Buy scheme. The Richard and Emma couple, who visited the show house and immediately fell in love with it, secured their deposit the following day and moved into their home within a few months. Emma comments: “We had been looking for a while, but struggled to find a property locally that was available under the Help to Buy scheme. We loved the Elysium Park site instantly; the property itself had everything we needed to move in straight away. We chose the décor, selecting our wall tiles, paint colour and even the kitchen units and worktops. "My partner and I are both originally from Kent and have always enjoyed living by the sea and town centre, so we wanted to stay local. Our new home is perfect for what we were looking for, and I can really see us living here for a long time.” Located close to the iconic White Cliffs of Dover, Pentland's suburban development boasts beautiful coast views and nearby wooded parkland. The local village has primary schools, shops that cater for everyday necessities, and what's more, it is only a short distance to Dover’s bustling port. It also benefits from excellent access to the nearby towns of Canterbury and Ashford, and boasts outstanding transport links to London and the Eurostar international service, plus local ferry services to France and the rest of Europe. Julia Price, sales and marketing director at Pentland Homes, comments: “We’re so delighted to welcome our first move-ins to Elysium Park. It is great to hear that the Help to Buy scheme has allowed them to make their first move on to the property ladder together. We’re really committed to making Elysium Park an integral part of the local community, and look forward to welcoming the rest of the residents.” Elysium Park comprises a variety of two, three, and four bedroom homes, currently priced from £194,995 (£155,996 with Help to Buy) to £319,995. Each home comes with parking and represents an exclusive and eclectic mix – some with contemporary elevations and others with more traditional façades. Buyers can be assured that not only will they be able to enjoy their stylish new home, but also the benefits of low ongoing maintenance costs, a 10-year NHBC warranty and an excellent level of customer service throughout their moving experience. Pentland Homes have tailored incentives to assist buyers and make moving to their new home as stress-free as possible. Swale Heating wins £3.6M housing association heating contract Orbit Heart of England, which owns and manages around 16,500 properties in the Midlands, has appointed one of the UK’s largest independent heating companies, Swale Heating, to provide appliance servicing and repairs at its homes. The £3.6 million contract, secured after a competitive tender, highlights Kent-based Swale Heating’s continued success in the housing sector with Orbit Heart of England joining a growing number of commercial landlords and local authorities who entrust their vital heating appliance servicing and repairs work to the experienced company. The Orbit Heart of England deal means that Swale Heating is continuing its expansion across the UK. In the past two years, the firm has moved into Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire, as well as consolidating its dominant presence in the South East. Swale Heating will provide full year-round appliance servicing and maintenance, including breakdown and repair work and new heating installations, for properties spread throughout the Midlands, including Stratford-upon-Avon, Rugby, Burton-on-Trent, Northampton, Coventry and Hinckley. Orbit Heart of England manages properties for families, couples, single and older people living in a mixture of rented, leasehold, supported and home ownership properties. It is part of the Orbit Group, one of the largest housing groups in the UK. Swale Heating’s managing director, Mark Pope, said: “Orbit Heart of England is regarded as among the best in the sector and they recognise and value the experience and reliability our highly trained engineers deliver. We are delighted to be chosen by the company to undertake all of its vital heating appliance service work, and to maintain the highest possible standards.” Orbit Heart of England’s interim head of operations, Nick Melling, said: “This is an exciting opportunity for us to improve services for our customers well into the future. We look forward to working with Swale Heating and delivering a successful long-term partnership.” The contract starts on 1st July 2014 and will run for just under 10 years. Swale Heating already works with Orbit South and Orbit East, with responsibility for thousands of properties in Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire. For further information, please contact the sales office on 01303 893080, or visit www.pentlandhomes.co.uk www.swaleheating.com www.orbitheartofengland.org.uk 154