Free independent financial advice for homebuyers in Ross on Wye

MORTGAGE myths will be busted at a special event for homebuyers in Ross on Wye to link with the latest Bank of England base rate review.

The Edenstone Group is inviting buyers to St Mary’s Garden Village on Sunday, November 5, to meet the experts. Its sales team will be joined by independent financial advisers from Asset Mortgage Solutions, who’ll be able to guide people through the mortgage options and what the latest interest rate review means to buyers.

Sales director Adele McCoy explained: “People considering buying a home will be wondering what the Bank of England interest rate review on November 2 will mean to them. To make that simple to understand in real terms, we’re hosting a special event at St Mary’s Garden Village. Independent financial advisers will be here to help buyers assess their finances and work out how much they can afford to borrow, what price homes are within their budget and the right mortgage product for their individual circumstances.”

Current prices at St Mary’s Garden Village start from £92,500 for a 50% share of a one-bedroom maisonette, available through HomeReach shared ownership. There’s also a two-bedroom semi-detached homes and bunglaows available under the scheme, subject to qualifying criteria.

There’s a good range of properties available on the open market, from two-bedroom semi-detached homes, priced from £250,000 to substantial four-bedroom detached designs, priced up to £499,995. Edenstone offer a range of buying options, with some properties only requiring a 5% deposit to purchase a new home.

“During the event visitors will be able to view the show homes and appreciate the quality and finish of our homes. The sales team will also be on hand to help guide them through the site and floor plans to enable them to make an informed decision about which property best suits their needs,” Adele added.

Homes at St Mary’s Garden Village achieve an EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) rating of B, with the potential to reduce energy consumption and running costs. This also makes them eligible to be purchased using a “green” mortgage, which may offer a preferential rate or cashback reward.

Nestled on the outskirts of Ross on Wye, along with new homes, St Mary’s Garden Village offers a range of community facilities for residents to enjoy including a play area, formal garden, allotments, walking and fitness trails with equipment, net zero energy community hub with gym, kickabout area and cycle-hire.

Free independent financial advice will be available at St Mary’s Garden Village from 10.30am to 4.30pm on Sunday, November 5.

To find out more about the homes available, see www.edenstonehomes.com/st-marys-garden-village, or www.bluebellhomes.co.uk/stmarys.