A couple from Lancashire were able to secure their dream home without having to worry about selling their previous property.
Chris and Laura Spence moved into their new home in November 2024 having previously lived in a three-bed semi-detached property in Church near Accrington. The couple looked to upsize after getting married as they planned to start their own family.
Chris, a telecoms field manager, said: “It was my first home and was perfect for just me and potentially one other person, but we want to start a family and the area was unsuitable for the family life we were hoping for.
“After valuing our home and having both had advancements in our careers, we found ourselves in a position to buy the ideal home for our future.”
The couple bought their new four-bedroom house, on the Riven Stones estate off Broken Stone Road in Blackburn, using Taylor Wimpey’s Easymover scheme which allows buyers to secure their new home before their old one is sold.
Under the scheme, Taylor Wimpey’s sales team help buyers manage the sale of their existing home, while estate agent fees are covered subject to conditions.
Laura, a customer service advisor, said: “The Easymover scheme really takes a lot of the stress out of selling a previous home and buying a new one. The incentives such as estate agent fees being paid for and deposit contributions were too good to miss.
“From there, everything seemed to move quickly and within an hour of our old home going to the market, we already had two viewings booked. We had then sold it within a week and reserved our new Taylor Wimpey home two days after.
“The whole process from deciding to use the Easymover scheme to collecting the keys to our new home took only three months. We couldn’t believe how quick it went and how stress free it was.”
Riven Stones is a development of 225 three-, four- and five-bedroom houses. Prices range from £259,995 to £399,995.
Chris added: “Everything seemed to feel right on our first visit to Riven Stones, it is really well kept and has a village feel about it. I love the outdoors and the countryside and given Riven Stones’ semi-rural location near the moors, Feniscowles is perfect.
“We were impressed with the master plan for Riven Stones; lots of green space, plenty of room for good-sized gardens and driveways, and plenty of space between each house.
“We wanted to look for a quieter and picturesque place to live and love the views of the countryside from our home at Riven Stones, and the ease of access to the motorway and local public transport, Laura’s job, our families and local amenities is a huge bonus.”
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