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See how verdicts work1-bedroom flat · AL7 1FY
No longer listedListed 97 days
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About
This bright and well-presented one bedroom apartment is now available in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire through Shared Ownership.
The property on the ground floor comprises an entrance hall, an open-plan living room/kitchen with a dining area, one bedroom and one bathroom. Perfect for singles or couples.
Outside, the property also benefits from an allocated off-street parking space and access to a shared garden area. Available for £96,750 for 45% share based on the marketing figure of £215,000.
Monthly rent - £438.59 Monthly Service Charge - £164.91 Total Monthly Charge - £603.50 plus mortgage required for 45% share.
On certain properties, service charges may be billed in different frequencies. For the purposes of illustration, our advertisement will state the equivalent monthly charge.
Where charges are not billed monthly, purchasers will be informed before proceeding.
An annual rent increase takes place every April Location The property is conveniently located close to the heart of Welwyn Garden City, offering easy access to a wide range of amenities and excellent transport connections.
The A1(M) is nearby, making travel by road straightforward, while Welwyn Garden City Train Station is within a 17-minute walk or short bus drive away, providing direct services to London King's Cross, Moorgate and destinations across Hertfordshire via Great Northern and Thameslink services.
For everyday convenience, a supermarket can be reached in approximately 9-minutes on foot or just 3 minutes by car.
Welwyn Garden City town centre offers a variety of shops, restaurants, cafés, leisure facilities and beautifully maintained gardens just a short 15 minute walk away.
In addition, there are several schools located within a short 8-minute drive. Perfect for families with small children.
EPC rating Energy rating band - D Environmental impact band - D Other information How we allocate Shared Ownership homes We offer homes on a first-come, first-served basis, as long as you meet all the eligibility criteria.
Sometimes, we give priority to people who live or work in the same area as the home. This is based on rules set by the local authority.
All Shared Ownership providers must publish an allocations policy, which explains how they decide who gets a home.
If the home is managed by so Resi and mtvh You can read the Shared Ownership allocation policy on the mtvh website. So Resi is the Shared Ownership brand of mtvh, a housing association.
If the home is managed by another provider Visit their website to find their allocation policy. Contact us if you have any questions.
In certain cases, the remaining length of the lease on a property can impact the availability of mortgages to prospective purchasers and the future saleability of the home.
We recommend that you speak to your solicitor and your financial advisor to ensure that the lease length is suitable for your needs.
Value & comps
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