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See how verdicts work2-bedroom flat · NE33 3BT
For saleReduced £1.5k (−2.4%) on 3 SepListed 130 days
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Over 60s can secure this property with a Home For Life from Homewise Through the Home for Life Plan from Homewise, those aged 60 or over can purchase a Lifetime Lease and a share of the property value to safeguard for the future.
The cost to purchase the Lifetime Lease is always less than the full market value. Over-60s customers typically save between from 20% To 50%*.
Home for Life Plan guide price for Over-60s The Lifetime Lease price for this property is £65,250 based on an average saving of 33%.
Market Value Price: £97,500 The price you pay will vary according to your age, personal circumstances and requirements and will be adjusted to include any percentage of the property you wish to safeguard.
The plan allows customers to purchase a share of the property value (up to 50%) to safeguard for the future.
For an indication of what you could save, please use our calculator on the Homewise website.
Please call for more information or a personalised quote Please note: Homewise do not own this property and it is not exclusively for sale for the over-60s.
It is being marketed by Homewise as an example of a property that is currently for sale which could be purchased using a Home For Life Lifetime Lease.
If you are not over 60 or would like to purchase the property at the full market value of £97,500, please contact the estate agent Andrew Craig.
Property description The information provided about this property does not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, nor may be it be regarded as representations.
All interested parties must verify accuracy and your solicitor must verify tenure/lease information, fixtures & fittings and, where the property has been extended/converted, planning/building regulation consents.
All dimensions are approximate and quoted for guidance only as are floor plans which are not to scale and their accuracy cannot be confirmed.
Reference to appliances and/or services does not imply that they are necessarily in working order or fit for the purpose. Suitable as a retirement home.
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