Try before you buy housing seems a success
August 5, 2008
Most of us are only too well aware that there has been a slump in the sale of properties in the UK over recent months, with many people afraid to take the plunge due to falling house prices. However, property developers are hoping to aid the recovery of the housing market in terms of sales by allowing consumers to try the property out before they make any commitment to purchase. It is thought that this could help to sway many unsure potential buyers, particularly older buyers that may want to know more about the property or area before they reach a decision.
Builders are bringing in schemes where the potential buyer can spend one or two nights at the property free of charge in order to get a feel for the property, find out about the facilities within the home, learn about local amenities, and get to know the area and other residents. It is hoped that this will help to secure an increase in sales, and a number of consumers have already tried the scheme and have found it very useful.
An official from Bovis Homes, which has already trialled the system, recently stated: ‘Moving house can be a very big decision for older homebuyers, giving up a home they have lived in for 20 or 30 years. This service gives buyers the opportunity to experience both the new home and the lifestyle available in our developments, giving them that extra peace of mind that they are making the right move.’
One buyer who got to try the scheme and stayed at the property before deciding to purchase said: ‘We were in two minds, but a two-day stay really swayed us. When we initially looked at the flat we wanted, it was completely empty so it was hard to tell what it would be like. The Try Before You Buy apartment was fully furnished so it gave us a real feel for what it would be like to live in the development.’
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