During the early stages of the construction works at the ‘Redruth Urban Village’ as it was then titled we spent time considering how best the finished development might be managed and maintained as the quite special living environment that had been designed.

With the design team we had visited other developments which were to influence the design principles, notably Poundbury in Dorset, had met the Master Planners behind the concept and also had the opportunity to chat over the thinking behind that development with Prince Charles during a reception he hosted for us at Highgrove House.

We were very pleased to have Fairglen chosen as finalists for Sustainability by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors!

Judges comments ‘A striking, well integrated residential development, offering an unusual private sector mixture of unfetted and social need shared equity housing. It ticks a lot of boxes for sustainability’.

There is further info on page 31  of the 2010 RICS awards south west.

Recent Sales:

Fairglen

Plots 9 and 11 are now reserved leaving plot 10 subject to strong interest and a tentative offer. Phase two redesign is now advancing as planned with an update later this summer.

March saw Fairglen eco homes shortlisted by the RICS the uks leading property professionals for their annual awards. This follows the Cornish Building groups award for 2009.

Mortgage shortages and inflexible lenders are still hampering sales of the 3 remaining Large Modern Town houses though we have buyers who still cannot complete their own chains.

The Carbon Trust have released their Video clip which is highly informative. Whilst it is not possible to link to our web site we can forward this to genuinely interested prospective purchasers.

207% price increase in 10 years? From an average house price in 1999 of £59,371 to £182,173 10 years later.

Not Westminster or Padstow but REDRUTH in Cornwall!  Fueled by a huge number of incomers into the region which has pushed prices beyond the reach of many buyers.  But if you look hard enough you can stilll find affordable homes in the region, and you don't have to compromise on location and quality.

Percy Williams have purpose built flats, available for under £125,000 (no stamp duty!) as well as several funky one bed Live/work homes, ideal if you need a work space or studio.  At present you can purchase these with no stamp duty, but only this spring and on selected properties so contact us to find out about your potential new home. 

There are definitely shades of green (environmentally speaking!)  in everyone’s house but where do you sit on this scale.  Read through our top tips to help reduce the carbon footprint of your home and you may be able to help the environment as well as your pocket.