Cruden Homes’ fast selling Royal Park View development in the impressive Raploch regeneration area in Stirling, had a visit from local MP Stephen Kerr recently.
Mr Kerr was met by Hazel Davies, Cruden Homes’ sales and marketing director and Gordon Fullarton, Cruden Homes’ head of construction, who both accompanied him on a tour round the development allowing Mr Kerr to view the build progress as well as hearing details on the rapid sales success at Royal Park View since the development launch in mid August.
Mr Kerr was also impressed to learn of Cruden Homes’ commitment to involving the people of Raploch, both in terms of engaging with them during the early phases of development and also through working closely with the local community enterprise initiative to support entrants into the construction sector through skills and training placements on site. These worthy initiatives have lead to Cruden Homes securing many accolades in the fields of skills and training, community engagement and community partnership over the years.
Indeed, Mr Kerr was very keen to highlight skills/training for the building industry and the priority of housing within his Stirling constituency.
He said: “In the recent UK Budget, the Chancellor, rightly, made building more affordable homes and investing in training a skilled workforce, a priority. I was delighted to see for myself the work going on by Cruden Homes to encourage people in to the vitally important building trades and their continued development that is providing much needed housing in Stirling. Just as importantly I want to see similar measures bought forward in the upcoming
Scottish Government budget that will match the UK Government’s removal of tax duty from first time buyers” *.
Cruden Homes’ sales and marketing director, Hazel Davies, said: “Cruden Homes has been involved in the regeneration of Raploch from the outset and we’re proud to have been instrumental in the creation of a vibrant and mixed new community in this fabulous location. There is an acute shortage of quality, sustainable mixed tenure housing on a national level and we are delighted that Stephen Kerr’s interest in Raploch will encourage political debate on this matter”.
Of particular interest to potential buyers at Royal Park View, is the news that (at time of going to press) only one home remains for sale on the current phase - a 2-bedroom mid-terraced Bruce priced at £128,000. A further release of houses and flats is anticipated in January to coincide with the opening of the on-site sales office and showhome. Prospective buyers will be pleased to learn that the very popular Help to Buy scheme is available on all properties at the development, assisting both first time buyers or existing homeowners to secure a new property without the requirement for a huge deposit.
The interior specification on every property includes gas central heating and double glazing as standard. All kitchens are fully fitted and come with integrated stainless steel oven, hob and hood, plus integrated fridge freezer and washing machine. Master bedrooms include white wardrobes, while en-suites and bathrooms feature contemporary, slick white sanitary ware complemented with a choice of designer wall tiles from Porcelanosa.
(*UK Government budget that removed Stamp Duty for First Time Buyers does not apply in Scotland as that is a devolved matter for Holyrood to implement)
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