Rent to Buy at Kingfisher View, Whittlesey

Kingfisher View is our stunning collection of 2, 3 and 4 bedroom homes in Whittlesea. We’ll be providing 84 homes in total, which will be available for affordable rent, Shared Ownership and Rent to Buy.

All of our homes come complete with contemporary fitted kitchens as well as stylish modern flooring in the kitchen and bathrooms. They all boast a downstairs cloakroom, allocated parking and freshly-turfed gardens.

What is Rent to Buy?

Do you dream of having your own place to call home but are struggling to save for a mortgage deposit while paying high private rent? Rent to Buy is a new scheme that has been introduced to help you on your journey to home ownership.

Rent to Buy allows you to move into your new property straight away and pay a reduced rent, giving you extra time – and money – to save towards your mortgage deposit.

With Rent to Buy, you can move into your new home now, renting the property on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy basis for a period of five years. During this time, you’ll pay a reduced rent of just 80 percent of the full open market rent value. You can purchase your home from us on a Shared Ownership basis during years one to five, or on an outright basis at the end of the five-year term.

To be eligible for Rent to Buy, you’ll need to be in a working household. This means at least one person who’ll be moving into the property must be in fulltime employment.

All applicants applying for Rent to Buy will be financially assessed and required to enter into a Rent to Buy Option Agreement, confirming their intentions to use the benefit of the five-year reduced rent period to help them save towards a mortgage deposit.
This will be monitored and assessed on a yearly basis throughout the five-year term. 

If you require any further help and advice on the Rent to Buy scheme, please contact a member of the Asset Sales Team on:
☎️ 0845 601 9095
📧 salesenquiries@longhurst-group.org.uk

Our commitment to you

Before you move

• Our friendly sales team will provide you with support and guidance throughout the home buying process
  
  
• At pre-reservation stage you will be shown details of the appearance and location of your chosen new home, together with all relevant surrounding information

• Assured Shorthold Tenancy and Option Agreement, which will set out full terms and conditions of the tenancy, and your option to purchase within the 5 years.

• We will go through the specification and layout of your home and details of any pre-contractual information to enable you to make an informed decision
  
  
• We will inform you of your main point of contact who will assist you with information during your reservation and after you have moved into your new home
  
  
• We will regularly communicate with you to keep you informed of the progress of your new home and your dedicated point of contact will respond to any queries you may have
  
  
• We want to make your move as enjoyable as possible and our welcoming and knowledgeable staff will be with you every step of the way to provide a service that is tailored to you and your needs.

When/after you move in

• On the day you move a dedicated sales advisor will welcome you to your new home
  
  
• A detailed homecare booklet will be provided to help you settle in
  
  
• Shortly after you have moved in, we will make courtesy calls/visits to ensure you are happy with your new surroundings
  
  
• Your new home is covered by an NHBC or similar industry regulated 10-year insurance scheme covering the fabric and structural integrity of your new home.