6 Lock House

Tenure

Leasehold 

Service Charge

All residents pay a contribution to the running costs of the communal village facilities, support services and maintenance of the communal buildings and grounds; this is known as the ‘service charge’.

The service charge is divided into a number of components. The service charge budget is raised in advance and is split equally between all properties. You will only be responsible for your proportion of the service charge for your property, and we will be responsible for the service charge on any unsold or unlet properties.

At Austin Heath, the service charge will be £8,571 per year (same for double-occupancy) divided into monthly payments, £714.25 pcm (same for double-occupancy).

Ground rent

There is a nominal ‘peppercorn’ rent (if demanded). In effect, no ground rent is payable.

Utilities

A monthly bill will be generated based on electricity and hot water meter readings from within each apartment. Water is billed directly by the local water authority.

Event Fee

The event fee is calculated by reference to a percentage of the sale price. The percentage payable is 4% of the selling price in the first year of your ownership, 6% in year 2, 8% in year 3, 10% in year 4 and thereafter.

To gain more of an insight into what this looks like, we have provided some worked examples to show you in more detail, please see the Austin Heath – Worked Example Sheet below.

Bespoke illustrations can be provided for customers for any specific property, sale value and percentage change in value.

Disclaimer

We are committed to providing clear, accessible information and support for all prospective residents, including those who may be considered vulnerable. If you require this information in an alternative format or need additional assistance, please contact us.

We have taken every care to ensure the accuracy of this information, but you will need to refer to the legal documentation which, when made available, will cover in detail the rights and obligations of the parties, together with the commercial terms that will apply to our contracts.

We encourage you to discuss your housing options with your family and friends, and to seek independent legal, financial / benefits and any other appropriate advice, support, and representation, in connection with a move to an integrated retirement community. To help with a broader understanding of this independent retirement community, we have also added the Key Facts Sheet that gives a general overview of this community which you may find helpful.

Tenure

Assured Short term Tenancy (AST) 

Tenancy Deposit

A tenancy deposit equal to 5 weeks’ rent prior to the start date. The tenancy deposit will be lodged with the Tenancy Deposit Protection Scheme, administered by The Dispute Service Ltd. Further details of the scheme can be found at www.tenancydepositscheme.com

Rental Amount

At Austin Heath, the rent can range between £1,500 pcm to £4,060 pcm, depending on the property. The rent will increase annually in line with the Consumer Price Index + 1%.

Bespoke illustrations can be provided for customers for any specific property, sale value and percentage change in value.

To gain more of an insight into what this looks like, please see our Key Facts Rental document for more information.

Service Charge

All residents pay a contribution to the running costs of the communal village facilities, support services and maintenance of the communal buildings and grounds; this is known as the ‘service charge’. 

The service charge is divided into a number of components. The service charge budget is raised in advance and is split equally between all properties. You will only be responsible for your proportion of the service charge for your property, and we will be responsible for the service charge on any unsold or unlet properties.

At Austin Heath, the service charge will be £8,571 per year (same for double-occupancy) divided into monthly payments, £714.25 pcm (same for double-occupancy).

Ground rent

N/A

Utilities

A monthly bill will be generated based on electricity and hot water meter readings from within each apartment. Water is billed directly by the local water authority.

Disclaimer

We are committed to providing clear, accessible information and support for all prospective residents, including those who may be considered vulnerable. If you require this information in an alternative format or need additional assistance, please contact us.

We have taken every care to ensure the accuracy of this information, but you will need to refer to the legal documentation which, when made available, will cover in detail the rights and obligations of the parties, together with the commercial terms that will apply to our contracts.

We encourage you to discuss your housing options with your family and friends, and to seek independent legal, financial / benefits and any other appropriate advice, support, and representation, in connection with a move to an integrated retirement community. To help with a broader understanding of this independent retirement community, we have also added the Key Facts Sheet that gives a general overview of this community which you may find helpful.