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Nothing in these terms shall exclude or limit our liability for death or personal injury, fraud or any other liability which may not by applicable law be excluded or limited. Nothing in these terms affects your statutory rights as a consumer.
Artists’ impressions are drawn from an imaginary viewpoint within an open space and are intended to give an impression of the house design. Photographs are from Story Homes developments across the UK and are intended to show typical street scenes. Neither the artists’ impressions nor the photographs are intended to give an accurate description of any specific property offered for sale, its setting or its surroundings.
These do not show final details of gradients of land, boundary treatments, local authority street lighting or landscaping. We aim to build according to the layout, but occasionally we do have to change house designs, boundaries, landscaping and the positions of roads, footpaths, street lighting and other features as the development proceeds. Any information that is available regarding future development or phases will be provided by our Sales Executive in advance of reservation.
Please note CGIs are for illustrative purposes only; external finishes such as roof tile colours, brick, stone, render and landscaping vary between plots. Properties may also be built ‘handed’ (mirror image) of those illustrated. Dimensions are for guidance only and all measurements and areas may vary during construction. Dimensions and furniture indicated are not intended to be used for carpet sizes, appliance space or items of furniture. Bathroom, kitchen and furniture layouts are indicative only and do not form any part of your contract or warranty. Please speak to a member of the sales team for plot specific information.
Please note that all the prices shown on our website are guide prices, which were correct at the time of being published but are subject to change without notice. Please contact the relevant Marketing Suite at the development for accurate price information.
Please bear in mind that the furniture, soft furnishings and wall-coverings in our show homes are not part of our standard specification. Optional extras have been fitted to the show homes, some of which may be available for your own Story Homes new home. For further information, please contact the relevant Marketing Suite at the development you are interested in.
The specification may be subject to change as necessary and without notice. Any photographs or computer generated images are indicative of the quality and style of the specification and may not represent the actual fittings and furnishings at the development. Story Homes has made every effort to ensure accuracy of information, we reserve the right to amend and update the specification or layout without prior notification. Specification is not intended to form part of any contract or warranty unless specifically incorporated in writing into the contract. Please refer to the Consumer Code for Homebuilder for further information. Pricing is non-negotiable and subject to change up until you have placed your order and paid for your optional extras. Pricing applies to selected items if you are choosing them for the first time, or upgrading from a lesser specification already included in your new home.
At Story Homes we want your experience of buying your new home to be as easy as possible. That is why we offer various buyer incentive schemes. As these are development and plot specific, please contact the relevant Marketing Suite for details of what type of buyer assistance scheme is available at the development you are interested in.
We will not pass your personal information to anyone outside our group, except to third parties (e.g. professional advisers, finance providers, estate agents, recommended suppliers etc) for the purpose of providing products, services and/or marketing information to you, and/or for our research purposes or to help us develop our website, products and/or services. We may use your personal data for such purposes. We may also copy this form to relevant third parties.
Only authorised personnel and contractors have access to your personal information. We will aim to keep your personal information secure by taking appropriate technical and organisational measures against its unauthorised or unlawful processing and against its accidental loss, destruction or damage.
We will keep your personal information until such time you contact us to request that it be removed or it is no longer required for archive purposes. We will aim to keep your personal information up to date, but rely on you telling us promptly if your name, address, telephone number or any other details change.
Under the Data Protection Act you have the right to request details of any personal data we may process about you (for which we may make a reasonable charge). Requests should be in writing, enclosing proof of identification (e.g. a copy of your passport or driving licence) or other documentation confirming your name and address (e.g. utility bill) and be addressed to:
Administration Department
Story Homes Limited
Story House
Lords Way
Carlisle
CA6 4SL
Email: sales@storyhomes.co.uk
Only authorised personnel and contractors have access to your personal information. We will aim to keep your personal information secure by taking appropriate technical and organisational measures against its unauthorised or unlawful processing and against its accidental loss, destruction or damage. We will keep your personal information until such time you contact us to request that it be removed or it is no longer required for archive purposes. We will aim to keep your personal information up to date, but rely on you telling us promptly if your name, address, telephone number or any other details change.
6 Months Mortgage Paid is available on selected plots and only at those developments where it is specifically advertised as being available. The 6 Months Mortgage Paid payment will be made by way of a deduction from funds due on legal completion of the purchase and will not exceed 5% of the purchase price. Proof of the mortgage payment amount due to be paid within the first 6 months of the loan is required. Should your payments total less than 5% of the purchase price no alternative will be offered. Story Homes reserves the right to set a limit for the mortgage payment contribution which may be less than 5% and this contribution sum cannot be exchanged for a cash payment. This incentive is subject to your mortgage lenders approval. Story Homes cannot offer mortgage advice. If you need assistance finding an independent mortgage adviser please speak to a Sales Executive as they have the details of a panel of independent new build mortgage advisers who will be able to provide you with the necessary independent mortgage advice. Incentives are subject to availability and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or scheme. Story Homes reserves the right to withdraw or alter these offers at any time. Prices and details are correct at time of being released for advertisement. For further information please speak to a Sales Executive.
12 Months Mortgage Paid is available on selected plots and only at those developments where it is specifically advertised as being available. . The “12 Months Mortgage Paid” payment will be made by way of a deduction from funds due on legal completion of the purchase and will not exceed 5% of the purchase price. Proof of the mortgage payment amount due to be paid within the first 12 months of the loan is required. Should your payments total less than 5% of the purchase price no alternative will be offered. Story Homes reserves the right to set a limit for the mortgage payment contribution which may be less than 5% and this contribution sum cannot be exchanged for a cash payment. This incentive is subject to your mortgage lenders approval. Story Homes cannot offer mortgage advice. If you need assistance finding an independent mortgage adviser please speak to a Sales Executive as they have the details of a panel of independent new build mortgage advisers who will be able to provide you with the necessary independent mortgage advice. Incentives are subject to availability and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or scheme. Story Homes reserves the right to withdraw or alter these offers at any time. Prices and details are correct at time of being released for advertisement. For further information please speak to a Sales Executive.
Deposit Contribution is available on selected plots and only at the developments where it is specifically advertised as being available. Story Homes will contribute towards the overall deposit sum required for the purchase price of the selected plot, as agreed at point of reservation. The maximum contribution amount will be stated within the advertisement but will not exceed 5% of the selected plot purchase price. To be eligible for Deposit Contribution you must be able to prove at the point of reservation that you are in possession of sufficient funds to meet your contribution towards the agreed deposit amount and that you have been financially qualified by an Independent Financial Advisor. You must pay the standard reservation charge on the selected plot on reservation. The Deposit Contribution will be deducted from the total sale price of the selected plot on legal completion and cannot be exchanged for a cash payment. Incentives are subject to availability and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or scheme. Story Homes reserves the right to withdraw or alter these offers at any time. Prices and details are correct at time of being released for advertisement. For further information please speak to a Sales Executive.
Contributions towards specification upgrades and optional extras are available on selected plots and only at those development where the incentive is specifically advertised as being available. The contribution amount will be stated within the advertisement but will not exceed 5% of the purchase price and cannot be exchanged for a cash payment. Story Homes reserves the rights to request a 50% payment for the total value of the agreed upgrades/optional extras if contracts have not been exchanged and choices need to be submitted. This amount will be reflected in the completion statement issued to solicitors and deducted from the monies due from you at legal completion. Incentives are subject to availability and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or scheme. Story Homes reserves the right to withdraw or alter these offers at any time. Prices and details are correct at time of being released for advertisement. For further information please speak to a Sales Executive.
Story Homes will pay a contribution towards Stamp Duty Land Tax on selected plots and only at those developments where the incentive is specifically advertised as being available. The contribution amount will be stated within the advertisement and cannot be exchanged for a cash payment. The contribution amount is calculated at the point of reservation based on rates and thresholds applicable at that time. Subsequent changes will not be agreed to the amount or alternative incentives offered to reflect any subsequent variations made to Stamp Duty Land Tax thresholds or rates that may result in either an increase or decrease in the overall tax sum payable by you following legal completion. The contribution amount will be reflected in the completion statement issued to solicitors and then be deducted from the monies due from you at legal completion Incentives are subject to availability and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or scheme. Story Homes reserves the right to withdraw or alter these offers at any time. Prices and details are correct at time of being released for advertisement. For further information please speak to a Sales Executive.
Story Homes will pay Stamp Duty Land Tax on selected plots and only at those developments where the incentive is specifically advertised as being available. This contribution cannot be exchanged for cash. The contribution amount is calculated at the point of reservation based on rates and thresholds applicable at that time. Subsequent changes will not be agreed to the amount or alternative incentives offered to reflect any subsequent variations made to Stamp Duty Land Tax thresholds or rates that may result in either an increase or decrease in the overall tax sum payable by you following legal completion. The contribution amount will be reflected in the completion statement issued to solicitors and then be deducted from the monies due from you at legal completion Incentives are subject to availability and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or scheme. Story Homes reserves the right to withdraw or alter these offers at any time. Prices and details are correct at time of being released for advertisement. For further information please speak to a Sales Executive.
Money off a plot is available on selected plots and only at those developments where the incentive is specifically advertised as being available. The maximum amount will be stated within the advertisement, is subject to valuation of the plot and cannot be exchanged for cash. The amount will be reflected in the completion statement issued to solicitors and then be deducted from the monies due from you at legal completion. Incentives are subject to availability and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or scheme. Story Homes reserves the right to withdraw or alter these offers at any time. Prices and details are correct at time of being released for advertisement. For further information please speak to a Sales Executive.
Story Homes moving packing may include one or more of the following incentives: contribution towards legal fees, choice of curtains, blinds, light fittings, and carpets from our selected suppliers. Maximum contribution amount for each of the items listed will be stated within the advertisement and cannot be exchanged for cash. The incentive is available on selected plots and only on those specific developments where the incentive is advertised as being available. The contribution amounts will be reflected in the completion statement and any extras order issued to solicitors to then be deducted from the monies due from you at legal completion. Incentives are subject to availability and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or scheme. Story Homes reserves the right to withdraw or alter these offers at any time. Prices and details are correct at time of being released for advertisement. For further information please speak to a Sales Executive.
Figures advertised will display the rental percentage it is based on. All properties are leasehold and will be subject to a rent sum and a building Insurance premium payment due to the housing association as freeholder. The amounts will be confirmed at point of reservation. Estate management charges payable to housing association and by the Housing association to Story Homes will apply and the amounts will be confirmed. You must satisfy certain criteria to qualify for Shared Ownership. Eligibility criteria, terms and conditions apply, please visit the local council’s website for further information. Shared Ownership schemes are only available on selected plots and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or scheme. Prices and details are correct at time of being released for advertisement. For further information please speak to a Sales Executive.
Properties that fall into the local council’s low-cost/affordable housing schemes will be marketed on the Story Homes website as ‘affordable’ and will display the discounted market value. The discount will vary between developments and will be stated within the advertisement. Acceptance for the low-cost housing/affordable scheme will be subject to meeting criteria set out by the local council in whose area the development is situated. For details of the eligibility criteria, terms and conditions apply, please visit the local council’s website for further information. Low-cost housing/affordable schemes are only available on selected plots and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or scheme. Prices and details are correct at time of being released for advertisement. For further information please speak to a Sales Executive. All incentives and schemes are subject to a 28-day exchange of contracts after which period unless expressly agreed in writing to the contrary Story Homes reserves the right to remove or amend any incentive or scheme.
Part Exchange is available on selected plots and developments only. The value of your property should be no more than 70% of the value of your new Story home. Part Exchange is only available up to a maximum value of £400,000^ for your current property. (^Higher values may be considered depending on the purchase price of a specific plot, please ask our Sales Executive) Your current property must be under 100 years old and in a good general state of repair. You must have a satisfactory Gas Safety Inspection Certificate & NICEIC Electrical Report dated no older than 6 months at the time of legal completion. All necessary consents for alterations and/or extensions must be available for us to see, even if the work was carried out by a previous owner. All carpets, curtains, blinds and light fittings are to remain. Any offer made by us under the Part Exchange scheme is subject to any necessary surveys and reports. You must allow reasonable access for viewings of your property. We may not consider the following: Commercial property or property located in close proximity to commercial property; property with a history of structural defects requiring specialist structural reports; property that has been rebuilt or underpinned or is in an area known to have a history of structural problems; leasehold property where the lease has less than 80 years to run (if there is less than 80 years left on the lease and the owner is able to buy the freehold then the property may be considered); any property that has a limited saleability, this would include flats and one-bedroom properties; property which has a defective legal title or flying freehold; property on unmade/unadopted roads; property that requires excessive repairs or improvement; any property which our valuers advise are unsuitable for Part Exchange; ex council, ex corporation and local authority housing; property which has no NHBC or architects’ certificate where the property is less than 10 years old; property that is subject to an occupancy clause. Part Exchange is subject to Story Homes’ General Terms and Conditions available on our website.
Home Move is available on selected developments/plots and is subject to terms and conditions. You must enter into an Agreement with Story Homes concerning the sale of your existing property, which will take effect for a specified period of time. A sample of our Agreement can be obtained from your local sales office. Under the Agreement terms you agree to Story Homes nominating its own estate agents who will market and sell your existing property. You agree that you will have no control over which estate agents Story Homes instruct, or the terms of the appointment. Story Homes will pay the estate agent’s commission for marketing and selling your existing property up to the value of £2,500 plus VAT, provided you legally complete on the purchase of a new Story Homes plot. You agree not to instruct another estate agent to sell your existing property until our Agreement has ended, that no other party is currently negotiating to purchase your existing property and that no introduction has already been made by another party.
You will be responsible for dis-instructing your existing estate agent and for meeting any abortive costs or dual agency fees that may become due to your existing estate agent as a result of this under the terms of your agreement with them. You agree to allow reasonable access to your existing property for viewings and survey purposes and to co-operate fully with Story Homes estate agents in their endeavours to market and sell your existing property.
If no acceptable offer is received for your existing property within the period of 6 weeks from the start of its marketing by Story Homes choice of estate agents, Story Homes reserves the right to review the asking price of the property and the Agreement terms. At this point either party is entitled to withdraw from the Agreement without penalty.
Once a purchaser is found, if for any reason you withdraw from purchasing a Story home and proceed to sell your existing property within 6 months to a purchaser introduced by Story Homes or its estate agents, a commission will be payable to Story Homes of 1.5% plus VAT of the sale price achieved. You will also be wholly responsible for the estate agent’s commission.
Open or floating Home Move is available on any open market new Story home that is released for sale. In the case of an Agreement under the open or floating Home Move Scheme, the new Story home recorded in the Agreement as being of interest to you is not exclusive to you and shall continue to be available to any third party who is able to proceed with full reservation. Your open or floating Home Move can then be moved to identify another available open market new Story home that is acceptable to you.
Available on selected plots only, subject to availability and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Story Homes reserve the right to withdraw or alter these offers at any time. An Early Bird Reservation holds the Plot for the Purchaser until it is released for sale. Exact Plot pricing and build timescales are not currently available. Any estimated build dates are for guidance only and cannot be guaranteed. Purchasers have 24 hours to confirm they wish to proceed to full reservation or to cancellation once a price is given. Story Homes requires a decision to be made in the form of written confirmation. If a decision has not been made either way within the 24-hour period, thereafter, the Plot will go on the open market for sale and £50 of the reservation fee will be retained by Story Homes for administration purposes. The Reservation Fee is deducted from any additional fee payable if the Purchaser accepts the price given and proceeds to a full reservation to purchase the Plot. Please speak to a Sales Executive for more information.
The Mortgage Assist scheme is available on selected plots and only at those developments where it is specifically advertised as being available. The “Mortgage Assist scheme” payment will be made upon legal completion of the purchase. The contribution amount will be subject to affordability as calculated by our Independent Financial Advisor and will not exceed 5% of the purchase price. Proof of the mortgage payment amount due to be paid within the first 12 months of the loan is required. Should your payments total less than 5% of the purchase price no alternative will be offered. Story Homes reserves the right to set a limit for the mortgage payment contribution which may be less than 5% and this contribution sum cannot be exchanged for a cash payment. The payment of the lump sum is per property and not per named purchaser. Multiple purchasers of a single property will receive the same lump sum amount jointly as a single purchaser of a single property. This incentive is subject to your mortgage lenders approval. Story Homes cannot offer mortgage advice. If you need assistance finding an independent mortgage adviser, please speak to a Sales Executive as they have the details of a panel of independent new build mortgage advisers who will be able to provide you with the necessary independent mortgage advice. Incentives are subject to availability and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or scheme. Story Homes reserves the right to withdraw or alter these offers at any time. Prices and details are correct at time of being released for advertisement. For further information please speak to a Sales Executive.
Deposit Match is available on selected plots and only at those developments where it is specifically advertised as being available. The “Deposit Match” payment will be made upon legal completion of the purchase. The matched amount will be subject to affordability determined by an Independent Financial Advisor and will not exceed 5% of the purchase price. Proof of the deposit match amount due to be paid within the first 12 months of the loan is required. Story Homes reserves the right to set a limit for the deposit match contribution which may be less than 5% and this contribution sum cannot be exchanged for a cash payment. The payment of the lump sum is per property and not per named purchaser. Multiple purchasers of a single property will receive the same lump sum amount jointly as a single purchaser of a single property. This incentive is subject to your mortgage lenders approval. Story Homes cannot offer mortgage advice. If you need assistance finding an independent mortgage adviser, please speak to a Sales Executive as they have the details of a panel of independent new build mortgage advisers who will be able to provide you with the necessary independent mortgage advice. Incentives are subject to availability and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or scheme. Story Homes reserves the right to withdraw or alter these offers at any time. Prices and details are correct at time of being released for advertisement. For further information please speak to a Sales Executive.
Own New Rate Reducer is available on selected plots and developments only and will include a housebuilder contribution of 3% or 5% of the list price which is passed directly to the lender (minus an Own New arrangement fee of 0.15% or 0.22% respectively) to secure a reduced mortgage rate for an initial period of 2 or 5-years fixed. Customers must take advice from a regulated mortgage adviser before proceeding. Own New Rate Reducer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.
*Please note that some of the terminology used on our website differs when purchasing a new home in Scotland; legal completion date is known as date of entry, exchange of contracts is known as conclusion of missives and legal completion is known as settlement.
