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Unlock Your Dream Home with The Hill Group

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Unlock your dream home sooner with lower mortgage rates with The Hill Group.

Own New Rate Reducer, a pioneering scheme endorsed by award-winning housebuilder The Hill Group, offers exclusive access to lower mortgage rates, making it easier and cheaper to secure your dream home. With mortgage rates as low as 1.49% through Own New Rate Reducer*, you can reduce monthly payments for the first two years and unlock your new Hill home sooner than expected.

As mortgage rates continue to fluctuate, the market can feel out of reach for many. Hill aims to change that. Designed to ease the burden for those looking to purchase a new home, the Own New Rate Reducer scheme can lower mortgage costs by giving you access to lower interest rates from lenders. Customers can thereby save up to £985 per month* on mortgage payments through Own New.

This innovative offer applies to a selection of Hill’s premium homes in sought-after locations, including flagship developments across Essex and Cambridge.

Located in the charming village of Newport, Essex – Hollymead Square is the largest Zero Bills™ development in the UK to date and has been designed in partnership with Octopus Energy. This ground-breaking collection of energy-efficient homes, comprising two, three, four and five-bedroom houses and two-bedroom bungalows, transforms the way we consume energy and means residents are guaranteed no energy bills for at least five years**. With selected homes offering views overlooking green space and positioned only a six-minute walk to Newport Station, which provides exceptional transport links to both London and Cambridge, these homes are not to be missed.

Nearby in Great Chesterford, Chesterford Meadows is situated in the centre of a coveted, picturesque village. These idyllic three, four and five-bedroom homes offer an aspirational lifestyle. Surrounded by stunning open green spaces and woodland that promote biodiversity, they provide a unique living experience. Blending the serenity of village life with the convenience of being close to the charming medieval town of Saffron Walden and the world-renowned City of Cambridge, residents here also enjoy superb commuter links. Great Chesterford station, just a 10-minute walk away, offers transport links to the centre of Cambridge in just 15 minutes and London Liverpool Street in just over an hour.

Beyond Essex, the Own New Rate Reducer also applies to flagship developments in Cambridge, where house prices have soared by 80% since 2007, creating challenges for those looking to move or take a step onto the property ladder. The scheme aims to support buyers here, easing the financial burden in one of the UK’s most competitive housing markets.

Marleigh is a thriving community that perfectly blends modern living with a wealth of amenities right on your doorstep. This flourishing neighbourhood offers a beautifully curated selection of houses and apartments thoughtfully designed to integrate seamlessly with the surrounding environment. Everyday living is elevated with convenient features like a Co-op supermarket for essentials, the R3FORM Pilates studio for health and wellness, and a charming restaurant offering a taste of local flavours. Families are well catered for by the on-site Marleigh Primary Academy, which ensures excellent education within walking distance, and the Monkey Puzzle nursery, which provides nurturing care for younger children. Marleigh is also a haven for pedestrians and cyclists, with expansive cycleways and scenic walkways weaving through generous green spaces, including Gregory Park, The Titch, and several sports pitches. Marleigh embodies the perfect balance of convenience, comfort, and community, creating a truly exceptional place to call home.

For more details on Own New and starting prices for all Hill developments, visit hill.co.uk/own-new or call 020 8527 1400.

*Example based on market interest rates, with a house price of £734,950 and an average mortgage term of 35 years. Assumes a 5% homebuilder incentive and a 2-year fix, with a 75% LTV mortgage. Independent financial advice must be sought from a regulated mortgage broker to access this scheme. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up your mortgage payments. Rates valid as of 02.10.2024

**Zero Bills, limits, exclusions, and terms and conditions apply.

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Mark Kebble

Mark's career in journalism started in 2001 when he landed a role on a small lifestyle magazine in Angel, North London. Soon enough, the magazine was purchased by a larger organisation and Mark found himself promoted to editor at the tender age of 23. He later became group editor, working on magazines for Angel, Crouch End, Muswell Hill and Highgate. He was also involved in a launch in Hadley Wood and a major new group website, later becoming Group Hub Editor. In 2021, Mark joined Zest Media Group and oversaw the launch of many Absolutely titles across the UK. To date, Mark has launched in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Sussex, Essex, Yorkshire and Cheshire. When he does have some free time, Mark is also the Chairman of an amateur football club in Surrey and is also a fully qualified FA football coach.