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2 bedroom flat for sale

Queensway, Oldbury
Retirement
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Flat
2 beds
1 bath
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Key information

TenureLeasehold | unconfirmed share | 110 yrs left
Ground rent£0 per annum | review period: unconfirmed
Service charge£4,401.60 per annum
Council tax, if payableBand B
BroadbandUltra-fast 1800Mbps *
Mobile signal
EEO2ThreeVodafone

Features and description

  • Tenure: Leasehold (110 years remaining)
  • Spacious two bedroom first floor retirement property for people aged 55 plus
  • 24 hour on site emergency call facility
  • Situated on a complex with a host of facilities to include communal lounge, shop, restaurant and hair salon
  • Lift in block and staircase with stairlift
  • 25% shared ownership
An opportunity to acquire a two bedroom retirement apartment planned on the first floor situated on a complex with a host of facilities including 24 hour on-site emergency call facility, residents lounge, restaurant, hair salon, laundrette, communal gardens, communal parking and elevators.

The accommodation can be accessed via the ground floor level at the main entrance via the communal hall with a lift or staircase to first floor or alternatively the side/ rear first floor entrance located off Aldridge Road.

MAIN ACCOMODATION
Reception hall, open plan kitchen/living room, principle bedroom one with ensuite shower/wet room, further bedroom (or dining room). 55 year plus age requirement, 25% share is being sold, the remaining 75% share owned by Housing 21 a registered Housing association.

Front door opening onto:

ENTRANCE HALL: (Inner)
Thermostats to wall, intercom/emergency pull cord system, doors radiating off, door opening onto:

WALK-IN STORAGE CUPBOARD: Coat hooks.

CUPBOARD housing underfloor heating system.

KITCHEN/LIVING ROOM 3.21m x 7.30m (overall measurements)

KITCHEN AREA:
Tiled floor finish, spot lights to ceiling, bowl and half single drainer stainless steel sink with mixer tap, recess for fridge freezer, ‘Zanussi’ cooker, ‘four’ ring electric hob with cooker hood above, base units with cupboards and drawers, under cupboard lighting, complementary work tops, tiled splash backs, storage cupboards at high level, plumbing for washing machine.

LIVING ROOM AREA:
Double glazed windows, thermostat to wall, coving to ceiling.

BEDROOM ONE: (Front) 2.81m x 5.07m
Double glazed window, thermostat to wall.

ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM: (Inner) 1.82m x 2.80m
Emergency pull cord system, towel rail, heated towel rail, W.C. with low level flush, pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap, shower area, shower curtain rail, walls part tiled, mirror to wall, shaver point/light, cabinet to wall with mirrored door.

BEDROOM TWO/DINING ROOM: (Front) 2.95m (3.36m) x 2.55m
Double glazed window, thermostat to wall.

VIEWING
Strictly by prior appointment with agents.

COUNCIL TAX BAND B

TENURE
We are verbally advised that the property is leasehold for a term of 125 years from the 1st of January 2011. A 25% share is being sold a remaining 75% share owned by housing 21, a registered housing association. The agent has not checked the legal documents to verify the leasehold status of the property. The buyer has advised to obtain verification from their solicitor or surveyor.

SERVICES
Underfloor heating and hot water are provided by means of a central gas fired boiler within the apartment block, with each apartment having individual temperature control. The agents have not tested any apparatus equipment fixtures, fittings or services and so cannot verify they are in working order or fit for the purpose. The buyer has advised to obtain verification from their solicitor or surveyor.

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS
All items unless specifically referred to in these sales particulars are expressly excluded from the proposed sale.

CHARGES
The service charge is levied in respect of direct staff for repairs of common parts/ communal areas, garden and cleaning.
The vendor has advised us that the property is subject to the following charges: service charge £366.80 per calendar month, utility charge, fuels and water £86.16 per month, core support charge of £28.02 per month, additional support charge of £38.20 which is payable every 4 weeks. Management fee of £344.00 p.a is included within the service charge. Housing support services will be discussed with Housing 21 at the interview an assessment made of the level of service required and charge details issued. All charges detailed above are subject to review. The buyer is advised to obtain verification from their solicitor or surveyor. Please note all charges are subject to change.

APPROVAL OF PROSPECTIVE PURCHASER
The purchaser is to approved by Housing 21, approval is given by the court manager this is a two way process whereby information about the scheme, the housing support service and service charge are discussed with the prospective purchaser.

Extra Services & Aml - Money Laundering Regulations –
In order to comply with Money Laundering Regulations, all prospective purchasers are required to provide the following - 1. Satisfactory photographic identification. 2. Proof of address/residency. 3. Verification of the source of purchase funds including bank statements for deposits in order to purchase and copy of mortgage agreement in principle from the appropriate lender. In the absence of being able to provide appropriate physical copies of the above, Scriven & Co reserves the right to obtain electronic verification of identity.
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By law, the agent must tell the client if the agent or any connected person intends to earn any commission or any other fees from offering or referring other services to the client or buyer. If the agent or any connected person earns money from any of these services or referrals the agent or the connected person would keep this commission or fee. Part of the payment for these extra services will be paid to the agent as a result of the referral.
Scriven & Co offers the following services and has the following referral arrangements in place:
Scriven & Co routinely refers sellers (and buyers) to Infinity Financial Advice. It is the clients’ or buyers’ decision whether to choose to deal with Infinity Financial Advice. Should the client or a buyer decide to use Infinity Financial Advice the client or buyer should know that Scriven & Co receive a payment from Infinity Financial Advice equating on average to a figure in the order of £200 per referral.
Scriven & Co routinely refers sellers (and buyers) to certain firms of solicitors/conveyancers. It is the clients’ or buyers’ decision whether to choose to deal with any of the referral companies. Should the client or a buyer decide to use any of these companies the client or buyer should know that Scriven & Co receive a payment from these companies equating to a figure in the order of £100-£200 per referral. We are informed that the solicitors/conveyancers are happy to pay this referral fee to ourselves as it significantly reduces the marketing costs that they have to allocate to sourcing new business. The referral fee is NOT added to the conveyancing charges that would ordinarily be quoted.
The agent routinely refers sellers (and buyers) to Warren’s removals and storage. It is the clients’ or buyers’ decision whether to choose to deal with Warren’s removals and storage. Should the client or a buyer decide to use Warren’s removals and storage the client or a buyer should know that the agent receives a referral fee to the value of £50 from them for recommending a client or buyer to them.

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Scriven & Co - Quinton
Scriven & Co - Quinton
Estate House, 821 Hagley Road West Quinton, Birmingham B32 1AD
01206 915959
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A family run estate agents and Chartered Surveyors, of three generations, founded in 1937. Conveniently situated on the border of Quinton, Halesowen & Oldbury , we provide property  related services in respect of both residential and commercial property. This include; sales, lettings and management, as well as valuations, different types of surveys, and the sale of land and new home developments. Our background The company was founded in 1937 by the late A J W Scriven FALPA (Jack Scriven), and soon established itself in the Black Country and the West Midlands. Martin Scriven B.Sc. (val.Est.Man.) FRICS, (son of the Founder) joined the company in 1978, and worked for the firm up until 2020, when at this time he became the firm's consultant. In September 2007 Gordon Tibbetts FARLA was appointed director, with Martin's sons George Scriven AssocRICS FNAEA, and Charles Scriven MRICS ARLA also becoming directors in 2015. Kevin Davis MRICS, Jon Dunbar FARLA, Nicola Stevens ARLA, and Andrew Thomas MAAT are also associates of the company, and work within the Commercial and Surveys, Property Management, and Accounts departments respectively. Irma Deeming is the firm's business manager. Qualifications and memberships It is important to be aware that not all Estate Agents are regulated or are members of professional organisations. Engaging such an agent could leave you at risk. As members of the RICS (The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors), and the NAEA/ARLA Propertymark (National Association of Estate Agents &The Association of Residential Letting Agents), we are members of the leading professional bodies that set the industry standards, ensure legal compliance, and also guarantee that all client money is protected. Choosing your Estate Agent Each of the departments (Residential Sales, Residential lettings, Commercial & Surveys, and Accounts) comprise experienced staff members dedicated to providing the best service as possible. By not mixing each team with other departments, this enables to you have consistent and efficient communication with the same person(s). You will find that all of our staff are very approachable and will always be happy to speak to you. We pride ourselves on giving a very personal and highly professional service, and we believe that good communication is vital. With over 82 years of selling, letting and managing properties within the local and surrounding areas, and staff living within the areas we operate, Scriven & Co are extremely well equipped with the required experience and local knowledge to be your agent, whether it be to find a suitable tenant, make sure we do the right things to get the best price for your home, or give you the right advice for you to sell your property as quickly as possible. If you would like to know more about one of our many services please get in touch so that we can arrange for an appointment to come and see you, at a time to suit you. Our free of charge residential property appraisals are no obligation, and we can explain more about our competitive and professional services that are flexible to suit you. We aim to provide a professional service of the highest standard, with honesty and integrity, at a competitive price.
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