The re-launch of the assisted move scheme comes at a crucial time as many house hunters across the country worry about not being able to sell their homes.

The scheme allows house buyers to reserve a plot prior to the sale of their own property; something largely unheard of in the industry and of real benefit to house buyers worried about losing their dream home while they wait for their own house to sell.

Quintor Homes makes the process easier for house buyers by doing all of the leg work on their behalf. They arrange two independent valuations by local estate agents, and work with the seller to ensure the property is put on the market at a realistic price. Once the price has been agreed the buyer puts down a £500 deposit on their chosen plot. Quintor pays estate agent fees, and use their relationships with local estate agents to ensure the property is given priority.

Neither party has anything to lose, if the property sells and the sale proceeds the £500 is put towards the deposit; if for any reason the property is not sold, or Quintor decide to withdraw, the £500 is refunded.

Building work on the first houses at All Saints View, a development of seven bungalows on Newland Avenue in the centre of Driffield started at the beginning of June, and follows hot on the heels of a successful final completion at its nearby The Close development where the assisted move scheme was also offered.

Mrs Iris Bingley, 64 and her husband Jim, 71, were one of the first couples to buy at The Close development, and used the assisted move scheme which saw them sell their home on the first day it went up for sale.

Mrs Bingley said: "When we finally made our mind up to sell our house in Beverley, we decided to progress with the assisted move scheme.

"The scheme meant our existing house was put on the market at a realistic price, and the fact our estate agent fees were paid was a real incentive. It was perhaps just lucky that the house sold on the first day, but we would also like to think that it was because of the presentation of our property which we had cared for during the 20 years we lived there.

"We have been in our new home for a couple of months now and we are really happy. The neighbourhood is great and we have settled in quickly and made friends.

"We are both retired and the location is perfect for us. It is really convenient for walking into the centre and we can easily get to the coast and are near to Beverley, York and Hull if we fancy a day out, or want to visit family and friends. Everything we need is right on our doorstep."

To find out more about the assisted move scheme, or to register your interest, call 01482 300830, or email info@quintor.co.uk
Further details can be found at www.quintor.com