The cost of moving has increased by 25% for the average house buyer over the last decade according to research by Post Office Money, with buyers underestimating the cost by a third. For second steppers looking for a more cost effective and faster move in Rochford, Essex, Bellway Homes’ Express Mover scheme at Eastbury Park will save thousands of pounds. The scheme aims to take the hassle away from buying a new home as Bellway will do the groundwork to find a buyer for the first property and ensures there are no costly estates agent fees.

Eastbury Park consists of two, three, four and five-bedroom houses set in the semi-rural town of Rochford, which is close to the coastal town of Southend-on-Sea and just under an hour into London, so commuters can have the best of both worlds.  These homes are ideal for families and commuters looking to climb the property ladder and are set in an enviable location for easy travelling into the capital, but far enough to enjoy the peaceful environment.

Emma Hamlett, Sales Director at Bellway Thames Gateway, comments: “Eastbury Park is perfect for families looking for their next home. We are confident that with our Express Mover scheme, we can assist with the stressful moving process, while cutting the cost of estate agent fees. A number of our plots have been secured this way already, as sellers look for a cheaper and easier way to move home. We welcome anyone looking to sell their current home to come down and see for themselves what our development has to offer.”

The houses at Eastbury Park are built to the high-quality specification that Bellway Homes is renowned for. Its Fitzgerald four-bedroom house features a large entrance hallway, an open-plan kitchen and family room with a separate lounge offering dual aspects. The house comes with integrated kitchen appliances, white Roca sanitaryware to the bathrooms, with fitted wardrobes and an en-suite to the master bedroom. Each home also comes with a private garden and either a garage or allocated parking space.

The leafy development is situated half a mile from Rochford town centre, and only five miles from the beach. Residents are able to enjoy an idyllic rural location, while benefitting from town centre amenities, and proximity to the sea. Rochford itself is surrounded by acres of managed green space, including Cherry Orchard Country Park in the Roach Valley, encompassing lush grassland and flourishing woodland.

For those looking for a family home, a number of well-regarded primary and secondary schools are close by, notably Rochford Primary and Nursery School, St Teresa’s Catholic Primary School, Hawkwell, The King Redmunds School, and Greensward Academy. For older pupils, the area offers Southend High School for Girls, Southend High School for Boys, Westcliff High School for Boys Academy and Westcliff High School for Girls – which are all located approximately 10 minutes’ drive from Eastbury Park.

For residents looking to commute, Rochford Railway Station is only a 10-minute walk from home, with frequent services to London Liverpool Street at a journey time of 50 minutes. The major roads in the area include the A127, which intersects with the A12 and M25 providing a connection into London, and the A13 from Shoeburyness, who also lets you head into London quickly. Jet setters can reach Southend Airport in less than five minutes by train, with flights operating too many cities in Europe.

Prices start at £324,995 for a two-bedroom home to £631,995 for a five-bedroom home. For further information please visit www.bellway.co.uk or call 0845 257 6064.