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Downsizing can be the key to becoming mortgage free

For many people in later life, downsizing She explained that a new development at Cotswolds nestled in the conservation area of
offers a practical solution to their housing Blunsdon Abbey Park in north Swindon is Blunsdon St Andrew. The park is meticulously
needs. offering the chance for customers to enjoy maintained and delightfully landscaped to fit
Helen Ford of Park Home Life explained that living in a modern single-storey home, set in with the simple beauty of the Abbey.
many people find, perhaps after their children within a friendly over-50s community. The park is situated within the stunning
have left home, that their home is no longer "This can be a real opportunity for people historic grounds of Blunsdon Abbey House,
suitable for their needs. who think that it might be difficult for them amongst the remains of the original building
"By releasing some of the value of their to move home. It's just a matter of re- which burnt down in 1904, with fantastic
homes, our customers might just find that organising their finances and that's something views over-looking Swindon towards the hills
they are able to live mortgage free, with more that we are able to help with." of Liddington Castle.
money available to help them live life to the Blunsdon Abbey Park is situated just North For more information log on to www.
full." of Swindon on the edge of the picturesque parkhomelife.com or call 01793 722100.

Have you considered building your own home?

Make your dreams a reality technologies, with experienced
Swindon’s National Self Build representatives on hand to
& Renovation Centre (NSBRC) is demonstrate, answer questions and
hosting its popular ‘National Self offer their professional advice.
Build & Renovation Show’ this The Spring Show is held at the
month. The event is perfect for NSBRC on Junction 16 of the M4,
anyone interested in extending or and is an exciting, friendly and
improving their home or if you are inspirational event. It’s the ideal
considering building a brand new opportunity to discover how the
property. concept of ‘self building’ your own
Three and a half thousand visitors home works or to simply explore
attended January’s show which was options for injecting new life into
officially opened by Martin Roberts, your existing home.
longstanding presenter of the BBC’s Show highlights:
‘Homes Under the Hammer’ and • Over 20 seminars, live
recent survivor of the Celebrity demonstrations, case studies &
Jungle. panel debates each day
The show offers a packed three • View the stunning Potton Show
days of live demonstrations, free Home and see its gorgeous new
seminars and case studies along kitchen
with an unrivalled line up of • Guided tours of the NSBRC’s
experts on hand to share their fantastic life-size educational
advice and knowledge. exhibits
From the latest eco technologies • FREE self build course taster
and beautiful doors & windows sessions
to plot finding and building • 1:1 Expert Advice
regulations, the free talks allow • FREE Tickets and Parking
newcomers and skilled professionals The Show is Friday 19 to Sunday
alike to pick up a wealth of 21 May with tickets £12 per adult.
valuable information. Link readers can book FREE tickets
Over 200 exhibitors will at www.nsbrc.co.uk Use booking
showcase their latest products and code: Link Magazine

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