Buyers homing in on Perth site

A housing developer is reporting a “spike in interest”at a Perth development despite the coronavirus lockdown.

Springfield Properties say there was a record week for reservations after it was given the go-ahead to reopen its sales offices, with Bertha Park being one of the“most popular developments”.

As well as the new high school, plans are also in place at Bertha

Park for restaurants, a medical centre and other business opportunities.

It is now believed homes like those at Bertha Park will become more popular as people seek extra bedrooms to turn into offices to facilitate home working.

Springfield Properties central managing director Peter Matthews said:“We have seen a record number of reservations across our development portfolio since lockdown began to ease, and

Bertha Park was particularly popular with buyers.

“Since re-opening and speaking with potential customers, it is clear that attitudes are shifting.

“People want more space within their home and greater access to parks or green space. There is also an increased demand for homes with a garden.

“We’re very pleased with our recent Susdrain award win, which highlights our commitment to sustainability – another factor that we feel is becoming increasingly important within property buyers.

“Those looking to buy will also benefit from the Scottish Government’s initiative to increase the Land and Buildings Transaction Tax threshold. Home buyers will not pay any LBTT, formally known as stamp duty, on homes up to £250,000 with those purchasing homes above that price also set to benefit from a knock-on reduction.”