Testimonials

Seasoned homebuyer, Alistair (66), has finally purchased his ‘forever home’ at our Hatters Chase development in Runcorn, the fifteenth home purchase of his lifetime. 

With the average Brit moving only eight times throughout their life, Alistair has bucked the trend, living in various homes across the UK - from London and East Sussex, to the Cotswolds and Blackpool - since buying his first home in Uxbridge in 1983 aged 25. 

Alistair, assistant director of nursing, has chosen to spend his retirement at Hatters Chase in Runcorn, Cheshire, in what has been his tenth new-build home. 

Alistair commented: “Whereas some people might see home buying and moving as stressful, I’ve always found it really exciting. It might not be the ‘done’ thing to move so many times, but I’ve been fortunate to spend the early years of my retirement experiencing some really interesting places across the country before choosing to settle in Runcorn. 

“The service I’ve received from Linden has genuinely been the best I’ve had in my years of buying new-build homes. The sales team has been really supportive throughout - from my first visit when I wasn’t quite sure what home style I wanted, to liaising with my solicitors and keeping me up to date at all times. It’s made the process very smooth and made it a lot easier for me.”

Alistair’s home search led him to Hatters Chase, where he purchased The Mountford, a three-bedroom detached home. 

Alistair continued: “I chose Runcorn to be closer to my brother, his family and my friends. My new home ticks all my boxes - it’s light and airy, the layout flows nicely and I have three good-sized bedrooms with plenty of room to have friends and family to stay.

“I’ve settled into my new home very quickly which has been lovely. I’ve been making the most of all there is to do here, from long walks to visiting local amenities, and I can’t wait to see what my future holds.” 

Gemma Hardy, Managing Director, Vistry Merseyside and Cheshire West, commented: “It’s wonderful to hear how Alistair has embraced change and has had the joy of experiencing so many places across the country before settling down at our development in Runcorn. 

“Our homes are designed to cater for a variety of buyers at different stages in their lives and we’re thrilled that Alistair has found his forever home at Hatters Chase with the help of our team. Our sales consultants aim to make the home buying process an exciting experience for all our customers and wish Alistair many years of happiness in his new home.” 

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