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Who can purchase an apartment?
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Anyone over the age of 60 is welcome to purchase an apartment. This condition may be waived at the discretion of the Trustees where a spouse or partner is under the age of 60 or where there is a disabled dependant who may also become a resident.
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Is the property Leasehold?
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Yes, each apartment will have a lease granted for a term of
125 years.
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Can I rent my apartment to others?
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No
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Will a garden be available?
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All the grounds are for common usage, but for those who enjoy gardening, allotments are offered (subject to availability).
Those in ground floor apartments with direct access onto patio areas may be permitted to use these, but this is not a private area. No permanent structures (e.g. fences) will be permitted.
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If the apartment has not yet been completed, is the price
fixed?
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Yes. The prices are fixed once the apartment is reserved. A £500 non refundable reservation deposit is required on reservation.
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Might the Order sell St George's Park to a commercial developer?
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No. This is specifically prohibited within the planning approval
documentation.
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How should I proceed if I wish to purchase an apartment?
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You should contact the Sales and Marketing Director and complete a Reservation Form.
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What commitment does the charity make to complete all of the
proposed facilities?
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This development has been designed and approved by the planners as an enabling project to fund the replacement of the existing Nursing Homes for the charity. It is therefore essential for the whole project to be completed.
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When will the facilities be completed?
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Maes Court, (the community building) is completed and fully functional. The Leisure Centre with swimming pool and spa is planned during phase 4 along with the Bowling Green and Tennis Court.
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Who will have access to the communal property?
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The whole area of the Park is primarily for the use of the residents although staff, their families and authorised visitors have some access with the charity’s approval.
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When can you visit the Park?
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The marketing office is open 7 days per week from 10.00am – 5.30pm (Monday to Friday) Saturday 10.00am-5.00pm and 10.00am– 4.00pm on Sundays. Local B&B and Hotel information is available for those requiring an overnight stay.
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Are there any facilities for visitors of residents?
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Visitors of residents will be able to use all the facilities and additional accommodation is available, subject to availability, for a small charge
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What services and facilities will be provided?
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These are fully described in the brochure and on the website, and include a Restaurant and Bar, shopping area, library facilities, gymnasium, hairdressing salon, multi purpose function room, a treatment room and 24 hour concierge/security cover. A swimming pool and spa will become available with phase 4c.
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What outside facilities are there?
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250 acres of grounds with a network of footpaths. There is a 3 acre lake where residents may fish. There will also be a Bowling Green and Tennis Court.
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What will happen if a resident is absent on a short or long
term basis?
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Their apartment can be secured and alarmed and regular cleaning can be provided. Payment of the service charge must continue.
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Is the service charge fully described?
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Yes. Contact the Marketing Suite for information.
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How will service payments be made?
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By a monthly direct debit.
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What can residents expect future increases to be?
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At the end of each year we will review the charges and compile a report for the residents. Increases will only be introduced as costs increase. St George’s Park is an associate member of the Association of Retirement Housing Managers and so adheres to their code of practice.
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What other charges will apply?
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There is an annual ground rent of £300 per apartment plus a contribution towards the insurance of the buildings which we anticipate to be in the region of £110.00 per year. Each resident will also be responsible for their own Council Tax, Water Rates and Utility charges. These are all individually metered where possible.
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What transport facilities will there be?
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A regular public bus service runs to Burgess Hill, Hayward’s Heath and Brighton from the bus stop located right outside the north entrance. A mini bus service is available for residents offering links to the local towns; this is included within the service charge. A Car Club enables cars to be hired on site (terms and conditions apply)
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What parking facilities are there?
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There are a limited number of parking spaces available. A fee of £7 peer week is charged for a Parking Permit. Visitors will be able to park free of charge in the designated areas.
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Will household pets be welcome?
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Yes, providing they do not cause a nuisance to other residents and the Estate Manager has given his/her approval.
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What care provisions will be available?
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The Augustinian Sisters have been providing care on this site since 1866. It is their wish that this continues well into the future. There will be a range of care provisions that can allow residents to remain in their own property for as long as is practicable. These provisions range from simple housekeeping and cleaning to the provision of personal care. Further details can be obtained from the marketing suite.
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What if I need 24 hour nursing care?
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The charity wishes to offer residents the peace of mind that comes from knowing that they can be cared for on site. If nursing care is necessary residents will be offered the next suitable place in one of the new care homes on a temporary or long term basis
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What happens if I cannot afford to pay for the service charge
and/or nursing care?
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An Independent Financial Advisor can advise you on the range of care insurance packages that are available. In the absence of a suitable policy it may be possible to accrue unpaid service and care costs (plus interest) recouped from the proceeds of the ultimate sale of the apartment (where sufficient equity exists) [terms and conditions apply].
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What does the charity want in return?
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The only commitment residents make is that when their apartment is sold and the value has increased, 20% of that increase will be retained by the charity. If there has been no increase in value there will be no automatic contribution to the charity.
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Are there any restrictions on the sale of apartments?
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You may use any Estate Agent, or St George's Park Ltd to sell the property on your behalf. The Charity has the right to repurchase the property (at market price and independently surveyed).
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Do residents receive any reimbursement if they make improvements
to their apartments e.g. fitted cupboards?
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With approval improvements can be made. However, there will be no direct reimbursement for these, but the value of the property may have been increased.
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Can you have two cars?
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No. There is a planning restriction for a maximum of one car per apartment . There are a limited number of parking spaces available. A fee of £7 per week is charged for a Parking Permit.
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