The Oaks and The Laurels

Leeds New Forest Village, Leeds, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS10 4GZ
Gross rental yield: 3.70% - 7.20%

Gross rental yield:

Gross annual projected rental yield figures are based on the projected yields of at least two independent valuations supplied.  Figures do not represent guaranteed rental return and are based on the property being continually rented.

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  • 3, 4 & 5 bedroom homes
  • £159,995 To £292,995

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The Oaks and The Laurels

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Call the team on 08448115533 8am - 9pm 7 days a week

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Introducing The Oaks and The Laurels

The Oaks & The Laurels are part of the new environment in South Leeds known collectively as Leeds New Forest Village. A rich variety of three, four and five bedroom houses as well as one and two bedroom apartments are being built along with a new park, open spaces and walk ways. Ideally placed for commuting via the M1 and M62 and well connected with buses to Leeds, Wakefield and surrounding areas.

More convenient living
  • Only 15 minute drive to Leeds city centre
  • New Central Square Park on development
  • Diverse choice of family and starter homes
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A fantastic location
  • Eating and drinking in Leeds city centre
  • Great shopping with designer and high street shops
  • Best of West Yorkshire's leisure pursuits
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Are you buying to let? off

Our properties make great homes, but they’re also fantastic buy-to-let investments. By turning this option on, you’ll now see buy-to-let info throughout the site.

'Help to Buy' event

Join us on Satuday 18th & Sunday 19th for a 'Help to Buy' event! Call in & find out how easy & affordable it can be to move into a new Barratt home

Full terms & conditions

Limited availability, selected plots only, subject to status, terms and conditions apply.
Scheme cannot be used in conjunction with any other Barratt offer.


More information is available on the 'Help to Buy' scheme on the 'we could help you buy' section on this website.

Alternatively visit any of our developments for details.

 

Ryedale house style

Home of the week

Plot 65 - Ryedale
5 bedroom detached home
Ready to move into
ONLY £229,995
Help to Buy
OR
 100% Part Exchange

 

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Essentials on your doorstep

Set in the New Forest Village with mature green spaces, walk ways and a new park located on the development. You will be away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life - perfect for dog walking, cycling or simply exploring Leeds attractions with the family.

Efficient, modern design

Our homes boast maximum space and quality for the best possible price and have been designed to offer modern living comforts that our buyers want.  We only use the best quality materials in the construction industry and our series of guarantees means you can feel confident your new home is the very highest quality.

 

The build so far

The Oaks & The Laurels at Leeds New Forest Village, as of December 2012 over 188 homes are now occupied at The Oaks and only 10 homes available on The Laurels. A great choice of homes have been built and are being built here up to 2014 so there is still a chance to secure your new home.

 

Meet the team

Site and Sales team at The Oaks

Sales adviser at The Oaks

Site manager at The Oaks

Sales adviser at The Oaks

Site manager at The Oaks

Sales advisers at The Oaks

Gavin & Sharon - Sales Advisers

When you arrive at The Oaks & The Laurels you are guaranteed a warm welcome and can be assured of the very best in care before, during and after your purchase from Gavin and Sharon.

Dean & Ricky- Site Managers

Dean and Ricky are very experienced in home building and will be happy to show you around your new home and answer any queries you may have.

 

A fantastic location

The Oaks & The Laurels are well served with local shops including butchers, bakers, mini supermarket and a post office. Leeds offers cinema multiplexes, bowling alleys and Millennium Square hosting events including skating rinks and German markets. A choice of restaurants offering multicultural cuisine plus bars and clubs for the high life in entertainment. For outdoor leisure this is a great place to explore from.

Ideally located for access to Leeds city centre and the motorway network. The M621 is close by as are several other main access routes into the city.

Transport
Location
Distance
Bus station Leeds city 3.7 miles
Train station Leeds city 3.7 miles
Train station Outwood 2.7 miles
A roads A654-A650-A653  
Motorways M1 - M62 - M621  
School Name Information

No. of pupils

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English

Percentage achieving English Level 4 at Key Stage 2.

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Maths

Percentage achieving Maths Level 4 at Key Stage 2.

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Science

Percentage achieving Science Level 4 at Key Stage 2.

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Agg

Aggregate score of English, Maths & Science results.

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KS2VA

Pupil progress against national average (100). 100+ is above national average; under 100 is below national average.

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Local Average N/A 73.6% 75.4% 82.4% 250.0 100.0
Sharp Lane Primary School

Pupils: 455

 79.00% 79.00% 87.00% 245 N/A
Clapgate Primary School

Pupils: 251

 70.00% 80.00% 80.00% 230 N/A
Middleton St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Pupils: 398

 77.00% 66.00% 73.00% 216 N/A
St Philip's Catholic Primary and Nursery School

Pupils: 195

 82.00% 68.00% 86.00% 236 N/A
Broomfield South SILC

Pupils: 146

 N/A% N/A% N/A% N/A N/A
Middleton Primary School

Pupils: 341

 61.00% 78.00% 72.00% 211 N/A
Thorpe Primary School

Pupils: 147

 66.00% 75.00% 75.00% 216 99.8
Westwood Primary School

Pupils: 312

 75.00% 73.00% 95.00% 243 N/A
Windmill Primary School

Pupils: 288

 63.00% 65.00% 74.00% 202 N/A
Robin Hood Primary School

Pupils: 352

 89.00% 95.00% 100.00% 284 100.2

Evenings and weekends

Parks and playgrounds

There's a playground and open spaces for children on the development itself and Middleton Park is just one and a half miles away.

Sport and leisure facilities

Middleton leisure centre is within walking distance and has various sports and leisure facilities or John Charles centre for sport which is a short drive away.

Days out

Lots of great days out in Leeds, including Royal Armouries, Kirkstall Abbey, Thackray Museum and Harewood House to name a few.

Live the life

Leeds boasts a nightlife that rivals other cities in the country.

A vibrant nightlife awaits you with a choice of wine bars
and traditional pubs plus you will be spoilt for choice with restaurants and swanky cafés or you can dance the night away in a selection of clubs. The Leeds Playhouse and Grand Theatre have an excellent choice of live performances and shows.

  • Some of the best traditional pubs and wine bars.
  • Choice of Theatres.
  • Vast choice of restaurants offering multicultural cuisine.

 



Investing in a Barratt home

Financial Advice

Our team can introduce you to independent professional advisers who will offer expert advice specific to your needs. They’ll help find the best buy-to-let investment mortgages, as well as offering guidance on tax and portfolio planning. Most can also meet you at a time and place that’s convenient for you.

 

Letting Agents

The right agent can make investing much easier. We have strong relationships with reliable local letting agents who will help you achieve the best rental rates for your property. We can also help negotiate management fees and commission rates so you get the best deal.

Legal Advice

If you need it, we can provide you with a list of fully independent solicitors. Offering fast, effective service at competitive rates, the firms we recommend have handled thousands of transactions for Barratt and are familiar with the entire process – meaning less hassle for you.

Furnishings

So your investment property is ready as soon as possible, we offer a range of furniture packs, created to suit homes of all sizes. We work with top interior designers, and because of our considerable purchasing power, we can pass on some great savings. You just select what you want, then relax - leaving the installation to our experienced professionals.

Quality

Our homes appeal to potential tenants, not just because they look great, but also because we design them to be energy efficient and low maintenance to live in. Our homes have won some of the industry’s most coveted awards for design and quality, and we’re the only major national housebuilder ever to be awarded a 5 Star Housebuilder Award by the Homebuilders Federation.

Great locations

Decades of UK building experience means we really understand the market – creating homes people desire, in places they want to live. Our properties offer great local amenities and facilities, and are close to major transport links. People like living in Barratt homes – which makes them great investments.

We could help you buy

On this development

Please contact a sales adviser to find out which specific offers are available on this development and how they could help you buy your new home.

  • Help to Buy

    Thanks to the brand new Government-backed equity scheme 'Help to Buy’, you could buy a new home with a 4% deposit plus a 20% equity loan from the Government.

  • NewBuy

    Move in with a deposit of just 5% with this Government-backed offer. Yes, 95% mortgages are back! And not just for first time buyers.

    NewBuy

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10.30-17.30 Thursday to Monday

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A more straightforward move

Reserving your home

  1. Like this development? Browse the different homes we have, find the one you're interested in and register your interest.
  2. Once you get in touch our helpful team will be happy to answer your questions and show you round.
  3. When you visit the development, we'll meet you in our show home before guiding you around the home you're interested in.
  4. If you're keen, you'll be able to reserve your home there and then - and we'll take it straight off the market.
To find out more or visit the development, just give us a call:
0844 556 6166

The buying process

Once you’ve reserved your home, you can set the process in motion. Buying a home follows a set process. Here’s a quick overview, but don’t worry if it seems complicated – our team will be happy to answer any questions you have.

Find a solicitor
Find a solicitor

You’ll need a solicitor that specialises in conveyance to look after all the paperwork. We can put you in touch with one if needs be.

Arrange your mortgage
Arrange your mortgage

There are plenty of options to consider when it comes to a mortgage. Once you’ve done your research (or spoken to a mortgage adviser – again, we can put you in touch if you like), you should seek an agreement in principle.

Get a valuation and survey
Get a valuation and survey

Your mortgage lender will want confirmation the home is worth what you’re paying for it. They’ll organise the valuation for you – this will involve a fee.

Complete legal work
Complete legal work

You solicitor will look after this for you. It’s all about formally transferring ownership from us to you, and checking there are no legal obstacles in the way.

Exchange contracts
Exchange contracts

Once the legal work is complete, your solicitor will exchange contracts with us. This is when you pay your deposit and commit to the deal taking place.

Complete and move in
Complete and move in

On the date of completion, you become the legal owner of your new home. Collect the keys and make yourself comfy!

The buying process in Scotland

Once you’ve reserved your home, you can set the process in motion. Buying a home follows a set process. Here’s a quick overview, but don’t worry if it seems complicated – our team will be happy to answer any questions you have.

Find a solicitor
Find a solicitor

You’ll need a solicitor that specialises in conveyance to look after all the paperwork. We can put you in touch with one if needs be.

Arrange your mortgage
Arrange your mortgage

There are plenty of options to consider when it comes to a mortgage. Once you’ve done your research (or spoken to a mortgage adviser – again, we can put you in touch if you like), you should seek an agreement in principle.

Get a valuation and survey
Get a valuation and survey

Your mortgage lender will want confirmation the home is worth what you’re paying for it. They’ll organise the valuation for you – this will involve a fee.

Complete legal work
Complete legal work

You solicitor will look after this for you. It’s all about formally transferring ownership from us to you, and checking there are no legal obstacles in the way.

Exchange contracts
Exchange contracts

Once the legal work is complete, your solicitor will exchange contracts with us. This is when you pay your deposit and commit to the deal taking place.

Complete and move in
Complete and move in

On the date of completion, you become the legal owner of your new home. Collect the keys and make yourself comfy!

Quality you can trust

When you buy a Barratt home you can be confident you’re dealing with one of the nation’s most trusted home builders.

5 star housebuilder

We’re the only national home builder to win this prestigious award, three years running.

Housebuilder of the year 2011

The Home Builders Federation recently recognised Barratt Homes as the standard-setter in our industry.

5 Year Warranty

Each of our new homes comes with a free 5 year warranty, giving you peace of mind and no unexpected bills.

Mortgage sorted? Don't delay

Need help finding a mortgage adviser? Just let us know.

08448115533

10.30-17.30 Thursday to Monday

Request callback

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