Hillreed Homes is offering a part-exchange scheme at its flagship development, Highland Park, in Ashford.

"Part-exchange is a way of helping people move," says Jo Richards, marketing and corporate manager at Hillreed Homes.

"Part-exchange can be very helpful to those who really want to move to a larger or more luxurious property. It is not an indicator of a bad market; it is actually an indication of a developer's confidence in a market place that has, in recent months, showed renewed confidence.

"Prices are currently stable so someone truly wanting to move may do well to take advantage of such a scheme. The house is valued by independent agents and the average valuation is the figure at which Hillreed Homes will buy in the property.

"As a result the homeowner secures a new, easy to maintain, property with everything from the boiler to the fridge, having a guarantee."

What potential purchasers often lack is a complete chain on their current home. Part- exchange eliminates this hurdle.

Currently available at Highland Park: Two-bedroom houses ranging from £164,950 to £172,950; three-bedroom houses ranging from £176,950 to £269,950

For more details call 01233 610033, or visit the show home, open seven days a week.