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often manages to buck the trend and weather economic storms pretty well, we have been extraordinarily busy, even by our standards,” says Laragh sales and marketing director, Hannah Greenhow. “The combination of incentives, such as Help to Buy and the 95% mortgage scheme, also means that new homes are being snapped up well ahead of completion dates. We have no evidence suggesting this will start to slow down.” The past year has caused many of us to re-evaluate priorities, leading to a collective desire for a better work-life balance. For those looking to reduce their commute post-pandemic, Laragh’s development at The Old Tannery in Ely is leading by example. The city centre location offers vibrant contemporary living with everything right on the doorstep, benefitting from excellent commuter links, such as a 15-minute train journey to central Cambridge. More than half of the designer loft-style apartments have already been reserved off plan. “Our high-specification design concepts provide a modern mix of house types for first-time buyers and second-steppers, growing families and downsizers,” says Hannah. “They are particularly appealing to those who want contemporary high-level

IMAGE The Old Tannery in Ely is Laragh’s answer to the increasing demand for well-connected, modern homes

“There is a collective desire for a better work-life balance”

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