Land Transaction 3 Les Buttes, St Martin

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A decision made (13.02.06) for the sale of 3 Les Buttes, St. Martin under the Assisted House Purchase Scheme.

Subject:	Land transaction-Assisted House Purchase Scheme, sale of 3 Les Buttes, St Martin
Decision Reference:	MD-PH-2006-0011		Exempt clause(s):
Type of Report: (oral or written)			Person Giving Report (if oral):
Telephone or e-mail Meeting?			Report File ref:	11/1971/ELR
Written report – Title	Land transaction-Assisted House Purchase Scheme, sale of 3 Les Buttes
Written report – Author (name and job title)	Eric Le Ruez, Director, Property Holdings
Decision(s): 1 As recommended by Property Holdings:- Under the Assisted House Purchase Scheme, the sale by the public of 3 Les Buttes, St Martin to Miss Linda Diane Burnham for a consideration of £305,000 for the realty plus £5000 for the contents. The property was purchased by the public on behalf of Mr John P. Clark on 29th August 2003. 2. Under Standing Order 168 (1) (a) and 168 (3) the Treasury and Resources Minister hereby notifies the States that he has accepted the recommendation of Property holdings to agree to the above land transaction. After the expiry of 15 days following presentation to the States the sale may be concluded.
Reason(s) for decision: Mr Clark is a j category teacher. Under the policy applying when he arrived in Jersey he could not purchase property in his own name but the public could purchase on his behalf through the Assisted House Purchase Scheme. Mr Clark is moving to another property.
Action required: Director of Property Holdings to request the Greffier of the States to notify the States of the above decision. Greffier of the States to notify Property Holdings (Eric Le Ruez) and Law Officers’ Department (Lee Howard) of the date when the States have been notified.
Signature: (Minister/ Assistant Minister)		Date of Decision: