Sale of Le Douet, St. John.

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A decision made (04/09/2006) regarding Assisted House Purchase Scheme - Sale of Le Douet, La Grande Route de St. Jean, St. John.

Subject:	Assisted House Purchase Scheme – Sale of Le Douet, La Grande Route de St Jean, St John
Decision Reference:	MD-PH-2006-0074	Exempt clause(s):		N/A
Type of Report: (oral or written)	Written	Person Giving Report (if oral):		N/A
Telephone or e-mail Meeting?	N/A	Report File ref:		AV 11/1558/1
Written Report – Title	Assisted House Purchase Scheme – Sale of Le Douet, La Grande Route de St Jean, St John	Written report - author		A Vibert
Decision(s): As recommended by Property Holdings:- 1. Under the Assisted House Purchase Scheme, the sale by the Public of Le Douet, La Grande Route de St Jean, St John to Dr Helen Goulding (née Read) and Mr Steven Goulding in consideration of the payment of the outstanding Assisted House Purchase loan balance at the time of passing contract. The property was purchased on behalf of Dr Goulding on 16 January 1998. 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. 3. Under Standing Order 168 (5) the Minister hereby authorises the Attorney General and the Greffier to pass any contract which is required to be passed on behalf of the Public. After the expiry of 15 days following the presentation to the States the sale may be concluded.
Reason(s) for decision: Under the policy applying when Dr Goulding arrived in Jersey, she could not purchase the property in her own name but the Public could purchase on her behalf through the Assisted House Purchase Scheme.
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 and the Law Officers’ Department of the date when the States have been notified.
Signature: (Assistant Minister)[1] Deputy J Le Fondré			Date of Decision: MD-PH-2006-0074