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Barratt is helping first time buyers settle into their new homes at The Zone in Bristol with a free furniture package. And the deal was launched in style at the development over the weekend when potential buyers could find out about tailor made packages for first time buyers, including the availability of homes under the First Time Buyers Initiative - a government-backed scheme to make home ownership a reality for those who might otherwise not be able to afford to buy.

If you're looking for a luxury apartment in Bristol, then Charles Church's Minerva development could be the ideal location for you. Situated in the increasingly fashionable Northern suburb of Bristol of Ashley Down, Minerva has extensive views over Bristol from its elevated position and is just three miles away from bustling Bristol city centre.

The launch of Barratt's new Lune showhome at Westpoint in Portishead has excited the first time buyers market in the region with a flurry of enquiries. Decorated in attractive beige, taupe and coffee colours, the £177,500 Lune is a two double bedroom apartment with a spacious open-plan living/dining area and the stunning decoration has received the desired effect, according to Barratt sales manager Andrea Pilgrim.

When Lorraine Thompson was looking for a new home for her family she enlisted the help of her parents, Margaret and Howard. They soon spotted the perfect new home for their daughter at The Orchards in Portishead and were so impressed with the Linden Homes’ development and the Part Exchange* scheme that they also decided to move to the collection as well.

With only one apartment remaining at David Wilson Homes South West’s, Beaufort Vale development in Siston, time is running out for any first time buyers looking to snap up an affordable and stylish first home at this popular development. This final two bedroom apartment is priced at just £171,500 making it an affordable choice for any first time buyer looking to take that all important step onto the property ladder.

Parents looking to invest in a property for their son or daughter to live in while at university could find the ideal solution at a new urban village close to the University of the West of England. Redrow is building a wide range of new homes at Cheswick, in Filton, Bristol, which are perfect for this purpose as they are within walking distance of the university’s main campuses.

Buyers who had registered their interest in the traditionally built David Wilson Homes Beaufort Vale development at Siston, Bristol, recently enjoyed an exclusive cheese and wine evening.

Does city living, chic interiors and no DIY at the weekends sound appealing? If you answered yes then your dream new home can be found at Vibe, in Old Market. This fabulous new development by award-winning homebuilder Linden Homes Western features a variety of one and two bedroom apartments, which are proving incredibly popular with over 55% of the homes already sold off-plan.

Persimmon Homes Severn Valley has opened a unique advanced view apartment due to high demand for properties at its Nautica development in Port Marine.

Minerva at Ashley Down in Bristol is Charles Church’s unique collection of luxury apartments housed in the Grade II Listed building previously known as the Muller Home.

First time buyers in Bristol have been quick to snap up a ‘wheelie’ good offer from Barratt which is offering buyers a brand new bike when they reserve at The Meadows in Siston Common.

If you had to choose just one launch to attend this year, you’ll definitely be at The Clifton Pavilion, Bristol Zoo on Thursday 27th March from 5pm till 8pm, when award-winning homebuilder Linden Homes Western launches it’s exciting new development Essence.

Almost half of the 34 apartments at Baldwin Lofts in Bristol have been snapped up following the launch at the end of February, demonstrating that demand for apartment-living in the city is still high. The development is attracting a huge amount of interest from investors wanting to capitalise on the high rental yields, which could be as much as nine per cent.

Crest Nicholson has launched EasyBuy at its popular Dockside development at Port Marine in Portishead. With EasyBuy, purchasers have an opportunity to secure a stylish new two bedroom apartment* for just 75% of the asking price.

Fishponds in Bristol is fast becoming one of the most sought after areas of the city to live, with significant levels of regeneration quickly turning it into a much desired and modern community.

Helga, a curvy attractive model with a robust chassis, has joined the Barratt sales team at The Zone in Bristol and to date, is proving to be one of the most persuasive agents on the block.

Some property sales teams across the country might be finding life a little quiet in 2008 but Barratt sales advisors at The Zone in Bristol have been rushed off their feet after the show apartments were launched in December.

Apartments in an historic city centre building have gone on the market, offering a home in the heart of Bristol at an affordable price. Starting at £150,000 for a two-bedroom apartment, Baldwin Lofts on Baldwin Street would be particularly attractive to investors looking for an excellent rental return.

A major gateway to Bristol city centre will be transformed as a prime site next to Temple Meads Railway Station comes to the market. Bristol Temple Meads is one of the jewels in the Brunel-engineered Great Western Railway and remains a busy gateway on this vital route.

Barratt will be staging an investor day at The Zone, its flagship Bristol development on Saturday March 1 providing investment buyers with a one stop shop for buying and letting a brand new property.

Barratt has opened up Bristol's first residents-only gym at its city centre development in The Zone at Temple Quarter where a new phase of homes has recently been launched.

David Wilson Homes South West has unveiled its long-awaited Mounthill Gardens development, an exclusive collection of just 14 homes located in sought-after area of Kingswood, Bristol.

Award winning housebuilder, Barratt, is bringing a unique new development to Henbury with the launch of its Hazel Grove development.

The lure of waterside living in Port Marine is continuing to drive property sales with Persimmon Homes reporting sell out apartment success at its dockside development, Nautica.

Award-winning homebuilder Linden Homes currently has an amazing offer for homebuyers at its stunning new scheme, Glaze just off Nags Head Hill. This exclusive development consists of just 22, one and two bedroom apartments in the thriving St George district of Bristol and if you reserve before the end of February, you’ll receive a free 40” HD ready TV.