Berkshire Property News

Superb new homes in Thatcham are ready to move into now, with a cash buyer paying full market value for your existing home, no chain to worry about and no estate agent's fees or Home Information Pack (HIP) to fund. Redrow has teamed up with New Homes Part Exchange to ensure buyers can enjoy a hassle free move to its Kennet Heath development.

Barratt Thames Valley has officially handed over 43 affordable homes at its landmark development, The Glass House, located in Providence Place, Maidenhead. The Worshipful the Mayor of The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead Councillor Dorothy Kemp recently joined representatives from Barratt, Housing Solutions and other guests at a reception held in the striking scheme to mark the handover.

The conditions of today’s property market represent a golden opportunity for buy-to-let-investors. Figures from Hometrack, the property data company, indicate that 82 per cent of rented property is owned by professional or semi-professional investors who own at least 10 homes. According to the Association of Residential Letting Agents there are around 500,000 buy-let investors in the UK, owning property worth more than £120 billion.

Contrary to some media headlines, now could be a brilliant time to buy a brand new home - with interest rates falling, UK employment at record high levels and the housing market still strongly under-pinned by supply and demand economics.

A peaceful location in sought-after Woodley and Millgate Homes’ award-winning style are proving an attractive combination at The Pastures. Following the successful launch weekend which saw a stunning new Show Home open its doors to the public, two homes have already been reserved and this exciting new address is causing quite a buzz.

With only one home remaining at The Oakwoods in Caversham, potential buyers had better move quickly. ‘Montana House' is ready for occupation and comes complete with carpets, appliances and fittings. This stunning 4 bedroom home has a study, two en suite bedrooms - one with a walk in wardrobe, and an integral garage.

Award-winning developer Millgate Homes has unveiled breathtaking designs for its collection of just seven detached, 5 bedroom homes in one of Reading’s most sought after addresses. Lying off New Lane Hill and enjoying far reaching views across the neighbouring Calcot Park golf course, these properties will offer accommodation in excess of 3000sq ft and be finished to the developer’s renowned specification.

Combining a bustling city centre with excellent transport links, Reading offers value for money for commuters who need to be close to the capital but don’t want to pay London prices. And Millgate Homes’ Upcross Gardens, located off Berkeley Avenue is perfectly placed to make the most of all that Reading has to offer, as commuter Gail Morrow, who has purchased a chic penthouse apartment at the development, explains.

Living on an island is a dream of many, but you don’t have to jet off to foreign climes or live in some windswept estuary or coastal region to realise it. For Pond Cottage at Wilton, between Marlborough and Hungerford, stands beside the village pond and the number of springs in the vicinity means it occupies an island all on its own, maybe one of the smallest privately owned islands you’ll find.

If you're looking for an affordable, spacious family home that's ready to move into and part of thriving community, then Charles Church's Royal Walk, the latest phase of the Jennett's Park development on the outskirts of Bracknell, is for you.

Downsizing can be truly liberating – it can free up equity and time to do the things you’ve always wanted to. But for many, the thought of moving to a smaller home means a compromise on space that they’re not ready – or willing – to make.

Homes overlooking picturesque woodland are still available in Bracknell but buyers will need to hurry if they want to branch out into a room with a view. Although homes at award-winning Redrow's Imperial Heights venture are plentiful, only three properties remain with delightful outlooks over Tamar Copse.

First time buyers can sample life in a contemporary new apartment in Thatcham with a visit to Redrow’s fabulous new light and bright show home. The new two-bedroom show apartment at Redrow’s Kennet Heath development can help homebuyers to picture themselves relaxing in their own home and illustrates the suitability of the apartments for people taking their first step on the property ladder.

If you're planning to move up the property ladder but can't sell your current house, Barratt could smooth the way with its new and improved part-exchange offer.

Linden Homes Chiltern is celebrating a record sell out success for its development Verve in Slough, making it one of the fastest selling developments in the town.

Barratt's prestigious development at Eton Green in Cippenham, Berkshire is proving a hit with homeowners; 15 of the 76 homes have sold since the sales launch just over two months ago.

Cocktails in Copenhagen, Frappucinos in Florence or Patatas Bravas in Barcelona, may sound a far cry from Royal Berkshire but this is exactly what’s on offer with Persimmon Homes’ latest range of continental named apartments at latest Bracknell development, Strata.

For many, the dream of moving onto the property ladder from rented accommodation is believed to be a difficult step, with the cost of a mortgage often seemingly standing in the way.

Barratt Thames Valley has announced it will launch four striking showhomes at its new development, The West Village, in Reading at the end of April/early May.

As an example of gracious living from a bygone age, Castle House in Speen excels. But few people would probably want to take on singlehanded responsibility for the whole magnificent edifice, which comes complete with a pillared portico at the front entrance.

Apartment living can be a crowded affair, often with neighbours to your left and right as well as upstairs and downstairs – but this doesn’t have to be the case. At Redrow’s Imperial Heights development, in Bracknell, homebuyers can purchase their very own detached two-bedroom ‘coachhouse’ apartment and enjoy living in their own separate space.

Award-winning housebuilder Linden Homes Thames Valley is renowned for creating select sympathetic development, which blend seamlessly with the traditional architecture of small villages and towns. So it’s hardly surprising that Linden has recently been granted planning permission for Boundary Chase in the historic village of Aldermaston.

Charles Church will soon be releasing their latest development at The New Crown Mile in Ascot. Set in this highly sought-after area of Berkshire, New Crown Mile features just five detached three and two bedroom houses, as well as an apartment building of five, three bedroom homes. Boasting thoughtful design, exacting attention to detail and superior levels of specifications, this outstanding range of homes all bear the distinctive Charles Church hallmark of quality.

Well-known house builder Charles Church is set to construct their next set of inspirational homes at Kidmore Place situated in the picturesque surroundings of Caversham Heights.

For many city workers, finding the perfect home which is also within easy reach of the office is often a challenge. But for those purchasers looking for a thoughtfully designed home within a short commute, help is at hand in the form of David Wilson Homes’ Kennet Heath development in Thatcham.