Devon Property News

Living within the beautiful surroundings of a Victorian walled garden is something you can still be part of - but hurry because Redrow's impressive Treverbyn development, in Plympton, is almost sold out.

Crest Nicholson apprentice, Daniel Pearce, was recently honoured for his outstanding work in the construction field, by being awarded one of Crest Nicholson’s highest accolades for their students - the South West Apprentice Award 2008.

A new show home has been unveiled at Gerald Wood Homes' Aspects development in Thurlestone and is definitely worth a visit! Just half a mile from the sea, Aspects is a luxury development of 11 contemporary detached homes, comprising an exclusive range of four and five bedroom homes, surrounded by peaceful hills and fields in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Barratt is hosting a garden party on Thursday 17th July at its attractive Broome Park development in Okehampton - and everyone is welcome. The party will celebrate the success of the development and residents, potential purchasers and those soon to move in at Broome Park are all invited.

If you're planning to move up the property ladder but are thinking twice about moving right now, you may be interested to know that Barratt in Plymouth doesn't just sell homes - it also helps you buy them.

Buyers looking for a property with a truly unique and exclusive added extra are being tempted by four townhouses at Torre Marine which each boast a one-off and soon to be famous garden.

Highlighting the superior levels of craftsmanship and internal specification for which it has become justifiably renowned, award winning housebuilder Charles Church is to open an eagerly awaited show apartment at Villa Maison, its exciting new development of just 12, two bedroom apartments and two, three bedroom penthouses situated in the heart of the glorious seaside town of Exmouth.

With just two homes remaining, time is running out to secure a new home at Midas Homes' Rivermead Way development in Seaton. There are currently just two stylish four bedroom houses available priced from £399,950, built to a high specification with contemporary kitchens and integrated appliances, including a microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher.

Despite the market quietening down, Midas Homes' Indigo development in Bideford has been selling on average one a week for the last seven weeks and now only has one home remaining. Indigo is a stylish development of new two bedroom apartments and coach houses, plus three bedroom houses, off Meddon Street in Bideford.

For some pupils every day at school is just like the other, but not for pupils at Marlborough Street School in Devonport, Plymouth. A class, aged 7 years old, from the school visited Midas Homes and Devon and Cornwall Housing Association's affordable housing development off Queen Street this week. Pupils were given a grand tour of the site, which is just being completed, by site manager, Eric Doel. The pupils were shown work being carried out on site and were then shown around a completed home.

Living in the West Country is something many people aspire to, and North Devon is definitely a hidden gem worth exploring. There are a number of pretty villages nestled amongst rolling hills, bustling market towns, and picturesque harbours, which provide people with an opportunity to live in the country but benefit from easy access to Exeter, Bideford and Barnstaple.

Midas Homes will be unveiling a stunning new show home at its South Gate development in Totnes on Saturday 21st June, 11am - 5pm. The show apartment, home 11, is a stylish two bedroom apartment with an open plan living room, kitchen and dining area. The apartment also boasts a balcony with far reaching views of the surrounding Devon hills.

A former resident of the Bull Ring in Devonport started the demolition of the block of flats at an event yesterday (Tuesday 10th June), to make way for a new regeneration scheme which will provide new homes for the Devonport community.

A wide choice of homes close to the town centre sets Redrow's stylish new homes development in Newton Abbot apart from the competition, says one of the area's leading estate agents.

Kelly Heatley (25) was so impressed with her parents' new home at Barratt's Panorama development on the outskirts of Plymouth she decided to buy one herself. "I loved Mum and Dad's new house and, thanks to Barratt's Dream Start scheme for first-time buyers, I was able to buy a smaller home just five doors away with my partner, Paul," said Kelly, who works for Virgin Atlantic.

Midas Homes has unveiled a new scheme called ‘Easy Start' at its 50@Drake Circus development in Plymouth - where customers can own 100% of their home for just 75% of the price.

Location is high up on every homebuyer's list, and seaside lovers and sailors in Devon are simply spoilt for choice with two Barratt developments in key coastal positions. If topping the wish list is a home in the seaside town of Torquay, then Barratt's Torre Marine development fits the bill.

Midas Homes is holding a part exchange event at its Rivermead Way development in Seaton in its secret garden at the bottom of the development. Taking place on Saturday 24th May, 11am - 5pm, the event will enable visitors to find out more about part exchange, view the show home and explore the development's secret garden while enjoying a cream tea. Plus children will be able to take away a copy of the book ‘The Secret Garden'.

David Wilson Homes South West has unveiled its exclusive Stafford Mews development in Thornbury, following high levels of demand for thoughtfully designed homes in the area.

Britain's best-known house builder is once again supporting Plymouth's sailing community by becoming title sponsor of the UK Fastnet 6.50 race. Barratt has been investing in Plymouth and the south west region for many years and is committed to the regeneration and development of this vibrant maritime city. The UK Fastnet 6.50 is a premier event which attracts many people to the region, cementing Plymouth's position as one of the UK's top waterfront locations.

The opening of the latest show home at Barratt's Panorama development on the outskirts of Plymouth was a great success, with many people reserving properties over the launch weekend.

The final property, Tranquility boasts a substantial roof terrace - a rare gem in the historic city's centre. The apartment's layout and outside space is perfect for entertaining guests, ideal for summer alfresco dining or barbeque parties. There is easily room for eight to 10 guests to enjoy the views of Plymouth Marina, to be seen from the terrace.

Gerald Wood Homes is holding a Garden Party this Saturday 3rd May, 12noon - 3pm, at its exclusive Sawmills development in Blamphayne, near Colyton. The three-home development, which boasts stunning rural views, has just two new luxury barn-style houses available, priced from £790,000.

Discerning home buyers can now catch the next wave of waterside apartments in the Devon town of Barnstaple. The launch of the latest properties at Redrow's Rolle Quay comes in the wake of huge success for the first wave of homes which, as well as overlooking the River Yeo, are only a short drive from some of the country's best surfing beaches.

Evolution Cove is a new development of stylish, spacious, luxury apartments, which arguably offers the highest spec apartments in Plymouth with the finest quality finishes, for the most reasonable prices in the city.

The popularity of Redrow's two-bedroom apartments in Tavistock is largely due to their wide-ranging appeal to a variety of homebuyers. The ‘Argal' apartments at Tiddy Brook Meadows are ideal for downsizers, first-time buyers or friends looking to share a home and are available to move into immediately.

A new homes development will be opening off Barn Close in Shebbear, a small rural village in North Devon. The development has been called Mill Fields for marketing purposes, which Shebbear Parish Council helped to name. Midas Homes' new development will comprise 32 new one and two bedroom apartments, plus two, three and four bedroom homes.

Moving to a larger property may be easier than you think - especially if you would like to buy one of the stunning family homes just released at Barratt's Broome Park development on the outskirts of Okehampton.

Gerald Wood Homes will be unveiling a stunning new show home at Sawmills, an exclusive development of three new luxury barn-style houses in Blamphayne, near Colyton, on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th April, 11am - 5pm.

A mystery guest recently unveiled the new show home at Midas Homes’ Boards development in East-the-Water in Bideford. Andy Addison, sales and marketing director of Midas Homes said: “Boards’ show home has just opened and the launch was well attended by people eager to meet our mystery guest.”

Two further phases of a project to change the face of the former MoD South Yard storage enclave in Devonport have been given the green light by planners. Zones K and G of Redrow’s ‘Vision’ development, which is revitalising the heart of Devonport, have been granted planning permission enabling work to now begin on a further 58 new homes, including 19 one and two-bedroom apartments, 39 houses and two office buildings.

With just five houses still for sale at Redrow’s picturesque development in Winkleigh, homebuyers will have to act quickly if they want to make this idyllic location their home. All remaining properties at Winkleigh Cross are four-bedroom homes surrounded by rolling countryside in a village setting ideal for families.

First-time buyers looking for the cheapest new homes in Torquay are beating a path to Barratt’s Torre Marine development, where they can buy a new home for just 50 per cent of the full asking price.

Visitors to Barratt’s exciting new Panorama development on the outskirts of Plymouth have been singing the praises of the Sark show apartment since it opened in February.

You can get more for your money by moving out of town, as one young couple discovered when they moved to Barratt’s stunning Broome Park development on the outskirts of Okehampton. Emma (26) and Nathan (27) Walker were living in an apartment in Exeter when they saw a publicity flyer about Broome Park.

Two young apprentices have been gaining valuable experience of the construction industry after taking up posts with Redrow Homes at Vision in Devonport.

Tranquil colours, tantalisingly inviting furnishings and charming colour schemes spotlight the potential of Redrow’s beautiful new show home in Winkleigh, Devon. Buyers will be able to experience the reality of living at the Winkleigh Cross development first-hand when they view the four-bedroom, three-storey family home, which has been designed to fuel the imagination of homebuyers.

A beautifully landscaped Victorian walled garden provides a tranquil and unusual setting for two semi-detached houses. The pair of three-bedroom homes have just been released for sale at Redrow’s Treverbyn development in Plympton, which is surrounded by a garden, enclosed by a stone wall and Victorian gates, creating the perfect communal space for residents to enjoy the outdoor life.

Charles Church’s latest development at Westward Reach, Bideford will be opening this Easter weekend. Situated on the edge of this historic town, this select development will comprise a range of one, two, three and four bedroom homes.

Blame it on the lifestyle, the location or the Devon air, but Barnstaple has suddenly found celebrity appeal. Michael Jackson’s older brother Tito has apparently been house hunting in the town, in search of a place to use as a family base in the UK.

If you are hankering after a fresh new home, Barratt can help dreams come true with a special part exchange event at Panorama in Plymouth over the Easter weekend.

Barratt is expecting a busy time at Broome Park in Okehampton over the Easter weekend with a special part exchange weekend for buyers wanting a seamless ‘old for new’ house swap.

A day of magic and fun marked the launch of the first completed ‘street scene’ at Redrow’s ground-breaking Vision scheme, which is transforming the heart of Devonport.

Gerald Wood Homes has just launched an exclusive development of three new luxury barn-style houses in Blamphayne, near Colyton, boasting stunning rural views.

Villa Maison is a superb collection of outstanding apartments in desirable Exmouth and is soon to be released by housebuilder Charles Church. This latest, must-see development from the Western region will incorporate true grand style with classic traditional touches.

First time buyers in the region made a beeline for Barratt’s Panorama development in Plymouth recently where the housebuilder held a dedicated weekend for those looking to take the first steps on the housing ladder.

Local Co-op Tamar View Store Manager Val Newman traded in her day job recently to join the Midas Homes team on site at Queen Street, Devonport for an afternoon of hard labour.

A day of magic and fun will mark the launch of the first completed ‘street scene’ at Redrow’s ground-breaking Vision scheme, which is transforming the heart of Devonport. A magician, balloon artist, face painter, circus acts and Redrow’s very own Buster the Bear will be on hand on Granby Green this Saturday from12 noon (March 8) to ensure the occasion goes off with a bang, when the award-winning housebuilder celebrates another milestone as it changes the face of the former South Yard Enclave.

Gerald Wood Homes will soon be launching an exclusive development of three new luxury barn-style houses in Blamphayne, near Colyton, boasting stunning rural views.

Home hunters looking to leave behind their big old draughty house for an easy to maintain apartment need look no further than Redrow’s dynamic duo of developments in Devon.

Redrow’s new community liaison officer in Devonport is committed to keeping local people involved with the company’s Vision development as it progresses.

A selection of new family houses has just been released at Barratt’s Broome Park development, on the outskirts of Okehampton in Devon. Many of the homes will enjoy spectacular views of the surrounding Dartmoor countryside.

Situated just half an hour’s drive from Exeter, Redrow’s development in Winkleigh has picture perfect family homes in a village setting. With only a handful of four-bedroom homes remaining at Winkleigh Cross, the chance to snap up a one of these spacious properties will not be available for long given the stunning countryside location.

The next phase of a scheme to change the face of the former South Yard Enclave has been given the green light by planners.

Situated just half an hour’s drive from Exeter, Redrow’s development in Winkleigh has picture perfect family homes in a village setting. With only a handful of four-bedroom homes remaining at Winkleigh Cross, the chance to snap up a one of these spacious properties will not be available for long given the stunning countryside location.

An earthy new show apartment, which combines the relaxing powers of nature with a contemporary design, is making a statement at Redrow’s Rolle Quay apartments in Barnstaple.

Romantic couples who want to move up to a larger property can celebrate the Valentine’s weekend in style, by choosing a love nest at a special Barratt event in Okehampton, Devon.

Moving house is often an exciting but nerve-racking time, as the amount of work that needs to be done builds up – there’s the unpacking, the kitchen that needs to be updated and the bathroom which requires a bit of TLC.

New homes on the edge of the bustling town of Newton Abbot and close to the stretch of coast line known as the “English Riviera” proved popular with homebuyers at a successful launch event.

The redevelopment of the former South Yard Enclave in Devonport will take another step into the future next Saturday (February 2) with the opening of a contemporary new show home. It will be the first time homebuyers can view the interior of completed property at Redrow’s ‘Vision’ development.

A superb collection of outstanding apartments is soon to be released by house builder Charles Church in desirable Exmouth. Villa Maison is the latest development from the Western region and will incorporate true grand style with classic traditional touches, which combined, will make this a must see development for potential buyers.

A new wave of waterside apartments have been launched in Barnstaple as Redrow Homes aims to repeat the success of its first phase at Rolle Quay. The award-winning house builder has just released its latest selection of superb two apartments overlooking the River Yeo, after the first phase of new homes was a runaway success with homebuyers.

Homebuyers can conquer the complexities of house buying with free independent advice from a team of property professionals at two special events.

A beautifully landscaped Victorian walled garden provides a tranquil and unusual setting for a new apartments development. Redrow’s Treverbyn development in Plympton is surrounded by a newly designed garden, enclosed by a stone wall and Victorian gates, creating the perfect communal space for residents to enjoy the outdoor life.

Savvy investors who have purchased buy-to-let properties in Tavistock are reaping the rewards as the apartments prove popular with renters. A number of two-bedroom apartments and coachhouse properties at Redrow’s Tiddy Brook Meadows development on Plymouth Road have been snapped up by buy-to-let investors, who spotted their rental potential and are now being proved right.

Homehunters in Tavistock can now visualise living in their dream apartment thanks to Redrow’s stylish new show home. The award-winning house builder has unveiled a contemporary new two-bedroom ‘Argal’ apartment, decorated by professional interior designers, so buyers can see the fabulous potential of the properties at Tiddy Brook Meadows.

Tenants who are sick and tired of forking out monthly rent for a property that is not legally their own are encouraged to visit Redrow’s exclusive apartments at Treverbyn in Plymouth.

Stepping onto the property ladder for the first time can be a daunting prospect and consequently a trend is emerging for buyers to club together to get a mortgage with a mate.

Redrow Homes is offering homebuyers in Plymouth the opportunity to buy off-plan at its ‘Vision’ development without having to pay a deposit until their new home is ready to move into.

An engineer, who invested in a buy-to-let property at Redrow’s idyllic Treverbyn development near Plymouth, was delighted to find tenants in just two weeks. Heating engineer Brendan Wavish, 34, bought a two-bedroom apartment at the new venture in Plympton after spotting its rental potential.

Location is high up on every homebuyers list and Barratt’s prestigious development Torre Marine offers a little piece of home-heaven in Devon’s magical Torquay.

Barratt has launched the show homes at its prestigious Torre Marine development in Torquay in spectacular style. “Visitors enjoyed champagne and canapés prepared by a local chef and a local radio station was on site to promote the development on air and create a buzz at the event,” reports Louise Terry, Barratt’s field sales manager.

Barratt has recently opened a new sales office at its stunning Panorama development close to the heart of Plymouth’s city centre. As the name suggests, Panorama offers dramatic panoramic views over the river Plym to the rolling hillside beyond. This cul-de-sac development of 96 homes will eventually offer a selection of two and three bedroom houses and two bedroom apartments, many of which are now available to buy off plan.

Barratt apprentice Luke Wooding has been named as the best in the country by the house builder. The 19 year old has won Barratt’s Apprentice of the Year Award, beating off competition from Barratt apprentices around the UK. The talented apprentice, who is just starting the third year of his electrical apprenticeship clinched the title for his fantastic contribution on site at the King’s Heath development, positive attitude and because he is consistently neat and tidy.

Davinia Rumble (25), on-site sales negotiator at the stunning Lunar Rise development in Plymouth, has won Barratt Homes’ Sales Negotiator of the Year Award for the Exeter Region. Caroline Hill, Barratt Homes’ sales director, said: “Davinia received the award because of her excellent customer service. She consistently achieves high standards and we are very proud of her.”

There are incentives galore on offer to home hunters in Barnstaple looking for their dream new home. Award-winning house builder Redrow’s new Rolle Quay development in the town has plenty to offer a wide-range of home buyers and these sought-after apartments are now even more desirable, coming complete with free fitted carpets.

Plymouth city itself is known as the waterfront city and is fast becoming a hive of modern entertainment, as well as home to many well know high street shops and department stores.

Barratt has launched the show homes at its prestigious Torre Marine development in Torquay in spectacular style. “Visitors enjoyed champagne and canapés prepared by a local chef and a local radio station was on site to promote the development on air and create a buzz at the event,” reports Louise Terry, Barratt’s field sales manager.

The Mayor of Okehampton, Councillor Tony Leech, officially opened the new sales centre and showhomes at Barratt’s Broome Park development in the historic Devon town. The ribbon was cut in style by the dignitary and visitors at the ceremony were treated to champagne and canapés.

Home hunters in Devon looking to leave behind their big old draughty house for a comfortable, modern, energy efficient and easy to maintain apartment need look no further than Redrow’s latest development.

Living mortgage free for two years might seem too good a prospect to be true, but housebuilder Bellway Wessex is offering just that on apartments at Isca Place in the heart of Exeter city centre.

The Exeter office of Savills has been instructed to sell Waterside House set in the sought after village of Stoke Gabriel in the famous South Hams region of South Devon.

The Exeter office of Savills (with joint agents John Couch in Torquay) has been instructed to sell Hilltop, at Maidencombe, Torquay in Devon, a well designed family home which takes full advantage of its unique location taking in the spectacular views of the surrounding countryside and the coastline.

The first show homes will be opening at Broome Park, Barratt Homes’ new development on the edge of the historic town of Okehampton, at the end of September.

Only four executive apartments are still available at Barratt Homes’ Lunar Rise development in Plymouth where each luxury home boasts a balcony and spectacular views across sea and city. “We’ve had tremendous success with this development and it’s well on its way to being fully occupied,” reports Davinia Rumble, Barratt Homes sales negotiator.

A popular new homes development in Tavistock, Devon, has widened the net with a selection of properties that are perfect for first time buyers. The two-bedroom Argal apartments and two-bedroom Eden terraced houses at Tiddy Brook Meadows, off Plymouth Road, offer stylish and contemporary accommodation within a flourishing residential development.

More than half of buyers still say that a fully furnished show home is the best marketing tool when it comes to choosing their next new home. Computer generated images, video ‘fly throughs’ and other marketing wizardry all have their place, but for some people you just can’t beat the real thing.

Tavelling to work gave a Devonport couple the drive to buy a new home at the town’s award winning Vision development. Solicitor Kevin Digby and personal trainer Jenni Hebden were looking for an investment as well as a larger home when the transformation of the former MoD South Yard enclave caught their eye.

Late summer will see the first residents moving into Broome Park, Barratt Homes’ attractive new development on the edge of the historic market town of Okehampton in Devon. Launched last December, this collection of two, three and four-bedroom homes is proving to be very popular.

Finding a new home was a load off forklift truck driver Dave Gummer’s mind. His new property in Devonport, near Plymouth, will spare Dave a 140-mile round trip commuting to his job for home builder Redrow.

Nine properties have already been reserved at Panorama, Barratt Homes’ exciting new development in Plymouth, weeks before the on-site sales office is due to open. The cul-de-sac development of 96 homes will eventually offer a selection of two and three bedroom houses and two bedroom apartments.

More than 150 guests helped award-winning housebuilder Redrow to celebrate its relocation to new purpose-built offices within the Exeter Business Park. The company has moved from Pynes Hill, in Exeter, to the newly built 9,000 sq ft, two-storey Redrow House, from where it will continue to grow its operation in Devon, Cornwall and Somerset.

Dr Kim Gooding couldn’t believe her luck when she decided to take advantage of the seven-day part exchange service currently on offer at Barratt Homes’ King’s Heath development on the outskirts of Exeter.

Invited guests will enjoy a special preview of the last few upper floor apartments to be released at Barratt Homes’ Lunar Rise development in Plymouth on Tuesday 14 August. The luxury apartments boast spectacular views across sea and city and the guests – potential buyers who have expressed an interest in the site - will enjoy a glass of wine and a bird’s eye view of the famous Plymouth Firework Competition taking place on the night.

The community of Devonport has much to celebrate following the announcement that the regeneration programme which includes Redrow’s unique Vision project is one of the front runners in the ‘Best Use of Planning in Regeneration’ category of the Regeneration & Renewal Awards 2007. The winner will be announced in London on 17th September.

Key Homes, the PLUS Markets listed private sector developer and investor in affordable housing, is pleased to announce that it has partnered with Bridges Ventures, the venture capital company with a social mission, in the acquisition of 103 residential apartments with a market value of £9.8M.

Award-winning house-builder Redrow Homes has put the swing back into Devonport’s step with a generous donation towards the forthcoming Friends of Devonport Park summer event on September 15.

Budding young artists painted their vision of their hometown when they took part in a competition run by Redrow Homes. Redrow’s community liaison officer Anne Tillett invited schoolchildren from Devonport, Plymouth, to show off their artistic flair by painting pictures of their vision for the town.

Who says home buying has to be a serious business? Let one award winning developer inject some fun into your property hunt in Winkleigh, Devon, next Sunday (August 12).

Buying off-plan may be popular but you still can’t beat seeing the real thing - so say visitors to Redrow’s website. And from this weekend (August 4 / 5) visitors to Rolle Quay in Barnstaple, Devon, will have plenty to see, in the shape of a brand new fully furnished show apartment that’s “quirky, fresh and young”.

A striking new development is reaching its final stages in the beautiful town of Torquay. With the show apartment opening next month, the eagerly awaited ‘Masts’ has already seen much interest from prospective buyers due to its great location and stunning finish.

Investment buyers are clamouring to purchase properties at Barratt Homes’ south west developments – backing up recent research suggesting landlords are still confident in the market. “Despite recent reports of a slowdown in the buy-to-let sector, the market remains buoyant,” said Caroline Hill, sales director at Barratt Homes.

Barratt Homes’ King’s Heath development in Exeter offers the ideal home for those living a fast paced modern life - with trains into the city centre from the nearby station taking less than ten minutes.

Buyers looking for modern apartment living in a prime location need look no further than Barratt Homes’ contemporary Plymouth development Renaissance.

Award-winning developer Redrow has relocated to new purpose-built offices within the Exeter Business Park.

Getting your hands on a property that stands out from the crowd is not a common occurrence, but at the Melbury development in Newcastle Great Park, Charles Church can offer some of the most stunning and contemporary house types on the market. The new show home, the Chicago, is one of four designs at the development, which also includes The Melbourne, Osaka and Prague.

The housing market in Newton Abbot could get a boost with the announcement that developer Redrow is planning to build in the bustling Devon town.

Demand for apartments is on the increase and latest figures from the NHBC (National House Building Council) reveal that they made up almost half of all new homes started in the first quarter of this year.

Torbay Council and its regeneration arm the Torbay Development Agency (TDA) are in the final stages of a tendering process that will seal a major multi-million pound contract to tranform Brixham's quayside over the next 5 years.

Land Securities announced today that the release date for the long awaited second phase of Princesshay apartments in the centre of Exeter will be revealed later this week, at an open day event for prospective buyers, taking place at Exeter’s Royal Clarence Hotel.

Dart Marina is proving enormously popular with discerning buyers who see in this remarkable development somewhere that is unique in location, design and facilities. Bordering the River Dart at Dartmouth, the development forms an integral part of the Dart Marina Hotel and Marina complex.

The party spirit was alive and well in Plymouth as Redrow’s Vision at Devonport development threw open its doors to welcome visitors to its sales launch – and what a day it was!

Connells are taking reservations from local families on four new homes currently being built in the centre of Ivybridge. The terraced houses, which should be ready to move into late this year, are being offered by Signpost Housing at affordable prices in order to help local residents who often struggle to move up the property ladder when faced with competition from second home owners.

Leading house builder Persimmon Homes helped create homes for some more unusual residents recently, with the sponsorship of two of its namesake Persimmon trees at East Devon tourist attraction, Escot Country Park and Gardens.

The launch of Persimmon Homes’ latest Plymouth development has got off to a flying start with two off-plan reservations and five pre-reservations taken across the opening weekend.

Whether the tide is in or out, Rolle Quay in Barnstaple offers the best in contemporary living for young buyers looking for sun, sea and sand close to their doorstep.

Buying your first property can be a daunting prospect – but have you ever thought about ‘buying with a buddy’? If so, apartments at Tiddy Brook Meadows in Tavistock are perfect for sharing.

Buying a property can be a stressful time if you don’t have the right people to help you - juggling a job with estate agents, solicitors and surveyors (not to mention all the packing!) – but Redrow are here to help.

With three-storey living on the rise, one major new homes developer decided to investigate the reasons for its popularity – with uplifting results. National house builder Redrow – building new homes at Tiddy Brook Meadows in Tavistock, Devon - commissioned a survey of 1,000 customers living in both two and three-storey homes, and the results show some compelling reasons for choosing height over width when moving house.

Climbing up the property ladder can be daunting, with each rung more steep than the last.

Climbing up the property ladder can be daunting, with each rung more steep than the last. But homebuyers in Tavistock need have no fear of a new property’s lofty heights thanks to a team of experts brought in by developer Redrow Homes.

Step into the new show home at Redrow’s Treverbyn development in Plympton and experience apartment living first-hand. Home buyers in Plympton will have the opportunity to view an exciting new show apartment that is opening over the Easter weekend.

Whether you’re moving up, down or sideways on the property ladder, the prospect of selling your existing home can sometimes seem like too much trouble and make it easier to stay put. But homebuyers in Barnstaple can resist the temptation to stand still and put their trust in a team of experts brought in by developer Redrow Homes to help get them moving.

Devonport people can discover the next chapter of redevelopment of the old South Yard stores enclave at a special community information day being held on Thursday, March 29th.

Proving that good things really do come in threes is Redrow’s Tidcombe Grove development in Tiverton, Devon, where a trio of spectacular four-bedroom detached homes is all that remains for sale.

Going up in the world has never been easier for home buyers in Tiverton – but not for long!

For the first time in Devon, a tool has been made available to help residents save time and money on basic planning enquiries.

Local home buyers and art-lovers rubbed shoulders at the official opening of an innovative show home with a twist.

Despite recent uncertainty over the future of grants to local voluntary and community groups, Mid Devon District Council’s overall level of grant support to external organisations in 2007/08 will be maintained at existing levels.

Mid Devon District Council has agreed its budget and set the level for its share of council tax for the financial year 2007/08.

They say that when one door shuts, another one opens and this is certainly the case at Winkleigh Cross with the arrival of the new show home this weekend (Feb 24th/25th).

The clock is ticking for purchasers looking to move to Persimmon Homes’ Southam Fields development in Exeter.

Persimmon Homes South West’s Tarka Point development in Bideford, is continuing to be extremely popular with homebuyers, with over 50 homes purchased in record timing, by enthusiastic purchasers.

Home buyers in Winkleigh will be masters of moving home thanks to a special workshop at Redrow’s Winkleigh Cross development.

The benefits of buying a new build home are crystal clear for a Midlands couple who have snapped up their dream home in Devon. Richard and Carol Gray, from Rugby, are celebrating after Bellway Homes presented them with £200 worth of Dartington Crystal vouchers for reserving a home on the award-winning housebuilder’s Hopton Place development in Great Torrington.