Hampshire Property News

With a global spotlight shining on Farnborough next week for the 60th anniversary of the world-famous international airshow, Redrow Homes is inviting visitors to take a look around their stunning new homes development which shares in the town's rich aviation history.

If you are looking for a home with real stand out, then look no further than David Wilson Homes Southern's exclusive new Greenfields development in Overton.

When their son and daughter left the family home for university, Edward and Karen Wright decided to release the capital in their existing property, in Tichfield, less than six miles from Wickham, by downsizing to a modern home of more manageable proportions. Knowle Village, a development by Berkeley Homes Southern, near Wickham, in Hampshire, provided the perfect solution.

Since moving in, homeowners at Farriers Walk, a new development by Berkeley Homes Southern, have become an integral part of the village of Micheldever. In turn, the village has welcomed them to their friendly and enthusiastic community, and the newcomers have already become strong supporters of the many local events, including the Summer Fayre, a barn dance and a wine tasting evening.

Four young professionals from the same Portsmouth based space systems giant have all taken advantage of an innovative new scheme to help them buy their first home at Crest Nicholson’s prestigious Admiralty Quarter. Lauren Dunn, 29, Luke Dunwoody, 26, Oisin Fouere, 26, and Tim Ayles, 25, who all work at Astrium, have each bought an apartment at Admiralty Quarter through the First Time Buyer’s Initiative (FTBI).

Homebuyers can combine searching for that perfect property with indulging in a piece of history, thanks to a unique new marketing suite in Farnborough.

Homes are selling fast at Barratt's stunning Lakeside development near the market town of Alton, where many of the apartments and houses enjoy stunning rural views. "We only have a few homes for sale at Lakeside now and it is hardly surprising," said Catherine Ferguson, Barratt sales director.

Just one home is still for sale at The Grange, Barratt's highly successful development in the sought after village of Alresford in Hampshire. The remaining plot, in The Lambert house style, is a beautiful five-bedroom detached house. It comes with a lounge/conservatory, separate dining room, en-suite to the master bedroom, garage and garden. This beautiful family home has an asking price of £549,995.

One of this week’s best bargains has to be the two bedroom apartment at Bellway’s Skippetts Gardens in Basingstoke which the housebuilder is offering for just £159,950 – that’s £10,000 less than the original asking price.

In this property market, some homes just aren’t selling. But great homes in a great location are still popular – and a great example is Bellway’s Eastleigh development of Woodleigh where properties have been selling like hot cakes. Most have now gone but there is a last chance to buy into this stylish development.

For Liza Fisher, 36, from Waltham Chase buying a place of her own proved an unattainable dream. With countless obstacles in her way, from high house prices in the local area to the lack of deposit funds, Liza gave up her search and rented a room from her parents.

Who says that bankers are predictable? Stepping in to disprove this theory is Mark Curry who, in his early forties, not only gave up his job as a bank manager to become a full-time house-husband but also moved home from a creaking but characterful 350-year cottage to a sparkling new-build home at Bellway’s The Chase in Lindford.

Over 50 Hampshire youngsters have recently teed off for charity in aid of the Naomi House Hospice. The youngsters were competing in the Hamble Valley Rotary Club Cup at Swanmore Golf Centre near Bishops Waltham to find the best young golfer in Hampshire.

On the weekend of Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th June, Berkeley Homes Southern is hosting an exhibition of sculpture and artworks within five newly landscaped gardens at its Knowle Village development, in Wickham.

Five apartments have already been reserved in the opening week at Hollybrook Lodge, Barratt's select new development of one and two-bedroom apartments in Coxford Road, Southampton. "The interest in this development is incredible and the reservation numbers speak for themselves," reports Catherine Ferguson, Barratt sales director.

David Wilson Homes have made it even easier for first time buyers and key workers to move into a brand new 1 or 2 bedroom apartment in Southampton. Chapel Annexe in Anglesea Terrace, Southampton is a collection of 1 bedroom apartments, some with views across the city and all with lift access. It is set close to Ocean Village, handy for the town centre and features an attractive residents roof terrace, with occupations available now.

If you're looking for a great family home, Charles Church has just the thing at The Chase development in Lindford, where the newly opened showhome is an excellent example of the traditional craftsmanship synonymous with the Charles Church name.

If you're looking for a great family home, Charles Church has just the thing at The Chase development in Lindford, where the newly opened showhome is an excellent example of the traditional craftsmanship synonymous with the Charles Church name.

The high-octane Round Britain Off-Shore Power Boat Race departs from Gunwharf Quays on 21 June. Berkeley Homes is one of the major sponsors of the race and homes at its stunning development No.1 Gunwharf Quays are ideal for power boat enthusiasts.

Buckingham Palace, Belcourt Castle and Trinity College all have one thing in common – courtyards, an important architectural feature which has been around for thousands of years, and through time, their popularity has not waned. With the rising number of new homes purchasers citing outside space as one of their main priorities, new homes developers like Inner Circle Homes are creating courtyards within developments to aid integration within the community.

Prospective home buyers are invited for a barbeque and Pimm's on Saturday 14th June when Barratt Southern Counties will be opening a new showhome at Highfields in Basingstoke. Prospective purchases will also have the chance to view three further showhomes at the development, which provides an opportunity to see the full range of homes available.

"Unattached, attractive five bedroom property WLTM a caring purchaser for cosy nights in." An appealing proposition is on offer at Persimmon Homes' Orchard development in Whiteley, where all but one detached property, the five bedroom Hawthorn, have found their perfect match.

Local interior designer Lesley Taylor has been displaying her skills at Barratt's Citigait development in Portsmouth, where she has just completed work on the site's new show apartment.

For apartment living with a difference, why not try a unique conversion property in Farnborough with accommodation arranged over two floors. But hurry, only ten of these unusual duplex designs remain for sale at Redrow's Farnborough Central development, on the site of the former Royal Aircraft Establishment.

Three locals from Barratt's graduate development programme braved blisters and torrential rain to complete a 67-mile charity walk around the Isle of Wight to raise funds for the Rose Road Association in Southampton.

Pupils from St Bedes School in Popley recently teamed up with David Wilson Homes Southern to create a long lasting memory of the lives of school children today, by burying a time capsule at the housebuilder's Bramley Fields development in Popley, Basingstoke. The pupils, who have been working on the project for the last month, were briefed to select the items based on what they believed would best represent themselves and help future generations gain a better understanding of school life in 2008.

As Portsmouth celebrates its first FA Cup Final win for nearly seventy years, it basks in the glory of being a city on the up. The standing of a city is often reflected in the fortune of its football team, and Pompey’s performance both in the FA Cup and as the only Premiership football club south of London mirrors Portsmouth’s renaissance into an attractive waterfront hotspot.

First time buyers in the south are being given a boost onto the housing ladder with Barratt's new initiative Head Start. The deal, available on apartments and houses, is designed to ease the affordability issues so many first time buyers are facing and make that first step onto the housing ladder and into property ownership.

David Wilson Homes Southern is inviting Hampshire house-hunters to roll up for a free day of fun at a special Olde English Fayre at its Bramley Fields development in Popley, Basingstoke on Saturday 17th May.

If you're looking for a spacious apartment at a competitive price, you could find your dream home at Barratt's Connexions development in Fareham, where you can also choose from a variety of buyer incentives tailored to suit individual needs.

Southampton remains one of the top investment hotspots for 2008 according to investment consultancy Property for Life. The company highlights that serious investors are continuing to keep the buy-to-let market alive and kicking.

A New £80 million apartments venture is coming soon to a sought-after waterside location in Lymington on the south coast. Situated on the river front in the charming Georgian market town, and close to the scenic beauty of the New Forest National Park, this popular Hampshire sailing resort is one of the area's most desirable places to live and a notorious property hot spot.

David Wilson Homes Southern has put affordability at the top of their agenda, by launching its new Head Start scheme at Bramley Fields in Popley. With one bedroom homes now available for just £107,950 to those who take advantage of the scheme, any first time buyers who want to get a head start on their first property should register their interest now.

First-time buyer Kelly Page (21) knew she was on to a good thing when she bought a home at Barratt's Oceana Boulevard development in Southampton - as she was previously a sales negotiator at the site.

Escape the hustle and bustle of city life at The Orchard, Barratt's popular development in Dibden Purlieu on the edge of the New Forest National Park. "Although The Orchard enjoys a secluded setting on the edge of woodland, it is located just a stone's throw away from Southampton, so it is perfect for commuters," reports Catherine Ferguson, Barratt sales director.

For first time buyer Stephen Merchant, affordability and value for money were of prime importance. Initially he looked at shared ownership schemes and housing association properties but then he discovered that with Barratt's he could afford to buy a property at their Highfields development in Old Kempshott Lane, Basingstoke. He's glad he did, because he reckons it was a great opportunity.

The advice never to put your money on a horse has served many people well over the years. But putting you money on a house where you can keep a horse might seem rather safer – horse ownership has doubled in the UK since 1999 and the price of land with paddock potential is soaring.

If your dream is to move up to a new four bedroom luxury family home in Lymington then hot foot it down to Barratt's dedicated part exchange weekend on April 26/27th at Aspirations. Not only will the weekend spread the word of how easily you can part exchange to a new home at Aspirations, the homebuilder is also set to open the stunning four bedroom Gatehouse show home. The new show home will give potential buyers an insight into townhouse living at the development.

As part of its commitment to providing affordable homes, Barratt can offer potential buyers a variety of attractive deals at its Connexions development in Fareham.

As part of its commitment to providing affordable homes, Barratt can offer potential buyers a variety of attractive deals at its Citigait development in the university city of Portsmouth.

If your dream is to move up to a new four bedroom luxury family home in Lymington then hot foot it down to Barratt's dedicated part exchange weekend on April 26/27th at Aspirations. Not only will the weekend spread the word of how easily you can part exchange to a new home at Aspirations, the homebuilder is also set to open the stunning four bedroom Gatehouse show home. The new show home will give potential buyers an insight into townhouse living at the development.

First time buyers in Southampton are expected to be quick off the mark to reserve a new home at Hollybrook Lodge where Barratt is offering its Money Match deal on new apartments.

David Wilson Homes Southampton has four staff working on the soon-to-be-released Abbotts Wood development, each one of whom can boast of a Winchester connection.

Petersfield is a very attractive market town in the heart of rural Hampshire. Once a coaching centre from Portsmouth to London, the town has retained it’s rural, atmosphere yet is just 55 minutes from London by fast train and 50 minutes drive from the M25! A 30 minute drive on the A3(M) will give you road access to the Channel and Isle of Wight ferries.

As part of its commitment to providing affordable homes, Barratt can offer potential buyers a variety of attractive deals at its Staunton Place development in Havant.

A major new public artwork designed to reflect Portsmouth’s maritime heritage has been unveiled at Gunwharf Quays. The 14 ft (4.25 m) bronze sculpture entitled The Whale’s Tail has been created by Alton-based Hampshire artist Richard Farrington.

For years Portsmouth was famous for two things - the Royal Navy and the Historic Shipyard – and whilst the port continues to define the city, its economy is gradually being reorganised around leisure, tourism, high-tech industries and education.

Leading developer Inner Circle Homes is pleased to announce the launch of ‘The Crescent Apartments’, a contemporary collection of new homes located on Royal Crescent Road, just across from Southampton Marina. Providing 88 studio, one and two bedroom apartments and duplexes, the development is set over six floors with private glass and steel balconies, landscaped courtyard, concierge service, secure underground parking and 5,000sqft of commercial space.

Recognising the importance of helping children onto the property ladder, Mr and Mrs Bertin have purchased, in partnership with their 19 year old son Michael, a three bedroom detached home at Linden Homes' Royal Quarter development in Lymington.

If you’re looking for flexible living space, then you’ll be spoilt for choice at The Chase, Lindford. Included in this superb development are four styles of beautifully-designed three-storey townhouses ideally suited for today's modern lifestyles.

Barratt Southampton’s increasingly popular part exchange offer has prompted the appointment of Donna Warr as its part exchange manager at the division’s headquarters in Hedge End. Donna has worked in the property business for 22 years, bringing a wealth of experience to the sales team. Prior to joining Barratt, Donna spent seven years each with Bryant Homes in Chandlers Ford, McCarthy and Stone in Bournemouth and also for David Wilson.

The draw of living somewhere with a little bit of history is a pleasant addition to a fabulous home and an ideal location – and this is exactly what’s on offer at Limes Park in Basingstoke.

The most glamorous, contemporary home that Portsmouth has ever seen has been unveiled at No.1 Gunwharf Quays, the spectacular tower being built by Berkeley Homes. On the sixteenth storey, the spacious 1,800 sq ft show apartment occupies half of the entire floor of the 100m tower.

Few properties being offered for sale in Britain at present will have more spectacular views than Parson's Plot, perched gloriously on the banks of the River Hamble in Old Bursledon and marketed for £1.65m by Knight Frank Winchester.

Meandering around a show house can be very therapeutic! The joy of seeing everything brand new, looking at the latest in layouts, design and colour schemes can lift the spirits and of course could be the start of a whole new life for you.

Five stunning new penthouses will be released shortly at Oceana Boulevard, Barratt’s flagship city centre development in Southampton. “These penthouses represent luxury living at its best, with fantastic terrace views across the waterfront,” reports Jodie Wincomb, Barratt’s on-site trainee field sales manager.

If you are looking for a new home at Barratt’s stunning Lakeside development near Alton you had better hurry – just six properties are still for sale and the award-winning developer is currently offering a £500 monthly mortgage subsidy on each home.

The historic village of Four Marks is set for a boost with the opening of the sales office and show homes at Meadowbrook – Barratt’s striking new development in this flourishing part of Hampshire.

Take a trip to the top of the property ladder with a penthouse apartment at Barratt’s iconic Oceana Boulevard in Southampton. The penthouse apartment has glamorous associations as well as being a symbol of wealth and social sophistication. The penthouse, in residential terms, is as high as a property purchaser can go.

The hunt for a new home in a genuinely first rate location is a challenge for homebuyers throughout the country, but it is especially important when it comes to searching for a retirement home.

Barratt Homes' new development at Citigait, which lies at the heart of the Portsmouth historic naval base, has gone down a storm with local buyers working with the Ministry of Defence.

Now in the second phase of construction, Barratt’s Staunton Place development in the busy market town of Havant offers a real sense of community.

Local residents and prospective buyers can seek expert advice on property issues at Barratt’s ‘Meet the Professionals’ evening, to be held at its Meadowbrook development in Four Marks on Thursday 28th February.

Within the secluded village location of North Wallington on the outskirts of Fareham, David Wilson Homes is presenting the Ouse, their final property within Clifton Mews with a combination of 2 fantastic deals.

David Wilson Homes Southern is joining up with pupils from St Bedes Primary School in Popley to create a record of what life is like for Hampshire children in 2008. Over the coming weeks, pupils at the school will be working on a time capsule project, whereby they will be suggesting ideas for the contents of the capsule which they believe represent life in 2008.

It is widely reported that first time buyers are struggling to get onto the property ladder, particularly in the south east, where prices have risen out of the reach of many.

The most glamorous, contemporary home that Portsmouth has ever seen has been unveiled at No.1 Gunwharf Quays, the spectacular tower being built by Berkeley Homes.

One of the South coast’s top property developers, David Wilson Homes, is set to launch their exclusive development of quality new homes in Winchester this coming March.

This weekend – 16-17 February – see the world, or at least your potential new home, in black and white. Award winning house-builder Bellway will launch its Skippetts Gardens development in Basingstoke with a stunning black and white themed show-house. And there’s something rather special for visitors to the scheme who support the theme, as well as a donation to a local charity.

The draw of living somewhere with a little bit of history is a pleasant addition to a fabulous home and an ideal location – and this is exactly what’s on offer at Limes Park in Basingstoke.

University sweethearts Marc Wheeler and Gina Bartle, both 22, are buying a duplex apartment in Berkeley Homes’ landmark Skyline Plaza nineteen storey development at Basingstoke.

Barratt is building on its success in Eastleigh with the opening of another stunning new development in the town.

Would you like to choose a holiday while viewing the latest new homes in your area? If you visit Barratt’s Aspirations development in Lymington on 9th and 10th February, you can discuss holidays with an on-site travel agent.

House hunters weighing up the pros and cons of living in London versus a daily commute are increasingly turning to rural Hampshire living in a bid to afford the kind of home they want.

Home buyers reserving a property at Barratt’s Twyford Square development in Eastleigh on the weekend of 9nd and 10rd February will be rewarded with a year’s membership to a health club or a free weekend break.

Two historic buildings are being expertly restored and refurbished as part a new homes development on the site of the former Royal Aircraft Establishment (RAE) headquarters in Farnborough.

Nicholas and Emma Larkins recently purchased their very first home at Royal Clarence Marina, a new development by Berkeley Homes in Portsmouth Harbour.

David Wilson Homes have confirmed an early March 2008 release for Abbotts Wood, their latest development in Andover Road, Winchester.

With average house prices in Hampshire now standing at £279,234 and prices of semi-detached properties averaging £240,817 , it is not surprising that buyers seeking their first property in the area are struggling to find their dream home.

Thanks to a recommendation from a friend coupled with an impressive and efficient sales experience, first time buyers, Clare Reef, 22, and her partner Daniel Stanford, 23, are enjoying life in their new apartment at Linden Homes’ French Quarter development in Southampton.

Moving to a larger home may be easier than you think - especially if you would like to buy a family house at Barratt’s popular Staunton Place in Leigh Park, Havant. The developer is now offering full value part exchange options, for those who want to move up to a bigger property.

First time buyers in the Southampton area are taking advantage of a massive boost from Barratt with the launch of its Money Match deal. The housebuilder is offering people a greater chance to get onto the housing ladder by matching pound for pound their deposit savings.

A new marketing suite is due to open next weekend (Jan 26) where home buyers can view plans of Redrow’s luxury new development on the former site of the Royal Aircraft Establishment in Farnborough.

Persimmon Homes has been wasting no time in the New Year with the release of the final phase of properties at its Cherque Farm development in Lee-on-the-Solent. With the development scheduled for completion in June, buyers have just a few months left to secure a brand new home in the area.

Undoubtedly a show home is the centre piece of a new build development. Not only should it produce the ‘wow’ factor, but also inspire househunters to emulate the ideas used in their own homes, making them the envy of all who visit.

What do you do if you are 25, single, seeking to get your foot on the property ladder and want to live in the middle of a lively area? You buy a stylishly designed studio apartment at Skyline Plaza the new development in Basingstoke, Hampshire by Berkeley Homes Southern.

High levels of interest in a select new development from Berkeley Homes in Hampshire is now being translated into the first buyers moving into Farriers Walk in Micheldever. Jolene Bull from Knight Frank said that interest was high from the moment the development of 30 exclusive homes was launched.

David Wilson Homes Southern will be hosting a special first-time buyer brunch and information day on Saturday 19 January at its Bramley Fields development in Popley.

David Wilson Homes have confirmed an early February 2008 release for Abbotts Wood, their latest development in Andover Road, Winchester. Abbotts Wood will be a stunning family development of 96 homes with impressively styled exteriors and inspired internal layouts.

Within the secluded village location of North Wallington on the outskirts of Fareham, David Wilson Homes present their final two properties within Clifton Mews with two outstanding offers.

Now in its final phase The Chase development in Lindford is a must see for people looking for a stylish home in quaint surroundings. This Charles Church development is home to an eclectic mix of properties consisiting of two, three, four and five bedroom homes all built to the high standards accustomed to this housebuilder.

First-time buyers struggling to get onto the housing ladder can now get a helping hand, thanks to a new initiative by Government agency English Partnerships and Barratt Homes. The scheme, at Barratt’s Oceana Boulevard development in Southampton, means first-time buyers can take out a mortgage for a minimum of 50% of the value of their new home, the remaining 50% being contributed by English Partnerships (EP).

There’s no place like home for one family who are about to move into a detached house at Barratt’s charming new development, The Grange off Grange Road in Alresford, Hampshire.

David Wilson Homes have brought their famous Easy Start scheme to The Deanery, Old Kempshott Lane, Basingstoke.

Miller Homes, with Southern Headquarters located in Basingstoke, has scooped another industry title – this time for Best Marketing Innovation in the hotly contested national Housebuilding Innovation Awards.

Miller Homes is asking the people of Basingstoke, where the developer’s Southern Head Office is based, and where it is also building a new development called ‘Pinnacle’, to play a role in assessing its performance as a new homes builder following the launch of a 24 hour hotline to respond to comments regarding its site activities or to log complaints.

Sales of luxury homes on the former site of the Royal Aircraft Establishment (RAE) headquarters in Farnborough got off to a flying start at the launch event. More than 100 people sipped champagne and tucked into canapés’ as 32 converted apartments went on sale at Redrow’s Farnborough Central development, in the Hampshire town.

Orchard Homes, one of the south coast’s leading house builders, has announced that only four properties are still available at its contemporary development of two bedroom apartments in Winchester Road, Southampton.

David Wilson Homes Southern is offering first time buyers in Hampshire a real helping hand onto the property ladder, with the launch of a new collection of i:LIFE homes at its Bramley Fields development in Popley.

Persimmon Homes is pleased to announce that the first showhome will be opening this weekend at its latest development in Basingstoke, The Limes in Park Prewett.

Location is high up on every homebuyers list and sailors, seaside lovers and those wanting to live by the water can tick every box with Barratt’s iconic Oceana Boulevard development in a key south coast position.

Barratt is making dreams come true with its new ‘Dream Start’ scheme, which enables first time purchasers and key workers to own a brand new home for just 75 per cent of the asking price, with no deposit necessary.

The Woodcote style show house is now open to visitors at The Orchard, Barratt’s new development in Dibden Purlieu on the edge of the New Forest National Park.

David Wilson Homes’ full value part exchange weekend went down a storm with prospective buyers who came along to view the superb collection of houses at The Deanery, Old Kempshott Lane in Basingstoke recently.

David Wilson Homes have announced preliminary details for their latest development, Brookfields in Winchester Road, Four Marks. Brookfields will be a prestigious development of just 68 homes, consisting of one and two bedroom Coach homes and one, two, three, four and five bedroom homes and town houses.

With growing concerns about the rising costs of living, Miller Homes Southern has provided its customers with real, tangible help in securing their dream home.

On Friday 12th October the Deputy Mayor of Basingstoke and Deane, Councillor George Hood officially opened Skyline Plaza a prestigious development by Berkeley Homes in partnership with Kingfisher Housing Association.

Set in the heart of Jane Austen country in the picturesque market town of Alton in Hampshire, Barratt’s new Lakeside development boasts a unique location and stunning views.

Dozens of visitors were entertained recently when David Wilson Homes held a New Homes show at The Deanery, in Old Kempshott Lane, Basingstoke.

David Wilson Homes have successfully launched Chapel Annexe their stylish one bedroom City Centre apartments in Southampton. “Dozens of visitors came to the launch, saw preliminary details and talked to the specialist Sales Advisors,” commented David Wilson Homes Sales Director Mark Docherty.

Barratt’s Southampton and Eastleigh developments are attracting interest from parents keen to invest in accommodation for offspring attending Southampton University or Southampton Solent University next year. Rented accommodation is one of the largest and least avoidable expenses for students and relatives alike so it is fast becoming a trend for parents to invest in accommodation for their children.

The sales office at Barratt’s new Fareham development Connexions is now open, and has already generated a great amount of advance interest. This select complex of one and two bedroom apartments is situated just off The Avenue, within easy reach of transport links and a wide range of shopping and leisure facilities.

Opting to move into something smaller is never an easy decision especially when you’ve lived happily in your family home for 23 years, so Stuart and Jenny Thame wanted to find somewhere very special indeed when they decided to move from Newbury into a smaller home.

A home within easy reach of a train station was the top priority when Oliver and Emily decided to buy their first home together. Although Oliver and Emily share the same profession – both of them are training to be solicitors – their companies are in opposite directions!; Oliver works for a law firm in London, while Emily works in a smaller commercial business in Southampton.

Following hot on the heels of the recently launched Limes Park, another Persimmon development has just opened in Basingstoke. Persimmon has chosen the scenic area of Highfields for its stunning new collection of two, three and four bedroom homes. Once complete, these will form a prestigious settlement of 60 spacious homes situated only a few miles away from the town centre.

Persimmon Homes South Coast is urging house hunters to visit its Cherque Farm development in Lee-on-the-Solent for their chance to find a perfect family home, following the release of several new properties that include the popular four bedroom detached Honeysuckle.

Imagine what it might be like to live in a bright and spacious new apartment in a historic building with wonderful views across a marina and a host of facilities on the doorstep. To make it easy to appreciate just how special this lifestyle could be, Berkeley Homes has recently opened a fantastic new two-bedroom show apartment in The Bakery at its Royal Clarence Marina development in Portsmouth Harbour.

David Wilson Homes held a New Homes Show recently at St Richard’s Park, at Marlborough Gardens, Whiteley Lane, Titchfield Park. “We wanted to make house hunting fun again, and so we invited visitors to take a leisurely look around our fabulous 4 bed show home and also to see a selection of new cars from Peter Cooper Volkswagen, conservatories of distinction from Grosvenor UK Ltd and a chance to see what the Solent Hotel and Spa Health Club has to offer,” explained David Wilson Homes Sales Director Mark Docherty.

Moving to a larger home may be easier than you think - especially if you would like to buy a family house at Barratt Homes’ exclusive Aspirations in the pretty market town of Lymington.

David Wilson Homes are offering newly weds a wedding gift worth £10,000 in the form of a discount against selected homes throughout the area. The idea was launched recently to help newly married couples and give them a good start with their first home.

With just three homes remaining, David Wilson Homes is welcoming homebuyers to an open weekend at its exclusive Threeways development on 29th-30th September, whereby prospective buyers will be offered the rare opportunity to purchase a traditional family home in the sought-after village of Stubbington. This select development comprises just 30 properties and is surrounded by open farmland, providing homebuyers with a unique lifestyle option.

Following much anticipation, leading house builder Persimmon Homes South Coast has announced the launch of The Limes, the first of three new Persimmon developments due to open in Basingstoke this year.

Following much anticipation, leading house builder Persimmon Homes South Coast has announced the launch of The Limes, the first of three new Persimmon developments due to open in Basingstoke this year. The Limes, which launched in July, will comprise a total of 90 units, featuring a selection of two, three and four bedroom properties in nine different styles ranging from traditional homes to townhouses.

Two site managers from Barratt Homes Southampton - Peter Scott and Tom Moody - have been awarded NHBC Pride in the Job awards. Peter (24) won the award for his work at Barratt’s Voyage development in the village of Warsash near Southampton and Tom (30) for Barratt’s Lion House site in Portsmouth.

Hillreed Homes is a fairly new house builders name, to purchasers in Hampshire but this has not deterred buyers of their development Paddock Chase, Red Hill, in Medstead where interest has been so great, all but one of the 12 exclusive properties has now been sold.

Buying a new house doesn’t have to be a chore. To prove the point, Barratt Homes held a family fun day for prospective buyers at its Staunton Place development in Havant on Saturday.

Following the announcement that they had won no less than 3 prestigious NHBC awards for the third year running, David Wilson Homes Southampton celebrated with a special 3 in a row cruise for staff and guests.

The stunning Isthmus penthouse – which boasts not one but two roof terraces - is the current Deal of the Week at Oceana Boulevard, Barratt Homes’ flagship city centre development in Southampton.

As soon as the news emerged that Berkeley Homes was planning to create an iconic new apartment development in the heart of Basingstoke, literally hundreds of people registered their interest.

Moving to a larger home may be easier than you think, especially if you would like to buy a family house at Barratt Homes’ charming new development, The Grange in Alresford, Hampshire. The developer is holding a special part exchange weekend promotion at The Grange on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd September – to offer individual advice and information to people who are want to move up to a larger property.

Three of the seven newly released houses at Barratt Homes’ Canal Chase development on the outskirts of Romsey have already been reserved. The selection of one two-bedroom and six four-bedroom houses forms the second phase of Barratt Homes’ highly successful Canal Walk development, which lies adjacent to the newer site.

The prospect of owning an Orchard Home has prompted a flurry of activity and brisk sales for house builder Barratt. New apartments at Firgrove Place in Freemantle and schemes in Winchester Road and Regents Park Road in Southampton have been selling off-plan and sales director Spencer Drake said the level of demand is extremely high.

Anyone thinking of buying their first home appreciates a helping hand. That is why Berkeley Homes is organising a special First time Buyers weekend at its superb Knowle Village development in Wickham, near Fareham, on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd September.

Homebuyers looking for the tranquillity of a coastal home will be excited by the prospect of a brand new development in Portsmouth, recently launched by Persimmon Homes South Coast.

Leading regional house builder Orchard Homes is set to provide much needed new housing for buyers looking to settle in Lowford, near Southampton.

Barratt Homes’ new exclusive Lymington development Aspirations has now launched with the first properties at the development now released for sale. Aspirations will comprise high specification two bedroom apartments and three, four and five bedroom houses, located off Southampton Road in the pretty Georgian town of Lymington.

Landlords wanting to assist homeless or potentially homeless families' access private rented accommodation will get help from the launch of a brand new website.

When it comes to gracious city living, there’s little that can come close to a property now available in the heart of Winchester. As most people recognise, the ancient Cathedral is the epicentre of Winchester life and the house now for let is in the Inner Close, where it offers spectacular family accommodation.

David Wilson Homes have a fabulous new offer at their Clifton Mews development in North Wallington, Fareham, where they will pay the stamp duty for you. Clifton Mews is a stylish collection of just 19 homes in a secluded village location with private gated entrance.

Hillreed Homes has been granted planning permission by East Hampshire Planning Office for the erection of nine new homes at The Causeway, in Petersfield.

First time buyer Nick Haines (26), a teacher in Information Communication Technology, is one of six buyers to benefit from a special shared ownership scheme currently on offer at Barratt Homes’ Canal Walk development in Romsey.

Berkeley Homes’ Royal Clarence Marina in Gosport really is living up to the description of a ‘flagship’ development with the latest collection of homes, Flagstaff Green, which is launching this weekend 11th and 12th August. Flagstaff Green comprises just five properties, including one-bedroom apartments and two-bedroom houses, either refurbished or newly built, which occupy a prestigious position near the Grand Ceremonial Gate.

Barratt doesn’t like to do things by halves: when there’s a launch, it’s always quite an event! So, at the Highfields development in Basingstoke, not one but four showhomes were presented to the potential housebuyers to great acclaim. It’s a sign of the high levels of interest felt about this development that nearly sixty people came to view, an excellent result considering the vagaries of the British weather this summer.

David Wilson Homes have released initial details on Chapel Annexe, their stunning new development in Albert Road North, Southampton. Chapel Annexe is a modern, contemporary development of sixty 1 bedroom apartments, most of which have parking, situated in Southampton City Centre.

Knight Frank is celebrating the successful launch of new homes in Micheldever where Berkeley Homes is creating Farriers Walk, a select development of 30 apartments and houses.

High demand expected for prestigious locations both in and out of town Award winning new homes developer Banner Homes is set to bring two high-quality developments to Winchester; one on the western fringe of the City and the other to the east of the town at Itchen Abbas.

There’s a great emphasis these days on leading a fit and healthy lifestyle, not only to aid our own wellbeing but also that of the world. And if you are one of those who subscribes to the view that plenty of exercise and minimal car use never did anyone any harm then a house for sale in Hyde, Winchester, will have instant appeal.

Leading property developer, Southcott Homes is expanding its operation with the creation of a new Groundworks division.

Hillreed Homes have been delighted with the success, this summer, of their development at Paddock Chase, Medstead near Alton in Hampshire.

Work has begun on a development of 476 new homes on one of the UK’s most significant aeronautical sites at Farnborough, Hampshire; a scheme that will have a finished worth of circa £85 million. The site, adjacent to Farnborough Business Park, has been purchased by Redrow Homes from SEGRO (formerly Slough Estates Plc).

Thanks to a traditional village location and excellent financial incentives to buy, only four homes are still for sale at Barratt Homes’ Voyage development in Warsash, the famous yachting area on the east bank of the River Hamble.

Residents at The Hermitage in Sadlers Walk, Emsworth, have banded together with the local police to form a neighbourhood watch scheme to look after heir homes. The scheme was partly founded by Developer KingsOak, who have now changed their name to David Wilson Homes following their recent acquisition of that company.

One of the south’s leading home builders has moved to new headquarters, pledging high growth over the next three years. Barratt Southampton, one of the largest and most successful divisions of Barratt Developments plc, is now based at Tollbar Way in Hedge End.

The mouthwatering prospect of living in one of Hampshire’s most prestigious barn conversions has resulted in swift sales for Knight Frank at Jamaica Farm, where just two homes are still available at the St Mary Bourne development.

It may not be at the end of a yellow brick road, but if it helps you live the dream there is a pavier drive leading up to a property called Rainbows End at Sutton Scotney.

David Wilson Homes have extended their popular “£99 Down and Move in!” offer to include Clifton Mews their popular village development of just nineteen homes in a secluded location with a private gated entrance in North Wallington, near Fareham.

David Wilson Homes have announced preliminary details for Abbotts Wood, their stunning new development in Andover Road, Winchester. Abbotts Wood is a collection of 96 homes in total, featuring 3 and 4 bedroom houses and townhouses, 1 and 2 bedroom apartments and coach houses.

Barratt Homes is celebrating the opening of its new showhome at The Exchange in Highbridge. Demand for the two, three and four bedroom homes has been high since details were first released and the recent opening of the Alderney four bedroom showhome has given potential buyers a closer insight into how the development will look once complete.

Leading regional housebuilder, Orchard Homes is to repeat a winning formula in Winn Road, Southampton, after gaining planning consent to build 12 luxury two bedroom apartments, and two top floor penthouses with roof terraces.

It’s always going to be a huge compliment when a customer comes back to you for further business – and especially rewarding in the world of housing development.

Described as a real community, Elvetham Heath has huge appeal for not only first time buyers and those with young families but also for people looking to downsize. This is now the very last opportunity to purchase a property with Charles Church at the development and three-bedroom homes are available for those fitting into the categories above.

Barratt Homes has launched the first show apartment at its picturesque development The Orchard in Dibden Purlieu. House buyers will be given the opportunity to view the Fairview two bedroom apartment, with two bathrooms, fitted kitchen and an open plan living/dining room.

It’s show time at The Grange, as Barratt Homes launches the show home at its charming Alresford development. The Mewlyn design, four bedroom detached home has been decorated in neutral and chocolate shades and decked out with stylish furniture to inspire visitors.

Making the right Connexions as Barratt Homes enjoys high interest in its exclusive Fareham apartments with its first time buyer ‘no deposit no problem’ offer Barratt Homes has launched Connexions, its exclusive development in Fareham, following high advance interest in the site.

Work has just started on 11 new homes in Chalvington Road, Chandlers Ford.

A property that started life as a modest bungalow has been transformed into a luxurious and stylish home, which can’t fail to impress whether it is interiors or gardens that make a property really appeal.

While sporting action at Wimbledon may now be underway there is not a tennis ball or strawberry in sight at Racquets in Winchester – instead this new development’s trademark is its highly modern design contrasting with the historic setting.

Coming soon to Eastleigh is Twyford Square, a unique new development from the award-winning housebuilder Barratt Homes. Located off Twyford Road near junction 13 of the M3 and adjacent to the River Itchen, Twyford Square will comprise 161 one and two bedroom apartments all built to a high specification.

David Wilson Homes are offering their famous Part Exchange and Move In For Free scheme at The Deanery, in Old Kempshott Lane, Basingstoke. The Deanery is a superb collection of forty eight 2, 3 & 4 bedroom homes situated in a sought after location on the outskirts of Basingstoke.

The final few Citipads are set to be released at Barratt Homes’ landmark development Oceana Boulevard with excellent incentives for first time buyers, including the move in for £99 deal.

David Wilson Homes recently opened two new show homes at Marlborough Gardens, their popular development in Whiteley Lane, Titchfield Park. “They were a real talking point and we had a steady stream of visitors throughout the weekend, all of which were extremely impressed with the new show homes ­ in fact several wanted to buy them,” related David Wilson Homes Southampton Sales Director Mark Docherty.

Communities and Local Government Minister Angela Smith today visited Hockney Green, Testway Housing's innovative environmentally sustainable housing development in Andover.

There are plenty of ways to imagine what your future home might be like. One is to look around a showhome, another is to ask a fortune teller! Luckily, both options are available at the new Highfields development in Basingstoke on Saturday 7th July, when Barratt is opening no less than four superb new show homes and providing plenty of entertainment, including a fortune teller and face painting. Add to this complimentary refreshments and it’s guaranteed that house hunting will be a fantastic experience!

Berkeley Homes is known for creating outstanding homes in great locations but home buyers will be delighted to know that it’s also a company that acts on customer comments.

Finding a good work-life balance is vitally important for quality of life. South London couple Emma and Gareth Roberts feel they have found a happy medium at Bellway’s The Chase development in Lindford, Hampshire.

Ewhurst Park house, in Ramsdell, Hampshire is fortunate to still be standing. It is the relic of a much larger house, Ewhurst Park, which fell prey to the sad fate of country houses in the post Second World War period.

Modern day lifestyles require modern day living. A property that is flexible and suitable for a varied target market, as opposed to just one. To combine an ideal property with surroundings which go hand-in-hand with it, is not often achievable, but at The Chase in Lindford, both are more than a match for each other.

Linden Homes’ Nexus development in Bishop’s Waltham located close to the glorious Meon Valley countryside is enjoying impressive sales success. The one and two bedroom apartments are set in three individual and distinctive three storey buildings and have been especially popular with first time buyers.

Linden Homes’ Leydene, Titchfield Park development of two and three bedroom terrace homes and townhouses are now available with the option of part exchange and stamp duty paid.

Berkeley Homes is reporting a huge amount of interest in the latest homes released for sale at its superb Royal Clarence Marina development. Almost half of the stunning contemporary two-bedroom apartments in the first phase of Flagstaff House have already been sold.

Miller Homes Southern, with Head Offices in Basingstoke, is delighted to announce the appointment of Emma Jones to the position of Sales and Marketing Manager.

Berkeley Homes has opened two new four-bedroom show homes at Farriers Walk, its superb new development of sophisticated houses and apartments in Micheldever, in the heart of rural Hampshire.

We are familiar with the description of “it’s one in a million”. It doesn’t strictly apply to a special property fresh to the market in Alresford. Tralee, in Bishops Sutton Road, is “two in £1.1 million” because it comprises a house and large bungalow annexe. It also comes with a five bay garage block with a huge loft area above which has potential for office or leisure use.

It’s the very last chance to get your hands on a Charles Church property in the highly sort-after Elvetham Heath development, with their final Woodlands Gate site.

Living in an affluent part of the country in comfort with the family is pretty much like living the dream in this day and age - and well within your reach at The Chase development in Lindford.

It’s never going to be a common site, witnessing the might of Chelsea running out in the famous blue strip to take on a Headley Youth FC coaches select side – but this was the Old Boys of yesteryear aiming to re-live former glories.

It’s hard to imagine that even the last houses from the Georgian era are now getting on for 200 years old. There’s a good number of them in Winchester, typified by a property that has just come onto the market through the city office of Dreweatt Neate.

‘The Pines’ in Fareham has always been a highly sought-after development from award winning Miller Homes. These exclusive apartments have a luxurious show home that always creates a stir amongst viewers due to its classy interiors. The apartment makes such a statement of elegance, sophistication and charm that a couple fell in love with it and moved in within days!

The 60s were the heyday of Richard Dimbleby, Cliff Michelmore, the Ford Cortina, and Liverpool pop music, and a house that’s very much a 60s time warp has come onto the market in the centre of Ropley, presenting new owners with a fantastic potential range of opportunities.

The imagination of pupils at The Children’s House Montessori Pre-Nursery School at Knowle Village certainly ‘took flight’ when staff and children, with the help of Berkeley Homes, participated in National Nest Box Week.

When developer Tinos Homes announced its scheme for five houses in Kings Row, Havelock Road, Southsea, prices were set to start at £295,000.

Whether you’re young or young at heart, award winning Miller Homes has something for everyone at their popular ‘Pines’ development in Fareham, Hampshire. Mrs Mary Young, a spirited 80-something, believes in living her life and enjoying her retirement in the luxury of her new and easy to maintain Miller home.

With a recent Halifax report stating that house prices in seaside areas have increased at a faster rate than elsewhere in the UK; finding a family house for under £300,000 near one of the South’s most popular yachting destinations would seem unimaginable.

Located in one of the most economically vibrant and productive parts of the South East, Basingstoke is home to a new regeneration campaign which will improve the town’s accessibility, prosperity and housing.

Luxury housebuilder, Kebbell Homes, has announced the release of Chilgrove, a charming new development in Petersfield, part of its long-term Herne Farm community.

After a heavy week, all you sometimes want to do is get away from it all and if sinking into oblivion deep in the Hampshire countryside appeals to you, then the Winchester lettings department of Dreweatt Neate may have just the property to tempt you.

The best places to live attract a wide range of buyers who together establish a sense of community.

Banner Homes’ employee Paul Nelson, 27 and his girlfriend Claire Ireland, 23 had been together for three years and decided the time was right for them to take the next step and move in together.

That is the guide price set for freehold car park space measuring all of 26 feet by 11ft in Kings Head Yard, Winchester, at the side of the landmark Mozzetta apartment building at the very heart of the city.

More and more people are turning their backs on pushing shopping trolleys around crowded supermarkets and instead opting to shop for all their personal needs at the click of the button on the World Wide Web.

Persimmon’s award-winning Chapel development is returning to Southampton for a third and final phase.

For eager househunters keen to take a closer look at award-winning housebuilder Charles Church’s stunning new development at The Chase in Lindford, Hampshire, the exciting news is that the on-site sales office is now open and the first phase of homes have been released for sale.

Housebuilder of distinction Charles Church Southern has received detailed planning permission on a brownfield site in Broad Street, Portsmouth for residential redevelopment.

Testament to the enduring appeal of Charles Church’s distinctive brand of aspirational homes, just five homes remain for sale at the award-winning housebuilder’s development at The Beeches at Elvetham Heath in Fleet, Hampshire.