Hertfordshire Property News

A superb new development of contemporary townhouses for families in the heart of Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, promises to combine luxury and practical living delightfully. The four Victorian style homes at Belvedere Place have been sympathetically designed by developer Leighton and Henley to blend with their surroundings. Each home is attractive and spacious, combining modern and traditional styles seamlessly over four storeys.

New River Mews, Higgins Homes’ development in Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, has won a National Property Award at the Daily Mail Property Awards 2008. The stunning collection of contemporary houses won Best Development in Hertfordshire and has now been entered into the Best National Development category, the winner of which will be announced, along with the presentation of the regional awards, at a glittering gala dinner to be held at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London on 31st October, 2008.

The mulberries, a superb new development of spacious four and five-bedroom houses in Little Canfield, near Bishop's Stortford, will be launched for sale by Barratt Eastern Counties at 10am on Saturday 6th September.

ICE, Higgins Homes’ flagship development in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, has won a property award at the Daily Mail Property Awards 2008. The iconic development won the Best Apartment in Hertfordshire category and has now been entered into the Best National Apartment category, the winner of which will be announced along with the presentation of the regional awards, at a glittering gala dinner to be held at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London on 31st October, 2008.

For discerning purchasers looking for a select new home in a prestigious location, then Miller's family residences situated in the delightful town of Letchworth are definitely the right choice. Offering just four exclusive homes, purchasers are guaranteed a tranquil retreat that oozes sophistication.

The wait is over, as a superb collection of new apartments offering modern convenient living with stunning views across the Bushey Hall Golf Course in Hertfordshire, are to be revealed.

Belstone Homes, the established commuter belt developer based in Rickmansworth, is delighted to announce the opening of its show apartment at Goldcrest Court, a exclusive new development on Frithwood Avenue in Northwood where three of the available eight apartments at the development have already sold. Launching on Saturday the 16th of August with an open day from 10-5pm, potential purchasers will be able to view the bespoke new apartment at the development.

At Chenies Place on Barnet Road in Arkley, Herts, Fusion Residential has developed a range of innovative security features for the niche development of just six houses. Recent statistics published by Churchill Insurance UK homes are more likely to be burgled during the summer months as residents pack up on holiday, spend weekends away or days out with the family. With an average price tag of over £3,000 worth items stolen from each home, the latest security system is a necessity for any new home.

The first home-buyers to reserve at Bellway’s stunning new Berkhamsted development, The Locks, were also the first to receive the keys to their new home. Receiving a warm welcome from Bellway sales consultant, Jean Sims, are Doris and Arthur Williams, proudly taking possession of the keys to their new home as they celebrate with champagne and flowers.

New properties in Borehamwood are continuing to draw house hunters, reports Persimmon Homes which has just ten homes now remaining at its popular Tamar Place development in the town.

First-time buyers are still struggling more than ever to get onto the property ladder. On the one hand, the credit crunch and reticence from mortgage lenders means the property market may seem less than welcoming for those looking to purchase their first home. But on the other hand, the good news is that prices are starting to show signs of levelling out, making this a good time for that all-important first purchase.

Homebuyers in Hertfordshire are eagerly awaiting the opportunity to get a sneak preview of one of Linden Chiltern's most sought after new developments, The Collection, Little Bushey Lane.

If you've always dreamed of living in a state of the art home, in a desirable location, then look no further than Miller's prestigious Cassiobury development in Watford. This fantastic opportunity may disappear soon though, as the site is already proving to be extremely popular with house hunters as visitor levels are through the roof!

All good things must come to an end and Pinney's is no exception, where only 5 apartments remain available. Now is the perfect time to snap up one of the remaining two bedroom apartments, as the developer Barratt Homes is offering a range of incentives to all buyers.

For many people the home of their dreams is slipping through their fingers as the majority of potential homebuyers are unable to get a mortgage in the current economic climate. The award-winning housebuilder, Miller Homes, is currently providing mortgages* for purchasers at their beautiful Letchworth development.

Barratt North London will host a weekend of Champagne and Jazz on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th July to celebrate the launch of its three-bedroom showhome at Handley Place, a striking collection of 67 new homes in Park Street, St Albans.

Broxbourne has long been known as a commuter haven, being just 30 minutes to central London by train*, and now an unusual new development from leading house builder, Higgins Homes, is providing contemporary newly built homes, which are rare for the area and just minutes from the station. New River Mews is not only centrally located, it also has spectacular views over the New River and is set in Broxbourne’s idyllic conservation area.

As any David Wilson Homes sales advisor will tell you, welcoming new residents to a development is quite often the best part of the job. Seeing a new family settle into their dream home brings a sense of gratification that is rarely rivalled. However, staff at David Wilson Homes Eastern Counties' Hornbeams development in Takeley were surprised to find that the latest residents to move onto the development were of the four legged, antlered kind.

For many people the home of their dreams is slipping through their fingers as the majority of potential homebuyers are unable to get a mortgage in the current economic climate. The award-winning housebuilder, Miller Homes, is currently providing mortgages* for purchasers at their beautiful Priors Green development near Takeley.

As summer approaches, homeowners across the country are preparing to spend money on sprucing up their gardens, with the most popular additions being new plants and garden furniture. According to Sainsbury's Bank Home Insurance 1.25 million homes plan to spend more than £1,000 on garden improvement between April and September this year, with people increasingly aware adding money to their garden can also add money to their home.

Barratt North London has secured planning permission to build Mosaic House, a development of 142 apartments, including 28 affordable homes, on the former site of the Jewish Care Home Rosetta House in Midland Road, Hemel Hempstead.

As more apartments and fewer larger properties suitable for families are being built, the competition for family homes close to quality schools is as strong as ever. It is a well known fact that homes near good schools attract a premium and recent research by RICS has shown that potential buyers are willing to pay 12% more for such properties. For those seeking a family home in Hertsmere, Tamarind Close in Bushey is ideal.

Belstone Homes, the successful residential developer, reports that only a small number of apartments remain for sale at Falconwood, its prestigious development in Bushey, and potential purchasers are urged to view the apartments quickly to avoid disappointment.

The wait is finally over for Hertfordshire house hunters, as Bellway throws open the doors to a brand new show home and sales centre at its development Primrose Heights on Saturday May 17. Potential buyers can now view the Rosea - a two-bedroom home to gain an idea of how life can be lived at Primrose Heights.

Pupils from How Wood Primary School in St Albans this week visited Bellway Homes’ latest development, The Old Studios on Park Street where they were provided with a talk on the new development. All thirty children, aged eight and nine, were provided with hard hats and high visibility jackets and were taken on a tour of the show apartment.