Hertfordshire Property News

Budding soccer stars at Roecroft Lower School in Stotfold have netted themselves a set of new goalposts thanks to George Wimpey.

Imagine waking up on a lazy, sunny Sunday morning, drawing back the curtains and being greeted with a stunning view like this. It is hard to believe that this leafy green retreat is actually less than an hour from London – and right in the heart of commuter country.

In today’s property market, discerning home purchasers are naturally concerned that the value of their property may fall in the future, particularly during the uncertainty of the next few years.

Councillor Philip Ross, Mayor of Letchworth Garden City, took time from his busy election schedule yesterday to officially open Miller Homes’ Letchworth development.

As consumers we all prefer to be presented with choices, and this is imperative when making the biggest purchase we’re likely to entertain – a brand new home, which is why Persimmon Homes Thames Valley is offering choice in abundance at its Maple Cross development, West Point.

The quality of life in the suburbs has always been recognised as offering better value for money as well as more green space and an improved feeling of well being. Paul Mayhew and Victoria Hart have good reason to know this to be true.

The latest Halifax House Price Index reports a decline in the average UK house price of 1.7 per cent in April and forecasts further price declines are likely. However, Barratt Homes can report there are new homes developments that are bucking this trend, where prices will actually be increasing.

Pupils and teachers who attended the former Norton School in Letchworth are invited to a school reunion, courtesy of Miller Homes. The award winning housebuilder has redeveloped the site to create luxury homes and to celebrate the official opening of the development, is hosting a jazz launch event on Sunday 7th June.

Postman Richard Lloyd is used to making deliveries on his Kington round but he recently made a rather unusual collection in the village – of a new home. Richard watched Bryant Homes’ Morgans Orchard development gradually take shape as he delivered letters and parcels to homes in the historic town.

Andrew and Lizzie McMillan, both 26, are looking forward to moving into their brand new apartment at Barratt North London’s popular Riverside Quarter development in Bishop’s Stortford, thanks to the Government’s new HomeBuy Direct scheme.

If you’re in the market for a new home this spring, but can’t decide whether you’d prefer an older property full of character or a new build design, then visit Charles Church’s latest development to launch, Bragbury Gardens in the exclusive location of Bragbury End as househunters are being offered the best of both worlds.

Property developer Persimmon Homes Thames Valley has reported that its popular West Point development in the attractive location of Maple Cross is going from strength to strength as the developer has now sold over 80 per cent of the site.

Discerning homebuyers are being invited to view stylish riverside living at its very best with the unveiling of an exquisite new show apartment at Imperial Place in Hitchin.

After Winifred Russell’s husband passed away, she was keen to downsize and move to a home that would require less maintenance and up-keep costs. After what ended up being an arduous three year search she came across Banner Homes over 55’s Heathside Grange development in Bushey Heath that finally fitted her needs down to a tee.

The idea of buying a brand new home without the need for DIY jobs and refurbishing is sure to appeal to many housebuyers, but you may be put off by living in a busy development where too many houses are crammed into a small space.

It is one of the best endorsement’s a company receives when one of its own employee’s decides to invest in its products, and this is exactly what happened at Housebuilder of the Year, Miller Homes’ Letchworth development.

Even in the current economic climate, education remains a hot topic so its no surprise that homes close to good schools is the prime issue for family orientated homebuyers. With a selection of prestigious properties overlooking the grounds of Watford Grammar School, Housebuilder of the Year, Miller Homes Cassiobury development is top of the class in offering a family home.

A stylish design scheme and outstanding specification combine with spacious living spaces to stunning effect at the new Show Apartment at The Courtyard at Essendon Park. Now, one lucky purchaser can snap up this designer Show Home complete with fitted carpets for just £575,000 - and move straight in.

A rare opportunity has arisen to purchase a three-bedroom, two bathroom first floor luxury apartment in Broadfield Way, Aldenham. Set within 55 acres of listed private parkland, the property forms part of the award winning 2007 Wall Hall development by Octagon.

You’ve found the home of your dreams, but it won’t be ready for another six to nine months. And with your existing home on the market and sold – your buyers want to move in immediately.

Julie White (23), a graduate working at Barratt North London's offices in Watford, didn't think she and her boyfriend Michael Vine (25), who are currently renting a one-bedroom house, would be able to afford to buy their own home for a long time.

Potential homebuyers seeking luxury living in glorious countryside, but with city convenience need look no further than Betjeman Gardens in Chorleywood, from esteemed house builder, Kebbell Homes.

Linden Homes Chiltern is welcoming in the New Year in style by launching a brand new Show Home at its development, The Collection in Bushey. The award-winning developer invites you to join them to be among the first to see this stunning apartment for yourself on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th January between 10am - 5pm.

The recent preview of a collection of town houses in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire was popular with local people looking for luxury convenient living. "Since the preview of these stunning new houses Connells Hemel Hempstead office has been dealing with a large number of enquiries made both on the day and afterwards, with many visitors asking to look at the view home again", says Connells New Homes Manager, Lisa Shiell.

A new initiative launched nationally that helps buyers into home ownership is available at Barratt North London's Handley Place development in Frogmore, St Albans. MyChoiceHomeBuy, a government supported scheme, is aimed at people with a household income of between £20,000 and £60,000, but who have no deposit.