Kent Property News

Kingsbrook Park, Berkeley Homes (Kent) Ltd’s latest development in Canterbury, is proving to be a hit with parents wanting to buy for their university-bound children. The development of 264 apartments and townhouses is within walking distance of Canterbury Christ Church University - a renowned centre of educational excellence with a student population of over 15,000.

Purchasers at two of Kent’s flagship new homes developments are being given the opportunity to personalise their new home with Signature – a Berkeley Homes initiative designed to take the effort out of sourcing fixtures and fittings for your new home. The Signature package is in operation at Holborough near Maidstone and at the new Kingsbrook Park development in Canterbury.

Fairview Homes is pleased to announce the launch of its ‘Flying Start’ deal at Arterra in Faversham where first time buyers can snap up a new home for just 75% of the existing purchase price.

Fantastic deals make this a great time to buy a new home, as Scott Wooldridge, a chef in the armed forces, and Jenna Springay, deputy manager of a nursery school, recently discovered.

Visitors to The Pastures, George Wimpey South East's delightful development in Hoo St Werburgh, can see amazing interior design in action within the brand new showhome.

If you delight in living in an area surrounded by beautiful countryside then a home for sale in the village of Marden will make it seem as if you have arrived in Utopia.

Holborough near Maidstone, Kent, is a coveted new homes development due to the 10 different house designs on offer, yet there is only one Newport house type across the whole of the current development. Interested parties can now take a tour of the fully dressed Newport to see how this home could work for them.

Fairview Homes has announced the launch of The Mill in South Darenth, Kent on 2nd and 3rd August. The Mill offers a stunning collection of new homes set within the grounds of an historic former paper mill which dates back to the 1820’s. The Victorian paper mill chimney has long been the focal point of this scenic Kent countryside village and it will form the centrepiece of Fairview’s impressive new scheme of converted and new-build properties.

Barratt Kent is celebrating after scooping the top award in the Best Small House category of The Mail on Sunday British Homes Awards 2008 for its radically designed ‘eScape' townhouse, which was also Highly Commended in the Interior Design category. Barratt also went on to win the coveted title of Housebuilder of The Year.

Crest Nicholson (South East) Ltd. has unveiled Liberty Park, a brand new and unique collection of one, two, three and four bedroom homes situated in the village of Wainscott, near the historic town of Rochester in Kent.

The champagne is on ice ahead of Fairview New Homes’ first time buyer’s weekend at Grand Central in Tunbridge Wells on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th July. The first 50 visitors will be greeted by a bottle of bubbly and anyone reserving one of the development’s impressive new apartments over the course of the weekend will be given a free trip to the Champagne region of France.

Crest Nicholson (South East) Ltd. has unveiled Liberty Park, a brand new and unique collection of one, two, three and four bedroom homes situated in the village of Wainscott, near the historic town of Rochester in Kent.

Leading developer Fairview New Homes is hosting a first time buyer’s open weekend on 19th & 20th July at its attractive new Connection development in Canterbury. First time buyers can gain an ideal lift onto the property ladder by reserving an apartment for just £50 all weekend. Additionally, with Fairview’s Flying Start scheme, new purchasers are entitled to buy an apartment for just 75% of the price, with the remaining 25% payable in 10 years - rent and interest free.

Andy Mount (pictured) has made it four in a row in an industry-wide competition that rewards housebuilders' site managers for their achievements. The 60-year-old site manager with Redrow Homes must wait until the autumn to find out if he's won a coveted ‘Seal of Excellence' but, in the meantime, he's celebrating his fourth consecutive ‘Quality' award in the National House-Building Council's (NHBC) annual Pride in the Job initiative.

Eco styling has arrived at Kingsbrook Park – a brand new sustainable way of dressing your home. For the first time in Kent and probably in the UK, the show apartment at Kingsbrook Park - Berkeley Homes’ new development in Canterbury - is dressed using eco products, demonstrating how interior design can be environmentally friendly as well as aesthetically stunning.

Fairview Homes is delighted to announce the launch of The Mill in South Darenth, Kent on 12th and 13th July. The Mill offers a stunning collection of new homes set within the grounds of an historic former paper mill which dates back to the 1820’s. The Victorian paper mill chimney has long been the focal point of this scenic Kent countryside village and it will form the centrepiece of Fairview’s impressive new scheme of converted and new-build properties. The Mill boasts a diverse selection of apartments, houses and duplexes.

Fed up of renting? Keen to get your independence? First-time buyers looking to get onto the property ladder should visit Arterra in Faversham during 12th and 13th July where Fairview is holding a ‘Flying Start’ open weekend. Here, purchasers will be able to snap up a new home for 75% of the purchase price plus a free plasma TV.

According to a recent RICS residential lettings survey, rental yields in the South East of England have seen a sharp increase since 2007,* and this is tempting new investors to become buy-to-let property owners.

Buyers seeking high-quality homes in one of Britain's best locations are flocking to Orchard Place, George Wimpey's exclusive new development near Sevenoaks, Kent.

George Wimpey South East is offering homebuyers the chance to purchase one of nine new apartments for sale at its popular Repton Park development in Ashford, Kent. The first of the exclusive ‘Bay Court' apartments are available to reserve now, priced £134,995 for a one-bedroom design and £149,995 for a two-bedroom.

First-time buyers and people looking to downsize their property have the perfect opportunity to find a stylish, low-maintenance home at The Pastures, George Wimpey's popular development in Hoo St Werburgh, Kent.

Only two properties now remain at Charles Church's popular and picturesque Sovereign Quarter development in Grange Farm, Gillingham, so now's the time to move quickly if you want to bag a dream home in a dream location.

House-hunters seeking value for money need look no further than the fabulous four bedroom ‘Hampstead' - just £234,995 at George Wimpey's Furfield Park development in Maidstone, Kent.

Homebuyers can choose from a selection of stylish properties from just £149,995 at George Wimpey South East's Blenheim Court development in Hawkinge.

Existing residents and prospective purchasers at Berkeley Homes (Kent) Ltd's flagship developments will benefit from faster rail times next year. Travel times between Kent and London will be slashed from December 2009, with Holborough near Maidstone and Kingsbrook Park in Canterbury reaping the benefits.

Berkeley Homes (Kent) Ltd has noticed a definite pattern of purchaser migration to its Holborough development near Maidstone. It is apparent that buyers are following a distinct route out of South East London, via the Greater London Boroughs with Kent postcodes, to finally settle at Holborough in ME6.

Do you ever find yourself imagining life in the surrounding offered by a stunning show-home or flicking through a magazine and drooling at the perfection of the room-styling? And of course you probably dream for a few moments then tell yourself it’s all very well as a dream home, but it’s not for real.

Kent house-hunters are being offered a unique opportunity to purchase a spacious and elegant show home at Bellway’s Ragstone Place development in Bearsted at for just £399.995. The five-bedroom family home is the ‘jewel in the crown’ in this development and it’s ready to move into. The home comes complete with soft furnishings, light fittings and carpets throughout.

It may sound too good to be true. But true it is. Canny homebuyers can buy into Bellway’s new development in Aldington in Kent for as little as £500 per month. To experience just how good an offer this is, there are two stylish show-homes to view - on with two-bedrooms and one with three. The £500 per month offer is based on a 95% interest only mortgage and is available on selected plots only.

Hillreed Homes have announced the commencement of marketing at their latest development, Bowden Court at the rear of 11/17 Childs Bridge Lane in Kemsing, Kent. The development, granted permission by Sevenoaks District Council will comprise five substantial, executive style, four bedroom houses.

Housebuilder Bellway is taking a head-on approach to affordability by offering first time buyers a chance to pay just £32,500 for a 25% share in a one-bedroom apartment at its stylish Lyon Court development in Rochester, Kent. The offer, available through the Bellway Housing Trust, is perfect for those needing to take their first step on the property ladder, ensuring that money which would otherwise be lost in rent can be invested in a home of their own.

The Royal Mail recently revealed that Kent was the UK's most desirable destination to move to with 5,068 moves into the area during 2007. Residents were also most likely to stay put with 12,646 choosing to relocate within the county, moving an average of 5.39 miles. So what makes the county so special?

One of the most important factors for families when choosing a home is its proximity to a good school. According to a recent poll commissioned by the Children's Society, over half of parents would be prepared to move house to improve their child's standard of education. This desire to attain excellent education is fuelling house prices, with a report from estate agents Savills finding a direct correlation between good schools and above average house prices in the local vicinity.

The design of a property scheme is often guided by the prevailing architecture and styles of the immediate area - new-build housing developments may adopt similar brickwork to the houses nearby, while apartment buildings often compliment the height of neighbouring properties. However at Sundridge Park in Kent, Millgate Homes is successfully adapting to the designs of a far more prestigious locale than is normally encountered.

With fine original features and their own unique layout, mews developments are consistently sought after by buyers seeking a property with distinct historic character. Millgate Homes are set to bring these attractive traditional properties back to life with a tasteful renovation of the former Coach Houses at Sundridge Park, near Bromley in Kent.

A superb five-bedroom show home is being launched by Ward Homes on Saturday 21st June at Orchard Park, part of the award-winning Eden Village development in Sittingbourne, Kent.

One of the most important factors for families when choosing a home is its proximity to a good school. According to a recent poll commissioned by the Children's Society, over half of parents would be prepared to move house to improve their child's standard of education.

Many people believe that new build developments are too similar to each other, with all the homes lined up in rows looking identical to each other. At Holborough, Berkeley Homes (Kent) Ltd's flagship development near Snodland, there is a unique architectural style and varied street scenes to stave off uniformity.

People have the chance to win a brand new apartment at Repton Park in Ashford - simply by cracking the code to George Wimpey's safe! Over the weekend of Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd June, the first 1000 people arriving between 10am and 5pm can register their details and see if they can open the safe holding the key to the stylish apartment.

House-hunters searching for a stunning new home will have to get their skates on to live at George Wimpey's Chimes Green development in the pretty village of Hoo, Kent. Just four fabulous properties remain for sale at the sought-after development - all the family-sized four-bedroom ‘Beckley' designs.

People are still getting mortgages and buying houses, despite media reports of challenging times for the property industry. Adam Stratford, 28, was not deterred by concerns about the housing market and recently bought his second property, a two bedroom house at Countryside Maritime's development, Ventura Riverside at St. Mary's Island, Chatham, Kent.

If you dream of swapping your old home for a new low-maintenance property, or making more room for your growing family, then George Wimpey has the perfect solution this weekend (June 7/8).

A Kent development has sparked a renaissance of one of the region's most traditional and best loved architectural features. Leading developer, Countryside Maritime, has made extensive use of a modern interpretation of weatherboarding at its development, The Fishing Village at St. Mary's Island, Chatham, in Kent. The stylishly designed properties are proving a hit with purchasers especially with their uninterrupted views across the Medway Estuary.

Crest Nicholson has unveiled the latest collection of homes at its multi award-winning development Ingress Park, situated within the heart of the Thames Gateway overlooking the river at Greenhithe in Kent.

Situated off the sought after Singlewell Road in Gravesend is a visionary development that will see the creation of a new community. The Southfields development by pioneering developers Hyde Vale and Moat is within the Thames Gateway Strategic Growth Corridor and is identified as a major development site.

Thinking back to your childhood often conjures up nostalgic memories of climbing trees and running around without a care in the world and now your children can create the same memories at Mulberry Place, a development by award-winning housebuilder Appledore Developments Ltd, in Brasted, Kent.

If you have ever dreamt of securing your own retreat by the sea, take a look at the exquisite collection of homes in Westgate-on-Sea by award-winning housebuilder Millwood Designer Homes.

The National Lottery has revealed that not all postcodes were created equal when it comes to sharing out the luck. In fact, of all postcodes in the UK, it’s ME which covers the Medway towns that house the highest proportion of jackpot winners relative to lottery entrants. That means one ticket in every 6,119 people in ME is likely to net you a seven figured fortune.

Opening a newspaper or watching the news without being bombarded with housing market horror stories is difficult these days, but you shouldn't believe the hype. That's the view of new home buyer Rob Prince. As the proud owner of a series of new properties in Ashford, Kent, Rob is keen to explode what he feels are some housing market myths.

Award-winning housebuilder Millwood Designer Homes has begun work on an exciting new development in Brasted near Sevenoaks. Situated off the high street, the new development will comprise 12, two, three, four and five bedroom homes, which will boast an eclectic range of designs.

Purchasers looking for that perfect village location often find that properties in their desired area are hard to come by. This coupled with the fact that compromises often have to be made in terms of amenities or communication links, make a village that ticks all the boxes hard to come by. Not so however, with the village of Marden, situated in the heart of Kent, which boasts superb road and rail links, as well as local amenities.

A smooth move is guaranteed for home hunters on the lookout for a stylish four-bedroom home in Kent. The Paddocks @ De Montford Park, in Ashford, offers some of Redrow's very best traditionally-inspired properties and now, home buyers who purchase one of the larger properties may benefit from being able to ‘swap' their existing property for a brand new home.

Buying a home is an important step in most peoples lives. Getting the right property in the right location is vital and even more so with the price of petrol at an unprecedented high. Wouldn’t it make sense therefore to buy a home in a quiet, established suburban district within walking distance of Maidstone town centre?

For many potential homebuyers, 2008 will be the year they make their dream move - either for the first time, to upgrade to a large family home or downsize to a smaller property. Whatever the reason behind the move, the most important factor in this changing property market is to buy the very best in quality, to ensure you maximise your investment and see a long term return.

Cliffsend, in Ramsgate, is a picturesque village where residents can enjoy cliff side strolls, clean golden sands and an elegant promenade, making it the perfect location for a relaxing retreat. So it’s really no surprise that its premier new address, Cliffsend Meadows by award-winning housebuilder Millwood Designer Homes is now a sell out success.

With dramatic vistas stretching over the Kent countryside, you couldn’t ask for a better location, which is why Arundel House at Ridgewood View boasts an architecturally striking design that brings the outside in.

Experts from John Lewis will be giving advice on the latest interior design trends to visitors at Countryside Maritime's development, Ventura Riverside at St. Mary's Island, on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th May 2008.

Having received a commendation at the Mail on Sunday British Homes Awards and holding the title of Best New Development in Kent at the Daily Mail UK Property Awards, Stedlyn Retreat now has something else to celebrate – it is a sell out success.

There aren’t many people who enjoy housework and dusting has to be one of the worst chores. However, there is a growing band of residents at Berkeley Homes (Kent) Ltd’s Holborough development who are finding the amount of housework they are doing has dramatically reduced.

Matfield, in Kent, is a beautiful village that offers its residents a charming and traditional English lifestyle. With its village green and traditional pubs, in addition to a butchers and a post office, Matfield retains its heritage and offers an idyllic retreat away from the hustle and bustle of the working week.

Because Barratt Southern Counties understands moving home can be one of the most stressful things to do, it has ensured that buyers at its Leybourne Park development, in Aylesford, find the whole process as easy as possible.

If you buy off plan it means that you have an opportunity personalise your home making it perfect for your needs. It also means that you can organise yourself, knowing exactly when you are taking possession and therefore when to organise everything from carpet fitters to removal vans.

If you're planning to move up the property ladder but can't sell your current house, Barratt could smooth the way with its new and improved part-exchange offer, now available at West Side, Hayes. Barratt has been offering the scheme nationally for more than 30 years and thousands of buyers have already taken advantage of it. It is now available with an added incentive. Barratt will buy your current home at full market value so that you are free to buy one of its brand new homes.

John Nash architecture, Humphry Repton landscapes, private leisure facilities, Mark Wilkinson kitchens as well as a gated entrance leading to a half mile private driveway nestled alongside a golf course is just a taster of what purchasers can expect at Sundridge Park in Bromley, Kent.

If you're looking to buy a new home at Charles Church's Sovereign Quarter development in Gillingham, then you'd better be quick as there are only two homes remaining.

The picturesque village of Marden is a gem waiting to be discovered in the rolling Kent countryside and with properties in village locations often hard to come by, discerning purchasers will be thrilled to hear that award-wining homebuilder Appledore Developments Ltd is creating a new scheme in the village.

The basement is the latest status room to hit the property market with celebrities such as Ricky Gervais and Jemima Khan digging deep to create an additional level of luxury in their homes. However, for those who don’t have the opportunity or don’t want the hassle of going through such extensive home improvements, a new home with a basement is the answer!

Where once it would not have been uncommon for parents and their children to live at opposite ends of the country, many homebuyers today are buying to keep the family closer together. In some cases, families are even joining forces under the same roof, yet this can have as many negatives as well as positives. There is another solution and one that will guarantee both independence and privacy – buying at the same development.

Crest Nicholson highlights that the social priorities of first time buyers have dramatically changed over the last four decades. The first time buyer profile no longer conforms to traditional family life and community, but instead is defined by independence, lifestyle, travel and experience. Crest Nicholson’s Wellington Place at Market Quarter conveniently located on Tonbridge High Street in Kent offers the ideal home solution for today’s modern first time buyer.

Kent based developer Asprey Homes is offering purchasers the opportunity to take advantage of its £15,000 cashback deal* on the property of the month at its Ashleigh Gardens development located off Maidstone Road in Blue Bell Hill, Kent.

Driving through Brasted in Kent really takes you back in time, Tudor cottages and mature trees flank the high street. Homes in such a picturesque location are always in high demand; however older properties often require maintenance, which is not only time consuming but can be costly. Customers looking for the quintessential British lifestyle without the DIY should look no further than Mulberry Place by Appledore Developments Ltd, which is situated in the heart of Brasted village.

When it comes to affordability, a home at Crest Nicholson’s ultra contemporary development Avante in Coxheath, Kent stands out from the crowd. Competitively priced and meticulously designed to be highly energy efficient, the properties at the scheme offer overall affordability with significantly cheaper running costs than other homes.

For a fabulous four-bedroom home, look no further than the beautiful ‘Beckley' at George Wimpey South East's sought-after Chimes Green development in the village of Hoo, Kent.

When it comes to buying a home, size matters – and that’s why George Wimpey South East is offering properties of bumper proportions at its Blenheim Court development in Hawkinge.

Kent based developer Asprey Homes is offering purchasers the opportunity to take advantage of its £15,000 cashback deal* on the property of the month at its Ashleigh Gardens development located off Maidstone Road in Blue Bell Hill, Kent.

Home-buyers at The Pastures, George Wimpey South East’s new development in Hoo St Werburgh, can enjoy impressive views over the Kent countryside, in properties that enjoy a serene and spacious village setting.

With a solid reputation for creating homes that are sympathetic to the local architectural vernacular, the news that award-winning homebuilder Appledore Developments Ltd is creating a new development in the village of Marden, Kent will come as no surprise. The Old Market will feature 1 and 2 bedroom apartments and 2, 3 and 4 bedroom homes situated in the heart of this picturesque Wealden village.

“There is no house-selling doom or gloom at Bellway’s Thames Gateway South division”. So says Sales Director, Lyn Neale, who has just reported that, whereas sales may be slow elsewhere in Tunbridge Wells, homes at the housebuilder’s Linden Fields site are selling – and selling fast.

House-hunters looking for space and style in a prime location will find it with the three-storey ‘Jarvis’ at George Wimpey South East’s Furfield Park development in Maidstone, Kent.

A recent survey shows that 57% of estate agents in the South East are reporting a lack of rental property on the market*. This is good news for buy-to-let investors, such as Reverend and Mrs Houston, who secured a tenant just days after buying their apartment at The Fishing Village, Countryside Maritime’s award-winning development on St. Mary’s Island, Chatham.

From December 2009, high speed passenger services will run from Kent to London on High Speed 1 (HS1); the UK’s first high speed rail line. A new station in North Kent, Ebbsfleet International will be only 17 minutes from St Pancras International and Ashford’s journey time will be cut from a gruelling 1 hour 23 minutes to just 37 minutes!

Having the chance to design your own home is a desirable concept for many homeowners, including Neil and Wendy Barker who have been able to realise this dream with award-winning housebuilder Millwood Designer Homes.

The benefits of buying a new home off-plan are well documented, as not only can you have the pick of the homes, but also benefit from off-plan prices. Fortunately, such an opportunity exists at the Mulberry Place development in Brasted by Appledore Developments Ltd.

With many high street businesses announcing profit warnings, those department stores that are respected for being a cut above the competition are bucking the trend with increases as high as 29% from last year. The same can be said of the property market where homes of superior quality, finish and an impeccable location are in high demand. Ide Hill Park, near Sevenoaks in Kent is a prime example.

Buying a brand new three-bedroom home for under £170,000 is a reality at Barratt Manchester Holme Park development in Winstanley near Wigan. The Kentmeres now on release not only offer a fully-fitted kitchen with integrated dishwasher and larder fridge, three bedrooms each with their own bath or shower room, but they come with flooring throughout, blinds and lighting, fitted wardrobes to two bedrooms and landscaped rear gardens.

Ward homes, part of the Barratt Group, has collected two prestigious awards at the Hot Property New Homes Awards 2008. Origins in Ashford won a Gold award in the Green Homes category and Kings Hill in West Malling, Kent, achieved a Silver award in the Community category.

Combining a great location with a fantastic array of homes to suit a range of buyers, it’s no wonder The Paddocks at De Montford Park, is proving very popular.

With help from the Government’s First Time Buyers’ Initiative (FTBI), by purchasing a brand new two bedroom apartment at Crest Nicholson’s development The Exchange in Tunbridge Wells, purchasers could save up to 24% on their monthly expenditure compared to renting an equivalent property in the area.

Award winning developer Berkeley First, the division of the Berkeley Group developing attainably priced homes for young professionals, keyworkers and students, has appointed John Stainton as its new Pre-Development Director.

Combining a great location with a fantastic array of homes to suit a range of buyers, it’s no wonder The Paddocks @ De Montford Park, is proving very popular.

Fancy a slice of waterside living with excellent commuter links to London? Look no further than award winning housebuilder, Bellway Thames Gateway South developments, The Marina and the Embankment, the jewels in the crown of Gravesend’s canal basin.

Homebuyers wanting to experience a slice of luxury living at Bellway’s new development in Aldington in Kent should pay a visit to two stylish show-homes which will open from the Easter bank-holiday weekend. There will be a two-bedroom and a three-bedroom show-home to view.

The first collection of apartments has been unveiled at Springhead Park to strong demand; over 100 visitors attended the launch at the weekend and 12 homes were reserved.

The idyllic village of Harvel, near Meopham is one of Kent’s best-kept secrets, but perhaps not for long now that the new Show Home at The Warren has been officially opened.

Students are becoming increasingly choosy and have high expectations when it comes to selecting their university pad. With a competitive rental market in many university towns the guarantee of good quality accommodation for students is slim. Rather than fork out to line the pockets of other landlords, students at the University of Kent could buy a Bellway apartment at The Old Tannery right in the heart of Canterbury.

The property market is crowded with people who found the home of their dreams only to lose it, as they were unable to sell their house in time and lost out to a buyer in a position to move quickly.

Seeing a finished product is always an appealing prospect and at Nizels Knoll in Hildenborough not only have the remaining 4, two bedroom apartments been completed, but the new Show Home really provides discerning purchasers with a taste of the lifestyle available.

Barratt is hosting a Part-Exchange weekend on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th March, to explain how its popular Part-Exchange scheme can take the hassle out of buying a home. To set the scene for a relaxing experience, guests will be offered complimentary champagne and canapés and anyone reserving a home over the weekend will receive a bottle of champagne to celebrate.

Linden Homes has proved that there remains a great deal of confidence in the home buying market, with a rush of sales following the launch of a bespoke collection of family homes in Bearsted, Kent.

Househunters in Sittingbourne will have the opportunity to picture themselves living in a beautiful new home this weekend at the new Bovis Homes development, Meadowbank at Great Easthall Farm. The doors to the brand new show home will be opening to the general public from 10am to 5pm on Saturday 1st March.

A new report commissioned by the Mortgage Advice Bureau analysing the cost of buying property in the commuter belt has found that even with the rising price of train travel, the cost of living outside London and commuting in to the Capital for work still remains significantly cheaper than living in town.

Long before the TV programme of the same name, estate agents were repeating the advice – location, location, location. This is not a glib hackneyed saying but a wise maxim.

Broadstairs – regarded as the jewel in Thanet’s crown and also the backdrop for the Upton Grange development by award-winning housebuilder Millwood Designer Homes - not only has captivated purchasers but with four homes reserved, the coastal inspired collection is also proving a huge hit.

Connells are currently marketing three very different developments in Kent on behalf of Octave Homes, a local house builder with a rapidly expanding portfolio.

Aspiring first time buyers should get down to Barratt Homes’ attractive Leybourne Park development in Aylesford this coming weekend to bag themselves one of a handful of special offers available.

“If you are a first time buyer keen to buy a home but cannot see a way forward then maybe we can help”, says Jo Richards, Marketing and Corporate Manager at Hillreed Homes.

If you ever fancied yourself as the Lord, or Lady of the manor the last available home at the idyllic Cliffsend Meadows development by Millwood Designer Homes in Cliffsend, Kent certainly has the right credentials.

Award-winning housebuilder, Appledore Developments Ltd presents Webb’s Orchard, an exquisite collection of three and four bedroom houses and one and two bedroom apartments. This stunning development has been extremely popular with purchasers, leaving just two luxurious apartments available to buy, both of which have real appeal for investors, first time buyers and purchasers looking to downsize.

There’s not a day that goes by without a story, or news headline, highlighting how uncertain the economy, the high street or the property market is at present. Interestingly, quality products and stores are still in high demand, so what are the key markers of quality in the property market that will make your new home recession proof?

Housebuilder of distinction Charles Church is offering financial savings of up to £10,000 on homes at its Medway Gate development in Cuxton for purchasers who make a reservation there before Sunday, February 24.

Award-winning housebuilder Millwood Designer Homes is getting musical in its latest endeavours by sponsoring a local opera.

Crest Nicholson (South East) Ltd. has launched EasyBuy at its popular development Sycamore Place in Edenbridge, Kent. With EasyBuy, purchasers at the scheme have an opportunity to secure a stylish new two bedroom apartment* for just 75% of the asking price.

It’s easy to fall in love with a Millwood home but reality often sets in when you realise you still have a house to sell. Fortunately, at St Augustine’s Park in Westgate-on-Sea award-winning housebuilder Millwood Designer Homes is offering to buy your home within 5 days if you reserve at its forthcoming Part Exchange* weekend on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd February.

The new show apartment previewed last weekend at the glorious Nizels Knoll development in Hildenborough certainly inspired one discerning purchaser to move quickly and snap up their new home during the launch weekend.

With the temperature dropping again this winter, the nation is busy adjusting thermostats and fuelling fires in a bid to keep warm. However, many of us are just pumping our homes full of warmth only for it to escape straight away.

Ambitious plans to revitalise Royal Tunbridge Wells and surrounding areas have taken a major step forward with the selection of the preferred developer.

When it comes to living a greener lifestyle, doing your bit for the environment and glamour don’t always go hand in hand. Fortunately, this couldn’t be further from the truth at Coppice Mews in Royal Tunbridge Wells by award-winning housebuilder Millwood Designer Homes where a new Show Home opens on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th January.

They say three is the magic number, and award-winning housebuilder Charles Church has recognised this by raising the roof at its Medway Gate development in Cuxton, and building a selection of three-storey townhouses which offer flexible living and something for everyone.

Gladedale South East has just one apartment remaining at its exclusive Roedean Heights development in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent.

Countryside Properties has announced an outstanding deal at Waterstone Park in Greenhithe, Kent. Purchasers can move into a spacious new apartment at the highly-desirable development for free*, leaving them with some extra cash – great for those feeling a bit cash strapped after Christmas.

Making those first steps onto the property ladder can be a tricky business, especially with house price to income ratios now higher than ever. One solution is to join forces with a friend and pool your resources to buy a property together and share the monthly outgoings.

Statistics released by the British Waterways Corporation reveal that living beside water reduces stress, benefits health and well-being and once people have experienced the lifestyle, they are reluctant to leave.

A dramatic new design of townhouse has been launched by Barratt Kent at its Eden Village development in Sittingbourne. The design, which won the national “eScape” design competition, has created a striking contemporary home that uses space and light in the most imaginative way and sets the standard for 21st century townhouse living.

The Christmas spirit has come early to Ward Homes’ new developments at Orchard Park @ Eden Village in Sittingbourne and Kings Hill in West Malling. At each development, a show home has been transformed in a very special Christmas makeover to show just how stunning these new homes can look during the festive season.

Considered one of the most stressful events in life, moving home can be both an uncertain and exciting time. However, Ward Homes is hoping to make moving home a more positive experience with its part exchange scheme which is available at Orchard Park, located in Sittingbourne.

If you’re looking for an apartment, which is more like a townhouse that offers just a little bit more, then look no further than apartment 5 at Nizels Knoll in Hildenborough, Kent. This stunning home is spread over two floors and features its own front door, offering the flexibility of a house but with all the low maintenance benefits of an apartment.

A massive ‘house warming’ party for first time buyers has marked the end of a nine-year housing venture in Sittingbourne, Kent. Developer Redrow invited owners of its innovative and affordable Debut properties to join them for a hog roast barbecue to celebrate making it onto the property ladder.

Europe comes that bit closer to Berkeley Homes (Kent) Ltd’s Holborough development when Ebbsfleet International train station opens on the 19th November.

Petts Wood based housebuilder Asprey Homes has renewed its role as main sponsor of Bromley Lawn Tennis Club for the fourth successive year. The team recently reached the semi finals of the National Club League (NCL), producing some excellent tennis to reach the final four of a competition that has over 700 clubs entering.

The highly popular Limetree Mews development in Tatsfield is now a sell out success. This select development of 5 traditional, three bedroom homes from award-winning housebuilder Asprey Homes features ship-lap weatherboarding and tile hung first floors, complemented by the carefully landscaped front gardens and rustic country gate at the entrance to the development.

Evolving lifestyles today are putting increasing demands on our homes and how the house can adapt as circumstances change. As traditional family lifestyles can no longer be easily defined with the growth in stepfamilies and single parent households, the idea of the traditional home is being re-thought to better reflect and accommodate these changes in society.

The picturesque St Mary’s Island overlooking the Medway near Chatham in Kent, is a 150 acre residential redevelopment that is pushing the boundaries of regeneration by creating a truly sustainable community. The island forms a refreshing new community and will provide residents with a complete lifestyle choice within a lively community for generations to come.

Fairview New Homes is celebrating the success of its new development, Arterra, in the ‘Faversham In Bloom’ competition; the stunning new development scooped one of the prestigious prizes in the ‘commercial category.’ As well as catching the eye of the judges of ‘Faversham In Bloom,’ Arterra has already attracted plenty of attention from local home buyers.

The Cuxton 91 Cougars are proudly showing off their team colours every Sunday morning in a new kit which has been sponsored by the housebuilder Charles Church. Every weekend the team can now be seen wearing a brand new blue kit which consists of a long-sleeved shirt, winter fleece, socks and shorts.

With the doors to the Blenheim show home at Charles Church’s Sovereign Quarter development in Gillingham now wide open, purchasers are invited to come and see for themselves this premier collection of houses and apartments. The show home launched on Saturday and a steady flow of visitors throughout the day ensured sales executives were kept busy. The launch resulted in one reservation, one Part Exchange enquiry and a long list of interested purchasers.

In the last year life has completely changed for Janet Thompson and Simon Gibbon; they bought a property for the very first time, moved from South London to Aspects, Fairview New Homes’ development in Maidstone and started new jobs!

Evolving lifestyles today are putting increasing demands on our homes and how the house can adapt as circumstances change. As traditional family lifestyles can no longer be easily defined with the growth in stepfamilies and single parent households, the idea of the traditional home is being re-thought to better reflect and accommodate these changes in society.

Buying a home is one of the most important, and expensive, purchases you’ll ever make and buying a property for the first time can be a daunting prospect, particularly given the uncertainties raised by the Northern Rock’s current financial crisis.

Homes at The Fishing Village, the latest collection of one and two bedroom apartments at Countryside Maritime’s ground-breaking development, St Mary’s Island in Chatham, offer outstanding views over the River Medway and are now available for sale off-plan.

Countryside Maritime is preparing to launch Ventura Riverside, the most environmentally friendly phase of development to date on St Mary’s Island, Chatham Maritime.

With evidence that carbon emissions are accelerating global warming and how we live having a huge impact on the environment, the need for greener homes is high on the political agenda. In addition, the Climate Bill, already in its draft stages, will make the Government’s long-term goals of a 60% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions by 2050 legally binding.

For a long time now Charles Church has been successfully building family homes in Kings Hill. The Propella’s is the house builder’s sixth development there and, with no current plans for further properties, so this is the last opportunity for purchasers who wish to buy a brand new Charles Church home in Kings Hill to do so.

That’s the message from award-winning house builder Millwood Designer Homes who is to launch a new scheme in Harvel, near Meopham. With its outstanding reputation as a quality house builder of period influenced homes, news of the forthcoming development will be greeted with great enthusiasm.

The verdure of East Kent held significant appeal for retired Londoners Alan Harris and Christine Chester who have a holiday home in Swalecliffe. So when they decided to move from their terrace home in South East London to the coast, Kent was their first choice. Although they had originally planned on moving to Canterbury, it was Westgate-on-Sea, which finally won them over, after finding the St Augustine’s Park development by award-winning house builder Millwood Designer Homes.

The presence of ‘down from Londoners’ or DFL’s are becoming an increasing feature in trendy coastal resorts. Affluent city workers enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the South coast either as a weekend get-away or when the time comes for a permanent relocation.

Two gardens designed by Chelsea Flower Show medal winning landscape company Scenic Blue (Kent) have been unveiled at Holborough, Berkeley Homes (Kent) Ltd’s development near Snodland. The rear gardens of the two latest show homes have been fully landscaped to demonstrate to purchasers how to make the most of their outdoor space and inspire them to come up with ideas for their own gardens.

Royal Tunbridge Wells is clearly the place to be, which is not going unnoticed by award-winning housebuilder Millwood Designer Homes, who has recently sold out at its Amberley development on Forest Road.

Finding the perfect family home is often a difficult one, however at Ward Homes’ Prospects development on the Isle of Sheppey, you can find a selection of family homes situated in an idyllic location, and even walk away with a brand new Ford 1.3 KA.

Waterstone Park, the exclusive development in Greenhithe, Kent by Countryside Properties and Land Securities has been presented with a CABE Building for Life Silver Standard. This is the seventh Building for Life that Countryside Properties has received which is more than any other developer.

A tranquil home life is important to Justin Williams and Michael Leslie because their professional lives are anything but. They both work as cabin crew based at Heathrow, so unsocial hours and long trips are part of the job. Being able to come home to some domestic peace is vital for de-stressing and they are now breathing a sigh of relief now that they’re happily settled in to their new apartment at Barratt’s Connaught Park, in Tunbridge Wells.

Modern life is becoming increasingly frantic and as a result, many people are starting to look for a peaceful place to kick back and relax. In order to achieve this, homebuyers are moving to the country for a quieter way of life; therefore it’s hardly surprising that the average price of a country home grew by 3.1% in the first quarter of this year.

Such has been the overwhelming success of Millwood Designer Homes’ exclusive Cliffsend Meadows development that there are now just two homes available to buy. The Dorneywood is a 6 bedroom detached house, while the Show Home, Alder Cottage, is a 4 bedroom home, both of which benefit from a double garage. Discerning purchasers are advised to visit soon to avoid missing out.

Within just a few weeks of being released, over half of the new homes in West Crescent at Barratt’s award-winning Riverside Plaza in Maidstone have already been reserved.

Fernham Homes is an established, Kent based developer, creating attractively designed homes in niche locations throughout the county.

Congratulations go out to Mark Davison, from Tonbridge School who has just won the NOVI Progress award. The award was sponsored by Millwood Designer Homes as part of its on-going “Encouragement Pack” programme, which aims to foster achievement in local schools.

Explore Living highlights that Northfleet in Kent has become an attractive hotspot for investors looking to capitalise on the regeneration of the Thames Gateway area and soon to be opened international rail link at Ebbsfleet station. Its Phoenix Parc development in Northfleet has attracted a rising number of investors including Liz Jump who has purchased a two bedroom apartment at the scheme with her brother, Tom Healey.

The best show homes excite and inspire home buyers, creating an indelible vision of what their perfect home could be like. This is why Barratt has chosen furnishings from one of the UK’s foremost interior designers, Designers Guild, renowned for its edgy and striking design in gorgeous jewel-like colours, to transform their new show home at Connaught Park in Tunbridge Wells.

New parents, Joon and Yun Kim, were delighted to have moved into their perfect family home in time for the arrival of their new daughter, Yuna. Their two-bedroom house is at Fenacres, Countryside Properties’ new development at Great Easthall, a brand new village on the outskirts of Sittingbourne in Kent.

Barratt has a fantastic offer for first time buyers thinking of buying a new home at West Hill Park in Dartford: simply put down a nominal £99 and move straight into your new home.

A show apartment is now open at The Chimes, an exclusive new homes development in the historic sought after village of Bearstead, near Maidstone.

This summer its not just holidaymakers heading for the beach, as property prices along the Kent coastline continue to boom. Recent reports from Halifax show homeowners are willing to pay a premium in order to live near the sea, drawn by the prospect of traditional communities and family fun at the beach.

Snodland’s ‘WI and Friends’ has been announced as the winning team in the Holborough Treasure Hunt, which took place at Berkeley Homes (Kent) Ltd’s Holborough development as part of the Snodland 2007 Festival.

Berkeley Homes (Kent) Ltd have unveiled two spectacular new showhomes at its flagship Holborough development near Snodland in Kent. The showhomes, which have both been dressed by Roomservice Designs, are located in Birchleigh, the second phase of Holborough, which is situated in the secluded north west corner of the development.

Young artist Katie Brough is the latest beneficiary of a prestigious award from award-winning housebuilder Millwood Designer Homes. The award is part of the company's encouragement pack programme, which aims to foster achievement in schools and Katie, a student at the Weald of Kent Grammar in Tonbridge, was recently awarded 'Young Artist of the Year.'

Edwin Place, a new development by award-winning housebuilder Millwood Designer Homes, is an exquisite collection of houses that are sure to make the right first impression. Edwin Place is a select collection of 8, four, five and seven bedroom homes, each individually designed with Millwood’s trademark quality and elegance.

Following the huge success of its previous phases at Waterstone Park in Greenhithe, North Kent, Countryside Properties has now released Fusion, its brand new collection of modern one and two bedroom apartments and two, three, four and five bedroom houses set in the centre of this parkland development.

For Enda Blacker, moving to a new house at West Hill Park in Dartford feels like coming home. Enda started work 46 years ago as a student nurse at West Hill Hospital, which once occupied the site where Barratt’s new West Hill Park development now stands. Whilst still a student, Enda met her future husband, Keith, and stayed working as a nurse at the hospital for almost 20 years.

Riverside Plaza, a superb new waterside development of apartments and houses by Barratt, enjoys a lovely setting on the banks of the River Medway and within easy walking distance of Maidstone’s bustling town centre.

Berkeley First, the wholly owned subsidiary of the Berkeley Group responsible for delivering high quality student accommodation and homes for all, secured a new and vibrant future for Pier Road, Gillingham on Wednesday 8 August, when Medway Council unanimously gave the green light for accommodation for 604 students on the former Akzo Nobel site.

New homebuyers’ search for the rural idyll has led to a rise in construction of the most quintessential of English dwellings – the cottage. Tucked away just outside the historic country town of Tenterden in Kent, and bordering the local conservation area, Linden Homes’ development Weavers Place offers a sought-after collection of homes in an area described as ‘The Jewel of the Weald.’

The traditional seaside town of Broadstairs is bracing itself for price rises of as much as 40% over the next three years as an influx of sea-loving commuters and second-home owners snap up property, reveals haart estate agents.

The new high-speed train service from St Pancras to the Channel Tunnel will signal a property boom across Ashford – and investors are being urged to secure property before their values shoot up.

Hillreed Homes is a well respected, award winning company which has been building homes across the South East for over 30 years.

Nestled at the back of Charles Church’s The Propella’s development in Kings Hill sits The Lutyen, a unique four bedroom detached home which is just waiting to be snapped up by a lucky family and is being offered as Charles Church’s Home of the Week.

Berkeley Homes (Kent) Ltd was among a number of companies who showcased the ways in which they are helping to re-shape the county at Kent’s Future Live; part of the Kent Show, which took place at the County Showground in Detling between 13th and 15th July.

Landscaping and green spaces should be a major part of all housing developments, says Wayne Hemingway, of the design team responsible for The Bridge, George Wimpey’s new development in Dartford.

When Olga Gusan wanted to upgrade to a larger house, she was concerned about the stress and upheaval it would cause. Thanks to Countryside Maritime’s ‘Smooth Move’ part-exchange scheme, Olga was able to upgrade to her dream home quickly and easily, without the worry of having to sell her existing two-bedroom property.

A new campaign to bring first-time buyers and young families back to Maidstone has been launched as property prices soar across the town. Housebuilder George Wimpey is about to complete the first phase of a new development at Furfield Park, consisting of trendy apartments and three and four-bedroom family homes.

To coincide with the Tour De France cyclists’ route through Kent, housebuilder Charles Church hosted its own mini bike event at its Medway Gate development in Cuxton. People were invited to have a ride on some static bikes and see how far they could cycle in five minutes.

If you’ve been dreaming of a perfect house with a beautifully landscaped garden to match then make sure you visit Charles Church’s Poynings Place development in Horsmonden. The housebuilder has come up with some blooming marvelous incentives which are sure to be of interest to anyone who has an interest in horticulture.

Are you currently looking to move to a brand new home? Are you worried about selling your home in the existing market place? Then look no further than Charles Church’s Sovereign Quarter development in Gillingham where you can take advantage of its hassle free Part Exchange scheme.

Home buyers in Ashford, Kent are being given another opportunity to join the list of happy customers at The Paddocks, De Montford Park, as a new clutch of homes are released.

Hillreed Homes is marketing their last two, brand new apartments at their development, McArthur Park, at Kings Hill near Maidstone in Kent.

Kent is renowned for its countryside; rolling hills with breathtaking vistas across the North Downs; orchards and fields full of hops and nestling amongst this utopia is an enclave known as Charlton Court Place.

Barratt’s award-winning Riverside Plaza in Maidstone has proved so popular that nearly all of the homes in the current phase have now been sold. Home buyers will therefore be delighted to hear that Barratt plans to release homes in the new West Crescent for sale on the weekend of Saturday, 21st and Sunday, 22nd July.

Housebuilder Bellway is to launch its elegant new apartment development in the heart of Rochester during August.

To mark the culmination of sales at its Marnock Place development in Tunbridge Wells, Try Homes is opening the completed collection of luxury homes to the public, giving buyers a chance to experience the prestigious top floor apartments – the last of the homes to be released at the exclusive Kent development.

Residents at Holborough and members of the Snodland community are being invited to take part in a treasure hunt being held at Berkeley Homes (Kent) Ltd’s Holborough development, near Snodland in Kent. The treasure hunt, which takes place on Saturday 21st July, is just one of a number of events being held between Saturday 7th and Sunday 22nd July as part of the Snodland 2007 Festival.

According to recent research conducted by Knight Frank, around 7,000 Tunbridge Wells residents commute into London daily, taking advantage of the 50 minute journey time to Charing Cross.

The Premier Collection at Sovereign Quarter really does offer the purchaser the very best of both worlds. The development is surrounded by unspoilt countryside, with the salt marshes of the nearby Riverside Country Park, the sweeping grassland of Darland Banks Nature Reserve and the woodlands of Capstone Country Park all close by. Yet Gillingham town centre, just a short walk away, offers an extensive range of shops and local markets. What more could a purchaser want?

If you already live in the new community of Kings Hill and are looking to persuade your friends and members of your family to move there too then why not bring them down to Charles Church’s The Propella’s development to show them what they are missing out on.

Almost 200 cyclists will take to the roads of Kent on Sunday as they embark on the first leg on the Tour De France. To get into the spirit of things Charles Church has decided to hold its own mini Tour De France event at its Medway Gate development in Cuxton.

For many people, buying a home on an island is thought to be an unobtainable dream. Traditionally fetching higher prices, island homes are some of the most sought after properties on the market, due to their tranquil settings, picturesque views and close-knit communities. A typical home on a Thames island now costs between £350,000 and £500,000.

Nestled amongst the glorious Kent countryside in an area of outstanding beauty, Charles Church’s Poynings Place development ticks all of the boxes for someone looking for a new home in the country.

Tennis fever hits the UK in June and July when the nation gets behind tennis stars such as Tim Henman and Andy Murray during the Wimbledon fortnight. To mark this national occasion, and to get into the spirit of things, housebuilder Charles Church is offering some irresistible incentives to all visitors to its Kings Hill development, The Propella’s, on the weekend of July 7th and July 8th.

At last summer has arrived and now is the time to enjoy a little outside living. Wouldn’t it be fabulous if you had a brand new house with beautiful decking allowing you to sit in the sunshine and let the world go by? Well you can!

Fernham Homes is building remarkable homes in a unique location at Charlton Court Place, East Sutton, near Maidstone in Kent. Such has been the success of the first open weekend, the company is now proud to announce the 2nd open weekend on Saturday 30th June and Sunday 1st July.

First time buyers are finding it harder to get on the property ladder than at any time since 1991, a fact that has not been lost on George Wimpey South East and Wayne Hemingway who are collaborating on The Bridge, the pioneering regeneration development transforming a 264-acre brownfield site in Dartford into a dynamic new community.

Fenacres at Great Easthall offers new homes without the need for improvements Countryside Properties is warning home owners that they are unlikely to add value to their homes with DIY and could even be lowering it with poorly executed enhancements.

Just two very special townhouses remain for sale at Expressions, Barratt’s development in Gravesend. The homes are special as both have a wealth of ‘green’ features and one is, in addition, kitted out with the very latest technology. Originally used as show homes, these outstanding houses are being sold for just £299,995, with all the carpets, furniture and even a huge plasma screen television included in the price!

It was always clear that the luxury apartments at Barratt Kent’s new Riverside Plaza in Maidstone were very special indeed. And now the experts agree: the striking architecture and design of these superb homes has been recognised by no less than three top awards from the building industry’s most prestigious competitions.

Fernham Homes is having an open day on Saturday 16th June at their highly popular development, Orchard Place, Coxheath near Maidstone in Kent.

They say location is everything and you certainly cannot get a better location than the latest brand new homes currently being built by Fernham Homes at Charlton Court Place in East Sutton, Kent.

Berkeley Homes (South East London) Ltd’s, Holborough development near Snodland in Kent has qualified for the National Built in Quality Awards 2007.

Just two very special townhouses remain for sale at Expressions, Barratt’s development in Gravesend, Kent.

Planning permission has been granted to Hillreed Homes by Dover District Council for the erection of 12 luxury, two, three and four bedroom mews style cottages in Saddlers Hill, in the village of Goodnestone, near Faversham in Kent.

Chesterton, central London estate agents, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Millest and Partners, the company’s first office outside of London.

The Bridge in Dartford has won a commendation for partnership working in the design, planning and implementation of Fastrack, a cutting edge public transport system that means that residents on the development will never have to buy a ticket or wait for a bus again.

Householders in Hextable can find out how to make their homes more energy efficient and at the same time reduce their bills by taking part in a free survey during June.

There is a lot to be said about working from home, not least the saving of both time and cost. Consider how much more of your “day” you would have if it were not spent commuting.

The “Maine” two-bedroom apartment type at Holborough – Berkeley Homes (Kent) Ltd’s prestigious development near Snodland, in Kent – received Highly Commended status at the Evening Standard New Homes Awards 2007 in the ‘Best Starter Home’ category.

History was made on Wednesday as a group of children from The Discovery School in Kings Hill buried a time capsule in the grounds of The Propella’s, Charles Church’s latest development on Kings Hill, West Malling.

Having lived in an apartment for three years in Rochester, Lee Bowra and James Henderson wanted to upgrade to a more spacious two-bedroom house but were priced out of their local market.

Time is running out for homebuyers to take advantage of a rare opening in the London property market, as sales enter the final stage at Linden Homes’ Mono development in the south east borough of Bromley.

27 Post Office Square is ideally situated at the heart of Tunbridge Wells within a few minutes walk of the main line station (but no train noise) and excellent shopping and leisure facilities that this spa town has to offer.

With four bedrooms and a price tag of under £250,000, The Sabine at Charles Church’s Medway Gate development in Cuxton is just waiting to be snapped up by a lucky purchaser.

Eight dedicated pupils from Swan Valley Community School have taken part in the unveiling of a sculpture at Waterstone Park, the popular development near Bluewater in Kent by Countryside Properties and Land Securities.

A survey from Halifax Estate Agents shows that home buyers are prepared to pay a premium to live in a spa town. These towns tend to rank highly for factors affecting quality of life. Owner occupation rates are high, indicating that spa towns are places where people like to settle down.

We read constantly of the need to reduce our ”carbon imprint” but often this is just not practical. However, there is an attractive building in a convenient location that is literally within walking distance of local buses, high street shops and main line station to London.

Two groundbreaking new developments are set to transform the areas of Postley Road and Coombe Farm, near Tovil, just one and a half miles from Maidstone town centre.

Fernham Homes is proud to announce the opening of their superb show home on the weekend of 19th and 20th May at Charlton Court Place, East Sutton, near Maidstone in Kent.

If you have always aspired to live in a house in the country, but have struggled to find the right location, then it is worth visiting Charles Church’s Poynings Place development in the rural village of Horsmonden.

Looking to move onto the property ladder with a good solid investment? Why not consider the recently converted one bedroom apartments currently being marketed by Fernham Homes?

Ashford’s future public transport plans have received a boost with news that the Government has agreed to invest in transport priority schemes recommended by the South East England Regional Transport Board.

Fewer than a dozen homes remain for sale within the first phase of Bellway’s prestigious Old Tannery site in Canterbury – the acclaimed development of contemporary apartments and townhouses built on the site of the former St. Mildred’s Tannery.

Silver Homes is pleased to announce a superb Spring Offer of 5% deposit and Stamp Duty paid ( on selected plots), of their superior, two and three bedroom apartments at Aultmore, Kingswood Road, off Pembury Road (A264) in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent.

Merthyr Tydfil, an old steel town came in at number three in a list of places to live, alongside Tunbridge Wells, except Tunbridge Wells came 3rd as the most desirable place and Merthyr Tydfil came 3rd as the least.

Purchasers at Countryside Properties’ new development Great Easthall, near Sittingbourne in Kent, are being offering some excellent incentives including part-exchange and 5% deposit paid. For expectant parents, David and Rakel Lang, this meant that they had more money to invest in a larger, more comfortable home for their expanding family.

It’s happy hour between 5pm and 6pm every day at Charles Church’s development The Propella’s in Kings Hill. Purchasers who visit the unique development during happy hour will be offered a refreshing glass of Pimm’s and lemonade to enjoy while viewing the show home.

12 dedicated pupils from Swan Valley Community School will take part in the unveiling of a sculpture this Thursday at 3pm at Waterstone Park, the popular development near Bluewater in Kent by Countryside Properties and Land Securities.

First time buyers Stuart Vigor and Caroline Allen searched for almost a year before they found their dream property at Charles Church’s Poynings Place development in Horsmonden.

When it came to choosing a new home, finding a property with plenty of space that was also environmentally friendly were the main concerns for mum Verity Holm and her husband Johan, 28, a Graphic Designer. The couple knew they wanted to raise their two sons in a country environment, but, as Johan works in central London, the question was where?

Countryside Properties is offering purchasers a chance to purchase their dream rural village home at Great Easthall, near Sittingbourne in Kent. For most people true happiness is the ultimate goal and it is towards this that they strive daily. According to a survey conducted by Mori Financial Services1 42% of homeowners living in the countryside claim they are extremely happy compared with just 30% living in cities and towns.

Ashford Borough Council has become the first shire district authority to agree a Private Finance Initiative (PFI) deal to regenerate a housing estate.

With Spring weather coming early this year, it has brought about a growing number of First Time Buyers keen to get onto the property ladder. Purchasers are aware that with homes rising rapidly in value, investing sooner rather than later is the best way forward to secure a foothold and a future.

Prestigious housebuilder Charles Church is delighted to announce that the new showhome at its development in Poynings Place, Horsmonden, is now open. Opening the doors to this aspirational showhome has enabled prospective purchasers to view for themselves the quality and attention to detail, which define this housebuilder as the name on the finest homes.

Hillreed Homes is proud to announce their spring bonanza offer on brand new houses in Kings Hill (Maidstone) and Ashford, in Kent. Hillreed Homes is a prolific developer of quality homes throughout Kent and has been building houses and apartments “that people want to live in” for over thirty years.

When Nick Wilkins and Sadie Lewis decided to buy a home of their own, their preferred location was Maidstone, which offers great commuting links, excellent shopping and leisure facilities and reasonably priced property.

When first time buyer, 29-year-old Paul Wicks was searching for his perfect home, Great Easthall in Sittingbourne - a new community by Countryside Properties and Trenport Investments - came out on top.

Charles Church’s Medway Gate development at Cuxton might no