Northamptonshire Property News

With average house prices out of reach for first time buyers in 96% of UK towns it's harder than ever to get onto the property ladder* - but here's news of an incentive in Corby and Desborough which could throw would-be home owners a much needed lifeline. For a limited period only, selected properties at Redrow @ The Grange, in Desborough, and Redrow at Oakley Vale, Corby, can be bought for an initial outlay up to 25% less than the usual price.

Housebuilder of the Year, Miller Homes, is to give buyers struggling to climb the property ladder a welcome step up - with the launch of a new scheme offering customers the chance to pay "75% now, 25% later" on many houses in its portfolio including homes at Upton Green in Northampton.

Just married, keen to start a family and smitten with the local area, one Northamptonshire couple found their ideal abode at Redrow @ Oakley Vale, in Corby.

Think that a new home is out of your reach? Think again – a newly launched government initiative could mean that with a mortgage of as little as 50% of the purchase price, a new home at Jelson Homes’ popular Carisbrooke Grange development in Desborough could be yours.

Three-storey homes have been around for many years. Now Barratt Northampton has introduced four-storey living at NU@D2 in Northampton, and it is proving a success with buyers. Of the 165 homes, Barratt are building 12 that offer accommodation over four floors, and already eight have been snapped up. Living over more floors than the traditional two-storey home, can provide flexible living spaces, in which buyers can shape the house to how they want to live.

Families looking for a spacious detached home in a stunning location should look no further than what's on offer at Redrow@The Grange in Desborough. In a deal that stands apart from the rest, the award-winning housebuilder is offering their spacious four-bedroom detached Medlock home with detached single garage for just £189,995.

When Julian and his wife Rachael - and their Airedale terrier Chester - decided to move away from the city, they felt the call of the Wild. Which was great for them with their surname being Wild but also superb because they found just the property they were looking for at Miller Homes East Midlands' Dukes Mead development in Bingham.

An innovative new scheme from George Wimpey East Midlands lets househunters move immediately onto the property ladder for just an amazing £104,996. The ‘easystart' scheme means the buyer does not even have to worry about saving up a deposit. They simply secure a mortgage for 75% of the purchase price through Halifax. George Wimpey then provides a rent and interest-free loan on the remaining 25% of the purchase price for up to 10 years. From day one the purchaser owns 100% of their new home for 75% of the price.

It's time to heighten rather than broaden your horizons with Persimmon Homes' latest range of townhouses at Crispin's Walk in Northampton. With no less than seven townhouse designs available to purchase, home seekers will be spoilt for choice at this delightful development.

With nearly 3.5 million people working from home across the UK, David Wilson Homes South Midlands has recognised the importance of incorporating office spaces into its homes, with buyers like Liz and Noel Harding keen to take advantage of the flexible three storey designs at The Cedars development in Corby.

For anybody who has found their dream home, but still struggles to sell their own property in the current market, it can cause real heartache. But at its new Royal Gardens development in the market town of Daventry, Miller Homes is offering part exchange on a range of homes - so the only crying likely will be tears of joy.

When you buy a home it's likely you will have to change old fixtures and fittings, re-decorate the walls and re-carpet it all before you even get the chance to move your furniture in.

Living along the river is a fantastic opportunity for any purchaser and now dreams can be turned into reality with Charles Church's picturesque Water's Edge development in Thrapston. The stunning Stamford housetype at Water's Edge offers purchasers a chance to own their dream home with beautiful views of the River Nene.

Contrary to media headlines, now could be the best time to buy a brand new home - with interest rates falling, UK employment at record high levels and the housing market still strongly under-pinned by supply and demand economics.

If you’re looking for the perfect family home then come and visit the new show home at Lakeside, Jelson Homes’ development near Great Oakley, and see for yourself the space and versatility that this 5 bedroom detached home has to offer.

House-hunters can go "through the keyhole" of a stunning four-bedroom ‘Harlington' at Poppyfields - and then make that home their own without paying a penny towards the cost of moving! George Wimpey has given Plot 300 of the Corby development everything househunters could wish for ready for a quick and simple move, including carpets, curtains and light fittings, as well as a fitted kitchen with dishwasher, fridge, freezer and washing machine.

I the past, fitness crazes and faddy diets have covered everything imaginable from diets of cabbage soup to hula hoops, each boasting a shorter life span than the one before, and each with one ultimate goal in mind, to promote health and wellbeing.

Those looking to secure a home within the forthcoming Little Stanion development in Stanion are invited to register for an exclusive preview of Harpers Brook, a vibrant new community being developed by Gladedale (Home Counties.)

Leading house builder Persimmon Homes has returned to Deanshanger with a brand new residential development. A select development of 16, three, four and five bedroom homes situated on Canal Lane, the development has been released for sale ahead of schedule due to high demand for new homes in the area.

Wouldn’t waking up in the morning be much more of a pleasure if you could wake to the gentle sounds of water trickling by and views of the beautiful River Nene. Well stop dreaming and make it a reality, by purchasing the beautiful Stamford housetype at Water’s Edge in Thrapston.

George Wimpey East Midlands has scooped a prestigious top prize at the Daily Telegraph Your New Homes Awards 2008. The leading housebuilder won the Best New Build Village category for Mawsley Village, its brand new community development near Kettering.

A brand new community is coming to the Northamptonshire countryside, and with demand for upmarket homes in this beautiful part of the world high, leading housebuilder George Wimpey East Midlands is already taking reservations.

Carroll, Steinbeck or Austen? Everyone has their favourite literary great and equally when it comes to house hunting we all have our own opinions as to what style of property is right for us.

Charles Church really has saved the best for last at Kingsbrook Mews in Deanshanger, where The Brook is the last property remaining at just £369,995. And, to showcase the traditionally designed family home, Charles Church is holding an open house on Saturday, April 5, from 10am to 5pm so that people can see for themselves the reason why the housebuilder has the reputation for having the name on the finest homes.

Buying a home can be easier than you think thanks to the expert advice and incentive schemes available from David Wilson Homes South Midlands, with first time buyers like Andrew McLaren settling into their ideal home within days of the paint being dry. Andrew, 24, is used to living life in the fast lane, working for a Formula 1 racing team, and when looking to buy his first home there was no need to step on the brakes.

Spring is in the air and a spring is in Persimmon Homes Midlands’ step, as they report an influx of sales at their Rockingham Court development in Corby. This development, situated on Rockingham Road, is Persimmon’s newest in the area, having opened in August last year and has already proved to be very popular with purchasers. And, with an impressive 11 homes being snapped up since the beginning of the year, its popularity looks set to continue.

George Wimpey East Midlands is helping first-time buyers step straight onto the housing ladder at its Appleton Gate development near Corby – in exchange for just £99.

Looking for extra space, extra flexibility and extra value for money? Then look no further than Redrow @ Oakley Vale, Corby, where the perks of three-storey living are plentiful. Three-storey homes have become increasingly common throughout the UK as government planning guidelines promote the need for developers to be economic with their land – which means utilising upward, instead of outward space.

Without the hassle of selling an existing property, moving into a new home could be so much easier. That’s why, at Upton Green, award-winning Miller Homes is giving purchasers the opportunity to climb up the property ladder with the help of Part Exchange.

Award-winning developer, Gladedale (Home Counties) is creating a new community in Northamptonshire as construction gets underway on a multi-million pound residential development in Stanion.

Redrow is hosting a special weekend dedicated to helping first time buyers take their first steps on the property ladder - with a treat in store for anyone reserving a new home.

Barratt Northampton has launched its latest show apartment at Centro in Northampton – and the cool styling is already impressing buyers. The two bedroom home opened in January, and has had purchasers appreciating the ‘wow’ factor design with its cream leather, maple furniture and pale tones.

Peter Mason and Clare Meaton didn’t believe they could sell their three-bedroom semi in Rushden before Christmas. “The market has slowed and we weren’t having any luck finding a buyer,” says Peter (27). But thanks to Laing Homes’ Easymover Secure programme, the couple enjoyed their first Christmas in their brand new home at The Croft in Corby.

Househunters have given a new showhome at Daventry a royal welcome and have been flocking to the development in droves in a bid to see the stunning property for themselves.

If you dream of waking up to the smell of fresh country air and the sounds of birds chirping, then you’ll be pleased to know that your dreams are not far away. If you choose to live in the beautiful county of Northamptonshire it’ll soon become clear that many of the things you dream can become very real with a Charles Church home.

The popularity and draw of the Charles Church St Crispins development has been echoed by the fact that only few properties now remain, so it’s time to move quickly. Set on the edge of the picturesque village of Duston, St Crispins is a new community set in the heart of Northamptonshire, and plays host to beautiful and traditional style homes.

With the New Year providing the perfect opportunity to make a fresh start, now is the time to purchase a home which reflects your positive outlook for the year ahead.

With Corby in Northamptonshire all set for a £60 million investment, now’s the opportunity for homebuyers to invest now in a bright new future. George Wimpey East Midlands has three stunning developments within the town, where homes are being snapped up fast by those already aware that they can get a great deal more for their money today.

Described as an ‘oasis’ and ‘like another world’ by residents, the courtyard garden completion at Barratt Northampton’s Centro, ends another chapter in the landmark development.

Spending Christmas in a beautiful brand new home needn’t be just a dream – and with perfect properties now available at George Wimpey East Midlands’ Appleton Gate and Poppyfields developments in Corby, Northamptonshire, there’s a hassle-free solution for all this season’s house-hunters.

There is something very special happening at Miller Homes’ development in Upton Green. There are two homes which need to be sold before Christmas, and Miller is bending over backwards to enable purchasers to buy them. The deals are there to be had – Miller is now urging people to come in and ask for them!

Driving instructor Paul Sheridan knew he was heading in the right direction when he and his family began looking for their perfect home in Corby. Within three days the family had reserved their dream home at Redrow @ Oakley Vale in Corby and sold their old property in Luton, Bedfordshire.

Imagine waking up to the soft therapeutic sounds of trickling water, stepping out into your garden and watching the water gently flow by. This is how life could be at the Water’s Edge development by Charles Church in Thrapston.

The visionary transformation of Corby in Northamptonshire is driving up the desirability of Laing Homes’ collection of hot properties at The Croft, which buyers just can’t keep their hands off. Over the next few years a £60 million investment in the town centre will bring new shopping, leisure and cultural facilities, as well as a direct rail service to London.

The weather may be miserable outside but Redrow buyers in Desborough are on top of the world thanks to the house builder’s great offers. Redrow @ The Grange is made up of a variety of one- to five-bedroom homes, in a great location for commuters to Leicester, Peterborough and Northampton.

Experienced George Wimpey East Midlands Sales Executive Karen Crick knows how stressful selling a property can be without expert assistance. And that’s why she’s on hand at Poppyfields, the leading housebuilder’s popular development in Corby, Northamptonshire, helping customers every step of the way in their move to a dream home.

Making the decision to buy your first home, or move up the property ladder, is never an easy one. There are always lots of things to consider, if you are a first time buyer – will you be able to afford the cost of living combined with bills and mortgage repayments? If you are climbing up the ladder, will you be able to find the extra cash each month to pay the increased mortgage and will you ever sell your existing home?

Imagine waking up every morning to breath in fresh country air, in a place where the peaceful quiet is broken only by the gentle sound of birds. A place where you can walk for hours through open fields, knowing you’ve chosen a better way of life. This place exists, at The Chestnuts by Charles Church, in the picturesque village of Milton Malsor.

When Stuart Wynne set off to look for a new washing line – he never thought he’d end up buying a new home as well. Now Stuart, his wife Louise and 15 month old daughter, Megan, are home and dry in a fantastic new three storey, four bed Woodcote at Barratt’s The Elms development at Thorpe Astley.

The stress of buying a new home can sometimes overshadow the excitement of moving into that perfect property, but one award-winning house builder has got the answer to lift the weight from the buyer’s shoulders.

Persimmon Homes Midlands has launched a brand new residential development in Corby. Situated on Rockingham Road, Rockingham Court follows the recent sell out success of Persimmon’s previous Corby development, Welland Grange and offers a range of over 150 new homes in a choice of one to four bedroom designs.

Persimmon Homes Midlands has returned to Desborough with a brand new residential development and sold four properties off-plan within weeks of opening! Situated off Harborough Road and forming part of a consortium development, Persimmon Homes at The Grange offers a fantastic range of over 100 new properties.

Persimmon Homes Midlands will be continuing its sponsorship of local rugby club, the Northampton Saints for the 2007/8 season. The Northampton based home builder’s name has been emblazoned on players shirts since October 2003, with Persimmon’s group chief executive, John White a keen supporter of the Saints and regular spectator at home matches.

George Wimpey East Midlands is set to unveil a superb new pair of show homes to mark the final phase of properties available at The Copse, the leading house builder’s popular development at Mawsley Village in Northamptonshire.

Roles were reversed recently when Persimmon Homes saved the day for two emergency service workers looking to buy their first home together. Caroline Lewis who works for the Ambulance Service and her fire-fighter boyfriend Chris Stephenson, were on the hunt for their first home, but struggling to find anything that met their requirements.

Over seven acres of land in Upton, Northampton, has become the home of a housing development that embodies 21st century living. Barratt Northampton’s NU@D2 includes an innovative mix of eco technologies, cutting edge design and revolutionary layouts. It also reflects an emerging residential planning philosophy, New Urbanism (NU), which has proved popular in America.

Traditional family homes are always a favourite among buyers – and Laing Homes’ charming collection of four-bedroom detached properties are proving a popular choice at The Croft, the leading house builder’s brand new development in Corby, Northamptonshire.

The increase of interest rates being at their highest for more than six years has been a huge national news story and one than has massively affected property market activity.

As would-be first time buyers turn to more creative means to make it onto the property ladder, house builder Redrow is throwing them a lifeline with its ‘Mortgaging with a Mate’ scheme. The award-winning developer Redrow Homes – currently building at Oakley Vale, Corby, Northamptonshire, is among those reporting an increasing trend to buy with a friend simply as a means of getting onto that first rung.

Enthusiasm, hard work and commitment from William Li, a carpentry apprentice with Persimmon Homes Midlands has led to the 22 year old being announced as local winner of the company’s internal ‘Apprentice of the Year’ award scheme, for the second year running.

Persimmon Homes site manager, Lee Tysoe has had his diligence and hard work recognised by the NHBC after winning a Pride in the Job Quality Award for the second time.

House builders Amberley are expecting a rush of visitors to Stanwell Court in Wellingborough on Bank Holiday Weekend when, for the first time, purchasers will be able to view the finished product.

Charles Church’s launch of The Chestnuts development in Milton Malsor was everything a housebuilder dreams of. There were long queues of people, there was interest all day and, most importantly, there were sales!

Not content with building quality new homes, Redrow is taking a dip into aviation and offering new home buyers the chance to join the fun. To celebrate the fact that Redrow’s very own hot air balloon will be appearing at this year’s Northampton Balloon Festival on August 17-19.

Local students braved the July showers to get a taste of life on a building development, thanks to a link up with an award-winning housebuilder. Redrow Homes’ development Oakley Vale, in Corby, welcomed students and teachers from Weston Favell School for a behind the scenes tour, which included a health and safety introduction, looking at different build stages of houses, and inspecting some of the larger plant machines – all with engines firmly turned off.

House hunters are being urged to move quickly as just one home remains for sale at Persimmon Homes’ popular Brook Gardens development in Burton Latimer.

Persimmon Homes has opened a stunning show home at its Crispin’s Crescent development in Northampton, designed to give would be buyers a taste of what these luxury properties have to offer.

Two beautiful showhomes are turning heads at The Croft, Laing Homes’ development in Corby, Northamptonshire. Fabulous furniture and delightful decor in the three-bedroom ‘Keats’ showhome reveal just what customers can achieve using the blank canvas of a brand new property.

When it comes to luxury at a price buyers can afford, George Wimpey’s stylish ‘Claret’ homes at Appleton Gate in Northamptonshire have it all. The magnificent four-bedroom home offers spacious accommodation over three floors and stylish design, perfect for families and those looking to enhance their living space.

Brand new homes have proved so popular with customers at The Copse, George Wimpey’s stunning development at Mawsley Village in Northamptonshire, that the leading housebuilder is now offering househunters a final chance to buy.

A flurry of buyers are crossing the threshold into a brand new home in Desborough, as Redrow Homes’ latest offering proves too difficult to pass by.

With some gardens measuring nearly 80ft long at The Grange development in Desborough, Barratt are keen to highlight this impressive feature. The development off the B576 Harborough Road has already attracted positive feedback from buyers for the spacious and well laid-out plots.

Househunters are being offered a range of money-saving incentives when they buy a brand new three-bedroom home at George Wimpey’s popular Poppyfields development in Corby, Northamptonshire.

The Willow housetype at Miller Homes’ Upton Green development in Upton, Northampton, is well worth taking a look at. A traditional four bedroom two storey family house, The Willow is just waiting to be snapped up.

They say three is the magic number, and award-winning housebuilder Charles Church has recognised this by raising the roof at its ‘Water’s Edge’ development in Thrapston, and building a selection of three-storey houses which offer flexible living and something for everyone.

Leading housebuilder George Wimpey has opened the doors to the stunning new showhomes at Appleton Gate - its brand new development on the outskirts of Corby, Northamptonshire.

Purchasing a new home is a lifetime investment; we look for the right property for our long term needs at the right price and in the right location. Housebuilder Charles Church is coming soon with a select of 16 luxury two, three, four and five bedroom homes ideally located in the charming, quintessentially English village of Milton Malsor.

George Wimpey is offering househunters the opportunity to purchase a stunning showhome featuring valuable additional extras at The Copse, Mawsley Village - its exciting development located in open countryside close to Kettering, Northamptonshire.

With an increasing number of househunters seeking more space and flexibility, three-storey homes - which have proved popular for centuries - are an appealing option.

George Wimpey East Midlands has a limited offer for first-time buyers to own a brand new home at its Appleton Gate development in Northamptonshire – and slice thousands of pounds off the cost in return for just £1.

They say three is the magic number, and housebuilder of the year Miller Homes has recognised this by raising the roof at its Upton Green development in Upton, Northampton, and building a selection of three-storey houses which offer flexible living and something for everyone.

With recent statistics suggesting young people are staying at home until the age of 34, the idea of getting on that all important property ladder could seem like just a dream to many.

Laing Homes are offering homebuyers the chance of luxury living in the stylish ‘Milton’ home at The Croft in Corby, Northamptonshire.

When James Oxborrow and partner Anna Yeoman decided to buy a new home they wanted to spread out - and up!

Customers are being given the opportunity to live in three-storey luxury for a fraction of the price at George Wimpey’s brand new Appleton Gate development in Corby, Northamptonshire.

Brand new homes at the Turners development near Northampton have proved so popular with customers with that leading housebuilder George Wimpey is now offering househunters a second chance to buy.

Sales season is now underway at The Croft, Laing Homes’ delightful new development in Northamptonshire. With two, three and four bedroom properties priced from just £134,995 and a wealth of special offers and incentives to suit the needs of every customer, the leading housebuilder is expecting busy times ahead at its brand new Sales Centre, located on Butland Road, Corby.

The first six top properties have gone on sale at Miller Homes’ newest West Midlands’ development in Daventry this month – and they’re the BIG ones!

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

Miller Homes Group Chief Executive, Keith Miller, took time out from his hectic schedule to visit the Upton Green development in Northampton last week to see for himself why the eco-friendly development is such a hit with purchasers.

Over the past 100 years Corby has developed from a village to a steel town and now looks set to be transformed again says commercial property specialist Underwoods as it is highlighted to form a key role in the Government’s strategy to develop the South Midlands Milton Keynes area.

If you are thinking of following the national trend and going green when buying a house, you needn’t look any further than the eco-friendly houses at Miller Homes’ Upton Green development in Northampton. And as soon as you visit the development you will see why there are only two four-bedroom townhouses remaining in the current phase.

A junior cricket team in Northampton is celebrating a ‘home’ victory after a generous £200 donation by Redrow on the eve of their new season.

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.

The last two ever remaining properties at the exclusive Miller Homes development in Worksop have just been released for sale.

Prestigious housebuilder Charles Church proudly returns to Deanshanger in Northamptonshire, following its successful and highly desirable development ‘Beechwood Gardens’. So, if you missed us last year, do not fret, register your interest today and make living in Deanshanger, a dream come true in 2007!

Saving up to buy a new house can be a nightmare, but Redrow Homes is relieving this headache at its Desborough development The Grange, with a £99 and move in incentive.

Saving up for a new home can be difficult and time consuming, so home builder Redrow has taken the stress away at its Oakley Vale development in Corby.

Following planning approval, award-winning housebuilder Charles Church has announced that it is to build just 16 luxury semi-detached and detached homes on a site in the highly sought-after village location of Milton Malsor in Northamptonshire.

With the hectic lifestyle of today’s 21st century family in constant flux, property developers are having to become more adept than ever in creating homes which are flexible and adaptable.

If you’ve decided that 2007 is to be the year that you move home, look no further than Persimmon Homes’ Harrowden Park development in Wellingborough.

Parlison Properties, advised by Savills and Burbage Realty, has sold a distribution site at The Triangle, Thrapston, Northamptonshire to Frontier Estates for £4.25 million.