Surrey Property News

Knight Frank has been appointed to sell a selection of apartments and penthouses at Surbiton Plaza, a luxurious development with five star concierge services and secure underground parking in Surbiton, Surrey.

Two new showhomes are being launched at two very different, but equally exciting, developments in Redhill. Interested home buyers are invited to view Barratt Southern Counties' latest residential schemes, Barratt@Watercolour and Impress@Park25, on Saturday 26th July. Because the developments are less than two miles apart, home buyers can enjoy the jazz band and complementary barbeque at Barratt@Watercolour and view the stunning new showhome at Impress@Park 25 on the same day.

Townends Estate Agents in Surbiton, Surrey, are marketing a development which is believed to be the first in the country to use solely the biometric fingerprint method of door entry, alleviating the need for keys and appealing to anyone who is security conscious or who has a tendency to lock themselves out.

A lucky couple from Binfield, who have just purchased an apartment at Crest Nicholson’s Regeneration scheme, The Atrium in Camberley have scooped £150 of Next Vouchers after the prize draw at the recent show apartment launch.

July twelfth marks the launch of Charles Church's beautiful development Foxglove Gardens in the historic borough of Runneymede. The selection of ten three and four bedroom homes and four two bedroom apartments blend traditional exteriors with modern interiors and are finished seamlessly.

Visitors to George Wimpey's Living @ Park 25 development in Redhill can pick up amazing culinary tips from a celebrity chef on Saturday 12th July (12.00 - 2.00pm). Roger Gadsden, Head Chef at The Cloisters Restaurant at Nutfield Priory Hotel and Spa in Surrey will be cooking up a treat in the spacious kitchen of the Lloyd showhome.

Pullman Court is one of the first developments of flats built in the International Modern style in Britain. Built in 1933-5 by Frederick Gibberd, with a variety of detailing and refinement not found in other British flats at that time, the development comprises ten ranges of flats arranged in three blocks, designed as a tight, single composition with amenities including roof gardens, an open air swimming pool, a restaurant and social club. Lock up garages and storage areas, with landscaped gardens provide a parkland setting.

Roxbury is currently marketing two unique and highly desirable properties in the Surrey area. Both houses are Grade II listed with suggested dates for the first dwellings on the original sites dating back to the16th Century. Both buildings have a wealth of charm, character and originality.

You wouldn’t buy a new pair of shoes without trying them on or a new car without giving it a test run, so why should a new home be any different? Bovis Homes age exclusive development at Holmesdale Manor near Redhill, Surrey is offering potential purchasers an exceptional opportunity to test run a chic new home before they buy.

First-time buyers can step onto the property ladder with ease at a special weekend at Living @ Park 25, George Wimpey's popular development in Redhill, Surrey. Not to be missed by any would-be home-owner, on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th July George Wimpey West London is providing visitors with an extra ‘leg up', including the chance to purchase an ‘affordable' home through English Partnerships, and to gain free financial and legal advice.

Barratt Southern Counties has announced its plans for a new two-phase residential development in Caterham, Surrey. Planning permission has been granted for 48 new homes to be built on land formerly occupied by detached houses. The first phase of the development, Liberty Park, will comprise 24 luxury new three, four and five-bedroom homes for private sale and will be launched this summer. The project's second phase, Liberty Place, will provide a further 24 homes including a number of two-bedroom apartments.

Tucked away off leafy Woodham Lane and backing onto the tranquil Basingstoke Canal, at Woodham Park it’s easy to forget just how well placed you are for Woking town centre and its first rate links to London. This collection of nine, individually appointed 5 bedroom homes occupying a peaceful gated cul-de-sac means you needn’t compromise a great location for your own idyllic hideaway, where the sound of birdsong pervades.

When it comes to creating homes that have the ‘wow’ factor, Millgate Homes has perfected the formula. Testament was paid to the Company’s dedication to detail at the recent Evening Standard New Homes Awards, where its Woodham Park development in Woking scooped the coveted ‘New Home of the Year’ Gold award.

First impressions count, especially in property, which is why the curb appeal of a home is such a key factor for purchasers. An attractive and inviting entrance ensures a home maintains strong market value, and more importantly ensures a pleasant welcome for the owners, their family and their friends for years to come. At Asprey Gardens in Shirley, Surrey, Asprey Homes have taken great care to create a collection of properties with delightful curb-appeal features to make that ideal first impression.

Testament to the desirability of the outstanding new homes constructed at its landmark Bridewell Park development in Wormley, Surrey, award-winning housebuilder Charles Church has announced that there is now just one final apartment remaining for sale.

For purchasers keen to inspect the quality of homes for themselves at Charles Church's outstanding new development at The Cascades, Virginia Water, Surrey, the good news is that the award-winning housebuilder is opening an inspirational showhome there over the weekend of 12/13 July.

Research by Schlag and Schwenkhagen has shown that mobility is of great importance to older people and contributes to a better quality of life and happiness. For these reasons, older drivers are often reluctant to give up the car but often it is a reality that many have to face up to.

Filming recently took place at Charles Church's The Cascades development in Virginia Water. The exclusive development was chosen as a location for ITV1's exciting new film, ‘Caught in a Trap', which is to be screened later this year.

Nestled within a secluded enclave of Oatlands Mere in Weybridge, award winning developer Consero Homes is offering the rare opportunity for purchasers to live in a new home with its own woodland and private jetty on the banks of Broadwater Lake.

At Warren Court in Ashtead, Millgate Homes’ collection of just thirty 1 and 2 bedroom apartments exclusively for the over 65s, downsizing is proving a popular lifestyle choice as over 50% of the apartments have already been sold. So, if you’ve been thinking of downsizing but have yet to find the right property, then come and see for yourself why Warren Court is causing such a stir – but you had better hurry, as time may be running out.

Following the successful launch of EasyBuy on the apartments at Crest Nicholson’s exciting new Abbots Croft development, the offer is now being rolled out to benefit families looking for larger 3/4 bedroom family sized homes*, giving purchasers the opportunity to secure a stylish new property for just 75% of the asking price.

Townends Estate Agents in Guildford are marketing a prestigious development of five stylish houses at Ashley Chase, Joseph's Road, Guildford. Built by Natta Country Homes, an independent property developer, prices range from £349,950 to £379,950 and a fully furnished show home is available for immediate viewing.

The new showhome at Charles Church's Paddock View development in Mytchett is now open. This is a great opportunity to take a peek at how your new Charles Church home can look and is a great example of the high standards associated with this established housebuilder.

More and more homebuyers are reaching the conclusion that carefully designed outside spaces are as important as crafted interiors. Balconies and terraces are now seen as valuable extensions of the home, too important not to be used all the year round for entertaining and relaxing.

Being a nation obsessed with football and property it is no surprise that as the transfer season looms, many footballers will be moving to other clubs and with that, some will decide to move home. But where will the transfer season take our football stars?

Millgate Homes has cause to celebrate – its waterside collection of just nine, 5 bedroom homes on Woking’s green northern fringe has just scooped no less than three accolades at the prestigious Evening Standard New Homes Awards, including the coveted ‘Golden Eros’ trophy for ‘New Home of the Year’.

The stunning collection of new homes at Meath Gardens in the village of Meath Green, Surrey is proving popular amongst local people with over a quarter of the development already sold.

Linden Homes made its annual donation to preferred charity – The Children’s Trust in Tadworth last month, contributing £30,000 towards a new rehabilitation unit for children with acquired brain injuries and taking the total amount raised by Linden for the Trust over the last three years to £114,000.

Residents in Camberley are invited to follow their heart to The Atrium this weekend where they can come and catch a glimpse of what life might be like to live in a stunning town centre apartments in Camberley. Crest Nicholson Regeneration will unveil a stylish new show apartment at the landmark development at 10 am on Saturday 17th May.

Tony Addinall, Chief Executive of Townends Estate Agents, put himself in the stocks to help raise funds for his son's school at their annual May Fayre on Saturday 10th May.

Paddock View in Mytchett is the latest development from house builder Charles Church. This new development includes two bedroom apartments plus two, three and four bedroom houses. Paddock View offers a selection of homes appealing to a wide-range of purchasers from first-time buyers through to families and those looking to downsize. Plus, if a new home is reserved at Paddock View off-plan, Charles Church will give £5,000 towards ‘Select' options to personalise it.

Barratt Southern Counties is busy working on its new development at Gadoline Gate just to the north of Whyteleafe; formerly the Ann Summers warehouse. Barratt is building 118 apartments and a doctors' surgery on this 2.2 acre site. The residential element will comprise 46 one-bedroom apartments and 72 two-bedroom apartments; 16 of which will be designated as affordable homes.

Lock-up-and-leave homes are on the increase, with leisure time becoming more precious, owners want a low maintenance home that is a reasonable commute from London to make weekending enjoyable. It's also a good way of testing the water if you are toying with the idea of making a permanent move.

With just two homes remaining at Woodham Park on Woking’s green northern fringe, those looking to secure a home at this exceptional waterside development would be well advised to move quickly, as time is running out.

While downsizing is a move many consider, offering to free up both equity and time spent on DIY and maintaining large gardens, making the move itself can be tough -especially if it means moving out of the family home. At Warren Court in Ashtead, Millgate Homes has created an environment that could offer the perfect solution. Exclusively for the over 65s, with a discreet concierge service and beautifully furnished residents’ drawing room, this collection of just thirty 1 and 2 bedroom apartments has been designed with discerning downsizers in mind.

With concern regarding global warming prevalent in the media, today's home buyers are becoming ever more interested in the long-term sustainability and environmental impact their new properties might represent.

Many people consider their homes to be an extension of their personalities, and while the beauty of buying brand new is having a blank canvas from which to work, up until now new home owners have had very few choices available to them.

Restoration of the grade II listed former hospital site in the heart of Banstead Woods is now nearing completion and current residents are preparing for the first summer in their new homes, when they we be able to take full advantage of the excellent outdoor facilities on offer.

The on-going debate between old vs new homes continues as Asprey Homes highlights research from the Home Builders Federation (HBF) which states it costs a whopping £22,473 to bring a second hand property up to the same standard as a brand new home. This covers the cost of replacing the kitchen, heating system, wiring, roof insulation and guttering, bathroom, windows and general redecoration to spruce up tired, old interior schemes.

The historic riverside village of Shepperton with its picturesque lock, bustling high street and tranquil views over the river Ash, is home to the latest development from Persimmon Homes South East, Kingfisher Place. Kingfisher Place will comprise a mix of one and two bedroom apartments, as well as two and four bedroom homes. Ideal for families wanting a home that combines space with style in a friendly traditional neighbourhood or professionals looking for a place in commuting distance of London, these properties will meet their expectations and more.

On Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th April, Crest Nicholson will be heralding the start of the traditional Spring selling season with the launch of a fantastic new 2 bedroom show apartment and new marketing suite at Abbots Croft.

Prospective homebuyers proved to be undeterred by recent weather conditions, braving a freak April snow fall in the hope of securing a home over the launch weekend for Linden Homes' new development - The Crescent, in Warlingham, Surrey.

Runnymede Borough Council has selected the new development at Albany Court, Egham in Surrey, built by developers Runnymede Homes, to receive this year's Design Award in the category of Best Housing Development (Large) Scheme.

Galliford Try reports that a shifting dynamic among today’s home buyers has led to the blurring of room boundaries and a demand for “flexible” space. Forward thinking housebuilder Galliford Try Homes is increasingly offering “flexi-space” rooms in homes across its housebuilding divisions to meet the changing needs of its discerning buyers.

Asprey Homes is soon to unveil a collection of just eight beautiful homes at its Asprey Gardens development in Shirley, Surrey. On Saturday 3rd May local residents and the community are invited to Asprey Gardens to view the stunning new show home which offers interested purchasers the opportunity to gain an insight to the lifestyle on offer at the development.

Explore Living is pleased to announce it has now launched ‘Fusion’ - one of Chertsey’s latest new-build residential developments, located along Pretoria Road. Fusion’s first phase comprises 57 one and two bedroom apartments and, when complete, the development will provide a total of 121 one and two bedroom apartments plus two and three bedroom houses.

Charles Church has released their latest development The Cascades in sought-after Virginia Water, Surrey. This outstanding collection of apartments and luxurious townhouses, set in one of the most exclusive addresses in the area, will embody the superb levels of specification and build quality of Charles Church.

Robust sales of retirement properties are proving that pensioners are resilient house buyers in today’s market, says Linden Homes. The developer’s age restricted (+65) collection of homes - Ashcroft Place in Leatherhead, Surrey, was Linden Homes’ number one selling development in January and now only three homes remain for sale.

Townends in Worplesdon, Surrey are marketing an apartment in the former Stoughton Barracks and site of the barracks used in the film Carry on Sergeant (1959).

With environmentally friendly features including superior insulation materials and thermal glass, combined with contemporary interior design and a Thames Ditton village location, the new apartments at Imber Place have a diverse appeal.

Opening in early March 2008, Paddock View in Mytchett is the latest offering from house builder Charles Church. This new development will offer a selection of homes appealing to a wide-range of purchasers from first-time buyers through to families and those looking to downsize.

Following a long history of homebuilding that has spanned the globe, property experts Dave and Hazel Osborne have exchanged the warmth of Australia for a wintery English climate, opting for the stress-free alternative of new-build development in a peaceful Surrey village.

On Saturday 8 March, award winning developer Crest Nicholson (South) Ltd. will be unveiling a stunning new 3/4 bedroom show home at Abbots Croft, its stylish new development in the heart of Surrey.

Townends in Croydon are marketing a one bedroom, first floor apartment forming part of Astoria Court which is built on the site of the former Astoria Cinema in the High Street, Purley, Surrey.

A sense of style returns to the new homes market in South Croydon with the launch of Phase II of Cranbrook Court, Croham Road, designed and built by DBS Homes.

Townends in Mitcham are marketing an apartment built on the site of the former Crown Mill at London Road, Mitcham, Surrey. Overlooking the River Wandle and forming part of the Wandle Valley Conservation Area, the new three storey Crown Mill building was designed in the style of a late 19th century industrial building, the original building having been destroyed by fire in the 1960’s.

Fitzroy is pleased to announce the completion of their stunning new property, The Birches. This strikingly contemporary freehold house, situated between Richmond and Barnes, comprises circa 5653 sq ft and is set in 0.8 of an acre of beautifully landscaped gardens.

Linden Homes has now fully completed its renovation of the historic Dairy Crest buildings in Cheam, Surrey, and residents have already started to settle in to their new homes, many having moved in before Christmas.

Townends New Homes are delighted to be working with A Plus New Homes on their new development at The Maples, Surbiton Crescent, Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey.

Townends in Kingston are marketing two brand new apartments by FiL Group, specifically designed for modern day living. The apartments at this high tech development at 132 Richmond Road, Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey include hideaway integrated personal computer desks, the installation of high speed broadband lines and, for the security conscious, the provision to connect to all external security cameras for all round vision.

Fantastic sales success has been achieved at the launch of Barratt Kent’s New South Quarter development in Croydon, proving that an exciting development in an area of great potential can achieve outstanding sales, even in testing market conditions.

Barratt Southern Counties is making a splash with the opening of its latest showhome at Barratt@Watercolour on the outskirts of Redhill, Surrey on Saturday 16th February. The occasion will be marked with champagne and canapés for every visitor and the opportunity to secure a new home using Home Exchange.

It’s no surprise that High Cedars has already sold over 80% of its homes when you hear of the luxury apartments, excellent specification and incredible location available.

If you’re looking to live a life of luxury in a quiet yet conveniently located village, then look no further than Bridewell Park. A development in Wormley by prestigious housebuilder Charles Church, you can expect nothing less than pure excellence at Bridewell Park, where there are only two homes remaining. So act fast.

With the New Year now upon us, City bonuses remain high on the agenda, with many of the London elite still pondering their annual extravagance. However, despite the current market turbulence, many will look to safeguard their windfall, with property still remaining the popular choice for City commuters.

Downsizing for retirement does not mean compromising on style, says Linden Homes, by offering £7,000 worth of interior design vouchers to all customers at its age restricted development (+65s), Ashcroft Place in Leatherhead, Surrey.

Barratt has launched a high value Christmas Home Exchange offer on their popular development Highwood@Kenley Park near Purley and on the outskirts of Croydon.

In the property world, the most important points to consider when moving home have long been ‘location, location and location.’ This is certainly true today, when media reports suggest that the property market is in the ‘doldrums.’

Linden Homes has launched a range of incentives to encourage buyers in the South East to put a new home at the top of their wish list in the run up to Christmas, including the offer to subsidise mortgages for buyers up to the value of £18,000 over two years at its flagship regeneration scheme in Surrey.

Linden Homes has made a significant investment in the conservation of wildlife and its habitat by spending £250,000 on the introduction of a new ‘wildlife corridor’ as part of its Water Colour development in Redhill, proving housebuilding and wildlife need not be in conflict in the overcrowded south east.

Described as the ‘Beverley Hills’ of Surrey, the borough of Elmbridge is one of the top 10 best places to live in the UK, according to Channel 4’s ‘Best & Worst’ programme.

Following the success of its recently completed scheme, The Waverley Apartments, in Morden, Barratt has acquired planning permission for a new development on a site previously occupied by Merton College Sixth Form Centre.

Fairview New Homes’ Queensgate development on Pawsons Road, Croydon attracted so many off-plan sales that the company closed the development for the summer to allow construction work to catch up with the sales! Now, with the relaunch of Queensgate planned for Saturday, 6th October and Sunday 7th October, enquiries are once again flooding in from local homebuyers.

Linden Homes has announced the release of a collection of new family homes within London’s prime commuter belt, in the Surrey village of Warlingham. Within fifteen miles of central London, the sought after collection of just seven homes has already attracted attention from prospective homebuyers looking to take advantage of a rare opening in the commuter property market. One home at The Crescent development was immediately reserved off-plan, leaving just six, three bedroom semi-detached properties still available.

A location which features chalk cliffs, beautiful green open spaces and water ways, the village of Cuxton dates back to the Roman times and offers a pretty incredible place to live. And with Charles Church’s Medway Gate development, you can live in an incredible home in an incredible setting.

After selling his £2.5m home in Leigh, Surrey, Fine art salesman Leon Deith decided to pool the funds straight back into property, finding the ideal solution to be just round the corner at Linden Homes’ Water Colour development in Redhill.

Homebuyers looking to downsize to a new property for their retirement are finding an ideal solution at Linden Homes’ Ashcroft Place development in Surrey, where the worry of uprooting to a new home has been removed for buyers, with the housebuilder offering to manage the sale of their old property as well as providing the option of a fully furnished new home, ready for occupation.

Linden Homes has reported a significant increase in the number of friends and family members becoming joint property owners, as today’s generation of first time buyers realise that pooling funds is the most affordable way of getting on the housing ladder. The average age of a first time buyer in 2007 has reached 34, with typical deposits in the region of £25,000 as house prices continue to soar.

Is moving to a smaller home something you have been considering? Laurel Grange development in Byfleet, could allow you the freedom to live life how you want.

Refurbished property is fast becoming the most popular choice with new homebuyers, reports Linden Homes, who have experienced heightened interest and a surge of sales at restoration projects throughout its South East division.

Finding the ideal place for your retirement can be difficult, but after a visit to Reflections in Caterham you’ll find that it offers everything you’re looking for – and more.

This immaculately presented nine bedroom detached property is located in the premier area of Chilworth and has been extensively refurbished by the current owners.

GE Commercial Finance and Brookhouse Investments, advised by joint-agents Savills and Stuart Edwards Fullermoon, have secured the highest rent in Croydon in over six years in a letting at Sixty Nine Park Lane to Liverpool Victoria.

The weather has been less than perfect this summer; but the prices certainly are at Fairview New Homes’ Centralé in Epsom. With summer reductions on selected apartments and a 32” flat screen TV giveaway to the first five purchasers over the Bank Holiday weekend, now is certainly the time to buy and you could be enjoying cosy evenings in a home of your own before autumn takes hold.

Hydrogen Energy International, a joint venture between BP Alternative Energy and Rio Tinto, has taken office space at The Heights, Brooklands, Weybridge, from Prudential Property Investment Managers (PRUPIM).

Wet summer fails to dampen spirits as waterside community springs to life. As phase two at Linden Homes’ Water Colour development ‘The Grand Quarter’ gets underway, existing residents already moved in at phase one are finally getting their first real taste of life by the waterside as summer eventually landed at the new Redhill community.

Townends Estate Agents are delighted to announce the launch of White Gables, South Croydon, an exquisite collection of 14 homes built by award winning Premier Properties, comprising of 12 two bedroom, two bathroom apartments and two penthouses in a gated development located in a sought after residential road in South Croydon.

Townends New Homes & Buckminster Homes are delighted to announce a fantastic success story which proves that the public’s desire for high quality and realistically priced new-build developments is stronger than ever.

The number of family houses being built across the country has dropped by 21,000 in the last seven years* since the government introduced the PPG3 in 2000. Now in 2007 as the housing crisis has highlighted the shortage of family homes that people clearly want to buy, government legislation is set to take a U-turn.

A private client of Savills has sold office headquarters, Novar House, Queens Road, Weybridge, Surrey, to Greenhills for £10.75 million, reflecting a net initial yield of 6.47%.

Proximity to work is high on a lot of purchaser’s requirements when looking to buy a new house. And so is security. Especially when your job involves travel and your home is left empty and unoccupied on a regular basis!

There are so many unique selling points at Charles Church’s High Cedars development in Reigate that it is really hard to know where to start listing them! The apartments available at the exclusive development offer everything that a purchaser would look for in a new development, and more.

A £15 million town centre regeneration scheme combined with a 25 minute train ride to Waterloo is making Walton-on-Thames one of the most desirable commuter towns in Surrey.

As Linden Homes prepares to launch a second collection of homes at its Banstead Wood development in Surrey, on the site of a disused Grade II listed hospital, Managing Director Paul Cooper welcomes Gordon Brown’s announcement of the further release of government-owned land for development.

Moving home has just become a lot easier, thanks to The Charles Church Bridewell Park comprehensive furniture package which is currently being offered on select plots at the development in Wormley, Godalming. The generous furniture package offered to purchasers makes moving to an apartment at Bridewell Park simple - practically all you will need to pack on move in day is your toothbrush – just don’t forget it!

Karen Baldwin first set eyes on the apartments at Charles Church’s The Belvederes development in South Reigate at the end of last summer and now, almost a year later, she holds the key to her dream property and is looking forward to making a home there.

Silver Homes is proud to announce an open weekend on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th July at their latest development, Wakeling Manor in Foxley Lane, Purley, near Croydon.

Linden Homes is offering customers the ideal opportunity to test drive their new homes before making a purchase, with the offer of an overnight stay to all prospective buyers at its Ashcroft Place development in Leatherhead.

Linden homes has launched the dairy mansions in Cheam, a major restoration project involving the conversion of the former dairy crest buildings, along with the creation of a complementary collection of new homes, following the sell-out success of developments in nearby Woking and Dorking.

The Webb Estate in Purley on the Southern outskirts of Croydon is renowned for its beauty, its history and its famous residents. Just West of the town centre of Purley, William Webb, after whom this sought after residential area is named, began to lay out a garden in 260 acres in 1888.

If you are thinking of buying a luxury apartment in Reigate this summer then now is the time to visit Charles Church’s High Cedars development in Wray Park Road.

When moving house it’s often hard to find time for yourself. Buying furniture, decorating, landscaping the garden and meeting your new neighbours all seem to take priority over spending time looking after yourself.

Silver Homes is a highly respected, award winning company which has been building extensively in Kent and Surrey for over 20 years. Now Silver Homes is creating luxury apartments in the heart of Purley, near Croydon in Surrey and bringing with them their highly professional team.

By the time that Jonathan Wu and his partner Sarah Jane de Champs discovered The Academy, a new development by Fairview New Homes in Addiscombe, near Croydon, they were exhausted with the home buying process.

The dream home for all windmill enthusiasts has just come onto the market with Townends in Croydon. Whilst the properties in Postmill Close look normal enough, they are lucky enough to share their road with Croydon’s only windmill.

The launch of The Academy, an exciting new development of apartments and townhouses located opposite Ashburton Park in Addiscombe, near Croydon, attracted plenty of attention from local home buyers.

If you’re looking for a new home just ten miles from London, but without the high London price tag, it’s well worth visiting the new Queensgate development in Croydon.

How would you like to own a small piece of Britain’s heritage for a fraction of the usual price?

Galliford Try Homes, through its regional homebuilder, Linden Homes have scooped further prominent awards, gaining the prestigious titles of ‘Best New Home of the Year’ and ‘Best New Starter Home’ at the Evening Standard’s recent New Homes Design Awards 2007.

Linden Homes made a substantial donation to the Tadworth based charity The Children’s Trust this month, providing a much needed cash injection for the construction of a new £7million rehabilitation centre for children with acquired brain injuries.

Now that Spring has sprung it is the perfect time to visit Charles Church’s development The Belvederes in south Reigate. The flowers and shrubs around the tranquil inner courtyard have blossomed and the water feature is in place. The trees have been planted and the development has a real homely feel to it.

Sales have taken off at KingsOak Homes’ North Point development in Stanwell, Surrey with just five of the 21 private homes remaining. Those seeking to purchase a contemporary one or two bedroom apartment at this well-located address should act fast or miss out!

If you are looking for a smooth move to an exclusive apartment in a desirable part of Reigate then look no further than Charles Church’s High Cedars development. For a limited period only Charles Church is offering its popular Part Exchange and Assisted Move schemes to purchasers at High Cedars.

As soon as home buyer, Shaan Ali, saw Centralé, a new development by Fairview New Homes in Epsom, it was a case of ‘love at first sight!’ Having seen the development advertised in a local newspaper, Shaan visited the marketing suite and was so impressed that she bought a one-bedroom apartment on the spot!

A stunning Willowbrook mixed residential & retail development in central Egham was the proud recipient of a prestigious award at the annual Runnymede Design Awards in April. The development incorporates 5 retail units and 33 high quality apartments which are being marketed as “Henley Court” by Townends in Egham.

Over the past twelve months, local people have watched with interest as a new village has emerged just outside Redhill in surrey, and now that the first residents have arrived at Water Colour, the community is truly taking shape.

Over the past twelve months, local people have watched with interest as a new village has emerged just outside Redhill in Surrey, and now that the first residents have arrived at Water Colour, the community is truly taking shape.

If you are seeking a home that is great value, set within a very attractive development with a strong community spirit and yet within easy reach of London, it’s well worth taking a close look at Queensgate in Croydon.

Townends New Homes & Havensilver Investments have announced the launch of Whitebeam Place – an exciting development of ten contemporary new build apartments in Whyteleafe, Surrey.

Families relocating to the south of England from elsewhere in the UK often find themselves trying to buy in the most expensive part of the country. However, the London commuter belt can still offer an affordable solution to those buying into the south east market, says Linden Homes.

Linden Homes has started the ball rolling on the biggest event to hit Redhill in five years with a £10,000 donation to the Redhill Carnival - a two day event taking place this June.

Legal & General on behalf of their Linked Pensions Fund have purchased 51/53 Clarence Street, Kingston from British Land for £16,050,000. The sale price reflects a net initial yield of 3.92%.

Following the announcement that carbon-zero homes under £500,000 will be exempt from stamp duty, as well as the introduction of the Code for Sustainable Homes this month (April 2007), the emphasis for new homes is very much on their environmental credentials.

The derelict Dairy Crest site in Cheam, East Surrey, is to be given a new lease of life by Linden Homes, which has begun a major restoration of the historical dairy buildings as part of a wider development project.

As property prices continue to rise across the country, more and more young buyers are struggling to afford a new home. Many are now opting for ‘group mortgages’ and buying with friends.

With a village atmosphere and a great location, West Molesey is a popular place to live and Fairview New Homes is expecting a tremendous response to its new development, Mosaic, due to be launched on Saturday, 14th April 2007.

Children from Holmesdale School took their lessons out of the classroom earlier this month when they went for a site visit at Charles Church’s High Cedars development in Reigate. 90 Year One pupils – aged between five and six – walked from their school in Alma Road, 30 at a time on 3 separate days, to the site on Wray Park Road, as part of their Building and Structures project.

Well worth visiting are the superb new show apartments recently opened by Fairview New Homes at its new Centralé development in the heart of Epsom. Centralé comprises a stunning selection of 94 contemporary one, two and three-bedroom apartments housed in a striking seven-storey building.

The luxury residential property developer has won planning permission for two new developments in Surbiton and West Wickham, and has also been awarded Platinum for ‘Best Family Homes’ at the annual Hot Property awards.

Linden Homes has experienced a growing number of customers, opting to ease the home buying process by purchasing their properties in advance off-plan. Customers across Linden’s South East region have been taking a leaf out of the property investor book by buying homes that are yet to be built and exist only on paper or in model format.

Leading housebuilder, Barratt, has started construction work at Barratt at Watercolour, a fantastic new development of 97 new homes, including one and two-bedroom apartments and a range of two, three, four, five and even six-bedroom houses set in five acres.

Charles Church South East has presented one lucky couple with a hamper bursting with local produce to say a big thank you.

Thames Valley Housing Association (TVHA) is the one stop shop for low-cost home ownership. Transferring the list will mean a much simpler process for first time buyers wanting to get a foot on the property ladder.

Linden Homes is making life even easier for homebuyers at the commuter haven of Water Colour in Redhill, where they are offering a free season ticket to all purchasers of The Artist’s Quarter apartments for two years.

As the trend continues for ‘greenshifters’, a term given to Londoners moving out to the tranquil green pastures of the South East, there is an increasing demand for property in the suburbs, creating a buoyant market.

Award winning new homes developer Banner Homes has just launched a stunning show home at Langham Mews, its new development on Langley Park Road, Sutton.

Miller Homes are proud to announce that sales at their Queens Gate development, on the outskirts of Guildford, have been so successful that over 50% of the development has already been sold!

It looks as if The Academy in Addiscombe is set to be one of the most successful developments for Fairview New Homes.

If 2007 is the year that you’re planning to move home, take a look at Fairview New Homes’ plans for Queensgate, Croydon.

Princeton Investments and Patron Capital, advised by joint letting agents Savills and Stiles Harold Williams, have completed the largest office letting in Croydon in recent years at No. 1 Croydon, 12-16 Addiscombe Road, Croydon.

Antler Homes’ York Place development in Guildford, Surrey, is perfectly positioned to appeal to young, professional commuters.

A third of parents would undergo the emotional and financial burden of moving house, to be nearer to their ideal school, according to a survey by Sky TV channel ‘Teachers TV’.

Half the apartments in the final phase of Linden Homes’ exclusive Deepdene Court development in Dorking have sold out in just one week, leaving seven two-bedroom apartments available to purchase off-plan.

Residents at Fusion, Linden Homes’ flagship eco development in Woking, Surrey, are already reaping the financial benefits of their environmentally friendly new homes by making large savings on their energy bills, as well as doing their bit for the environment.

Celebrating the recent official launch of the inspirational new show apartment and sales office at its prestigious development The Belvederes in Reigate, housebuilder Charles Church is currently offering a superb range of incentives within its ‘Compliments’ package to purchasers reserving a new home, for a limited period only.

Slough Estates, advised by joint agents Savills and CBRE, has let Unit 6 Commerce Park, Commerce Way, Croydon to Dwell Retail.

UBS Triton Property Fund, advised by Savills and Stiles Harold Williams, has doubled its office letting to SNC Lavalin UK at Knollys House, Addiscombe Road, Croydon.

Susan Marshall of Guildford is now the proud new owner of the 10,000th home provided by Thames Valley Housing in its 40 years of operation.

Sonia Harle bought a McCarthy & Stone retirement apartment at Reynard Court in Foxley Lane, Purley, for an easier way of life, despite the fact that she is still working two days a week.

Life used to begin at 40 – not in this century though! Life now begins when the children move out and the big family house can be sold to release money built up in equity over the years.

The house buying process is daunting at the best of times and none more so than purchasing your first home.