Berkshire
Make a seamless move into retirement
David Wilson Retirement Homes is making a move to a dream home at one of its developments as easy and trouble-free as possible with its complete service to help sell, move and buy.
A real deal for first time buyers in Bracknell
Fairview Homes is pleased to announce the launch of its ‘Flying Start’ deal at Celsius in Bracknell, where first time buyers can snap up a new home for just 75% of the existing purchase price. The new deal has been designed by Fairview to help struggling first time buyers onto the property ladder. At Celsius, a one bedroom apartment is typically priced from £150,000 but with the Flying Start deal, purchasers would pay as little as £112,500.
First time buyer’s open weekend at Celsius, Bracknell
Leading developer Fairview New Homes is hosting a first time buyer’s open day on 26th July at its impressive new Celsius development in Bracknell. First time buyers can gain an ideal lift onto the property ladder by reserving an apartment for just £50 this 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.
Barratt acquires prime site in village of Compton
Barratt Thames Valley has acquired a prime site in Compton, a charming village surrounded by beautiful West Berkshire countryside, where it will build a collection of 33 new homes.
Sustainability reigns at The Parks in Bracknell Forest
As summer approaches, the leisurely pursuits of the countryside beckon. And who wouldn't want to boast about living near a forest, and in a new build development with fantastic green credentials no less? The Parks is located on the site of a former RAF College in Bracknell Forest, where developer George Wimpey are working with English Partnerships to produce a remarkable new community with sustainability at its heart.
A first step onto the property ladder at Upcross Gardens
Taking the first step onto the property ladder is not a decision to be taken lightly. In addition to a property to suit their present needs, savvy buyers need to have one eye on the future, and view their new purchase as much as an investment as it is a home. Ritu Kiran, a graduate now working in Management Consultancy, has put this into practice with the purchase of her first home at Upcross Gardens in Reading, with a little fatherly advice to help along the way.
Barratt plans green energy for Cippenham
Barratt Southern Counties has applied to Slough Borough Council for permission to erect a three megawatt wind turbine at Cippenham to help meet the electricity needs of 1,500 homes in the Cippenham and Slough area.
A new lease of life for Reading landmark
With the transformation of the much-loved Upcross Hotel into Reading’s most exclusive new address nearing completion, developer Millgate Homes is preparing to showcase its award-winning style with the launch of a brand new Show Home.
Style, quality and location prove an attractive proposition
Combining developer Millgate Homes’ renowned quality, a peaceful location tucked away in a corner of sought-after Woodley and a range of homes to suit a variety of lifestyles, The Pastures has been causing quite a stir, as Colin Wells of selling agent Prospect explains.
A change for the better at Imperial Court
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 Imperial Court in Wokingham, Millgate Homes has created an environment that could offer the perfect solution.
Style and sophistication in Ascot
Charles Church will be opening the double doors of their new showhome at their latest development, New Crown Mile in Ascot on Saturday 28th June. This exclusive collection of homes consists of just five detached two and three bedroom bungalows, as well as a low-rise apartment building of three bedroom homes. Nestled in this highly sought-after area of Berkshire, New Crown Mile offers superior levels of specification.
Three-bedroom homes from £150,000 at The Parks
First-time buyers can step onto the property ladder with ease at a special weekend at The Parks, George Wimpey's popular development in Bracknell Forest, Berkshire. Not to be missed by any would-be home-owner, on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd June 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.
Affordability meets sustainability in Cippenham
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.
Turning up the heat at College Ride
With the summer months upon us, David Wilson Homes Southern is set to make Bracknell's temperature soar by holding a tropical Caribbean summer event at its newest development, College Ride in Berkshire.
Mother and daughter are sold on Wokingham retirement home
Living in a three bedroom semi, 82 year old Eileen Taylor was beginning to find the upkeep of a large house was getting too much for her and being unable to drive, getting to the shops was often difficult. With her daughter, Caroline, living 125 miles away it wasn't easy for her to be on hand to help with day to day life, so when they heard about David Wilson Retirement Homes - and its part exchange scheme Eileen found the perfect solution.