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First time buyers in Bournemouth get national funding boost

First time buyers in Bournemouth get national funding boost

Dorset's leading housebuilder has secured national funding to help first time buyers who want to take their first step on the housing ladder at Honeycombe Beach in Boscombe.

Poole Quarter proves a popular retreat for second home owners

Poole Quarter proves a popular retreat for second home owners

The sea air and warmer climates have been enticing second home owners to the South West for years and with more Britons opting for UK holidays, Crest Nicholson has seen a rise in demand for second homes at its Poole Quarter development.

New bungalows revealed at popular Purbeck Gate

New bungalows revealed at popular Purbeck Gate

Buyers searching for the rare commodity of a brand new bungalow are in for a real treat when they visit Purbeck Gate in Dorset.

Crest Nicholson announces sought after Poole development is 95% sold

Crest Nicholson announces sought after Poole development is 95% sold

Located just minutes from golden beaches, blue seas and a thriving town centre, it’s no wonder that Crest Nicholson’s coastal Poole Quarter development has now sold 95% of its properties, which have been particularly popular among first time buyers, investors and second home owners.

Poole Quarter purchaser steps onto the ladder with an EasyBuy

Poole Quarter purchaser steps onto the ladder with an EasyBuy

First-time buyers have come face-to-face with a tough housing market recently, yet despite the difficulties in reaching that all important first rung on the ladder, a local couple have found themselves an ‘EasyBuy’* and are now the proud owners of a brand new home in Poole.

Persimmon helps Shaftesbury buyers avoid rent race

Persimmon helps Shaftesbury buyers avoid rent race

Many young house hunters may find themselves stuck in a vicious circle of renting and not being able to afford to save enough money for a deposit at the same time. However, one couple in Shaftesbury has been able to move into their very own property – without a deposit – thanks to Persimmon Homes’ shared equity scheme.

Enjoy a DIY-free Bank Holiday

Enjoy a DIY-free Bank Holiday

May bank holiday is traditionally the time we don overalls and give our homes a much needed DIY fix. However, with recent research revealing over half of Brits are scared of DIY and four out of ten would even go as far as saying they hate it , many people will be looking to avoid household chores this spring.

Easter treats await househunters at Purbeck Gate

Buyers on the hunt for a stylish new home at Barratt’s Purbeck Gate will get much more than they bargained for when they visit the popular site on Saturday 23 April.

Poole Quarter switches off with global Earth Hour

Poole Quarter switches off with global Earth Hour

For the third year in a row award winning developer Crest Nicholson joined people, businesses, communities and governments across the world to support the WWF’s global Earth Hour campaign.

Barratt revisits buyers at Honeycombe Beach

Barratt revisits buyers at Honeycombe Beach

Since its launch in the summer of 2006, Barratt’s Honeycombe Beach in Boscombe has proven a hit with a wide range of buyers coveting a beachfront apartment, and now nearly five years later the housebuilder catches up with one of the first to buy off plan.

Live the coastal dream with a new home in Boscombe

Live the coastal dream with a new home in Boscombe

The chance to live a dream lifestyle on the coast can be further imagined at Barratt’s Honeycombe Beach when a new two bedroom show apartment is unveiled next weekend (Saturday 26 March).

Home buyers see attraction of summer living at Poole Quarter

Home buyers see attraction of summer living at Poole Quarter

Picture this – it’s a sunny summer’s morning in Poole, you wake up in your brand new apartment, with the sea just 300 metres away, and you plan a day of water sports and sunbathing on a blue flag beach.

Rental demand makes Poole Quarter hot property for investors

Rental demand makes Poole Quarter hot property for investors

In today’s tough economic climate where bank savings are accumulating little interest, investing in property for the rental return alone is a highly attractive option.

Poole Quarter's home of the week boasts panoramic outlook

Poole Quarter's home of the week boasts panoramic outlook

Homebuyers looking for a luxury retreat at an affordable price are being offered a stunning new home for the New Year. Crest Nicholson’s property of the week at its popular Poole Quarter development in Poole displays breath taking panoramic views that purchasers will find hard to resist.

Barratt rewards second-time customers with big discounts

Barratt rewards second-time customers with big discounts

Dorset's leading housebuilder is offering to reward customers for their loyalty by giving them thousands of pounds off their new home when they come back to buy for a second or third time.