East England

With Persimmon, its deal or deal
With the constant UK economy ‘doom and gloom’ reports, previously eager househunters in the East Midlands region are forgiven for being more than cautious when choosing the right time to buy a new home.

Retired couple find their perfect place in Heybridge
When Margarida and Paul Neale were looking for a brand new detached house in their home town of Heybridge, recommendation from one of their offspring led them to the perfect place.

Magnificent homes to be found at The Walnuts
If you have designs of grandeur and can picture yourself in an opulent residence, but don’t think you can afford to buy a luxury home, then Persimmon Homes Anglia’s sought-after Norwich-based development has the answer.

New homes are ready to be reserved at Solus
Two, three and four-bedroom homes for first-time buyers, families and property investors are now ready to reserve at Solus, George Wimpey’s sought-after development in Colchester.

Couple find two floors and their own front door
Like many young couples, David Rendell and Natalie Drane both aged 22, were keen to have their own space and to get a foot on the property ladder. They had both been living with their families in Braintree and didn’t have far to look to find their ideal first home, at Bocking Mill, a new development by Barratt Eastern Counties on the outskirts of Bocking, near Braintree.

Finding the perfect family home
Martin Miller and Karen Huttley, both 26, can’t believe their luck in finding their ideal family home at Ringland Park, a development by Barratt Eastern Counties in the new village of Queen’s Hills. With Norwich just five miles away, a school for their three-year old son Daniel on their doorstep and beautiful surrounding countryside, it offers the perfect package.

Why rent when you could buy in Rayleigh
Colin White, 43, lives with his 16-year old daughter Hannah and was renting a three-bedroom house in the market town of Rayleigh, Essex. His rent was high and the house needed renovating, so Colin decided to look around for a better alternative. He called into Barratt Eastern Counties’ Kings Gate development in Rayleigh to enquire about renting and was surprised to find that the incentives on offer meant that he could afford to buy an apartment instead.

Accordia living is streets ahead
Community life in Britain has weakened substantially over the past 30 years, according to a new report commissioned by the BBC. Solving this issue is high on the agenda of the government and as a result, developing new build schemes which provide sustainable neighbourhoods and communities are becoming a growing importance.

Accolades roll in for Cambridge development
Redeham Homes’ Accordia Living, the striking residential scheme in Cambridge, has become the UK’s most award winning development having scooped a staggering 19 accolades to date in recognition for its outstanding design and leading contemporary architecturally classic homes.

Last chance to buy at chic city development
Chic, contemporary and classy – all terms associated with modern apartment living, a trend that Stamford Homes has perfected over the years. With experience of building a range of classic apartments at various locations throughout the region, Stamford Homes has its pulse on the finger of apartment living.

Letchworth homes receive seal of approval
It is one of the best endorsement’s a company receives when one of its own employee’s decides to invest in its products, and this is exactly what happened at Housebuilder of the Year, Miller Homes’ Letchworth development.

Buyers go the distance for cheaper homes
How far would the average person move in order to secure a better value home? Chris Piggin travelled 100 miles leaving his rented property in East Grinstead, West Sussex to live in the brand new home he bought at Crest Nicholson’s Vista development in the East Anglian town of Ipswich.

Part exchange your way to a new home says Bellway
We do it all the time when we sell our cars, so why not a home says housebuilder Bellway. “By part exchanging your home for a new home you immediately take away all the stress and worry out of moving,” says Karen Coulson, sales director at Bellway.

Stunning new riverside penthouses for Colchester
The Collection – just six individually designed two-bedroom apartments and three-bedroom duplex penthouses - in the sought after riverside development of Colne View have just been released for sale by Barratt Eastern Counties on Thursday, 5th February. These striking homes offer a fantastic lifestyle in Colchester's most exciting new development.

Persimmon says ‘now is the time to buy’
Although you may be keen to purchase your first property, with the idea of having your own space to call your home many would-be first time buyers are forgiven for being a little more than cautious about buying a house given the current economic climate.