East England

Dovecote Barns in Purfleet officially launches
A collection of replica barn conversions in the grounds of an outpost of the Royal Opera House has officially launched in Purfleet. The official opening of Bellway’s Dovecote Barns at High House has just taken place with guest of honour, Bill Samuel, Deputy Chair of the Regional Development Corporation, unveiling a plaque to mark the opening of this rather up-market site just within the M25 to the east of London.

Starter homes offer first step on the ladder
If you were wondering whether now is a good time to buy your first home this 2 bedroom semi-detached house with a garage in Stowmarket priced at only £149,995 – will convince you to make that all-important step.

Best ever incentive for buyers at Barratt's Aurora
First-time buyers looking for a new apartment close to Chelmsford town centre are being offered a wonderful chance to buy at a low price. For a limited time, Barratt Eastern Counties is offering its outstanding ‘Dream Start' incentive on apartments at Aurora.

A rosy life for keen gardener in Braintree
The properties at the stylish retirement village of Meadow Park in Braintree, Essex have become very popular with those looking to downsize and with only three units remaining available this could be your last chance to move into this fantastic development.

Savills appointed at Betjeman Gardens
Esteemed house-builder Kebbell Homes has once again teamed up with selling agents Savills at its Betjeman Gardens development in Chorleywood, Hertfordshire.

Work, rest and play at Voyage in Ipswich
Commuting to work everyday can be a very stressful experience for many people but this can be avoided by working from home. Fairview's innovative Voyage development in Ipswich offers purchasers the chance to work from home as a selection of the enviable apartments benefit from having their own live/work space.

Last chance to buy at The Glade in Little Plumstead
House-hunters have one last chance to settle in a brand new home at The Glade, George Wimpey's hugely popular development in Little Plumstead near Norwich. The final home available to purchase is the three-bedroom ‘Litchfield' design, priced just £179,995.

Redrow gets muddy with £3,000 race sponsorship
In keeping with its philosophy of investing in the communities in which it builds, Redrow Homes is proud to become a main sponsor of the 2008 Maldon Mud Race.

See the showhomes at Poppy Fields in Benwick
Movers looking for interior inspiration can see the latest showhome style at Poppy Fields, Bryant Homes' sought-after development in Benwick, Cambridgeshire. Two stylish apartments have been professionally decorated, furnished and finished to offer buyers a taste of what life can be like in a beautiful brand new home.

'Weakest Link' triumph is a home win for Jo!
Jo Wright has found a novel way of turning a brand new house into a home. The 32-year-old nurse at Addenbrooke's Hospital and soldier husband Darren (36) are the first couple to move to George Wimpey's Lion Mills development in Soham - and thanks to Jo's win on The Weakest Link TV quiz show, they added luxury finishing touches to their home before they had even moved in!

Brand new homes go down a storm in Colchester
Properties at George Wimpey's developments in Colchester are being snapped up fast as buyers realise the potential savings of owning a brand home. 35 have been purchased in just 10 weeks despite a national trend of slower sales, as people hurry to take advantage of a great range of money-saving deals from the leading housebuilder.

Bryant offers free trip to New York with new homes
Customers reserving a Bryant home at its Kings Reach development in Kings Lynn can enjoy an all-expenses trip to New York City, including flights, three nights in a top hotel, meals out and free dollars to spend! This amazing offer is part of the leading housebuilder's US-style event to mark the opening of the brand new ‘Nene' show apartment at the popular development.

Studio style is all the rage in Gants Hill
Property-seekers looking for a modern way of living need look no further than the stylish studio apartments now available at Invito, George Wimpey's sought-after development in up-and-coming Gants Hill, Essex.

Village living with city connections
Highfield gate, an attractive development of just 15 new houses in the popular village of Haddenham, near Ely in Cambridgeshire, will be launched for sale by David Wilson Homes Eastern at 10am on Saturday 4th October.

Kebbell Homes raise the roof at Wheathampstead WI
Watford-based housebuilder Kebbell Homes has recently agreed to support a restoration project to repair the roof of Mead Hall on Meads Lane, used by members of the Wheathampstead Women's Institute.