East England

The rain in Rochford rescues couple from renting
It’s not often that a heavy rain shower in England is welcomed, but it was by newly-weds Jason and Amanda Watts, because it led to them buying their first home!

Persimmon offers purchasers ‘moor’ than just houses
In an increasingly built-up world, waterside properties remain the most sought-after and desirable on the market. Offering a multitude of not only physical, but psychological benefits, it’s easy to see why a location in close proximity to water has such an attraction.

Three is the magic number in Anglia
Buying a new property that is built to the highest standard of quality is something househunters in Anglia can be rest assured about as three of Persimmon Homes Anglia’s site managers have received prestigious Quality Awards from the NHBC in its highly contested Pride in the Job Awards.
Emerald Close - the jewel in Stevenage’s crown
A brand-new residential development is causing widespread excitement in Stevenage – and local house hunters now have the chance to view before they buy. House builder Laing Homes has just launched its show homes at Emerald Close, a development of 23 three and four-bed properties priced from as little as £249,950.

Double celebration for first time buyers
A candlelit meal, romantic trip abroad or a theatre trip are all great ways to celebrate an anniversary – unless you’re Louise Critchley and Keith Wright that is and you move into a brand new home instead.

Mortgage with a mate with Redrow
Recent news about the housing market tends to make desperate reading for would-be first time buyers, who are having to turn to more creative means to make it onto the property ladder.

Youngster scoops regional prize in daffodil competition
Jordan from Abbots Green Primary School in Bury St Edmunds has beaten off stiff competition from across Anglia to be selected as the regional winner in Persimmon Homes’ inaugural Daffodil Pictures and Poems competition. Pupils from across the UK took part in the competition in which they were invited to submit pictures and poems of the spring flower.

Superb homes with great commuter links
If your family is expanding fast and you need a home to grow with your needs, now is the time to visit Persimmon Homes at West Point in Maple Cross. Or if you need a stunning retreat after a busy day in the city, West Point has the answer.

Make your move to a brand new property this summer
Househunters looking to make their move this summer could soon be living in a stunning new property at George Wimpey South Midlands’ popular Pages Priory development in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire.

Abbotsley Country Homes
Finding that special place, that home away from home right here in the UK is a challenge in today’s housing climate. Perhaps you are downsizing, an ex-pat looking for a base close to family, or you are looking for a second home where you once spent your childhood days.

Larkfleet Group goes carbon neutral
Bourne (near Peterborough) based builder and property developer Larkfleet Group is to make its offices 'carbon neutral'.
Penthouse living in Luton
Milliners Place is the conversion of a former hat factory with the addition of three new buildings on Midland Road to create 119 luxurious one, two and three bedroom apartments. Situated in the town centre, Milliners Place is a five minute drive to the M1 making the North and South of England easily accessible and short walk to the train station, which offers the town’s commuters fast trains to London’s St Pancras in just 23 minutes and an easy commute to Luton Airport.
Land acquisition for Persimmon Homes East Midlands
Peterborough-based Persimmon Homes has acquired land in Frognall, Lincolnshire and Littleport in Cambridgeshire with a combined gross development value of more than £34.5 million.

Lowestoft apprentice scoops Persimmon Award for excellence
Enthusiasm, hard work and commitment from Thomas Rackham, a carpentry apprentice with Persimmon Homes Anglia has led to the 17 year old being announced as local winner of the company’s internal ‘Apprentice of the Year’ award scheme.

Odsey House
Odsey House, built in the early 18th century, is said to be the only surviving purpose built racing lodge in England, which partly accounts for its Grade I listing.