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First time buyer homes for £1 in Leicester

David Wilson Homes has launched a special offer for first-time buyers in Leicester. There’s not much that young people can get their hands on for a £1 nowadays except perhaps a new house in Hamilton Village, Leicester.

When a housing problem shared is a problem halved

When a housing problem shared is a problem halved

As would-be first time buyers turn to more creative means to make it onto the property ladder, house builder Redrow is throwing them a lifeline with its ‘Mortgaging with a Mate’ scheme. The award-winning developer Redrow Homes – currently building at Oakley Vale, Corby, Northamptonshire, is among those reporting an increasing trend to buy with a friend simply as a means of getting onto that first rung.

Boston – A first time buyers haven

Boston – A first time buyers haven

If you would really like to get onto the property ladder, but don’t think it’s financially possible then you should think again. Persimmon Homes, the UK’s most successful housebuilder, has launched a ‘Move in for £1’ deal at its The Waterfront development in Boston.

Part-exchange open weekend in Anstey

Part-exchange open weekend in Anstey

Chase Homes is holding an open weekend at its latest development in Anstey, Leicestershire on 8 and 9 September. All five of these beautifully finished family houses are open for viewing right across the weekend when the housebuilder will also be offering the opportunity to part exchange.

Five bedroom luxury home reduced by £20,000

Five bedroom luxury home reduced by £20,000

The last remaining home at the leafy Miller Homes, The Oaks development, in Worksop has been substantially reduced by £20,000 for a quick sale. The Oaks is a select development that boasts exclusively designed homes for discerning housebuyers.

Redrow arrives in Church Gresley

Redrow is adding to its ever-growing portfolio in the Midlands with its new venture in Church Gresley, near Swadlincote. The award-winning house builder has bought 163 plots on an11 acre site, which is part of a larger scheme, already being developed in the Derbyshire village.

Wellingborough apprentice scoops award for excellence

Wellingborough apprentice scoops award for excellence

Enthusiasm, hard work and commitment from William Li, a carpentry apprentice with Persimmon Homes Midlands has led to the 22 year old being announced as local winner of the company’s internal ‘Apprentice of the Year’ award scheme, for the second year running.

Quality wins again for Lee

Quality wins again for Lee

Persimmon Homes site manager, Lee Tysoe has had his diligence and hard work recognised by the NHBC after winning a Pride in the Job Quality Award for the second time.

Sales reach fever pitch in Navenby

Persimmon Homes East Midlands has reported that its Yeomans Meadow development in Navenby is the company’s best performing development this year – so much so that Phase II is now being sold off plan to keep up with demand.

Downsize with Redrow in Lincoln

Downsize with Redrow in Lincoln

Downsizing a home can be daunting - whether it be empty nesters, divorcees or just people looking for a change - but Redrow Home has made it easy for buyers in Lincolnshire.

Combine city and country living at The Park

Combine city and country living at The Park

Househunters looking for a stylish new home in a village location close to both city and miles of rolling countryside should look no further than The Park, George Wimpey East Midlands new development of high-quality homes in Derbyshire.

Stanwell Court opens its doors to visitors

Stanwell Court opens its doors to visitors

House builders Amberley are expecting a rush of visitors to Stanwell Court in Wellingborough on Bank Holiday Weekend when, for the first time, purchasers will be able to view the finished product.

Beat the queues for a brand new home at Q

Beat the queues for a brand new home at Q

When a fantastic city undergoes a £1.5 billion regeneration, it’s sure to lead to increasing property prices and an influx of wealth. But at George Wimpey’s high-quality Q development near Derby, house-hunters can beat the rush for a brand new home and benefit from pre-boom prices.

A dream launch for Charles Church in Milton Malsor

A dream launch for Charles Church in Milton Malsor

Charles Church’s launch of The Chestnuts development in Milton Malsor was everything a housebuilder dreams of. There were long queues of people, there was interest all day and, most importantly, there were sales!

New homes sell quicker than Barratt can build them

New homes sell quicker than Barratt can build them

When twelve new two bed Falkirk apartments sold in record time at Barratt’s Manor Farm development at North Hykeham – it set the style for bumper sales at this highly popular Lincolnshire development. Manor Farm’s sales negotiator, Wendy Smith said: “New homes are selling quicker than we can build them – it’s amazing.”