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Essex site managers take great pride in their jobs

John Howarth, and Martin Haymes, site managers for house builder Countryside Properties, have been honoured by the National House-Building Council (NHBC) as two of the UK’s best site managers.

The sunshine after the rain

Those feeling wet and despondent after Britain’s soggy summer should consider relocating to Colchester. The bustling market town in Essex is lucky enough to boast Britain’s lowest rainfall.

Dunmow students look forward to building the future

40 students from the Gifted and Talented Summer School held at Helena Romanes School and Sixth Form Centre in Great Dunmow built on their knowledge of construction and the environment last week during a special visit to a Countryside Properties development, Priors Green in Little Canfield, Essex.

See for yourself at Chapel Lawns in Felsted

The school girl who named Charles Church’s Chapel Lawns development and her friends and family were the guests of honour at the official preview of the development’s brand new show apartment on Thursday (13th September) afternoon.

All aboard for Heybridge launch

The wait is finally over for house buyers in Essex, as Redrow throws open the doors of two luxurious show homes. And to celebrate, the star of the classic 1968 film, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, will fly into The Lakes, in Heybridge, for the event on the 15th September.

First time buyers are first in at Fifth Avenue in Harlow

Kit Fung and Nicola Stonehouse are the first residents to move in at Barratt’s Fifth Avenue development in Harlow. The couple chose to take their first steps onto the property ladder at the £100 million scheme, which is playing a major part in the regeneration of the town.

A winning streak for Redrow employee

Three cheers for Redrow employee Mel Roscoe as he proudly accepts his second construction ‘Oscar’ for another job well done. Established Redrow team member, Mel, was chosen for the second consecutive year from 18,000 entrants to pick up the prestigious National House-Building Council (NHBC) ‘Pride in the Job’ Quality award, in recognition of his site management skills in helping to create quality-built, attractive new homes.

Weston Homes launch New Mercia in Hitchin

Weston Homes, the award winning Essex based developer, is set to unveil its latest development in the picturesque town of Hitchin. Located on Walsworth Road, the residential scheme will provide a total of 81 one and two bedroom luxury apartments just quarter of a mile from Hitchin station.

Demand for detached homes is driving prices

According to the NHBC (National House Building Council), who insure over eighty per cent of all new homes in the UK, the construction of apartments is outstripping detached family houses more than two fold. Apartments now occupy more than 54% of the new homes market (smartnewhomes.com) whereas detached family homes make up just 26%.

Plenty of room for families to grow at Saffron Green

When Julie and Brian Peggs needed to move their growing family into a larger home they chose Countryside Properties’ Saffron Green development. With Countryside Properties offering to pay a 5% deposit and no onward chain, moving was made surprisingly easy for them.

Enjoy a smooth move at Saffron Green

At Saffron Green, the stylish development of new homes in the historic market town of Saffron Walden, Essex, Countryside Properties has launched ‘Smooth Move’, a part exchange scheme aimed at alleviating much of the time and expense that is often associated with moving house.