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Two new designs for Holme Park

Barratt Manchester is debuting two stunning new designs at its Holme Park development near Wigan. The Ravenfield and Ripley are three-storey properties, both with a top floor master bedroom suite - making them perfect for the growing family with older children still at home.

Show apartment opens at Manor Court in Sharston

Show apartment opens at Manor Court in Sharston

Bellway Manchester is delighted to announce that the doors to its stylish show apartment at Manor Court in Sharston are now officially open. Using the latest colours and styles, professional interior designers, Design Works, has created a welcoming yet modern look that is sure to make a dramatic impact on visitors.

Bridge the gap with Barratt

Bridge the gap with Barratt

House builder Barratt could help hundreds of people get onto the property ladder with a brand new Government-backed scheme, aimed at bridging the increasing gap between house prices and salaries.

The Howard's are happy in their new Wigan home

The Howard's are happy in their new Wigan home

Carol and Paul Howard, along with their two daughters, recently moved into their new Bloor Home at Maypole Gardens in Abram, Wigan. Carol and Paul purchased ‘The Westfield', a 5 bedroom detached home with a double garage.

A lifeline for first time buyers in Rochdale

A lifeline for first time buyers in Rochdale

With average house prices out of reach for first time buyers in 96% of UK towns it's harder than ever to get onto the property ladder* - but here's news of an incentive in Rochdale which could throw would-be home owners a much needed lifeline.

New apartments offer modern lifestyle in Hulme

New apartments offer modern lifestyle in Hulme

Time is running out for buyers looking for their perfect home in Hulme. Only three apartments remain at Bellway Manchester’s stylish Loreto Place development. The thoughtfully designed apartments offer homebuyers well planned layouts and generous proportions which compliments modern lifestyles.

Gladedale takes stylish family living to another level

Gladedale takes stylish family living to another level

The stylish new showhome at Gladedale's Gin Pit Village development in Astley is quite literally taking modern living to another level. Visitors to the three storey four bedroom Knightsbridge home, which just recently opened its doors, are falling in love with its classic, understated look which perfectly demonstrates comfortable yet stylish living.

Bellway Manchester receives health and safety accolade

Bellway Manchester receives health and safety accolade

Testimony to its ongoing commitment to employee health and safety, Bellway Manchester has been presented with its second silver RoSPA Occupational Safety Award.

Part exchange provides key to a new address

Part exchange provides key to a new address

Barratt Manchester's part exchange offer means those looking to move but who have not yet sold their existing property need not miss out on their dream home. And at the Lea Green development on the fringes of Leigh and within striking distance of Pennington Flash, making a move could be a very quick and easy process.

Four bedrooms equals more choice

Four bedrooms equals more choice

Much-awaited four bedroom detached homes are now on release at Barratt Manchester's Waters Edge development in Bottom Mossley. The three stylish designs - the Buckingham, Windermere (with four double bedrooms) and the Alderney - offer different interior lay-outs but bags of space for those looking to step up the property ladder.

Own 100% of your home for 75% of the price

Own 100% of your home for 75% of the price

George Wimpey has launched an innovative new scheme designed to make it easier for buyers to get on or move up the property ladder by only paying for 75% of the price of their new home and not paying a deposit. With Easy Start the buyer secures a mortgage on 75% of the price through Halifax. George Wimpey then steps in by providing a rent and interest-free loan on the remaining 25% of the purchase price for up to ten years.

The house that grows with the family

The house that grows with the family

Flexible living is on offer at Barratt Manchester's The Heathers development in Hyde. In fact the interior design of the Kentmeres that are now on release means that buyers really can have a home that meets their needs as their lifestyle changes.

High speed sales at High Beeches

High speed sales at High Beeches

Househunters looking for a two bedroom dream apartment need to move quickly if they want to snap up a home at Barratt Manchester's stylish High Beeches development in Sharston.

A head start on the property ladder in Manchester

A head start on the property ladder in Manchester

Barratt Manchester's Head Start scheme is proving a hit with first time buyers and key workers. By giving buyers the chance to buy 100 per cent of a property for only 85 per cent of the price, those who thought they might not be able to afford a brand new home are being pleasantly surprised.

Get your skates on for the perfect summer home

With a west-facing rear garden, the Alderney now available at Barratt Manchester's College View development in Crumpsall offers a lot to the purchaser looking for extra space.