Greater Manchester

35,000 reasons to buy
Plot 52 at Barratt Manchester's stunning Queens Manor development in Lytham St Annes comes with an excellent incentive to buy - £35,000 worth in fact. The property is one of the last new builds on the flagship development, has sea views, and is a first floor property with no apartments above - meaning it has enhanced ceiling height and also comes with additional loft space for storage.

An affordable apartment is the answer
Looking to step onto the property ladder but terrified of being caught up in the credit crunch? Look no further than George Wimpey Manchester's affordable apartments at Chapelfield Park, the house builder's popular Radcliffe development.

The early bird catches the property
Taking advantage of a new property development before building starts can mean cheaper prices, gaining your ideal plot and the realistic chance that you will make some money before you even move in!

Meet the neighbours this summer at Valley Mill
Imagine arriving home to a tranquil rural haven with picturesque views of the rolling countryside and being greeted by the neighbours, the majority of whom are four legged or feathered!

Buyer event at City Gate in Central Manchester
Those who are looking to purchase a stunning property in a prime location in Castlefield, city centre Manchester, should take a trip over to Bellway Manchester’s City Gate development on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 May, where a launch weekend will be underway.

Demolition begins in Heywood to make room for new homes
Demolition began this week of Unity Mill, a former industrial warehouse in Heywood, Rochdale , to pave the way for ‘Copper Wells', a collection of 197 houses by Countryside Properties.

Out with the old at Spinners Mews
Buying a new home can save time and money as well as being kinder for the environment, according to award winning Redrow Homes, who are building in Chadderton. The successful property developer says that whilst buying an older second-hand property might appear cheaper, the costs of renovating an old house to the same standards as a brand new one could be considerable.

Three storeys - One great choice
With three en suites, Barratt Manchester's Kentmere property offers flexible living for modern families. And at the Knightsbridge Park development in Dukinfield, several of the homes will be ready to move into in July - just in time to celebrate with a barbecue.

The area with much to offer
At Barratt Manchester's Melland Park development in Reddish many of the buyers are already very familiar with the area. Sales negotiator Colin Williams has found that many of the people choosing a home already live in the area and do not want to move away - but want all the benefits a brand-new maintenance-free home offers.

Sea views come as standard
With the last of the new build properties now on release, people looking for a home with sea views are going to have to move quickly a Barratt Manchester's Queens Manor development in Lytham St Annes.

Where location is everything
The new home owners at Barratt Manchester's Lea Green development in Leigh will not have far to move. In fact many of the people taking the opportunity to buy a brand new maintenance-free home will be relocating from a local address.

Spoilt for choice in Wigan
With a number of properties ready to move into at the end of June, buyers at Barratt Manchester's Holme Park development in Wigan will be spoilt for choice.

A winning combination at Fairhills Point in Irlam
Charles Church understands that location and quality are at the top of any house purchaser's list. Fairhills Point in Irlam is no exception in offering residents the perfect location and a luxury residence that is synonymous with the Charles Church name. Fairhills Point is an exclusive development of two, three, four and five bedroom luxury homes.

Counting on success in Oldham
As finance Director for a housebuilder Nuala Howard knows a good deal when she sees it, which is why she has snapped up a buy-to-let apartment at Redrow's Spinners Mews in Chadderton, near Oldham.

High style at High Beeches
Sales negotiator Christine Hunt has some fantastic incentives for house-hunters seeking an apartment. With several high-specification two-bedroom homes ready to move into now, there has never been a better time to buy at Barratt Manchester's High Beeches development in Sharston.