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Jump on the housing ladder in Altrincham

Jump on the housing ladder in Altrincham

According to the Abbey, two-thirds of first time buyers have shelved plans to climb on the property ladder this year - but the help, advice and incentives available from Redrow in South Manchester could get them back on track.

Paws for thought - Tips for moving house with your pets

Paws for thought - Tips for moving house with your pets

Moving house is one of the most stressful things a person can do, but spare a thought for our little furry friends. Pets are very sensitive to changes in surroundings and need special care to make sure that moving home is less stressful.

The clock is ticking at Pendle Mill

The clock is ticking at Pendle Mill

Time is running out for buyers looking for their ideal home in Leigh. Only one property remains at Bellway Manchester’s popular Pendle Mill development, on Butts Street.

First time buyers' new deal

Barratt Manchester's apartments offer everything for the first time buyer or key worker. And at Beechfields in Hyde the thoughtful design incorporates the kind of features normally seen on a more expensive properties.

Dive in at Halton Mills

Dive in at Halton Mills

With a stunning riverside location at the heart of a village, yet with the vibrant city of Lancaster just a few miles away, Barratt Manchester's newest development, Halton Mills, ticks a lot of boxes.

Villafont homes celebrate another triumph

Villafont homes celebrate another triumph

Villafont Homes is revelling in yet another 100% success story. The upmarket regional housebuilder is delighted to announce that all three properties at its latest development on Moss Lane in Sale, have been sold just as build commences.

The perfect partnership for Valley Mill

The perfect partnership for Valley Mill

Bellway Manchester has forged an official partnership with local estate agent Pearson Ferrier, to promote its Valley Mill development in Bury. The two companies already boast a strong and prosperous relationship, which has developed over the years, but will now join together to offer potential Valley Mill homebuyers the very best service possible.

First time buyers have dream offer

First time buyers have dream offer

Barratt Manchester’s determination to help first time buyers and key workers get on the property ladder has seen the creation of the Dream Start scheme. Under Dream Start those who might otherwise find it hard to own their first home are able to purchase a Barratt property for just 75 per cent of the asking price.

Spend late summer at Waters Edge

Spend late summer at Waters Edge

With west facing rear gardens and views over the Huddersfield Narrow Canal, the Kentmeres now on release at Barratt Manchester’s Waters Edge development offer the perfect setting for relaxing summer evenings.

Olympic hopeful chooses Beswick as home

Olympic hopeful chooses Beswick as home

British Olympic gold medal hopeful, Shanaze Reade has been given a boost in her preparations for Beijing by being given free accommodation in a new east Manchester apartment development in Beswick.

Apartments take style to new levels

Apartments take style to new levels

With a boutique-hotel feel, the stylish apartments at Barratt Manchester’s High Beeches development in Sharston take modern living to new heights. In fact, with touches such as seating areas on the communal landings and, on the outside, a stunning landscaped courtyard for residents, they have a chic, five star feel.

Spring is in the air at Lowfields

Spring is in the air at Lowfields

Bellway Manchester has now opened a fresh new showhome and re-located its sales centre at its popular Lowfields development on Belfield Lane in Milnrow, Rochdale.

Eco-friendly Stamford Brook offers green workshops for youngsters

Eco-friendly Stamford Brook offers green workshops for youngsters

Redrow's eco-friendly Stamford Brook development is giving youngsters in Altrincham the chance to go green with an environmental workshop. Parents of primary school age children are invited to bring them to the development off Manchester Road between 12noon and 4pm on Sunday 20 April. The workshops will cover a number of themes in a fun and easy to understand way, including CO² production, the Greenhouse Effect, recycling, consumption reduction (to include, waste, electricity and water), renewable energy, composting and food miles.

Good ‘mews’ for Sandfield Park

Good ‘mews’ for Sandfield Park

Leading housebuilder, Bellway Manchester, has released its final phase of two and three bedroom mews properties at its exceptionally popular Sandfield Park development in Bolton.

One property offers dream start

One property offers dream start

Buyers who are keen to take their first step on the property ladder can have a boost with Barratt Manchester’s ingenious Dream Start scheme. Dream Start allows key workers and first time buyers to purchase a home for 75 per cent of the asking price. The remaining 25 per cent only becomes payable when the property is sold or transferred and is calculated on the value of the property at that time.