Hampshire
Barratt graduates complete the island for Rose Road
Three locals from Barratt's graduate development programme braved blisters and torrential rain to complete a 67-mile charity walk around the Isle of Wight to raise funds for the Rose Road Association in Southampton.
Pupils from St Bedes School leave lasting impression
Pupils from St Bedes School in Popley recently teamed up with David Wilson Homes Southern to create a long lasting memory of the lives of school children today, by burying a time capsule at the housebuilder's Bramley Fields development in Popley, Basingstoke. The pupils, who have been working on the project for the last month, were briefed to select the items based on what they believed would best represent themselves and help future generations gain a better understanding of school life in 2008.
Homes for Pompey’s FA Cup winners
As Portsmouth celebrates its first FA Cup Final win for nearly seventy years, it basks in the glory of being a city on the up. The standing of a city is often reflected in the fortune of its football team, and Pompey’s performance both in the FA Cup and as the only Premiership football club south of London mirrors Portsmouth’s renaissance into an attractive waterfront hotspot.
Barratt helps first time buyers with head start
First time buyers in the south are being given a boost onto the housing ladder with Barratt's new initiative Head Start. The deal, available on apartments and houses, is designed to ease the affordability issues so many first time buyers are facing and make that first step onto the housing ladder and into property ownership.
Roll up! Roll up! At David Wilson Homes
David Wilson Homes Southern is inviting Hampshire house-hunters to roll up for a free day of fun at a special Olde English Fayre at its Bramley Fields development in Popley, Basingstoke on Saturday 17th May.
First time buyers making Connexions in Fareham
If you're looking for a spacious apartment at a competitive price, you could find your dream home at Barratt's Connexions development in Fareham, where you can also choose from a variety of buyer incentives tailored to suit individual needs.
Southampton still top of investment hotspots
Southampton remains one of the top investment hotspots for 2008 according to investment consultancy Property for Life. The company highlights that serious investors are continuing to keep the buy-to-let market alive and kicking.
Come home to the Water's Edge
A New £80 million apartments venture is coming soon to a sought-after waterside location in Lymington on the south coast. Situated on the river front in the charming Georgian market town, and close to the scenic beauty of the New Forest National Park, this popular Hampshire sailing resort is one of the area's most desirable places to live and a notorious property hot spot.
First time buyers get a ‘Head Start'
David Wilson Homes Southern has put affordability at the top of their agenda, by launching its new Head Start scheme at Bramley Fields in Popley. With one bedroom homes now available for just £107,950 to those who take advantage of the scheme, any first time buyers who want to get a head start on their first property should register their interest now.
Barratt sales negotiator buys at Oceana Boulevard
First-time buyer Kelly Page (21) knew she was on to a good thing when she bought a home at Barratt's Oceana Boulevard development in Southampton - as she was previously a sales negotiator at the site.
Enjoy country life at The Orchard in Dibden Purlieu
Escape the hustle and bustle of city life at The Orchard, Barratt's popular development in Dibden Purlieu on the edge of the New Forest National Park. "Although The Orchard enjoys a secluded setting on the edge of woodland, it is located just a stone's throw away from Southampton, so it is perfect for commuters," reports Catherine Ferguson, Barratt sales director.
Outstanding value for first time buyers in Basingstoke
For first time buyer Stephen Merchant, affordability and value for money were of prime importance. Initially he looked at shared ownership schemes and housing association properties but then he discovered that with Barratt's he could afford to buy a property at their Highfields development in Old Kempshott Lane, Basingstoke. He's glad he did, because he reckons it was a great opportunity.
Equestrian property forges a link with the past
The advice never to put your money on a horse has served many people well over the years. But putting you money on a house where you can keep a horse might seem rather safer – horse ownership has doubled in the UK since 1999 and the price of land with paddock potential is soaring.
Part exchange your way to a luxury family home
If your dream is to move up to a new four bedroom luxury family home in Lymington then hot foot it down to Barratt's dedicated part exchange weekend on April 26/27th at Aspirations. Not only will the weekend spread the word of how easily you can part exchange to a new home at Aspirations, the homebuilder is also set to open the stunning four bedroom Gatehouse show home. The new show home will give potential buyers an insight into townhouse living at the development.
Move in for £99 at Connexions in Fareham
As part of its commitment to providing affordable homes, Barratt can offer potential buyers a variety of attractive deals at its Connexions development in Fareham.