Hertfordshire

Handley Place – A hotspot for investors
Barratt North London recently released a new phase of homes for sale ahead of schedule at its Handley Place development in Frogmore, St Albans.

Stotfold school nets new goals with George Wimpey
Budding soccer stars at Roecroft Lower School in Stotfold have netted themselves a set of new goalposts thanks to George Wimpey.
A room with a view at Fairfield Park
Imagine waking up on a lazy, sunny Sunday morning, drawing back the curtains and being greeted with a stunning view like this. It is hard to believe that this leafy green retreat is actually less than an hour from London – and right in the heart of commuter country.

Peace of mind for Arkley buyers
In today’s property market, discerning home purchasers are naturally concerned that the value of their property may fall in the future, particularly during the uncertainty of the next few years.

Mayor of Letchworth opens new development
Councillor Philip Ross, Mayor of Letchworth Garden City, took time from his busy election schedule yesterday to officially open Miller Homes’ Letchworth development.

Something for everyone in Maple Cross
As consumers we all prefer to be presented with choices, and this is imperative when making the biggest purchase we’re likely to entertain – a brand new home, which is why Persimmon Homes Thames Valley is offering choice in abundance at its Maple Cross development, West Point.

Looking to the future at Hornbeams
The quality of life in the suburbs has always been recognised as offering better value for money as well as more green space and an improved feeling of well being. Paul Mayhew and Victoria Hart have good reason to know this to be true.

Riverside Quarter bucks the trend
The latest Halifax House Price Index reports a decline in the average UK house price of 1.7 per cent in April and forecasts further price declines are likely. However, Barratt Homes can report there are new homes developments that are bucking this trend, where prices will actually be increasing.

Housebuilder hosts Norton School reunion
Pupils and teachers who attended the former Norton School in Letchworth are invited to a school reunion, courtesy of Miller Homes. The award winning housebuilder has redeveloped the site to create luxury homes and to celebrate the official opening of the development, is hosting a jazz launch event on Sunday 7th June.

Postie collects a new home on his round
Postman Richard Lloyd is used to making deliveries on his Kington round but he recently made a rather unusual collection in the village – of a new home. Richard watched Bryant Homes’ Morgans Orchard development gradually take shape as he delivered letters and parcels to homes in the historic town.

HomeBuy direct helps couple onto the property ladder
Andrew and Lizzie McMillan, both 26, are looking forward to moving into their brand new apartment at Barratt North London’s popular Riverside Quarter development in Bishop’s Stortford, thanks to the Government’s new HomeBuy Direct scheme.

House-hunter’s dream found in Bragbury End
If you’re in the market for a new home this spring, but can’t decide whether you’d prefer an older property full of character or a new build design, then visit Charles Church’s latest development to launch, Bragbury Gardens in the exclusive location of Bragbury End as househunters are being offered the best of both worlds.

Sales success for Persimmon in Maple Cross
Property developer Persimmon Homes Thames Valley has reported that its popular West Point development in the attractive location of Maple Cross is going from strength to strength as the developer has now sold over 80 per cent of the site.

A spectacular new show apartment for Hitchin
Discerning homebuyers are being invited to view stylish riverside living at its very best with the unveiling of an exquisite new show apartment at Imperial Place in Hitchin.

Good things come to those who wait
After Winifred Russell’s husband passed away, she was keen to downsize and move to a home that would require less maintenance and up-keep costs. After what ended up being an arduous three year search she came across Banner Homes over 55’s Heathside Grange development in Bushey Heath that finally fitted her needs down to a tee.