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Second steppers step up with stamp duty savings and 5% deposits in Kent

Traditionally, second steppers have faced tough market challenges as they struggle to get their foot up the property ladder, but with Nationwide reporting the highest house prices in 16 years in August , and the stamp duty holiday and current Help to Buy scheme available to second steppers until 31st March 2021, the time has never been better for second steppers to move on up.

Stamp duty won't stop aspiring home buyers at Boughton Park

Stamp duty won't stop aspiring home buyers at Boughton Park

Stamp duty is the reason many aspiring buyers are unable to move home, with the high cost of the tax preventing thousands of people from moving up and down the property ladder.

Last chance to buy at Phoenix Quarter

Last chance to buy at Phoenix Quarter

Homebuyers looking to buy a brand new home at Phoenix Quarter in Dartford, Kent will need to move fast as the final few homes are now available for sale.

Local housebuilder to host help to buy event in Hythe this weekend

Local housebuilder to host help to buy event in Hythe this weekend

This weekend, Barratt Homes is hosting a Help to Buy event at its popular Martello Lakes development in Hythe, Kent.

First homes go on sale at Nightingale Rise

First homes go on sale at Nightingale Rise

A new housing development has opened its doors to visitors in Hoo St Werburgh, Kent.

Hit the water this Spring at Martello Lakes in Hythe

Hit the water this Spring at Martello Lakes in Hythe

As the days begin to lengthen and grow warmer, even the most dedicated gym goers and exercise class devotees start itching to get outside. At Barratt Homes’ Martello Lakes development in Hythe, Kent, residents will soon be able to renounce their gym membership in favour of water sports and outdoor exercise.

Building work begins on 300 home development

Construction work is well underway at a development of 300 new homes in Edenbridge.

First time buyers could leave rented accommodation years earlier at Castle Hill

First time buyers could leave rented accommodation years earlier at Castle Hill

Data from Nationwide suggests that the average deposit for first-time buyers in London is now above £80,000 and takes some penny-pinching eight years to save.

Downsizers find their perfect fit at Brambledown

Downsizers find their perfect fit at Brambledown

Downsizing to a smaller home continues to be a popular choice for the over 55’s, as nearly four million plan to move to a smaller property for convenience as well as cash savings.

Family homes at Castle Hill prove popular with priced out Londoners

Family homes at Castle Hill prove popular with priced out Londoners

With the average three-bedroom property in London costing up to £820,000, it is easy to understand why buyers are jumping at the opportunity to invest in Castle Hill, Ebbsfleet, Kent.

Bellway starts work at Hawksview

Bellway has started work on a new development of homes in Hawkhurst which will breathe new life into a disused former hotel site.

Jump on shore at The Docks, St Mary’s Island

Jump on shore at The Docks, St Mary’s Island

Award winning home builder Countryside has recently launched its latest collection of homes on St Mary’s Island in Chatham, Kent.

Find your forever home at Brambledown

Find your forever home at Brambledown

Recent research by Origin, has revealed that three-quarters of Brits are searching for a home to live in for the rest of their lives. The survey also highlighted what the UK’s ‘forever’ home looks like, revealing that a four bedroom house in an idyllic village location, with views of the surrounding countryside was the most sought after.

Homebuyers find commuter haven in Marden

Homebuyers find commuter haven in Marden

House prices for homeowners living 60 minutes outside of central London are, on average, a staggering 60 percent lower than in central London's zones 1 and 2, according to Lloyds Bank.

X1 Chatham Waters offers luxury apartments for property investment in South East London

Contrary to how it may appear from the number of people in it, there are actually many people who don’t want to live in London but who do want (or often need) easy and convenient access to it for work and/or play.