Kent
A champagne event for buyers in Tunbridge Wells
The champagne is on ice ahead of Fairview New Homes’ first time buyer’s weekend at Grand Central in Tunbridge Wells on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th July. The first 50 visitors will be greeted by a bottle of bubbly and anyone reserving one of the development’s impressive new apartments over the course of the weekend will be given a free trip to the Champagne region of France.
Crest Nicholson unveils new home in Wainscott
Crest Nicholson (South East) Ltd. has unveiled Liberty Park, a brand new and unique collection of one, two, three and four bedroom homes situated in the village of Wainscott, near the historic town of Rochester in Kent.
First time buyers make a connection in Canterbury
Leading developer Fairview New Homes is hosting a first time buyer’s open weekend on 19th & 20th July at its attractive new Connection development in Canterbury. First time buyers can gain an ideal lift onto the property ladder by reserving an apartment for just £50 all weekend. Additionally, with Fairview’s Flying Start scheme, new purchasers are entitled to buy an apartment for just 75% of the price, with the remaining 25% payable in 10 years - rent and interest free.
Ashford site manager is streets ahead in the quality stakes
Andy Mount (pictured) has made it four in a row in an industry-wide competition that rewards housebuilders' site managers for their achievements. The 60-year-old site manager with Redrow Homes must wait until the autumn to find out if he's won a coveted ‘Seal of Excellence' but, in the meantime, he's celebrating his fourth consecutive ‘Quality' award in the National House-Building Council's (NHBC) annual Pride in the Job initiative.
Eco styling – The ethical way to furnish your home
Eco styling has arrived at Kingsbrook Park – a brand new sustainable way of dressing your home. For the first time in Kent and probably in the UK, the show apartment at Kingsbrook Park - Berkeley Homes’ new development in Canterbury - is dressed using eco products, demonstrating how interior design can be environmentally friendly as well as aesthetically stunning.
Fairview New Homes launches new development in Kent
Fairview Homes is delighted to announce the launch of The Mill in South Darenth, Kent on 12th and 13th July. The Mill offers a stunning collection of new homes set within the grounds of an historic former paper mill which dates back to the 1820’s. The Victorian paper mill chimney has long been the focal point of this scenic Kent countryside village and it will form the centrepiece of Fairview’s impressive new scheme of converted and new-build properties. The Mill boasts a diverse selection of apartments, houses and duplexes.
Fairview New Homes offers a ‘Flying Start’
Fed up of renting? Keen to get your independence? First-time buyers looking to get onto the property ladder should visit Arterra in Faversham during 12th and 13th July where Fairview is holding a ‘Flying Start’ open weekend. Here, purchasers will be able to snap up a new home for 75% of the purchase price plus a free plasma TV.
Rental increases spur on buy-to-let investors in South East
According to a recent RICS residential lettings survey, rental yields in the South East of England have seen a sharp increase since 2007,* and this is tempting new investors to become buy-to-let property owners.
Luxury homes in an exclusive location
Buyers seeking high-quality homes in one of Britain's best locations are flocking to Orchard Place, George Wimpey's exclusive new development near Sevenoaks, Kent.
One and two-bed apartments launched in Ashford
George Wimpey South East is offering homebuyers the chance to purchase one of nine new apartments for sale at its popular Repton Park development in Ashford, Kent. The first of the exclusive ‘Bay Court' apartments are available to reserve now, priced £134,995 for a one-bedroom design and £149,995 for a two-bedroom.
Looking for low maintenance? See what's new in Hoo
First-time buyers and people looking to downsize their property have the perfect opportunity to find a stylish, low-maintenance home at The Pastures, George Wimpey's popular development in Hoo St Werburgh, Kent.
Last two homes remain at Sovereign Quarter
Only two properties now remain at Charles Church's popular and picturesque Sovereign Quarter development in Grange Farm, Gillingham, so now's the time to move quickly if you want to bag a dream home in a dream location.
More home for your money at Furfield Park
House-hunters seeking value for money need look no further than the fabulous four bedroom ‘Hampstead' - just £234,995 at George Wimpey's Furfield Park development in Maidstone, Kent.
Idyllic homes at Hawkinge
Homebuyers can choose from a selection of stylish properties from just £149,995 at George Wimpey South East's Blenheim Court development in Hawkinge.
Kent’s popularity soars as high speed rail service moves step closer
Existing residents and prospective purchasers at Berkeley Homes (Kent) Ltd's flagship developments will benefit from faster rail times next year. Travel times between Kent and London will be slashed from December 2009, with Holborough near Maidstone and Kingsbrook Park in Canterbury reaping the benefits.