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Kent buyer shrugs off market concerns to buy dream home

People are still getting mortgages and buying houses, despite media reports of challenging times for the property industry. Adam Stratford, 28, was not deterred by concerns about the housing market and recently bought his second property, a two bedroom house at Countryside Maritime's development, Ventura Riverside at St. Mary's Island, Chatham, Kent.

Part-exchange weekend at Hawkinge Village development

Part-exchange weekend at Hawkinge Village development

If you dream of swapping your old home for a new low-maintenance property, or making more room for your growing family, then George Wimpey has the perfect solution this weekend (June 7/8).

Kent development drives renaissance of weatherboarding

A Kent development has sparked a renaissance of one of the region's most traditional and best loved architectural features. Leading developer, Countryside Maritime, has made extensive use of a modern interpretation of weatherboarding at its development, The Fishing Village at St. Mary's Island, Chatham, in Kent. The stylishly designed properties are proving a hit with purchasers especially with their uninterrupted views across the Medway Estuary.

Crest Nicholson unveils new homes at Ingress Park

Crest Nicholson unveils new homes at Ingress Park

Crest Nicholson has unveiled the latest collection of homes at its multi award-winning development Ingress Park, situated within the heart of the Thames Gateway overlooking the river at Greenhithe in Kent.

Visionary development looks to the future

Visionary development looks to the future

Situated off the sought after Singlewell Road in Gravesend is a visionary development that will see the creation of a new community. The Southfields development by pioneering developers Hyde Vale and Moat is within the Thames Gateway Strategic Growth Corridor and is identified as a major development site.

An idyllic childhood in Brasted

An idyllic childhood in Brasted

Thinking back to your childhood often conjures up nostalgic memories of climbing trees and running around without a care in the world and now your children can create the same memories at Mulberry Place, a development by award-winning housebuilder Appledore Developments Ltd, in Brasted, Kent.

Coastal aspirations

Coastal aspirations

If you have ever dreamt of securing your own retreat by the sea, take a look at the exquisite collection of homes in Westgate-on-Sea by award-winning housebuilder Millwood Designer Homes.

Purchaser’s luck is in at Ashleigh Gardens

Purchaser’s luck is in at Ashleigh Gardens

The National Lottery has revealed that not all postcodes were created equal when it comes to sharing out the luck. In fact, of all postcodes in the UK, it’s ME which covers the Medway towns that house the highest proportion of jackpot winners relative to lottery entrants. That means one ticket in every 6,119 people in ME is likely to net you a seven figured fortune.

One man's tale of investment

Opening a newspaper or watching the news without being bombarded with housing market horror stories is difficult these days, but you shouldn't believe the hype. That's the view of new home buyer Rob Prince. As the proud owner of a series of new properties in Ashford, Kent, Rob is keen to explode what he feels are some housing market myths.

Construction begins at Brasted development

Award-winning housebuilder Millwood Designer Homes has begun work on an exciting new development in Brasted near Sevenoaks. Situated off the high street, the new development will comprise 12, two, three, four and five bedroom homes, which will boast an eclectic range of designs.

The best of town and country

The best of town and country

Purchasers looking for that perfect village location often find that properties in their desired area are hard to come by. This coupled with the fact that compromises often have to be made in terms of amenities or communication links, make a village that ticks all the boxes hard to come by. Not so however, with the village of Marden, situated in the heart of Kent, which boasts superb road and rail links, as well as local amenities.

Get on the move easily in Ashford

Get on the move easily in Ashford

A smooth move is guaranteed for home hunters on the lookout for a stylish four-bedroom home in Kent. The Paddocks @ De Montford Park, in Ashford, offers some of Redrow's very best traditionally-inspired properties and now, home buyers who purchase one of the larger properties may benefit from being able to ‘swap' their existing property for a brand new home.

Buy with walking distance of Maidstone and save on petrol!

Buy with walking distance of Maidstone and save on petrol!

Buying a home is an important step in most peoples lives. Getting the right property in the right location is vital and even more so with the price of petrol at an unprecedented high. Wouldn’t it make sense therefore to buy a home in a quiet, established suburban district within walking distance of Maidstone town centre?

Buy the best you can says Millwood

Buy the best you can says Millwood

For many potential homebuyers, 2008 will be the year they make their dream move - either for the first time, to upgrade to a large family home or downsize to a smaller property. Whatever the reason behind the move, the most important factor in this changing property market is to buy the very best in quality, to ensure you maximise your investment and see a long term return.

All sold at Cliffsend’s premier new address

All sold at Cliffsend’s premier new address

Cliffsend, in Ramsgate, is a picturesque village where residents can enjoy cliff side strolls, clean golden sands and an elegant promenade, making it the perfect location for a relaxing retreat. So it’s really no surprise that its premier new address, Cliffsend Meadows by award-winning housebuilder Millwood Designer Homes is now a sell out success.