Kent

Ward homes scoops prestigious award
Ward homes, part of the Barratt Group, has collected two prestigious awards at the Hot Property New Homes Awards 2008. Origins in Ashford won a Gold award in the Green Homes category and Kings Hill in West Malling, Kent, achieved a Silver award in the Community category.

Kent home hunters head for the Paddocks
Combining a great location with a fantastic array of homes to suit a range of buyers, it’s no wonder The Paddocks at De Montford Park, is proving very popular.

Buying a home at The Exchange is cheaper than renting
With help from the Government’s First Time Buyers’ Initiative (FTBI), by purchasing a brand new two bedroom apartment at Crest Nicholson’s development The Exchange in Tunbridge Wells, purchasers could save up to 24% on their monthly expenditure compared to renting an equivalent property in the area.
Berkeley First appoints new Pre-Development Director
Award winning developer Berkeley First, the division of the Berkeley Group developing attainably priced homes for young professionals, keyworkers and students, has appointed John Stainton as its new Pre-Development Director.

Kent home hunters head for The Paddocks
Combining a great location with a fantastic array of homes to suit a range of buyers, it’s no wonder The Paddocks @ De Montford Park, is proving very popular.

Waterfront living at The Marina in Gravesend
Fancy a slice of waterside living with excellent commuter links to London? Look no further than award winning housebuilder, Bellway Thames Gateway South developments, The Marina and the Embankment, the jewels in the crown of Gravesend’s canal basin.
A slice of luxury in Aldington
Homebuyers wanting to experience a slice of luxury living at Bellway’s new development in Aldington in Kent should pay a visit to two stylish show-homes which will open from the Easter bank-holiday weekend. There will be a two-bedroom and a three-bedroom show-home to view.

First homes unveiled at Ebbsfleet Valley
The first collection of apartments has been unveiled at Springhead Park to strong demand; over 100 visitors attended the launch at the weekend and 12 homes were reserved.

The secret’s out at The Warren
The idyllic village of Harvel, near Meopham is one of Kent’s best-kept secrets, but perhaps not for long now that the new Show Home at The Warren has been officially opened.

Why rent when mum and dad can buy?
Students are becoming increasingly choosy and have high expectations when it comes to selecting their university pad. With a competitive rental market in many university towns the guarantee of good quality accommodation for students is slim. Rather than fork out to line the pockets of other landlords, students at the University of Kent could buy a Bellway apartment at The Old Tannery right in the heart of Canterbury.

Take the hassle out of homebuying at Ragstone Place
The property market is crowded with people who found the home of their dreams only to lose it, as they were unable to sell their house in time and lost out to a buyer in a position to move quickly.

Luxury apartment in the heart of Kent
Seeing a finished product is always an appealing prospect and at Nizels Knoll in Hildenborough not only have the remaining 4, two bedroom apartments been completed, but the new Show Home really provides discerning purchasers with a taste of the lifestyle available.

Part-exchange your way to Eden Village
Barratt is hosting a Part-Exchange weekend on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th March, to explain how its popular Part-Exchange scheme can take the hassle out of buying a home. To set the scene for a relaxing experience, guests will be offered complimentary champagne and canapés and anyone reserving a home over the weekend will receive a bottle of champagne to celebrate.

Exclusive new development launches in Bearsted
Linden Homes has proved that there remains a great deal of confidence in the home buying market, with a rush of sales following the launch of a bespoke collection of family homes in Bearsted, Kent.

Bovis Homes shows off at Great Easthall Farm
Househunters in Sittingbourne will have the opportunity to picture themselves living in a beautiful new home this weekend at the new Bovis Homes development, Meadowbank at Great Easthall Farm. The doors to the brand new show home will be opening to the general public from 10am to 5pm on Saturday 1st March.