Kent
Homeowners opt for seaside living
This summer its not just holidaymakers heading for the beach, as property prices along the Kent coastline continue to boom. Recent reports from Halifax show homeowners are willing to pay a premium in order to live near the sea, drawn by the prospect of traditional communities and family fun at the beach.
Holborough treasure hunt a success despite the rain
Snodland’s ‘WI and Friends’ has been announced as the winning team in the Holborough Treasure Hunt, which took place at Berkeley Homes (Kent) Ltd’s Holborough development as part of the Snodland 2007 Festival.
Two new showhomes unveiled at Holborough
Berkeley Homes (Kent) Ltd have unveiled two spectacular new showhomes at its flagship Holborough development near Snodland in Kent. The showhomes, which have both been dressed by Roomservice Designs, are located in Birchleigh, the second phase of Holborough, which is situated in the secluded north west corner of the development.
Millwood rewards promising young artist
Young artist Katie Brough is the latest beneficiary of a prestigious award from award-winning housebuilder Millwood Designer Homes. The award is part of the company's encouragement pack programme, which aims to foster achievement in schools and Katie, a student at the Weald of Kent Grammar in Tonbridge, was recently awarded 'Young Artist of the Year.'
Make the right first impression at Edwin Place
Edwin Place, a new development by award-winning housebuilder Millwood Designer Homes, is an exquisite collection of houses that are sure to make the right first impression. Edwin Place is a select collection of 8, four, five and seven bedroom homes, each individually designed with Millwood’s trademark quality and elegance.
Waterstone Park – Kent’s number one address
Following the huge success of its previous phases at Waterstone Park in Greenhithe, North Kent, Countryside Properties has now released Fusion, its brand new collection of modern one and two bedroom apartments and two, three, four and five bedroom houses set in the centre of this parkland development.
Buyer rediscovers her past in Dartford
For Enda Blacker, moving to a new house at West Hill Park in Dartford feels like coming home. Enda started work 46 years ago as a student nurse at West Hill Hospital, which once occupied the site where Barratt’s new West Hill Park development now stands. Whilst still a student, Enda met her future husband, Keith, and stayed working as a nurse at the hospital for almost 20 years.
Riverside Plaza: A great investment, a better place to live
Riverside Plaza, a superb new waterside development of apartments and houses by Barratt, enjoys a lovely setting on the banks of the River Medway and within easy walking distance of Maidstone’s bustling town centre.
Pier Road gets the go ahead for a new lease of life
Berkeley First, the wholly owned subsidiary of the Berkeley Group responsible for delivering high quality student accommodation and homes for all, secured a new and vibrant future for Pier Road, Gillingham on Wednesday 8 August, when Medway Council unanimously gave the green light for accommodation for 604 students on the former Akzo Nobel site.
Cottage revival: new homes fit for old England
New homebuyers’ search for the rural idyll has led to a rise in construction of the most quintessential of English dwellings – the cottage. Tucked away just outside the historic country town of Tenterden in Kent, and bordering the local conservation area, Linden Homes’ development Weavers Place offers a sought-after collection of homes in an area described as ‘The Jewel of the Weald.’
Broadstairs sets the seaside trend for canny commuters
The traditional seaside town of Broadstairs is bracing itself for price rises of as much as 40% over the next three years as an influx of sea-loving commuters and second-home owners snap up property, reveals haart estate agents.
Property values set to soar in Ashford
The new high-speed train service from St Pancras to the Channel Tunnel will signal a property boom across Ashford – and investors are being urged to secure property before their values shoot up.
Hillreed launch brand new mortgages subsidy scheme
Hillreed Homes is a well respected, award winning company which has been building homes across the South East for over 30 years.
21st century living in Kings Hill
Nestled at the back of Charles Church’s The Propella’s development in Kings Hill sits The Lutyen, a unique four bedroom detached home which is just waiting to be snapped up by a lucky family and is being offered as Charles Church’s Home of the Week.
Berkeley Homes takes part in Kent’s Future Live exhibition
Berkeley Homes (Kent) Ltd was among a number of companies who showcased the ways in which they are helping to re-shape the county at Kent’s Future Live; part of the Kent Show, which took place at the County Showground in Detling between 13th and 15th July.