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A wise investment in turbulent times

Telford Homes’ landmark Queen Mary’s Gate development in South Woodford, London E18 is proving to be a savvy investment despite unsettled times in some areas of the property market, thanks to its high quality design, great location and proven track record of rental returns.

Affordable new homes for Vauxhall

St George, London’s leading mixed-use developer, is delighted to provide a further 41 affordable new homes to the Notting Hill Housing Group at it’s award winning St George Wharf development in Vauxhall, SW8. To celebrate the occasion, Kate Hoey MP for Vauxhall will formally opened these affordable homes in Kingfisher House on February 29th.

The apartment that thinks it’s a house

There is something about having an internal staircase in a property that makes it feel more like a proper home. While a house is not an option in many very central areas of London, a duplex offers the perfect combination of contemporary, low-maintenance living, while retaining the feeling of being in a house.

First completions at Icona spell good news for Olympic area

Residents are now moving into Telford Homes’ Icona development, one of the first new developments on the Olympic park fringes to be finished and the end product is truly impressive. Architecturally striking Icona, whose colourful 18 storey elliptical tower Icona Point overlooks the Olympic park, aims to set the tone for the Stratford area, which is undergoing a remarkable regeneration in the run up to 2012.

New detached bungalows are rare commodity

Brand new detached bungalows are a rare commodity and therefore interest is expected to be high in the two, which are currently being built by award winning Silver Homes, at “The Russetts”, in Gladeside, Shirley, on the outskirts of Croydon.

Planning approved for Canary Central development

Premier developer Oracle Residential has secured detailed planning permission for the second phase of the mixed-use development, Canary Central, located at Indescon Court, Millharbour Road in Canary Wharf. Indescon Phase II will incorporate two mixed-use residential towers rising to 32 storeys, providing 546 flats, apart-hotel, leisure and retail uses.

Inspace Homes launches Islington development

Inspace Homes and joint venture partner Your Lifespace will be officially launching NORTHPO1NT, a new development located in Islington, N1, on 27th March.

Luxury penthouses mark end of an era

Barratt’s spectacular Capital East project in London Docklands has entered its final phase with the last of over 700 new dockside apartments now on sale. Three luxury penthouses – at prices up to £1.5 million – will provide a stunning ending to the five-year success story of Capital East.

Apartment living is the key to an easy life in London

When it comes to owning an affordable and secure home with minimal maintenance and maximum time to enjoy your lifestyle, apartment living holds the key. Once seen as the domain of young city professionals, contemporary apartments are now proving to be just as popular with different types of home buyer in all areas, as they seek to accommodate their busy lifestyles.

Walthamstow development wins top property award

A new Barratt development in Walthamstow has won a top property industry award for offering outstanding value-for-money. Forest Place - recently completed on a well-known site off Fulbourne Road, Walthamstow – took the Platinum Award in the value-for-money category of this week’s Hot Property Awards, run by one of the UK’s leading property listing magazines.

The Residence launch is hit with buyers

The first collection of apartments has been unveiled at The Residence in Pinner to strong demand; over 30 visitors attended the launch and over 70% of the homes are now sold. The Residence is set to meet high purchaser demand in Pinner and potential purchasers’ can now visit the sales and marketing suite on Marsh Road, where they can view a chic show apartment.

Top accolades for EastSide in Bow

EastSide, a joint venture in Bow, E3 between Inspace Homes and Your Lifespace, the private developer arm of Circle Anglia, received Platinum status at the Hot Property Awards 2008 in the ‘Community’ apartment category. The ceremony, held at The Waldorf Hilton in London on 7th March, was attended by many influential people in the house building industry.

Bellway Homes prove hot property

Three developments built by Bellway South east have been given accolades in the HotProperty Awards 2008. In a ceremony held on 7th March at London’s Waldorf Hilton W1, Bellway South East won a Platinum trophy – the top prize in its category – for Meridian South a newly completed development in Hither Green, which was voted by the judges the best apartments for Commutability.

Last chance to buy at West Side development, Hayes

Just eight homes remain for sale at Barratt Thames Valley’s smart West Side development in Bourne Avenue, Hayes. All the apartments are now sold and those hoping to secure one of the remaining three and four-bedroom houses will need to move fast.

Tabard Square named one of UK’s top new buildings

Tabard Square in London’s Southwark has been rated as one of the best new buildings in the UK, according to national charity The Civic Trust. Built by Berkeley Homes, the 1.2 hectare urban development, one the of largest mixed-use developments in London, has been ranked alongside historic developments such as The Roundhouse in Camden and the Royal Festival Hall on the South Bank in the 49th Civic Trust Awards honours.