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Sellers back in the driving seat in London

The drastic shortage of property for sale in Central London has created a seller's market, says Cluttons, with fierce competition among buyers and an increase in sealed bids.

London bargains attract overseas investors

London property bargains are once again attracting overseas investors, with Barratt reporting bulk purchases at three current developments in the capital.

Final four at sought-after Loddon Court

Time is running out for househunters with their eye on a stunning new home in Shinfield village in Berkshire – just four luxury family properties now remain for sale at George Wimpey West London’s sought-after Loddon Court development.

5 stars for Barratt in London

Barratt Homes in London has scored top marks in this year’s Home Builders Federation customer satisfaction survey, which confirms the vast majority of buyers are satisfied with the quality of their new home and would recommend their builder to a friend.

Barking Central offers solution for first time buyers

London based first-time buyers struggling to get onto the property ladder may now have a solution. Redrow Regeneration has launched an ‘easi-buy’ scheme specifically for first-time buyers at their landmark Barking Central scheme at the heart of Barking town centre, East London.

Laid-back living in Ruislip

Ruislip’s longest established estate agency, Gibbs Gillespie, has opened a special Sales Information Centre to highlight the benefits of choosing a brand new home at George Wimpey’s Sandringham development.

Barratt get 4 star rating from buyers in North London

Leading home builder Barratt North London has scored top marks in this year’s Home Builders Federation customer satisfaction survey, which confirms the vast majority of buyers are satisfied with the quality of their new home and would recommend their builder to a friend.

Cluttons predicts positive house price growth from 2011

Cluttons has adjusted its Central London housing market forecast to predict a 10% fall in prices in 2009 with a levelling off in 2010. This will be followed by a return to positive house price growth in 2011.

Fusion unveils the best new homes in Arkley

Fusion has recently unveiled a niche private gated development of just six modern homes at Chenies Place in Arkley. The sumptuous family homes each boast more than 3,400 sq ft of flexible living space and are just a short distance from some of the area’s most prestigious schools.

Firm foundations for Crossrail boost

Commenting on the laying of foundations for the new Isle of Dogs Crossrail station at Canary Wharf, Neil Young, CEO of property portfolio managers Young Group, welcomes the boost to property market confidence that the project will bring.

Engineer chooses buying over renting

For many first time buyers the thought of purchasing a property remains a daunting prospect with many choosing to continue renting. But with low interest rates and a range of amazing deals, the option to purchase is becoming more available.

Beat the bank rate with buy-to-let

George Wimpey and Bryant Homes are launching three new London developments offering investors returns of up to 5.60%, more than twice the rate available from the best savings accounts on the high street.

Super studios on Bow offer waterside living

Affordable and London are two words that rarely go hand in hand but at Berkeley Homes (Capital) Plc’s Caspian Wharf development in Bow, E3, studio apartments are priced from just £210,000.

‘Once in generation’ offers at London development

If you want to buy the property of your dreams but think that now isn’t a good time to move, you’ll be interested in the news that Barratt North London is making the best offers in a generation to people buying new homes.

Barratt commemorates Plough Lane

On Friday 8th May 2009, the Barratt Southern Counties team, members of the Wimbledon Independent Supporters Association (WISA) and former Wimbledon FC players, Roy Law (1958-1972), Dickie Guy (1967-1978) and Ian Cooke (1963-1977) gathered to witness the sealing of a commemorative time capsule at The Sanctuary in Wimbledon.