London Property
Peace of mind for Barratt’s buyers
Whatever surprises life may have in store, buyers at Barratt North London’s Handley Place, Riverside Quarter, Symonds Park and Willow Grange developments in Hertfordshire can relax in the knowledge that their mortgage repayments are protected for up to three years, thanks to free insurance with a new home.

Canny buyers dive in at Parkside
Parkside, Barratt’s latest development in Wandsworth, south-west London, has proved a big hit with buyers despite the gloomy economic climate.

Homes for everyday families in South London
Notting Hill Home Ownership is spearheading the Government’s requirement for the provision of high quality, value-for-money family homes in the capital, by offering a range of three-bedroom properties at its striking new-shared ownership scheme, Carew Grove.

HomeBuy Direct in London is a sell-out for Barratt
Barratt’s first London development to offer new homes to customers under the Government’s ‘HomeBuy Direct’ initiative - giving them the chance to move in for only 70 per cent of the purchase price – has been a runaway success.

It’s a family affair at Twenty
The unprecedented rush from buyers at Linden Homes’ ‘Twenty’ development in Orpington has left only one apartment for sale, just six weeks into its launch. The homes have proved so popular that even members of the same family have joined the race to buy there.

Southwark housing development gets go ahead
A significant site in Southwark – Larnaca Works - which was recently given the go-ahead by the local council for a variation to its Section 106 agreement in order to deliver a viable affordable housing quantum will now be delivered.

A lifeline for renters?
With the continued fall in both house prices and interest rates, there is now a real opportunity for first-time buyers to get on the first rung of the property ladder by buying a new home says leading Stanmore-based estate agents, Preston Bennett.
Final three homes on sale at West 3 London
Homebuyers wishing to live in one of Acton’s most illustrious heritage buildings will have to move quickly, as only three apartments remain available at the Berkeley Homes (Urban Renaissance) Ltd’s West 3 London Apartments development in W3.

Urban apartments with outdoor space
Barratt is finding new ways to bring the outdoors to urban apartment living at new flagship developments in London. At newly-launched Beecham House, for example - the latest phase of Barratt London’s spectacular Great West Quarter development in Brentford, west London - extensive wrap-around verandas and terraces have been designed to extend living spaces into the open air.

First time buyers get moving at Augusta Park
A special Government scheme called HomeBuy Direct has been launched at George Wimpey’s Augusta Park development in West London. The new initiative, which has only just been launched nationally, will help first time buyers get on the property ladder with an interest free equity loan.

Sandringham scheme gets buyers moving
A special Government scheme called HomeBuy Direct has been launched at George Wimpey’s Sandringham development in Eastcote, Ruislip. The new initiative, which has only just been launched nationally, will help first time buyers get on the property ladder with an interest free equity loan.

HomeBuy Direct works for Carl in Croydon
Carl Goodison (32) has at last managed to get a foot on the property ladder after years of renting, thanks to Barratt offering the new Government HomeBuy Direct scheme at New South Quarter, Croydon.

First time buyers get moving at The Parks
A special Government scheme called HomeBuy Direct has been launched at The Parks development in the West London region. The new initiative, which has only just been launched nationally, will help first time buyers get on the property ladder with an interest free equity loan.

First time buyer lands cool new home in Islington
Owning a smart new apartment in central London might once have been a distant dream for a first-time buyer. The current housing market, however, is opening up fantastic opportunities for young people such as 26 year-old marine surveyor Dan Griffiths, who has just bought his first home in Islington, one of the most exciting and vibrant areas of London.

Durkan Estates unveils Arts and Crafts conversion
Durkan Estates is pleased to unveil a collection of new apartments at Morton Grand, its stunning refurbishment of the late 19th century Arts and Crafts Ecclesbourne boarding school in Islington, N1.