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Countryside selected for major regeneration in Lambeth

Countryside Properties PLC has been selected by the Guinness Trust as its housebuilder partner for the £105M regeneration of the Trust's Loughborough Park Estate in South London.

Penthouse demand bucks the property trend in Mill Hill

Penthouse apartments are in such high demand at Ridgemont, Countryside Properties' joint venture development with Annington Homes, in Mill Hill, North London, that the company has fast tracked the next release of apartments which will now be available for sale ahead of schedule.

Financial cuts cause for concern for prime London property

Following a recent survey, the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has warned that the number of people without jobs was expected to increase by between 300,000 and 350,000 over the next 12-24 months, taking the total number of unemployed to over two million.

Croydon office block converted to residential tower

Townends in Croydon are marketing one and two bedroom apartments and three bedroom penthouses in a twelve story residential building, along with 5, two bedroom, two bathroom mews houses, constructed by Durkan Estates.

DLR at 21: East London comes of age

This year London's Docklands comes of age, with the 21st birthday of Canary Wharf, the DLR and London City Airport. It was in the summer of 1987 that the master building agreement was signed between developer, Olympia & York and the London Docklands Development Corporation for a 12.2 million sq ft development at Canary Wharf. In October of that year, London City Airport opened for business and the Docklands Light Railway, Britain's first-ever automated light rail transit system, started running.

Spacious townhouses close to central London

Now could be the last opportunity for some time to buy a stunning townhouse within easy reach of the centre of London. Barratt West London's Crown Green Mews development in Wembley has proved to be a phenomenal success and just half of the stylish, contemporary homes remain.

Sumptuous showhome now open at The Parks

Those looking for a new home that stands out from the rest will find it at The Parks, George Wimpey West London's sought-after development in Bracknell Forest.

Residential rents fall in central London as stock continues to rise

Prime Central London rents fell by 1.8% during the third quarter of the year, with more stock from ‘forced landlords’ coming onto the market, according to the Knight Frank Prime London Rental Index.

Your choice at two great developments in London

St George, London's award winning developer, is pleased to announce the launch of the MyChoice HomeBuy scheme at two of its latest developments based in North and West London. The initiative, run in association with Catalyst Housing Group, is making further new homes available to qualifying first-time buyers and key workers.

Theatreland pied-a-terres

Development and improvement work in London's theatreland, and the growing popularity of musicals is raising the area’s profile as one of London’s most exciting places to live, comments estate agent EA Shaw.

Live the high life with Persimmon Homes

It's hard not to get depressed when thinking about the state of the current economic climate. For first time buyers, the credit crunch has meant buying a new home may not be an option for the foreseeable future. But for those looking to make their first step onto the property ladder in Stoke Mandeville, developer Persimmon Homes Thames Valley has the answer to dealing with the financial constraints of buying a new home.

GP prescribes The Elektron as a smart investment

When they decided to invest for their future in property, GP Sunil Sharma and his dentist wife Rachna took advice from a relative who had already established a successful investment portfolio of his own. He suggested they look at The Elektron, Barratt's latest development in Leamouth, London Docklands. It was sound advice. The Sharmas secured a superb two-bedroom apartment at the development, and already have a tenant living there and giving them a return.

A brand new apartment for under £120k in Wallington

While the Government's plans to allow first-time buyers to take advantage of shared equity may still be some months away, George Wimpey is offering homebuyers the opportunity to use the innovative scheme to buy their new home now.

Consumer confidence on the increase in Thames Valley

With the UK experiencing a reported economic downturn in recent months and the difficulties involved with trying to secure a mortgage deterring hundreds of househunters from buying a brand new home, it's no wonder consumers are being cautious when looking for a new property.

Plans submitted for Canning Town regeneration

Countryside Properties PLC has submitted a planning application for the first phase of the Canning Town and Custom House regeneration project in the London Borough of Newham, known as ‘Area 3'.