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A shoppers’ paradise in Acton

A shoppers’ paradise in Acton

Residents at Berkeley Homes (Urban Living) Ltd’s West 3 London Apartments development in Acton will soon have a state of the art 1.6 million sq ft shopping centre within easy reach, with the opening of the Westfield Centre in Shepherd’s Bush.

See the new showhome at The Parks and receive £3,000

See the new showhome at The Parks and receive £3,000

House-hunters looking for something that little bit more special can find it on Saturday 13th September - when The Parks in Bracknell Forest opens its brand new showhome.

New homes make perfect sense in London

New homes make perfect sense in London

Many people living in apartments crave outside space in the shape of a garden and more storage. However, making the leap from apartment to house can be costly and many apartment dwellers feel they are being priced out of the house market. According to the latest Land Registry figures, the average house in the Greater London area costs £345,136. At Intro Homes’ Sense7 development in Charlton, South East London, houses are nearly £100,000 less than the average for a London house.

Strictly come househunting in London

It is well documented that London's creative quarters have seen increasing popularity in recent years. The rapid rise in prices in areas such as Hoxton, Shoreditch and the South Bank is reflective of an influx of wealthy and creative buyers from both the UK and further afield, keen to experience the bohemian approach to life evident in London's most creative neighbourhoods.

Stylish new showhome is unveiled in Wembley

Stylish new showhome is unveiled in Wembley

Barratt West London is celebrating the launch of the showhome at its prestigious Crown Green Mews development in Wembley. Prospective purchasers are invited to view this stylish development while enjoying a glass of champagne on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th September, from 10 am to 5 pm.

The perfect Canary Wharf crash pad

Apartments in Young Group's stunning skyscraper development, The Landmark in Canary Wharf (thelandmarke14.com), are being snapped up by shrewd City workers. The development's two iconic towers have proved a hit with the local working population, both for their long term investment potential and also convenience for use as a luxurious city crash pad.

Telford Homes strikes the right chord in London

Telford Homes strikes the right chord in London

Later this month, Telford Homes will officially launch Greenwich Creekside, one of South London’s most exciting regeneration developments. The public launch will take place at the Marriott Park Lane Hotel, London, W1A on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th September from 11am-5pm.

E1 location makes Hoopers Yard the perfect investment

E1 location makes Hoopers Yard the perfect investment

Despite the property market’s nature to peak and trough, there are areas of the industry that continue to perform strongly. Corporate letting in London is one and the demand for high-quality property is as insatiable as ever. Large corporate lettings companies are reporting a sustained demand for quality accommodation in the capital.

Mews houses offer a rare opportunity for family living in London

Berkeley Homes (Urban Living) Ltd has launched The Armouries Mews Houses at Royal Arsenal in Woolwich, SE18. Only six of these very exclusive and highly desirable Mews Houses are for sale. They offer purchasers a rare chance to own a brand new three-bedroom, two-storey home in London - a glimmer of light for families in the capital who are faced with a chronic shortage of good quality houses for sale.

Energy performance comes to the letting market

Introduced last year, for all properties available for sale, the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is becoming compulsory for all lettings properties on the market from October 1st 2008. The intention is for the EPC to try and influence individuals to consider energy efficiency as part of their decision to occupy a building.

Stamp out stamp duty with Antler Homes

Stamp out stamp duty with Antler Homes

Antler Homes has scrapped the stamp duty on the last remaining home at Grosvenor Gardens in Purley, offering the purchaser a saving of almost £32,000. Plot 2 is the last remaining home at Antler Homes' exclusive development Grosvenor Gardens, a development which offers just two detached homes in a private and secluded location in Purley.

A new creation

Once home to the offices of Creation Records, a building in Berkley Grove, St John's Wood has been transformed into a spacious four bedroom family home, currently available to rent though Knight Frank for £4,000pw (unfurnished).

New homes make perfect sense

New homes make perfect sense

Many people living in apartments crave outside space in the shape of a garden and more storage. However, making the leap from apartment to house can be costly and many apartment dwellers feel they are being priced out of the house market. According to the latest Land Registry figures, the average house in the Greater London area costs £345,136. At Intro Homes’ Sense7 development in Charlton, South East London, houses are nearly £100,000 less than the average for a London house.

Homes are selling like hotcakes at Harvest Gate

Homes are selling like hotcakes at Harvest Gate

Homes at George Wimpey's Harvest Gate development are being snapped up fast as buyers realise the potential savings of owning a brand new property in Watford.

Fresh opportunities to buy in London

A new phase of properties is set to be launched at West 3 London Apartments, offering another rare chance to live in one of Acton's most illustrious heritage buildings. New to the market and set to go live this month are just 26 apartments in Berkeley Homes (Urban Living) Ltd's fourth phase at the Whitehall-style building.