North West

Gladedale takes stylish family living to another level
The stylish new showhome at Gladedale's Gin Pit Village development in Astley is quite literally taking modern living to another level. Visitors to the three storey four bedroom Knightsbridge home, which just recently opened its doors, are falling in love with its classic, understated look which perfectly demonstrates comfortable yet stylish living.

Bellway Manchester receives health and safety accolade
Testimony to its ongoing commitment to employee health and safety, Bellway Manchester has been presented with its second silver RoSPA Occupational Safety Award.

David Wilson Homes makes moving easy in Kirkby
On Saturday, 5th July only, David Wilson Homes is offering homebuyers in Merseyside the chance to take advantage of a complimentary financial advisory service. This fantastic opportunity, which is available at the Willowbrook Park development on St Kevins Drive in Kirkby, means prospective purchasers will be able to sit down with one of the expert agents from Accumen to tailor make a financial package for their needs.

Part exchange provides key to a new address
Barratt Manchester's part exchange offer means those looking to move but who have not yet sold their existing property need not miss out on their dream home. And at the Lea Green development on the fringes of Leigh and within striking distance of Pennington Flash, making a move could be a very quick and easy process.

Four bedrooms equals more choice
Much-awaited four bedroom detached homes are now on release at Barratt Manchester's Waters Edge development in Bottom Mossley. The three stylish designs - the Buckingham, Windermere (with four double bedrooms) and the Alderney - offer different interior lay-outs but bags of space for those looking to step up the property ladder.

Bryant aims to get buyers moving with 10 year interest free loan
Purchasers at Bryant Homes' Lock Mill development in Blackburn are being offered the chance to buy their dream home but pay only 75% of the purchase price and no deposit through a new scheme called Market Plus.

Own 100% of your home for 75% of the price
George Wimpey has launched an innovative new scheme designed to make it easier for buyers to get on or move up the property ladder by only paying for 75% of the price of their new home and not paying a deposit. With Easy Start the buyer secures a mortgage on 75% of the price through Halifax. George Wimpey then steps in by providing a rent and interest-free loan on the remaining 25% of the purchase price for up to ten years.

Gothic magnificence near Penrith
Smiths Gore bring to the market Calthwaite Hall, a magnificent early-Victorian Listed house extending to about 7 acres in all, standing on the edge of an attractive village. Situated in beautiful countryside close to the M6 between Penrith and Carlisle, near the eastern edge of the Lake District National Park.

Part-ex success
In May a number of people, already living on Barratt Chester's development The Pavilions, St Helens, have taken advantage of Barratt's part exchange scheme. And one of them is Francesca Bigwood who has progressed up the property ladder, moving from a Palmerston starter home to a three-storey Kentmere design property just three doors apart. Using Barratt Chester's fantastic Part Exchange Scheme, Francesca completed the whole deal within four weeks.

The house that grows with the family
Flexible living is on offer at Barratt Manchester's The Heathers development in Hyde. In fact the interior design of the Kentmeres that are now on release means that buyers really can have a home that meets their needs as their lifestyle changes.

High speed sales at High Beeches
Househunters looking for a two bedroom dream apartment need to move quickly if they want to snap up a home at Barratt Manchester's stylish High Beeches development in Sharston.

Lifeline for first time buyers in Wirral
With average house prices out of reach for first time buyers in 96% of UK towns it's harder than ever to get onto the property ladder* - but here's news of an incentive in Bromborough, Wirral, which could throw would-be home owners a much needed lifeline.

A head start on the property ladder in Manchester
Barratt Manchester's Head Start scheme is proving a hit with first time buyers and key workers. By giving buyers the chance to buy 100 per cent of a property for only 85 per cent of the price, those who thought they might not be able to afford a brand new home are being pleasantly surprised.
Get your skates on for the perfect summer home
With a west-facing rear garden, the Alderney now available at Barratt Manchester's College View development in Crumpsall offers a lot to the purchaser looking for extra space.

35,000 reasons to buy
Plot 52 at Barratt Manchester's stunning Queens Manor development in Lytham St Annes comes with an excellent incentive to buy - £35,000 worth in fact. The property is one of the last new builds on the flagship development, has sea views, and is a first floor property with no apartments above - meaning it has enhanced ceiling height and also comes with additional loft space for storage.