North West

Last home on Anfield site
The final property on Barratt Chester's popular Breckside Court development has gone on the market. The Norbury, a three-bedroom, three-storey townhouse has been reduced to £180,900. It has a living room measuring 16ft 4ins x 13ft with French doors to the garden; two double bedrooms on the first floor and a self-contained bedroom suite on the top floor including a shower room and separate dressing area.

Lifeline for first time buyers in Crewe
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 Crewe, Cheshire, which could throw would-be home owners a much needed lifeline.

Make-up artist is made-up with Barratt
Twenty-two-year-old make-up artist Sadie Hunt loves her brand new home on Barratt Chester's Sunningdale Park development because it's unique. When the house was being built Sadie decided to put her own special stamp on it by laying a brick. Now she's moved in with partner Moss Day, also 22 and she couldn't be happier. "We absolutely love it here. Barratt have been amazing and nothing has been too much trouble. Everything is great and we feel so lucky to have a home of our own at our age," said Sadie.

The right moves in Widnes
Charles Church's Kemberton Court development in Widnes is the perfect location for a new home and with the fantastic Home Change scheme, purchasers can be assured that they have made the right move with a tailor-made deal.

An affordable apartment is the answer
Looking to step onto the property ladder but terrified of being caught up in the credit crunch? Look no further than George Wimpey Manchester's affordable apartments at Chapelfield Park, the house builder's popular Radcliffe development.

Taking a fresh approach in Blundellsands
Horizons are definitely worth broadening when it comes to finding your dream home and this is certainly the case when considering the Charles Church Merrilocks development in Blundellsands.

The early bird catches the property
Taking advantage of a new property development before building starts can mean cheaper prices, gaining your ideal plot and the realistic chance that you will make some money before you even move in!

Meet the neighbours this summer at Valley Mill
Imagine arriving home to a tranquil rural haven with picturesque views of the rolling countryside and being greeted by the neighbours, the majority of whom are four legged or feathered!

Buyer event at City Gate in Central Manchester
Those who are looking to purchase a stunning property in a prime location in Castlefield, city centre Manchester, should take a trip over to Bellway Manchester’s City Gate development on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 May, where a launch weekend will be underway.

Demolition begins in Heywood to make room for new homes
Demolition began this week of Unity Mill, a former industrial warehouse in Heywood, Rochdale , to pave the way for ‘Copper Wells', a collection of 197 houses by Countryside Properties.

Out with the old at Spinners Mews
Buying a new home can save time and money as well as being kinder for the environment, according to award winning Redrow Homes, who are building in Chadderton. The successful property developer says that whilst buying an older second-hand property might appear cheaper, the costs of renovating an old house to the same standards as a brand new one could be considerable.

Corrie’s Ken opens ‘Secret Garden’ in Bolton
Visitors to Bloomfield, Markland Hill, Bolton last Saturday (Saturday, 31 May 2008) enjoyed glorious sunshine, fine wines and canapés, and meeting actor William Roache, who plays Ken Barlow in ITV’s Coronation Street. William opened the new showhomes and ‘Secret Garden’ at Beck Homes’ upmarket apartment development.

Bellway Manchester tops out at Sandpipers
Bellway Manchester celebrated strong progress at its prestigious Sandpipers development in Congleton, with a traditional topping out ceremony. With build progressing ahead of schedule, the ceremony marked the completion of the roof, which perfectly complements the stylish and inspirational design of the building and was the perfect way to show off the development’s fabulous views of the River Dane.

New and improved properties at Sixpenny Fields
Bellway Manchester has introduced a number of improved properties to its prestigious Sixpenny Fields development in Warrington. The layout of the three storey Saxon properties has been redesigned in response to client comments, creating a more functional and livable home.

A home with true tradition and style
If traditional English style is an important ingredient for you in the search for a new home, then taking a look at the very latest showhome at The Coppice development in Billinge could well be a worthwhile opportunity.