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A spectacular riverside location

A spectacular riverside location

Barratt Manchester's newest development Halton Mills offers the kind of location desired by holiday home owners and city slickers alike. Situated above the banks of the River Lune, the location offers the perfect place for the start of a well-earned break, or to unwind in at the end of a high-pressure day.

Show homes are twice as nice at High Grove

Show homes are twice as nice at High Grove

Not just one, but two show homes are now on sale at High Grove, a collection of 4 bedroom detached family homes in Saughall. As well as offering the chance to live in a ‘designer’ home finished to Antler Homes’ renowned specification, the show homes come complete with carpets and light fittings included in the price.

A delightful development in Droylsden

A delightful development in Droylsden

Bellway Manchester has just announced plans for an exciting new development that forms part of the larger regeneration of Droylsden Marina. The development, named Sapphire Point, is situated off Manchester Road, and will comprise 90 houses and apartments.

Space and style on show at Gerard’s Gate

Space and style on show at Gerard’s Gate

If space features high up on your house hunting wish list, then pay a visit to the new show home now open at Gerard’s Gate, Antler Homes’ collection of just nine 4 and 5 bedroom detached homes in delightful Wistaston. Offering accommodation in excess of 2,300 sq ft, the 5 bedroom show home offers plenty of space for all the family.

Part exchange proves a winner in Manchester

Bellway Manchester is revelling in the phenomenal success of its Part Exchange scheme at its portfolio of developments in Manchester. With current difficulties in selling, it seems that Part Exchange is fast becoming the easy way to move.

Gleeson unveils try before you buy homes

Gleeson unveils try before you buy homes

Or would you even buy a new dress or suit without a fitting? Probably not, but when it comes to the biggest purchase people make in their lifetime some research shows that, on average, house buyers spend only seventeen minutes in deciding to buy their new home.

Hot weather warms up the property market

Property developers and estate agents are preparing themselves for a busy weekend as the hot weather helps to warm up house sales. Late spring and early summer are typically the busiest times of the year for property sales and the current good weather is expected to help kick the market off this weekend.

A helping hand for first time buyers in Billinge

A helping hand for first time buyers in Billinge

It is well known that taking the first step onto the property ladder can be very difficult and first time buyers can struggle to find an affordable home. Charles Church has now introduced their fantastic Fair Share scheme to apartments at The Coppice in Billinge allowing first time buyers to own their dream home.

A head-start from Barratt

A head-start from Barratt

Newspaper headlines make depressing reading and house hunters could be forgiven for believing that buying a home must remain a dream. If this sounds familiar to you then why not talk to Barratt, because on The Boulevard development in Warrington, the company has deals to suit every buyer.

George Wimpey shows locals how to tackle the credit crunch

George Wimpey shows locals how to tackle the credit crunch

Local people worried that the credit crunch has put an end to their hopes of buying a dream home are being invited to a special event being staged across two George Wimpey North West development this weekend (17th and 18th May) - Saxon Park in Great Sankey and Evergreens in Abram.

New home in Oldham gives first time buyers a different view

New home in Oldham gives first time buyers a different view

Chadderton couple Carly Cockcroft and Christopher Lynch were on top of the world when they moved into their new top floor apartment at Redrow's popular Spinners Mews development. Set off Fields New Road in Chadderton, near Oldham, the development offers a range of 120 new homes, with a contemporary twist. Timber boarding, render and grey window details have been used in exterior elevations to create a fresh look.

Barratt's baby boom

Barratt's baby boom

Is it something in the water? That's what residents on Barratt Chester's Sunningdale Park are asking. Six babies have been born to new Mums living on this new development and there have recently been four more pregnancies announced. Barratt's site negotiator Lynn Bright believes they'll have to open a crèche soon.

Mortgage free until 2009

Mortgage free until 2009

If you reserve one of the two remaining properties on Barratt Chester's Woodland Park development you won't have any mortgage payments to make until 2009 - Barratt will make them for you. And if you like the sound of that offer but are yet to sell your own home, contact Barratt right now because you may be able to get a 100% part-exchange deal on your current property.

Live the dream at Kemberton Court in Widnes

Live the dream at Kemberton Court in Widnes

Buying your dream home can be a difficult and stressful process but Charles Church is offering a fantastic Part Exchange scheme at their exclusive Kemberton Court development in Widnes. With the Part Exchange scheme, purchasers can own a luxury Charles Church residence in an impressive location without any of the stress or worry associated with moving.

Barratt pays tunnel fees for Liverpool commuters

Barratt pays tunnel fees for Liverpool commuters

Barratt Chester's Leasowe development, Scholars Gate, is the company's best-selling site of 2008. Many buyers have been taking advantage of the value-for-money prices at Scholars Gate and commuting to offices in Liverpool. If you plan to commute then reserve your plot now, as Barratt will ease your journey by paying your tunnel fees for 12 months.