North West

Students dig The Poplars
With the cost of student housing in Crewe continuing to rise, the power of parents’ purse strings could help their offspring escape the cycle of renting. According to the Direct Line Second Properties Index, of the current 327,000 properties bought by one person for the use of another in the UK, a quarter were purchased by parents to house university students – a 26 per cent increase since 2000.

Final phase released at The Galleries
Gladedale (North West) has just launched the final phase of its highly-sought after Warrington development, The Galleries. Expected to sell out very quickly, this last release of one and two bedroom apartments is in a prime position within the tranquil development.
Get a glimpse of life at Rochdale’s Naden Mill
Home hunters can get a taste of life at Redrow’s stunning Naden Mill development near Rochdale this weekend when a new show home opens its doors. There will be the opportunity to have a look around the striking stone-built, three-storey Malham and an independent financial advisor will be on hand to offer advice to buyers.

Fantastic family fun at Thirlmere Gardens
Bolton families had a fantastic day out courtesy of George Wimpey Manchester, who hosted a Family Fun Day to celebrate the success of the popular Thirlmere Gardens development in Horwich. Mr Bubbles The Clown and Co, from CBBC’s Best of Friends, entertained the children with face painting, balloon modelling and magic tricks.

Redrow employee proves real champion
Huw Williams was one of 12 Redrow site managers chosen from 18,000 entrants to pick up a prestigious National House-Building Council (NHBC) ‘Pride in the Job’ Quality award, in recognition of their site management skills in helping to create quality-built, attractive new homes.

Own your dream home at Kemberton Court, Widnes
If you dream of owning a Charles Church home, there couldn’t be a better time to buy than now. Charles Church wants to help you achieve your dream, and that’s why the developer is offering some fantastic incentives to help with the costs of moving house at Kemberton Court.

Part-exchange for a new home at Knightsbridge Park
George Wimpey North West is offering buyers the exclusive chance to part exchange their current property for a new home at Knightsbridge Park, the housebuilder’s development in Northwich.
Trainees sign up to transform Miles Platting
Ten young people aged 16 -21 years, including six from east Manchester, have secured places on a new modern apprentice scheme set up by the Renaissance Consortium with the support of New East Manchester, Skills Solutions and MANCAT.
A goal for Burnley house hunters
The football season has started again and Burnley FC have got off to a fairly good start, with one win and one lost. For the committed Burnley fan, what better than settling in a house close to the famous Turf Moor ground – not only can you walk to the ground on matchday but you can even hear the cheers of the fans from the ground during matches you can’t get to?

Bolton development proves worth waiting for
Despite the fact that not a single brick has been laid on the Clarendon Gardens site yet, 13 of the 19 houses have already been sold. Such is the demand for homes on this development, which is close to The Last Drop Village, that the first buyers will have to wait for up to 12 months before their homes are ready but that is something that is worth waiting for.

Only one more at Summerfields in Westhoughton
With over 377 properties on the Summerfields site, Barratt Homes new development in Westhoughton, Greater Manchester, it’s not surprising that the site has offered something for everyone and demand has been high.

Couple find their perfect home with part-exchange
A young married couple have found the perfect house for their large family using part-exchange at Chapelfield Park, George Wimpey Manchester’s popular Radcliffe development. Liz and Adam Ross part-exchanged a three bedroom townhouse for a stunning new five bedroom detached home at Chapelfield Park.

Winning night with ‘Corrie’ atars at Miller Homes
Miller Homes’ Greenwood development in Eccles played host to a glamorous girls’ night out – complete with ‘Corrie’ stars. The Miller Homes/Smooth FM “Who’s Coming to a Celebrity Dinner” competition offered a fabulous dinner party prize with Julie Hesmondhalgh and David Neilson, who play Coronation Street’s legendary Roy and Hayley Cropper.

Happy family made an Easymove to Saxon Park
A family of six is enjoying living in their spacious new home at George Wimpey North West’s Great Sankey development, Saxon Park. Kate and Neil Perry bought the four bedroom detached Buckingham because it offered so much space for them, their teenage children, Carla, 13, Aaron, 16, and Shannon, 17, and their dog Purdy.

Win an iPod at The Place
George Wimpey Manchester is giving away iPods to celebrate the launch of the first time buyer package available at The Place, the housebuilder’s development in Clifton. The exclusive package enables young professionals to move into a home for just £99 – the price of an iPod.