North Yorkshire

Bag a bargain by buying off plan at Mill Gardens
Househunters are being offered the opportunity to make substantial savings by buying a property off-plan at Mill Gardens, George Wimpey North Yorkshire's new development in Norby, Thirsk. Buying a new home off-plan at the development offers a host of advantages, including having the pick of the plots and a guaranteed price, even if other properties of the same design on the development increase in value.

Plumber makes a water-tight investment
Plumbing supervisor Chris Bassford was so impressed with new homes he was helping to build in Hambleton, he decided to take the plunge and snap one up. Being based at the award-winning developer's Mulberry Grange venture, off Station Road, Chris was able to have a first viewing of the new properties which led to him purchasing a three-bedroom, three-storey ‘Malham' townhouse with partner Amanda, aged 23 - meaning a happy ending in their search for a dwelling with more space.

Room for two from £69,995 at G2 Redcar
With prices from £69,995 for a two bedroom apartment, housebuilder G2 is giving first time buyers a real chance to get on the property ladder. Just a couple of two bedroom apartments remain for sale at the Broadway West development, where a deposit of only £99 is required to secure a property.

Get your stamp duty paid by George Wimpey
Forget promises of stamp duty holidays and deferrals later in the year - George Wimpey is offering to pay its buyers stamp duty - now! The simple scheme will save those moving home thousands of pounds and help local buyers get on and move up the property ladder.

Flexible family living
House hunters interested in the concept of townhouse living can see the benefits first hand by visiting George Wimpey North Yorkshire's new Arlington show home at its popular Forrester Park development in Northallerton.

George Wimpey supports martial arts class in Stillington
Stillington's first and only Guru Kai martial arts group has linked up with George Wimpey North Yorkshire to provide its popular class to the local community for another successful year.

Affordable home for first time buyers
George Wimpey North Yorkshire is working with English Partnerships, the national regeneration agency, to help buyers afford their first home through the First Time Buyers Initiative.

Last chance to get a head start at Burley Grange
Homebuyers are being offered a last chance to get a ‘Head Start' at Barratt York's Burley Grange development in South Milford. With Barratt paying their deposit, buyers can be part of the luxury village lifestyle at Burley Grange for a significantly lower price. The limited ‘Head Start' offer, on selected properties at the development, will give buyers the opportunity to own 100% of their home for only 85% of the price. The last few homes remaining at Burley Grange include the four bedroom Woodcote, an ideal family home, which includes open plan living areas with plenty space for the whole family to enjoy.

The right garden with your new home
With summer finally here, more and more people are enjoying the lighter nights and balmy evenings in the pleasant surroundings of what many perceive as the extension of their home - the garden.

Beat the commute with a move to York's urban oasis
Barratt York's Reflections @ Riverside development offers new home buyers the opportunity to adopt a great new lifestyle thanks to its combination of a city centre, riverside location and outstanding property designs.

Ashton on show in Spennymoor
George Wimpey North Yorkshire is planning a grand summer event for the new Ashton show home at the developer's Moorcroft site in Spennymoor. A steel band and stilt walkers will provide entertainment at the launch, which takes place on 12th July, but the Ashton itself is the main attraction and house hunters looking for a spacious family home can experience first hand exactly what this property has to offer.

Park life gets creative with Barratt
Barratt York is offering homebuyers the chance to get creative with the design of their new home at its new Harrogate development this summer. The Park is a development of two, three and four bedroom properties with stunning views of the open countryside. The new homes are priced from £324,995 and offer high specification fitted kitchens and bathrooms.

Confidence returns in Yorkshire
Contrary to reports regarding the lack of consumer confidence in the property market, York-based Persimmon Homes Yorkshire is thrilled to be bucking the trend. With ten sales over the past week, Persimmon's upbeat figures fly in the face of opinion from some quarters that the UK housing market is in decline.

New view home opens at Riverdale Ings
Spectacular views across glorious open countryside, spacious homes finished to an outstanding specification and good travel links – if this sounds tempting then you should pay a visit to Riverdale Ings, a collection of 3 and 4 bedroom family homes in Cononley where a new 4 bedroom home is now open for viewing.

Is buying new the smart move?
Savvy buyers looking to move house in the current market can now secure some incredible deals and, according to Bryant Homes, the decision to buy new could be a particularly shrewd move.