Scotland
Don’t miss the boat in Ardrossan
With just a few homes and apartments left at George Wimpey West Scotland’s popular development ‘The Harbour’, in the coastal town of Ardrossan, North Ayrshire, those interested in buying into the coastal lifestyle, have not missed the boat completely. However, these hot properties are selling well, so you’ll need to be quick off the mark!
Student flats fly off the shelves in central Edinburgh
Traditional flats have been let faster and earlier than in previous years with students keen to secure accommodation in Edinburgh’s most popular areas months before the academic year starts.
A stylish new street scene in Summerston
George Wimpey West Scotland’s just revealed not one, or two, but three stunning showhomes at its latest development to open - The Grange – in Summerston. Creating an impressive street-scene, this trio of showhomes illustrate the highest quality and stylish family homes that George Wimpey offers in the region.
New home builders offer deals on older properties
It’s one of the ironies of the current housing market that anyone looking for a bargain on an established home should not overlook builders of new properties. Through the popularity of its part-exchange programme, the joint venture development between Gladedale and Bryant Homes, The Strada, has acquired a portfolio of previously owned properties across Edinburgh available to move into immediately.
George Wimpey launches mortgage assist initiative
George Wimpey East Scotland has launched a mortgage assist initiative deal which offers up to £500* per month towards mortgage repayments for 24 months. This initiative is available on selected plots at George Wimpey’s Burnside development in Kinglassie, Fife, where the company will pay a monthly sum into customers’ bank accounts for 24 months following legal completion.
Edinburgh students snap up top flats in city centre
Edinburgh students were up early today to snap up the most desirable accommodation for the new academic year. Several dozen potential tenants lined up to view popular traditional flats offered by Edinburgh lettings specialists Cullen Property today before rushing to the company’s office to be the first to sign on the dotted line.
Retired couple find down-sizing a delight in Braehead
After 16 years of living at their beloved golf club, Gavin and Myra Malloch have decided it’s time to put the clubs to bed, and leave their four–bedroom home to settle down to quieter times in a brand new Redrow apartment in Braehead.
George Wimpey to host ‘Home-buying’ clinic
George Wimpey East Scotland’s Burnside development, on Lochty Road in Kinglassie, Fife will play host to a ‘Home-Buyer Clinic’ in association with Kingdom FM on Saturday 14 March, 2009 from 10am -2pm.
Chillout with George Wimpey in Summerston
To mark the launch of George Wimpey’s three new showhomes at The Grange in Summerston, they’re inviting local mums - and even dads - to ‘chill-out’ at their pamper event on Saturday 14 March, 2009 from 11am-3pm. On-site therapists are offering free mini-manicure or head/shoulder/back massages to let mums and dads claim back some ‘me-time’ before the start of the Easter holidays ahead. In fact it could be the perfect pre-Mother’s day treat!
Edinburgh students eager to secure accommodation
Lettings agents expect to be busier than ever before at the Edinburgh University Student Association (EUSA) accommodation fair tomorrow, 4 March 2009, with students looking to secure accommodation for the new academic year sooner than in previous years.
Busy parents find new homes are best for efficiency
When it comes to appreciating the benefits of a brand new home, Michael and Anne Bury, who’ve invested in a family home at Middlebank Rise, in Dunfermline, are better placed than most.
Contemporary apartment living in Glasgow
The new show apartment at George Wimpey’s Kelvindale Glade development, off Kelvindale Road in Glasgow is now open, and its luxurious specification has been going down well with customers who’re keen to own a slice of life at this contemporary and well-located development.
A free lunch offer from George Wimpey
To celebrate the official opening of George Wimpey’s luxurious four bedroom detached Sutherland showhome at its Greenfields development, off Main Road in Cultercullen, the company has teamed up with award-winning restaurant Eat on the Green in neighbouring Udny to offer a ‘free lunch gift voucher’ to the value of £20 to the first 50 customers who visit the showhome over the weekend of Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 February, 2009.
Growing rental yields attract property investors back into market
Growing rental yields make property an attractive investment once more as banks are starting to pass on lower interest rates and property outperforms alternative investments.
‘Fore’ bedroom property hits the mark for golf fans
Smiths Gore are currently marketing 107a Edinburgh Road, a substantial and desirable family home finished to a high standard, situated on the edge of Dumfries town and backing on to Dumfries and County Golf Club.