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New development in Yeovil to open
Midas Homes will be launching its new homes development called The Shires on Saturday 6th September, 11am - 5pm. Taking place at the new sales and marketing suite, off Alvington Lane in Yeovil, the event will enable visitors to view a model of the new development, collect a brochure and reserve off-plan.

Bridgwater site manager wins top award
Barratt's John Phillips (30), site manager at the contemporary Festival development in Bridgwater, has won Barratt's Site Manager of the Year Award for the south west region.

Bloor Homes wins prestigious award
At last there's some good news for the UK property market! Amid all the doom and gloom hitting the headlines in recent months, the results of the Daily Mail UK Property Awards 2008 have just been revealed.

Dream start for couple at Clanville Grange
Barratt's Dream Start scheme for first-time buyers has allowed one young couple to move into their first home together, at the prestigious Clanville Grange development in North View, Minehead. Kathy Ashford (30), a primary school teacher, and Stuart Larkins (30), a print room manager, have purchased a two-bedroom apartment at the site.

Hassle free moves on offer from Bloor Homes
As properties are becoming increasingly harder to sell, more and more people are turning to reputable house builders, such as Bloor Homes, who are offering Part Exchange schemes at their new developments.

Room with a view at The Pinnacle in Batheaston
Benefiting from an elevated position, Bloor Homes is delighted to present Rockliffe House, an elegant five bedroom home which has just been released for sale at The Pinnacle in Batheaston.

A unique island venture in North Somerset
For seaside living with a difference become part of the community at Redrow's Knightstone Island in Weston-super-Mare - but time is of the essence as there are only a few properties remaining.

Rural haven for that great escape
Turn on the television news and it’s all gloom – hit the wrong button and the channel might be blasting you with bad news 24 hours a day. It’s then that you wish you could get away from it all, hide somewhere and leave the world on the outside.

New show home at Westford Grange
Midas Homes has just opened a new show home at its Westford Grange development in Westford, near Wellington in Somerset. The one bedroom detached coach house is designed using a refreshing blend of citrus lime greens and turquoises, and shows visitors how to make the most of their new home.
£500,000 boost for conservation project in Shepton Mallet
A £500,000 cash boost is being celebrated in Shepton Mallet as the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) award funds to assist conservation work in the market town. Mendip District Council has successfully won a bid for £250,000 from the HLF for a Townscape Heritage Initiative (THI) to help bring a new lease of life into some of the town centre's most historic buildings.

Moving on up in Shepton Mallet
Prestigious house builder Bloor Homes understands that location and quality are at the top of any house purchaser's list. Dukes Rise in Shepton Mallet is no exception in offering residents the perfect location and a luxury residence that is synonymous with Bloor Homes.

Show time in Westford
On Saturday 12th July Midas Homes will be unveiling a stylish new show home at its Westford Grange development in Westford, near Wellington in Somerset. The show home, a one bedroom detached coach house is dressed in citrus lime greens and turquoises, and shows visitors how to make the most of your new home.

Barratt adds oriental twist to Bridgwater showhome
An oriental theme to Barratt's new Radleigh showhome is wowing visitors to Stockmoor Parade in North Petherton near Bridgwater. "We've had a steady stream of visitors since the show home opened and everyone is very impressed," reports Louise Terry, Barratt sales manager.

Spot the difference - Bloor Homes in Bridgwater
From the moment you step inside a Bloor home you will be able to see why the housebuilder has a reputation for building high quality homes, at affordable prices. The difference is clear at The Gates development in Bridgwater, where the new Ryhill show home has just opened and is a prime example of the attention to detail and luxury upon which Bloor has built its reputation.

Picture perfect homes at Dukes Rise in Shepton Mallet
Choosing the right home is one of the most important decisions any homebuyer will make and the properties at Bloor Homes' Dukes Rise development in Tadley Acres, Shepton Mallet, have proved to be the right choice for many purchasers, including Kate Fulford who has recently purchased her second Bloor home at the development. Dukes Rise is an exclusive development of two, three and four bedroom properties that all sport a variety of individual features.