South East Property
First rung of the housing ladder is still within reach
According to recent research* over a third of people in the UK believe they will never be homeowners, due to the spiralling costs of living and scarcity of affordable mortgages. The First Time Buyer Initiative (FTBI) being offered by Crest Nicholson is giving first time buyers the opportunity to overcome this challenge.
Millgate Homes comes to central Reading
Twyford-based Millgate Homes has been granted planning permission for a site off Northcourt Avenue in Reading. The development will consist of eleven detached properties built and finished to the exacting standards for which the developer is renowned.
An easy way to home ownership at Jennetts Park
George Wimpey West London is offering potential homebuyers a new opportunity to get on the housing ladder at its Jennetts Park development between Wokingham and Bracknell. A wide range of properties are now available through the Government HomeBuy initiative, offering a big helping hand to those who move fast.
Four-bedroom homes with a 4.99% mortgage rate in Milton Keynes
Leading housebuilder Bryant Homes is offering house-hunters the chance to save money every month until 2011 at its new Broughton Gate development in Milton Keynes.
Need help moving? Pick a deal at Parklands
Leading housebuilder George Wimpey South Midlands is offering homebuyers the chance to ‘pick a deal' at its Parklands development in Woburn Sands. With five different money-saving offers available to suit all circumstances - from free mortgage payments, a 4.99% fixed mortgage rate and help with a deposit, to part-exchange and help selling an existing property, customers can simply select what's right for them.
An Earl’s life in Laleham, Middlesex
Laleham Abbey, formerly Laleham House, was built for the second Earl of Lucan in 1805 by architect to the Prince Regent, J B Papworth. This Grade II* listed building accommodates an apartment on the market to buy or rent with Townends in Staines, Middlesex.
Opt for the easy life by choosing a show home in Ashford
A survey by Redrow Homes has found that the majority of people would like to move into a show home and, with this in mind, the developer has something special up its sleeve - one for sale in Ashford, Kent.
Crest Nicholson offers buyers stability with fixed rate mortgage deal
Crest Nicholson is offering new home buyers a chance of financial security with a new Mortgage Scheme* set to help struggling purchasers in today’s market. The housebuilder has access to a competitive low fixed rate mortgage option, in addition to its current portfolio of incentives, for a limited time only.
Cottage-style homes with a modern twist
While generally the property market seems to have got off to a slow start this year, at The Pastures, Millgate Homes’ new Woodley development, it’s a different story. The Show Home launched just two months ago and already 60% of the 2, 3, 4 and 5 bedroom homes have been sold.
Equestrian property forges a link with the past
The advice never to put your money on a horse has served many people well over the years. But putting your money on a house where you can keep a horse should be safer – horse ownership has doubled in the UK since 1999 and the price of land with paddock potential is soaring.
Barratt Southern counties Celebrates 1000th completion
Barratt Southern Counties achieved its 1,000th completion in 2007/8 this summer when Chris and Caroline Davies, together with their young son, moved into Badger Close at Clayton Mills, Hassocks, Sussex.
Flexible living at amazing prices
Townhouses, once the preserve of wealthy socialites and confined to major cities, are now on sale at Holborough near Maidstone. Berkeley Homes (Kent) Ltd is bringing this flexible style of living to Holborough in the shape of three different styles of four-bedroom townhouse, with prices starting at just £265,000.
Council chairman opens new footbridge in Abingdon
Yesterday (Thursday 21st August) at 12.45pm, the Chairman of the Vale of White Horse District Council, Councillor Alison Rooke officially opened a brand new public footbridge in Abingdon.
4.99% mortgage rate on brand new homes in Bletchley
Customers can enjoy a fantastic 4.99% interest rate fixed for three years when they buy a home at Enigma, Bryant Homes' popular development at Bletchley Park near Milton Keynes.
Barratt launches show home with jazz on the green
Barratt Thames Valley is celebrating the launch of its striking four bedroom Spruce showhome at Shinfield Park, Reading in great style with a day of jazz and delicious canapés served at the large green within the development on Saturday 30th August, from 11am to 4pm.