South East Property

Visionary development looks to the future
Situated off the sought after Singlewell Road in Gravesend is a visionary development that will see the creation of a new community. The Southfields development by pioneering developers Hyde Vale and Moat is within the Thames Gateway Strategic Growth Corridor and is identified as a major development site.

An idyllic childhood in Brasted
Thinking back to your childhood often conjures up nostalgic memories of climbing trees and running around without a care in the world and now your children can create the same memories at Mulberry Place, a development by award-winning housebuilder Appledore Developments Ltd, in Brasted, Kent.

Embrace outer space
More and more homebuyers are reaching the conclusion that carefully designed outside spaces are as important as crafted interiors. Balconies and terraces are now seen as valuable extensions of the home, too important not to be used all the year round for entertaining and relaxing.

Coastal aspirations
If you have ever dreamt of securing your own retreat by the sea, take a look at the exquisite collection of homes in Westgate-on-Sea by award-winning housebuilder Millwood Designer Homes.

Launch success for new Woodley homes
A peaceful location in sought-after Woodley and Millgate Homes’ award-winning style are proving an attractive combination at The Pastures. Following the successful launch weekend which saw a stunning new Show Home open its doors to the public, two homes have already been reserved and this exciting new address is causing quite a buzz.

From historical football ground to residential sanctuary
Wimbledon Football Club supporters once knew Plough Lane as their home ground, but since the football team relocated to new grounds in Milton Keynes, Plough Lane has instead become the location of Barratt Southern Counties' most recent mixed-use housing development, SW19 Sanctuary.

Last home, best deals at The Oakwoods
With only one home remaining at The Oakwoods in Caversham, potential buyers had better move quickly. ‘Montana House' is ready for occupation and comes complete with carpets, appliances and fittings. This stunning 4 bedroom home has a study, two en suite bedrooms - one with a walk in wardrobe, and an integral garage.
Home exchange at Saddlers in Billingshurst
With easy reach of scenic woodland walks, the picturesque River Arun, and the Wey and Arun Canal, Saddlers, in Billingshurst, is an ideal location for both growing families and those seeking to make the most of their golden years.

Barratt supports island equestrian talent
Barratt is sponsoring the equestrian pursuits of ten year old Emily Chapman, daughter of Barratt site manager Stewart Chapman, who is based at the developer's Hawthorn Meadows site in Whippingham on the Isle of Wight.

An investment that’s as safe as houses!
Buy-to-let investors who purchase a new home from George Wimpey will have their gross rental income guaranteed until 2012 through a simple new scheme. The offer aims to make it easier for would-be landlords to enter the buy-to-let market by guaranteeing a gross rental yield of 6% of the purchase price until 2012.

Purchaser’s luck is in at Ashleigh Gardens
The National Lottery has revealed that not all postcodes were created equal when it comes to sharing out the luck. In fact, of all postcodes in the UK, it’s ME which covers the Medway towns that house the highest proportion of jackpot winners relative to lottery entrants. That means one ticket in every 6,119 people in ME is likely to net you a seven figured fortune.

Footballers go for a home win
Being a nation obsessed with football and property it is no surprise that as the transfer season looms, many footballers will be moving to other clubs and with that, some will decide to move home. But where will the transfer season take our football stars?
One man's tale of investment
Opening a newspaper or watching the news without being bombarded with housing market horror stories is difficult these days, but you shouldn't believe the hype. That's the view of new home buyer Rob Prince. As the proud owner of a series of new properties in Ashford, Kent, Rob is keen to explode what he feels are some housing market myths.

Baby boomers reject country retirement
As the baby boomer generation starts to approach retirement, the concept of relocating to the country is rapidly being redefined in favour of a preference towards city centre living, with mid-lifers increasingly seeking to live in areas where they can expect to maintain active lifestyles well into their twilight years.
Construction begins at Brasted development
Award-winning housebuilder Millwood Designer Homes has begun work on an exciting new development in Brasted near Sevenoaks. Situated off the high street, the new development will comprise 12, two, three, four and five bedroom homes, which will boast an eclectic range of designs.