South East Property
New lease of life for former Ann Summers warehouse
Barratt Southern Counties is busy working on its new development at Gadoline Gate just to the north of Whyteleafe; formerly the Ann Summers warehouse. Barratt is building 118 apartments and a doctors' surgery on this 2.2 acre site. The residential element will comprise 46 one-bedroom apartments and 72 two-bedroom apartments; 16 of which will be designated as affordable homes.
Lock up and leave with confidence
Lock-up-and-leave homes are on the increase, with leisure time becoming more precious, owners want a low maintenance home that is a reasonable commute from London to make weekending enjoyable. It's also a good way of testing the water if you are toying with the idea of making a permanent move.
Time is running out at Woodham Park, Woking
With just two homes remaining at Woodham Park on Woking’s green northern fringe, those looking to secure a home at this exceptional waterside development would be well advised to move quickly, as time is running out.
Pack away your dusters with Berkeley Homes
There aren’t many people who enjoy housework and dusting has to be one of the worst chores. However, there is a growing band of residents at Berkeley Homes (Kent) Ltd’s Holborough development who are finding the amount of housework they are doing has dramatically reduced.
Linden offers part exchange at Pinehurst
There is nothing more exciting than finding your dream home and having your offer accepted; then reality hits and you realise you have to sell your existing home. However, award-winning homebuilder Linden Homes Thames Valley can help homebuyers avoid this predicament at Pinehurst, its select development in Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire.
Appledore offers a traditional English lifestyle
Matfield, in Kent, is a beautiful village that offers its residents a charming and traditional English lifestyle. With its village green and traditional pubs, in addition to a butchers and a post office, Matfield retains its heritage and offers an idyllic retreat away from the hustle and bustle of the working week.
Living la vie d’location
Location, location, location is the well-used mantra of the estate agent, but is this the all-important factor when selling, or buying a home? The location of any new home has such a significant impact on our lifestyles, so its not surprising that it is top of the agenda for many purchasers. One such location that stands out from the crowd, offering the best of town and country living, is the quaint village of Eynsham in Oxfordshire, where award-winning homebuilder Linden Homes Thames Valley has created the delightful Newland Place.
A change for the better at Warren Court
While downsizing is a move many consider, offering to free up both equity and time spent on DIY and maintaining large gardens, making the move itself can be tough -especially if it means moving out of the family home. At Warren Court in Ashtead, Millgate Homes has created an environment that could offer the perfect solution. Exclusively for the over 65s, with a discreet concierge service and beautifully furnished residents’ drawing room, this collection of just thirty 1 and 2 bedroom apartments has been designed with discerning downsizers in mind.
Downsizing doesn’t mean you have to downscale
Downsizing can be truly liberating – it can free up equity and time to do the things you’ve always wanted to. But for many, the thought of moving to a smaller home means a compromise on space that they’re not ready – or willing – to make.
Impressive environmental credentials at Park 25
With concern regarding global warming prevalent in the media, today's home buyers are becoming ever more interested in the long-term sustainability and environmental impact their new properties might represent.
Woodland views provide the ‘wow' factor for new homes
Homes overlooking picturesque woodland are still available in Bracknell but buyers will need to hurry if they want to branch out into a room with a view. Although homes at award-winning Redrow's Imperial Heights venture are plentiful, only three properties remain with delightful outlooks over Tamar Copse.
Help for all types of buyers
Because Barratt Southern Counties understands moving home can be one of the most stressful things to do, it has ensured that buyers at its Leybourne Park development, in Aylesford, find the whole process as easy as possible.
The benefits of buying off plan
If you buy off plan it means that you have an opportunity personalise your home making it perfect for your needs. It also means that you can organise yourself, knowing exactly when you are taking possession and therefore when to organise everything from carpet fitters to removal vans.
Stylish show apartment sizzles in Bletchley
Picture yourself in a stylish and modern new home with a visit to the colourful and contemporary new show apartment at Redrow @ Bletchley Park in Bletchley, near Milton Keynes.
Anthea Turner unveils Barratt's new Choices Centre
Many people consider their homes to be an extension of their personalities, and while the beauty of buying brand new is having a blank canvas from which to work, up until now new home owners have had very few choices available to them.