South East Property
Outstanding value for first time buyers in Basingstoke
For first time buyer Stephen Merchant, affordability and value for money were of prime importance. Initially he looked at shared ownership schemes and housing association properties but then he discovered that with Barratt's he could afford to buy a property at their Highfields development in Old Kempshott Lane, Basingstoke. He's glad he did, because he reckons it was a great opportunity.
Launch is on the horizon for hotly awaited Harbour Club apartments
One of the most prestigious new developments in Eastbourne's Sovereign Harbour, the state-of-the-art Harbour Club Apartments, is launching its show apartment by appointment only on 10th May 2008 and selling agent, Knight Frank, expects an influx of visitors following pent up demand for the scheme.
Sports facilities and spacious grounds for new Surrey community
Restoration of the grade II listed former hospital site in the heart of Banstead Woods is now nearing completion and current residents are preparing for the first summer in their new homes, when they we be able to take full advantage of the excellent outdoor facilities on offer.
Wantage residents welcome new public open space
Residents in Wantage have welcomed the opening of a new area of public open space, including a stunning piece of mosaic artwork. Situated off Chapel Close the area of open space has been designed for the enjoyment of local residents and features a central mosaic map created by artist Rob Turner and depicting the famous Ridgeway trail.
Ward Homes secures rural site for new homes near Uckfield
Kent developer Ward Homes has secured an 11-acre site close to the village of Five Ash Down, near Uckfield in East Sussex. Previously occupied by a Grampian Foods chicken factory, it had fallen into disrepair in recent years.
Try a new apartment for size in Thatcham
First time buyers can sample life in a contemporary new apartment in Thatcham with a visit to Redrow’s fabulous new light and bright show home. The new two-bedroom show apartment at Redrow’s Kennet Heath development can help homebuyers to picture themselves relaxing in their own home and illustrates the suitability of the apartments for people taking their first step on the property ladder.
A local seal of approval
Getting a local’s seal of approval for a new homes development is often hard, but award-winning homebuilder Linden Homes Thames Valley have received just that at Cherwell Gate, Linden’s prestigious new development in Banbury, Oxfordshire. After appointing Connells as the selling agents, Linden was thrilled to find that its New Homes Sales Manager, Kelly Sharman has been a resident of Banbury all her life.
Broaden your Horizon with Easymove
Gary and Miriam Fletcher were retired and living in a three-bedroom bungalow with a large garden at Southwater near Horsham in Sussex. They weren't looking to downsize or move yet but on a recent day trip to the coast they came across Horizon, a striking Art Deco development by Berkeley Homes of two and three-bedroom apartments and penthouses on the outskirts of Rustington village. Bowled over by what they saw, it was a case of ‘love at first sight', so they chose an apartment and decided to make the move.
Glimpse into park life
Barratt Northampton has released a picture of an impressive private park at Vizion in Milton Keynes - one of three unique facilities offered for the first time to residents in the city.
Part exchange your way to a bigger home in Hayes
If you're planning to move up the property ladder but can't sell your current house, Barratt could smooth the way with its new and improved part-exchange offer, now available at West Side, Hayes. Barratt has been offering the scheme nationally for more than 30 years and thousands of buyers have already taken advantage of it. It is now available with an added incentive. Barratt will buy your current home at full market value so that you are free to buy one of its brand new homes.
Show home opens at Northcourt Square
Persimmon Homes has opened the first show home at its popular Northcourt Square development in Abingdon. The three bedroom Avebury show home has been dressed in a refreshing neutral palette which perfectly showcases the wealth of living space within this delightful three storey home.
Barratt launches new incentives in Reading
If you're planning to move up the property ladder but can't sell your current house, Barratt could smooth the way with its new and improved part-exchange offer.
Regal splendour restored to Kent’s best address
John Nash architecture, Humphry Repton landscapes, private leisure facilities, Mark Wilkinson kitchens as well as a gated entrance leading to a half mile private driveway nestled alongside a golf course is just a taster of what purchasers can expect at Sundridge Park in Bromley, Kent.
Out with the old and in with the new
The on-going debate between old vs new homes continues as Asprey Homes highlights research from the Home Builders Federation (HBF) which states it costs a whopping £22,473 to bring a second hand property up to the same standard as a brand new home. This covers the cost of replacing the kitchen, heating system, wiring, roof insulation and guttering, bathroom, windows and general redecoration to spruce up tired, old interior schemes.
Linden offers a easy move at Wyatt Place
According to Halifax, homebuyers in South Buckinghamshire are affected by the cost of Stamp Duty the most. With the average cost of Stamp Duty equivalent to £21,241, this is almost half the average earnings in the area.