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Six sales in six weeks for Barratt in Gosforth

Six sales in six weeks for Barratt in Gosforth

Eager house hunters are out in force at Melbury in Gosforth, snapping up six luxury homes in six weeks. They are bucking the national trend of slowing sales to take advantage of substantial discounts and a range of money-saving deals from housebuilder Barratt.

Chris and Faye get off to an easy start at The Meadows

Chris and Faye get off to an easy start at The Meadows

Chris Cook and Faye Patterson are the first people to take advantage of an opportunity for first time buyers to own their own home at a new development in Donwell. The couple, both aged 22, have used George Wimpey's easystart shared equity scheme to buy a brand new three bedroom home together at The Meadows near Washington.

Newcastle site manager has pride in the job

Newcastle site manager has pride in the job

Gladedale is celebrating the success of site manager Paul Aitken who has been presented with top accolade, the National House Building Council (NHBC) Pride in the Job Award 2008.

Enjoy the best of all worlds with Charles Church

Enjoy the best of all worlds with Charles Church

For househunters looking for that elusive dream home set within a small rural village location and yet offering excellent transport connections to all the amenities provided by larger towns and cities, housebuilder of distinction Charles Church has the perfect solution at East Farm Mews, its latest development in the North Tyneside region.

New riverside show home reaches a high level

New riverside show home reaches a high level

If you're looking for a creative and unique new home with practical spaces and bold design statements, head to the new show home at Staiths South Bank in Dunston for inspiration.

Distinctive dwellings in a luxurious location

Distinctive dwellings in a luxurious location

One in five people suffer from work related stress, and people want nothing more than to escape from the busy city and work and to unwind. Their own space, away from noisy neighbours and surrounded by parks and woodland-residents can now enjoy all of this at Charles Church's Greenside development in Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

Homes with impeccable pedigree

Homes with impeccable pedigree

For discerning purchasers looking for a select new home in a prestigious location, time is running out to secure one of the last two remaining homes at housebuilder Charles Church's luxury development at Wansdyke Grange in Morpeth, Tyne and Wear.

Show homes open at Headway

Show homes open at Headway

Two beautiful new show homes will now greet visitors to George Wimpey North Yorkshire's newest development, Headway, to help buyers to visualise their lives at the Hartlepool development.

First opportunity to buy at Hall Green Manor in West Boldon

First opportunity to buy at Hall Green Manor in West Boldon

This weekend (12 July) Gladedale is releasing the first homes for sale at its latest development, Hall Green Manor in West Boldon, just ten miles from Newcastle. The leading housebuilder has created a striking collection of 15 luxury homes at Hall Green Manor. Five of these, ranging from three to five bedroom homes, are now available for sale.

Can you afford not to buy Primo by Gladedale?

Can you afford not to buy Primo by Gladedale?

First time buyers looking to get on the property ladder will be surprised at how easy it is to make the move from renting to owning a home of their own with the latest offerings from Primo by Gladedale at Sandpiper Gardens development in Grangetown.

Home Exchange offered at Newcastle Great Park

Home Exchange offered at Newcastle Great Park

It's more than 30 years since Barratt pioneered a revolutionary new concept in the property market - home exchange - and since then thousands of North East homebuyers have taken advantage of it to enjoy a hassle-free move. The Barratt Home Exchange Service means that the housebuilder will either consider buying in your present property in part exchange, or will sell it for you through its agency selling service, completely free of charge.

A positive take on primo by Gladedale's shared purchase

A positive take on primo by Gladedale's shared purchase

There's a lot of evidence that new home-buyers are holding back at the moment, largely through lack of confidence in what the market might do next. So the Primo by Gladedale has tackled this head-on, reducing insecurity by helping purchasers obtain 100% of their dream home for just 75% of the price.

A leading light in contemporary designs

A leading light in contemporary designs

Few properties can make others pale into insignificance, but considering the contemporary designs at the Melbury Phase 4 in Newcastle Great Park, this is a very real concept. And if getting your hands on something with an abundance of inspiration and a touch of individuality is important to you, now is the time to make a move with the very last property available.

Become lord of your manor in West Boldon

Become lord of your manor in West Boldon

Hall Green Manor in West Boldon, the latest development from Gladedale, is located just ten miles from Newcastle. This picture perfect countryside development set to be unveiled for the first time this month caters for those looking for that luxury pad to enjoy the beauty and serenity of the countryside whilst being within easy reach of the city.

Bike marathon helps pupils climb high

Bike marathon helps pupils climb high

Youngsters swapped classrooms for a climbing wall and obstacle course in a special sports awareness day at their Blaydon school. More than 230 boys and girls at St. Mary's and St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School tackled a variety of sporting activities, including basketball with Newcastle Eagles star Charles Smith, rugby tuition from Falcons coaching staff, and breakdancing under the guidance of Balen and John from Dance City.