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Find your heaven in Hampton-In-Arden

Find your heaven in Hampton-In-Arden

A new Charles Church development could not have been placed in a better location. Lying in Hampton in Arden, a small village which is steeped in history and beauty, the development sits in the old Forest of Arden. Here, you will get the best of both worlds as the village is in a greenbelt corridor close to Birmingham.

A helping hand for first-time buyers in Netherton

A helping hand for first-time buyers in Netherton

Barratt is continuing its commitment to helping first-time buyers step onto the property ladder with a great offer at its two developments in Netherton. The award-winning housebuilder is offering to fix mortgage payments to an equivalent rate of just 3% - fixed for two years - for those who purchase properties at Boundary Brook and Canal Walk.

Barratt breathes new life into Lichfield Basin

Planning permission has been granted to allow Barratt to totally transform a 42 acre canal basin site which has lain derelict since 1969. The disused and in-filled Lichfield Basin in Stourport-on-Severn is now set to undergo an extensive regeneration project which will see the award-winning housebuilder create a brand new residential community, centred around the newly re-instated basin.

Live the high life at the exclusive Skyline development

Live the high life at the exclusive Skyline development

Award-winning housebuilder, Barratt, is playing a significant role in changing the landscape of Birmingham city centre with its impressive new Skyline development on Bath Row. Home to an exclusive selection of one and two bedroom high specification apartments and penthouses in the heart of the city centre, Skyline is one of Birmingham's most exciting new developments.

A home for all reasons in Wednesbury

Whether first-time buyer, empty-nester, move-up buyer or investor – Barratt has a great choice of house designs to suit all accommodation needs, budgets and tastes at its latest development, Edenside, in Wednesbury.

Sales success for George Wimpey in West Bromwich

Sales success for George Wimpey in West Bromwich

A brand new apartment in a great location is the perfect choice for a first-time buyer or investor – and George Wimpey Midlands has just released a stunning collection of one and two-bedroom properties at its new Ashdale Mews development in the West Midlands.

Wolverhampton development is safe as houses says investor

Wolverhampton development is safe as houses says investor

A seasoned property investor has snapped up three properties off plan at St Peter’s Walk, by George Wimpey West Midlands, on the up-and-coming Wednesfield Road.

Party time at Dickens Heath

Party time at Dickens Heath

It was party time for residents of Dickens Heath, near Solihull, when Redrow Homes threw a bash to celebrate the development’s 10th anniversary. Hundreds of people attended the family event hosted by the award-winning housebuilder and enjoyed sparkling drinks, a hog roast and birthday cake as well as the chance to take a tethered ride in the striking Redrow hot air balloon.

International environmental recognition for Barratt

International environmental recognition for Barratt

Local housebuilder, Barratt, has added yet another award to its growing portfolio of accolades. The Halesowen-based developer has achieved the international environmental quality standard, ISO 14001, in recognition of its commitment to environmental awareness.

George Wimpey launches prestigious development in Stourbridge

George Wimpey launches prestigious development in Stourbridge

Lawnswood Ride is situated on the site of the historic Wordsley Hospital (parts of which are being restored and retained) just to the north of the town centre and in keeping with modern day housing demands, it will offer a complementary mix of property types, but with a design-led approach.

City living in Birmingham for £99 down with George Wimpey

City living in Birmingham for £99 down with George Wimpey

Birmingham homebuyers keen to get a move on can reserve and hold a brand new designer two bedroom apartment for just £99 at Holly Gate by George Wimpey West Midlands!

Sutton Coldfield apartments have everything under one roof

Sutton Coldfield apartments have everything under one roof

The gap between the top and bottom of the marketplace is closer now than it has ever been. Where once a house with an en-suite or utility room was considered luxury, these elements are now a pre-requisite expected of most new build homes. This is why “Royal Park House” - a development of nine, highly specified apartments in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham - is different.

Apartments - The new bungalows?

Apartments - The new bungalows?

With the lack of bungalows being built, what can downsizers and pensioners who want to make the switch to single storey living do? There is no doubt that this situation has arisen as a result of the squeeze on land availability which in turn, is forcing housebuilders to build upwards rather than outwards.

Homes with distinction in Lichfield

Homes with distinction in Lichfield

There is only one word to describe the homes at Charles Church’s development at Sandfields in Lichfield. Desirable. Visit ‘Charles Church at Sandfields’ today and find why each home exudes style, versatility and prestige.

Live to work? Work to live?

Live to work? Work to live?

The live/work unit is viewed by the Government as playing an important role in creating sustainable communities, reducing the need to travel by car, aiding the development of small businesses and providing local investment. For example, Chase Homes is one of the few developers to have brought this concept to Birmingham with ‘Viva’, a development of 141 apartments and five live work units.