West Midlands
All good things come in frees with Barratt
The saying ‘the best things in life are free' is certainly true for those purchasing an apartment at any one of Barratt West Midlands' developments in Birmingham, where the housebuilder will pay the purchasers' utility bills until January 2010.
Miller to hold incentive evening for househunters
Local househunters take note; Miller Homes is hosting a special MiWay evening at its Lymevale View development this week, which could be right up your street.
Army couple sign up for a new home
The difficulty in lending and obtaining credit for house purchasers has been well documented in recent months. However, it needn't be that way for purchasers in the West Midlands, as Persimmon Homes is offering their Helping Hand shared equity scheme as a solution.
Freedom for first time buyers at Lock 38 in Cliffe Vale
For a first time buyer, stepping onto the property ladder is the pinnacle of independence, and should be an exciting rather than frightening experience. For Natalie Hewitt, the First Time Buyer Initiative at Countryside Properties' Lock 38 development in Cliffe Vale eased any potential first-timer worries, making home buying more affordable at a time when we're all trying to tighten our belts.
Tradition reigns supreme in Basford
With an increasing number of apartments and three storey properties dominating the skyline, you may think traditional family homes are a thing of the past, right? Wrong.
Persimmon's lifeline for 50 first time buyers
In a time where many young first time home buyers are returning to the market, some may still feel that they can't afford to take that exciting first step on the property ladder so it's reassuring to know that one housebuilder is pulling out all the stops to help them do just that.
The stork delivers at The Leys
A couple from the Midlands have found themselves with a new house and baby, all within the space of three days at Barratt Mercia's The Leys development on Leicester Road in Bedworth.
Buy a piece of designer living at The Leys
Homebuyers in Bedworth looking for a piece of designer living need look no further than to the four-bedroom showhome which is now available to buy at Barratt Mercia's The Leys development situated on Leicester Road.
Parents urged to help children fly the nest
Across its developments in Shropshire, housebuilder David Wilson Mercia is receiving a flurry of inquires from wise parents encouraging their offspring to fly the nest and take the first step onto the property ladder, proving that Mum and Dad know best!
Homebuyers use agency selling scheme to buy new home
Homebuyers Phil and Dave Merrick found that with the help of Barratt Mercia's agency selling scheme, they were able to move to a more manageable home at the housebuilders Brookfields development on Watery Lane in Keresley, Coventry. The couple, who have always lived in Coventry found that when it became more difficult for Dave to get around due to emphysema, they had no other choice but to move out of their three-bedroom home.
Local team nets donation from Barratt
A netball team from Birmingham has recently netted some new training equipment and t-shirts thanks to a generous donation from housebuilder Barratt West Midlands.
New homes in Shrewsbury are gr-eight!
Contrary to reports that the property market has come to a standstill, after a flurry of sales at the Heron's Reach in Shrewsbury, just eight homes now remain until Persimmon's development comes to a premature close.
Gladedale pushes Stoke development forward
Gladedale is continuing to push forward its Wedgwood Gardens development, part of Stoke-on-Trent's flagship housing regeneration, despite difficult market conditions.
Get more for your money with Persimmon
Whilst recent reports about lending and the availability of credit may have unnerved some people, it seems house hunters in Stafford are as keen as ever. Many buyers at The Crossings in Stafford have been able to buy as a result of Persimmon's Helping Hand shared equity scheme. Until recently, this incentive was only available on apartments, however due to demand, the company is now offering selected houses with Helping Hand.
A Burton touchdown for the Moloneys
For former American footballer, Andy Moloney, wife Kerry and new baby Joseph, Miller Homes' Abbeyfields development in Burton on Trent offered the perfect setting for family life, but selling their home in today's climate could have meant time out with no extra play.