The WhatHouse? team finds out about the latest launches, events, special offers and initiatives at new homes developments across Britain...
NORTH EAST/YORKSHIRE
Show home launch in Durham – Saturday 29 June sees the launch of a brand new show home at Cathedral Gates in Chilton, Durham. Homes by Carlton hosts the event from noon until 4.00pm at Urban Base Land & New Homes, Durham, DH1 5TA. Buyer incentives at the launch include a reservation fee as little as £99. The development has 14 three- and four-bedroom homes from £185,000. Help to Buy is available, Part Exchange considered. Find out more at www.homesbycarlton.com
EAST MIDLANDS
Construction nearly complete in Farnsfield – Bellway East Midlands has almost finished the construction of its new two-, three-, four- and five-bedroom homes at Farnsfield. The first residents have already moved in. Help to Buy and Part Exchange are among the schemes available here and the development is open between 10.30am and 5.00pm Friday to Monday, and 10.30am and 7.30pm on Thursdays. Find out more at bellway.co.uk
SOUTH EAST
Launch of new Shared Ownership homes in Oxfordshire – Catalyst Homes is releasing a second phase of two- and three-bedroom Shared Ownership homes at its Hopefield Grange development close to the High Street of Benson-on-Thames and less than six miles away from Cholsey station. Prices start from £128,000 for a 40% share in a two-bedroom house (based on full market value £320,000) and from £144,000 for a 40% share in a three-bedroom house (based on full market share £360,000). Find out more at www.catalyst.homes.co.uk
Official launch in Wolvercote – CALA Homes officially launched Wolvercote Mill on Saturday 29 June, between 11.00am and 5.00pm. Refreshments and entertainment are provided. The development offers two-, three- and four-bedroom family homes, cycle shelters, private parking, electric car charging points and a carpool service. Claude Hooper Interiors has designed a sustainable show home using 100% sustainable products on site. Find out more at www.cala.co.uk
Development launched in East Hanney – Martin Grant Homes has unveiled Priors Lea, a development of 40 homes in East Hanney, Oxfordshire. There’s a choice of two-, three- and four-bedroom house types designed to reflect local architecture, with semi-detached and detached units each with its own private garden and a built-in wardrobe for the master bedroom. Prices start from £399,950 with Help to Buy available on selected plots. Find out more at www.priorslea.com
Incentives as Haywards Heath site – With over 96% of homes purchased, David Wilson Homes is offering incentives on the remaining units at Heathwood Park, Lindfield, near Haywards Heath. The ‘Roseland’ house type is £299,995, with first-time buyers who reserve before the end of June getting an upgraded kitchen, free flooring throughout and a £5,000 John Lewis and Partners gift card. Help to Buy is available. Find out more about Heathwood Park from David Wilson Homes
First-time buyer incentives on Home Counties sites – Barratt Homes is offering incentives at some of its Home Counties sites. At Saxon Mills in Hassocks, Plot 31 is ‘The Alverton’, a freehold two-bedroom coach house on offer from £299,995 and first-time buyers who reserve before the end of June will get free flooring and up to £5,000 towards their deposit. At Gillies Meadow in Basingstoke and Cricket Field Grove in Crowthorne, the housebuilder is offering up to 5% deposit boost on selected one- and two-bedroom apartments. Prices start at £190,000 and £227,995 at each development respectively. Help to Buy is an option at all these developments, Find out more about Saxon Mills, Gillies Meadow and Cricket Field Grove from Barratt Homes
Mortgage incentive at Ewhurst development – Millwood Designer Homes is offering an incentive to people who reserve a property at its Cherry Tree Lane development in Ewhurst, Surrey on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 June. The housebuilder is offering to pay the first year’s mortgage payments (up to £12,000) for prospective purchasers. A mortgage advisor will be available this weekend. The development has one- to five-bedroom homes. Prices start from £415,000. Find out more at www.millwooddesignerhomes.co.uk
Launch of homes in Berkshire – Millgate is launching Larks Hill Place on Saturday 29 June. It’s a development in Newell Green, a hamlet on the outskirts of Warfield. With prices from £875,000, this offers a collection of four- and five-bedroom executive homes in a landscaped development within easy reach of numerous state and private schools. Find out more at www.millgatehomes.co.uk
EAST ANGLIA
Final homes available in Buntingford – Only 19 of the 180 homes at The Maples in Buntingford are still for sale. Redrow has a limited selection of two-bedroom bungalows and four- and five-bedroom houses available. The housebuilder offers its own Help to Sell initiative which simplifies the sales process for all buyers including a contribution towards estate agent fees. Prices start at £439,995. Find out more about The Maples from Redrow
New offers on homes is Biddenham – Kier Living Eastern is offering flooring, turf for the rear garden and £1,000 towards legal fees (subject to terms and conditions) on the ‘Blunham’ house type at its Manor House Park development in Biddenham. It’s a four-bedroom, three-storey home available from £399,995. Help to Buy and Part Exchange are offered. Find out more about Manor House Park from Kier Living
LONDON
Launch of Shared Ownership homes in Cricklewood – Network Homes is launching Zest in Cricklewood, comprising eight one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments in low-rise blocks for Shared Ownership. Set in landscaped surroundings, all homes come with secure cycle storage and allocated off-street parking. Prices start from £150,000 for a 40% share of a one-bedroom apartment (full market value £375,000). Priority will be given to people who live or work locally in Barnet. Find out more at www.networkhomessales.co.uk
Sales suite and show home launch in Mill Hill – Barratt London opens the doors to a sales suite and two-bedroom show home at its Millbrook Park development in Mill Hill this Saturday 29 June. This is bringing a mix of apartments and houses, a range of one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom homes. Prices currently start from £389,000 for a one-bedroom apartment with parking. London Help to Buy is available. Find out more at www.barrattlondon.com
70% sold in Bromley-by-Bow – Phase 2 of Southern Housing Group’s Bow River Village, by the River Lea in Bromley-by-Bow, is now over 70% sold. 73 properties of mixed tenures were launched off-plan earlier this year. The majority of homes here are available through London Help to Buy. Among the homes for sale are two-bedroom duplex apartments. Prices currently start from £512,000 for a two-bedroom apartment and £600,000 for a three-bedroom apartment. Find out more at bowrivervillage.co.uk
Launch of new show apartment in Hampstead – Mount Anvil will be launching a new one-bedroom, second floor show apartment at its Hampstead Manor development. The Maynard part of the development is a collection of 16 one-, two- and three-bedroom period conversion apartments and duplexes. Some of the homes have private outdoor space, but all residents have access to communal gardens, 24-hour concierge service, underground parking, and spa and gym facilities. Prices range from £715,500 for a one-bedroom apartment to £7.95m for a four-bedroom home. Find out more at www.mountanvil.com
New Camden Town homes launched – Fairview New Homes as launched Mode, a development of 76 (53 private sale) apartments in Camden. Buyers have a choice of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments set across four blocks. There is a two-bedroom show apartment for visitors to view. Find out more at www.fairview.co.uk
Launch of Shared Ownership homes in Acton – Thursday 27 June sees the launch of the first new homes at Churchfield Quarter, an L&Q development of Shared Ownership apartments in the heart of Acton. One- and two-bedroom apartments are the first to be launched (priced from £93,750 for a 25% share based on a full market price of £375,000) with three-bedroom homes due to launch later this summer. Show home available to view by appointment only. Initial priority will be given to those living/working in Ealing but open to applicants living/working in City of Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea, Hammersmith & Fulham, Brent, Ealing, Hounslow, Hillingdon and Harrow. Find out more at www.lqpricedin.co.uk
Luxury retirement village launched in Hampstead – PegasusLife has offically launched Belle Vue, its age-exclusive development of 59 homes for over-60s in Hampstead. Some 25% of the one- and two-bedroom units have already been reserved off-plan. The higher-floor homes offer skyline and panoramic views across the capital. The development also has state-of-the-art wellness centre with gym and pool, communal spaces, an on-site artisan café and 24-hour concierge. , providing the very best standard of living London has to offer. Prices currently start from £792,500 for a one-bedroom apartment. Find out more at www.pegasuslife.co.uk
Super-prime new homes launched on Park Lane – Costing £11.7m is a new apartment that has been create from two separate properties on Park Lane. It is 2,812 sq ft with four bedrooms, and is being marketed by Harrods Estates. There’s a 24-hour concierge and security service, and an option for underground parking. The home has air conditioning and a host of luxury technology, as well as two private balconies. Find out more at www.harrodsestates.com
WEST MIDLANDS
Final phase launched in Broadway – Spitfire Bespoke Homes has released the final phase of properties at Highworth in Broadway. Set in the Cotswolds, the development comprises terraced, semi-detached and detached three- and four-bedroom properties, with 60 unique house types among the 74 total units. Prices currently start from £475,000 for a three-bedroom home. Find out more about Highworth from Spitfire Bespoke Homes
Market Drayton show home opens – Elan Homes has opened a new home at Brook Meadow in Loggerheads near Market Drayton. Visitors can see a fully furnished ‘Stratford’ show house and a an undecorated ‘Brandon’ view home. The development offers three- and four-bedroom homes, with prices currently starting from £224,995 for a three-bedroom semi-detached ‘Ripley’ with carpets and turf to rear garden included. The housebuilder offer contributions towards a deposit, legal fees and stamp duty. Find out more at www.elan-homes.co.uk
Last home for sale at Ettington development – Spitfire Bespoke Homes is selling the last remaining house at Upper Acres in Ettington, Warwickshire. It is the thatched show home, a four-bedroom house known as Ferrers Cottage, it has a deluxe specification including en suites to two of the bedrooms. Find out more about Upper Acres from Spitfire Bespoke Homes
SCOTLAND
Launch of properties and show home in Barassie – The first new homes are now for sale at Taylor Wimpey’s Queen’s Court in Barassie, Troon. There’s also a show home open. It’s a development of 31 four- and five-bedroom detached homes from the housebuilder’s Caledonian Collection. Prices start from £332,000 for the four-bedroom ‘Macleod’. The sales office is open from Thursday to Monday between 11.00am and 5.30pm. Find out more at www.taylorwimpey.co.uk
Last home for sale at Whitecraigs development – Mactaggart & Mickel is selling the final home at its Milverton Grange development in Whitecraigs, south of Glasgow. It’s a three-bedroom ‘Ainsley’ ground floor apartment priced at £559,995, and the housebuilder is offering the bonus of full LBTT paid (saving £29,350) and underfloor heating throughout. Find out more at www.macmic.co.uk
Final five-bed for sale in Bothwell – CALA Homes has just one five-bedroom executive home remaining for sale at Riverside at Bothwell in South Lanarkshire. It’s the last of just 12 bespoke homes, a detached, 2,700-sq-ft ‘Enniston’ house type priced at £799,000. Up to 100% Part Exchange and tailored incentives are available. The development is open five days a week between 11.00am and 5.30pm. Find out more at www.cala.co.uk
NORTH WEST
Conversion completed at Cheshire development – Jones Homes has completed the transformation of Grade II-listed Backford Hall to a collection of two- and three-bedroom apartments, with a show home open for viewing, fitted by Saint Interiors. Many of the architecural features of the building have been retained. Prices for homes in Backford Hall currently range from £249,950 to £595,000, with converted two- and three-bedroom homes at The Stables, in the grounds of the hall, priced from £449,950 to £549,950. Find out more at www.jones-homes.co.uk
SOUTH WEST
New selection of homes released in Devizes – David Wilson Homes has put more homes at Lay Wood in Devizes on sale. The four-bedroom houses just released are the ‘Bayswater’, ‘Drummond’, ‘Holden’, ‘Layton’ and ‘Winstone’ house types, priced from £380,000, £399,995, £445,000, £470,000, and £495,000 respectively, and the five-vedroom ‘Emerson’, from £470,000. Find out more about Lay Wood from David Wilson Homes
Doors open to new show home in Melksham – Bellway South West is opening a new show home at Bowood View this summer. It’s a development of two-, three- and four-bedroom homes in Melksham, and an interior designer has fully fitted and furnished a four-bedroom ‘Wroughton’ house type for visitors to tour. The current selection of three- and four-bedroom homes starts at £285,995. Find out more at bellway.co.uk
WALES
Launch of new homes in Bonvilson – Acorn Property Group’s Cardiff division is working with agent Herbert R Thomas to launch new homes in Bonvilston on Saturday 29 June. Cottrell Gardens brings 120 homes to the Vale of Glamorgan and the first phase has a range of three-, four- and five-bedroom houses (guide prices from £335,000, £450,000 and £730,000 respectively). Find out more at www.acornpropertygroup.org
Part Exchange event in Barry this weekend – On Saturday 29 and Sunday 390 June, Barratt Homes is hosting a Part Exchange event at its Waterside @ The Quays development in Barry. It’s a chance to talk to the team about the popular initiative to avoid the property chain and the stress of selling an old home. Visitors can also see the development first-hand. Three- and four-bedroom properties are currently priced from £233,995 to £270,500. Find out more about Waterside @ The Quays from Barratt Homes