Wherever in the UK you are looking for a new build home, there is a wealth of launches, events and special offers across the full price range, from Shared Ownership starter homes to luxurious, high-end properties, and we report on many of them here...
SCOTLAND
More new homes come to Motherwell development – Taylor Wimpey has launched its latest range of homes at Ravenscraig, the development of a former steel works site in Motherwell. Called Raven’s Cliff Gardens, this new phase comprises two-, three- and four-bedroom homes currently ranging from £140,000 to £236,000. Homeowning buyers can use Easymover, the housebuilder’s scheme to help sell the existing property, and there’s Help to Buy (Scotland) on plots under £200,000. Find out more about Taylor Wimpey homes
NORTH WEST
Move to Wilmslow in time for Christmas with Elan Homes - Elan Homes is hosting a special Part Exchange event at The Larches this weekend, Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 November. The Larches is an exclusive intimate development offering just 10 substantial detached four- and five-bedroom designs, spanning up to 2201 sq ft. Prices start from £799,995 for a Wilmslow style property featuring a spacious dual aspect lounge complemented by an open plan kitchen, breakfast area and family room. For more information see www.elan-homes.co.uk/the-larches or call 0845 219 0919.
Switch to an energy efficient home in Macclesfied - The final few new homes at Hope Park Mews in Macclesfield are now on sale. Figures from the Home Builders Federation suggest that homeowners who move from old to new could see their energy bills fall from £1,072 to £443 – a saving of £629 or less than half of their previous bills. Marie Morris, sales director for Elan Homes in the North, says: “New homes like those at Hope Park Mews are generally more economical to run and kinder to the environment than their older equivalents as they’re well insulated, with high quality double glazing and modern efficient boilers.” The final homes at Hope Park Mews are all four-bedroom Avon styles, offering 1,036 sq ft of living space from £274,995. For the latest availability and pricing, see www.elan-homes.co.uk/hope-park-mews or call 0845 250 8676.
Second show home at Canalside in Middlewich - Middlewich home buyers are invited to take a second look at living at Canalside, where a second property is now open for viewing. Building work at the Elan Homes development on Croxton Lane is progressing well. With the final phase on sale, Elan is giving buyers the chance to look around a fully furnished example of the Southwold house type, in addition to the professionally dressed and styled Brandon show home. The show home is open Thursday to Monday from 10am to 5pm. For the latest availability and pricing, see www.elan-homes.co.uk/canalside or call 0845 293 8818.
SOUTH WEST
New show homes open at Tamar Meadows in Cornwall - Buyers looking for one of the best views in Cornwall now have even more reason to visit Tamar Meadows, Wainhomes latest sought-after development at St Ann’s Chapel. Two new show homes are now open at the scheme which offers a selection of two-, three- and four-bedroom family homes in St Ann’s Chapel on the A390, west of Gunnislake in Cornwall. Tamar Meadows is located at St Ann’s Chapel near Gunnislake PL18 9EN. For more details visit wainhomes.net or call 07896 154203.
Barratt hosts event to launch new homes in North Chippenham - Barratt Homes is set to launch of a brand new development of two-, three- and four-bedroom homes. Birds Marsh View in North Chippenham is already proving popular, with a wide range of homes designed to appeal to first-time buyers, young professionals, growing families and those looking to downsize to a new home. The first homes released include the two-bedroom Roseberry which is priced from £234,995, three-bedroom designs from £274,995 and the four-bedroom Kingsley which is priced from £334,995. Barratt Homes will host an open event at Chippenham Golf Club on Thursday 1 November from 4.30pm until 7.30pm. For further information call 0330 057 6000 or visit https://www.barratthomes.co.uk/.
Melksham event focuses on Part Exchange - Potential homebuyers in Melksham will be able to find out how they can move home even faster, with an event being held this weekend.
Barratt Homes has assembled a team of experts, including independent financial advisors, for a special part exchange information event at its Sandridge Place development in Melksham on Saturday 3 November from 12pm to 4pm. To find out more about the Part Exchange event at Sandridge Place, visit barratthomes.co.uk or call 0330 057 6000.
Housebuilder opens pop-up shop in Barnstaple - Early demand for new homes in Barnstaple has prompted housebuilder David Wilson Homes to open a shop in the town for buyers to reserve homes at the forthcoming Tarka Ridge development. The shop in Boutport Road will be open from Thursday until Saturday each week until the show homes and sales complex open in spring 2019. Tarka Ridge is a collection of three-, four- and five-bedroom homes - situated on the banks of the River Taw in Yelland. The new development will be a short drive away from Barnstaple and its range of local shops, cafes and restaurants. To find out more about new homes, call 0330 057 2222 or visit www.dwh.co.uk.
Final home available at Exeter development - The Barratt Homes development, Pinn Brook in Exeter, has seen a huge demand for its selection of two-, three- and four-bedroom homes and now just one home remains and is ready for a buyer looking to move before Christmas. The housebuilder is also offering its mortgage holiday scheme – a six month mortgage holiday.
The final home available is the four bedroom Lincoln house type, priced from £379,995. To find out more about final availability at Pinn Brook, call 0844 5710 385 or visit barratthomes.co.uk.
WALES
Final home at Hendrefoilan Park in Swansea - St. Modwen Homes has announced that just one plot remains for sale in the current phase of the popular Hendrefoilan Park development in Swansea. The Eustace is a three-bedroom mid-terrace home with an open plan kitchen. As St. Modwen’s home of the month, it also comes with an upgraded kitchen and flooring throughout. It is priced at £285,000. The marketing suite is located off Gower Road and is open daily between 10am and 5.30pm. For more information visit www.stmodwenhomes.co.uk.
A new show home is making waves at River View in Lydney - Bluebell Homes is behind a new generation of housing, offering buyers the chance to be part of a thriving and sustainable new community. Current prices at River View start from £220,000 for a three-bedroom home, with prices from £280,000 for a four-bedroom detached Carcroft, like the show home. The sales centre and show home at River View are open daily from 10.30am to 5pm. Find out more via www.bluebellhomes.co.uk/river-view/ or 07384 795 620.
Two-bedroom homes launched in Barry ready for Christmas - A selection of brand new two-bedroom houses has been launched by Barratt Homes at its Waterside @ The Quays development in Barry with several set to be ready for buyers looking to move before Christmas. Set on the beautiful Welsh coast, the site has been proving popular among those seeking a home in this sought-after location. Prices start from £195,500. For more information about moving to Barry, please visit barratthomes.co.uk or call 0330 057 6000.
New development launched by David Wilson Homes in Radyr - David Wilson Homes has responded to high demand for spacious homes in Radyr, by launching its new Goitre Fach development from a sales office at the nearby Pugh’s Garden Centre. The sales office will showcase the new four- and five-bedroom detached homes being built by the developer on the outskirts of Cardiff, ahead of its official opening. For more details about Goitre Fach, visit dwh.co.uk or call 0330 057 6000.
SOUTH EAST
Luxury riverside property at Island View in Buckinghamshire - Views over the River Thames, your very own boat mooring and a home steeped in history await buyers at Island View, part of Berkeley Homes’ prestigious development at Taplow Riverside, Buckinghamshire. Homebuyers now have the opportunity to purchase this unique luxury riverside property – and in order to appreciate the wonderful setting to the full, they will be taken to the launch event by boat. Island View is for sale at £1.995m. Elsewhere in Taplow Riverside, prices start from £550,000 for a one-bedroom apartment. For more information visit www.taplowriverside.co.uk, or contact [email protected] or 01753 784 417.
Evabourne launches in Wouldham, Kent - Hyde New Homes, in partnership with Westerhill Homes, has launched its latest collection of homes, Evabourne, at Peters Village, in Wouldham, Kent, with two show homes open to view. The development offers 73 properties ranging from two-, three- and four-bedroom terraced, semi-detached, and detached houses, as well as four one-bedroom apartments. Prices will start at £289,995 for a two-bedroom house, £356,995 for a three-bedroom house and £528,995 for a four-bedroom house. The one-bedroom apartments will be launching at a later date. To find out more about Evabourne at Peters Village, please visit www.evabourne.co.uk or call the Ward & Partners sales team on 0808 301 9520.
Stamp Duty savings from Spitfire Bespoke Homes at Green Gates in Maidenhead - Green Gates is a private gated development comprising a stunning selection of seven, four- and five-bedroom detached and semi-detached properties in Maidenhead, Berkshire. Spitfire Bespoke Homes is currently offering an attractive incentive of Stamp Duty paid at the standard rate, to purchasers who move in before the new year to the final two homes. The Boulting is available for £1.195m, whilst The Dimbleby is available for £1.245m. For further information, please visit www.spitfirepg.co.uk or call 01628 636550.
New development from Fairview New Homes to open - A prestigious new development of homes being built on the site of the former Harpenden House Hotel will open its doors to the public next month. Fairview New Homes is converting the Grade II listed building in Southdown Road into a collection of luxury apartments as part of its new development, the Welcombe House collection. Fairview will be holding a grand opening at the development on Saturday 3 November, when buyers will also have the opportunity to explore a fully-styled showhome. For more information on the Welcombe House collection, call 0208 023 5056 or visit www.fairview.co.uk/welcombe-house/
Final chance to move to CALA Homes’ Kings Barton development in Winchester - Buyers looking to make a move in 2018 need to act quickly, as there are now just a small number of homes at CALA Homes’ Kings Barton development in Winchester available to move into before the end of the year. Amongst the homes ready to move into this year is the three-bedroom Catherine house style, priced from £550,000. For more information on the homes at Kings Barton and to view the stunning new show home, call the marketing suite open daily from 10.30am to 5pm on 01962 388 681 or visit www.cala.co.uk.
New homes released at Taylor Wimpey’s Oakbrook development - Buyers in and around Milton Keynes now have a wider selection of properties to choose from following the release of new homes at Taylor Wimpey’s Oakbrook development in Newton Leys. With a selection of two bedroom apartments and three and four bedroom houses available from £198,000, Oakbrook offers something for everyone from first time buyers and families to downsizers. Located in Newton Leys, Oakbrook is part of a rural community with good transport links to Milton Keynes and London Euston from Bletchley train station. Further information about the development is available online at www.taylorwimpey.co.uk or by calling 01908 787544.
First homes released at Poets Rise - This Saturday 3 November, the first homes at Poets Rise, Taylor Wimpey’s brand new development off Byron Avenue in Borehamwood, will be released for sale. Poets Rise will offer a range of contemporary two-bedroom apartments and three- and four-bedroom houses, with prices starting from £393,500 and £614,995 respectively. With a variety of homes available, Poets Rise will appeal to first-time buyers, young professionals and growing families alike. The location of Poets Rise is convenient for people who need easy access to the capital, with Elstree and Borehamwood train station - which provides direct services to London St Pancras in under half an hour - a short walk away. The first homes at Poets Rise will be released for sale on Saturday 3 November from the Sales Information Centre at Taylor Wimpey’s Affinity development which is located at 12 Elstree Way, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 1JE.
Commuter-homes launched in East Grinstead - Weston Homes has launched Queens Walk in East Grinstead, a scheme of 129 one- and two-bedroom apartments. The new scheme is designed for first-time buyers and London commuters, as East Grinstead is just 56 minutes from London Victoria station. Bob Weston, Chairman and CEO of Weston Homes says: “East Grinstead is London’s top commuter market town, surrounded by countryside and offering local shops, cafes and restaurants, all within under an hour’s commute of central London. The apartments are ideal for first time buyers, young couples and downsizers, offering buyers a suburban home with easy access to London.” Prices start from £254,995 for a one-bedroom apartment, and can be reserved with a £1,000 deposit. For further information please contact Weston Homes on 01342 891 810 or please visit www.weston-homes.com
Help to Buy event at The Elements in Herne Bay – On Saturday 3 November, Hyde New Homes will host a Help to Buy event at The Elements, its new development in Herne Bay in Kent. Specialist sales consultants will be on hand to provide guidance to homebuyers. To register for the Help to Buy event at The Elements on 3 November or to visit the show home on site please contact sales agent Miles and Barr on 0808 301 9529 or visit www.elements-hernebay.co.uk
EAST ANGLIA
The micro revolution arrives in Essex with Lime Tree Place - A joint venture between micro-living specialists Inspired Homes and Equinox Living, Lime Tree Place has been launched in Witham, near Chelmsford in Essex. Cleverly designed, these micro-apartments are available to first-time buyers with a deposit of just £8,500 thanks to Help to Buy. Lime Tree Place comprises 98 one- and two-bedroom apartments and is located just eight minutes from Witham railway station, connecting residents with London Liverpool Street in 45 minutes. Space in every apartment is maximised, and each apartment comes with a parking space and secure bicycle storage. Prices at Lime Tree Place start at £170,000 for a one-bedroom apartment, available now off-plan. The development will complete in autumn 2019, with Help to Buy available from January. For more inspiration, call Inspired Homes on 020 8688 6552 or visit www.limetreeplacewitham.co.uk.
Help to Buy now available at CALA Homes’ Oakwood Gate - Award-winning housebuilder, CALA Homes, has introduced the government-backed Help to Buy scheme to its Oakwood Gate development. Oakwood Gate is a lovely collection of luxury three-, four- and five-bedroom family homes set in the village of Bampton, all offering generous living space and a high quality specification. Help to Buy is now available on The Bodicote: a five-bedroom detached family home priced at £600,000. Helen Colman, sales and marketing director for CALA Homes (Chiltern), says: “There is a common misconception that Help to Buy is purely for first-time buyers. However, if you are already on the property ladder and looking to make your next move, the government scheme can still apply to you. Find out more about Oakwood Grange from CALA Homes
New development in the Cotswolds from Newland Homes - Newland Homes continues to meet the demand for high quality new homes in the area with the opening of their latest Cotswold development at Willow Green in the village of Willersey, Broadway. Willow Green is a thoughtfully planned development of 50 homes featuring mainly detached and semi-detached three- and four-bedroom homes, as well as three-bedroom bungalows. All properties have been thoughtfully designed inside and out to make the most of modern day comforts and efficiencies, and offering great kerb appeal with homes which are crafted in a range of finishes, including Cotswold stone and slate materials in order to give them individuality as well as blending in with existing properties in the area. Willow Green in Willersey is open daily from 11.00am to 5.00pm. For more information call 01386 244377 or visit www.newlandhomes.co.uk/willersey.
LONDON
The Printworks launched by Unique Property Group - Boutique developer, Unique Property Group, has launched their latest North London development, The Printworks. This collection of nine homes is located in an iconic building steeped in history, previously a printworks during the 1800s-1900s. Buyers will have a choice of two-bedroom apartments or three-bedroom mews houses. The properties feature solar panels on the apartment building’s roof, green roofs on top of the mews houses, energy-saving LED lighting and a building fabric designed with sustainability in mind. A furnished show home and apartment are available to view, and the project is expected to be completed in November 2018. Prices start from £685,000 for an apartment, and £1.1m for a mews house.
Fairview New Homes launching apartments in Hornsey - Fairview New Homes is set to launch Altitude, a new development of apartments in Hornsey on Saturday 3 November. Altitude is a collection of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, located in Zone 3, next to Hornsey station, and just a few minutes walk from Turnpike Lane station. When the development is finished, it will comprise 119 apartments across two separate buildings. Each apartment features at least one private balcony or terrace area and communal gardens. Help to Buy London will be available at Altitude. Andy Georgiou, sales and marketing director for Fairview New Homes, says: “Residents at Altitude will enjoy the best of London life, with a new home located in a peaceful riverside setting and excellent transport links which mean they will never be more than a few minutes away from the heart of the capital.” To find out more about the new homes at Altitude, call 0208 003 4566. View more developments from Fairview New Homes
New collection of Help to Buy homes at Padcroft from Redrow - On Saturday 3 November, award-winning developer, Redrow is releasing a new collection of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments at its popular West Drayton development, Padcroft. A selection of the properties are available to purchase using the government-backed scheme, Help to Buy. Buyers keen to take advantage of the popular Help to Buy scheme in one of London’s key property hot spots are invited to visit the Padcroft marketing suite between 10am – 4pm on Saturday 3 November. Simon Halfhide, sales director at Redrow comments: “Padcroft offers a range of properties to suit a variety of purchasers keen to secure a property in a destination that offers superb transport links in a rising market. The Help to Buy London scheme has already enabled a number of first-time buyers to purchase a new home at Padcroft. This latest release of properties will create a further opportunity for buyers to capitalise on the government funded scheme.” Properties at Padcroft are currently available from £350,000. For further information, please call 0208 712 2893 or visit www.padcroft.co.uk
Help to Buy London available at North Park Quarter - North Park Quarter, the latest phase at Countryside’s Acton Gardens, offers contemporary one-, two- and three-bedroom homes. The development is located just moments from popular Acton High Street, which has a great selection of shops and bars. Acton Central tube station is just a few minutes' walk away, so residents of North Park Quarter can enjoy fast links to the City and beyond, with Acton Main Line, Acton Town and South Acton stations all nearby. Each home offers outside space in the form of a balcony, patio or roof terrace, helping residents to engage with their surroundings. Prices start at £430,000 for a one-bedroom apartment and Help to Buy London is available. Call Countryside on 020 3918 7659 or visit www.actongardens.com
Countryside launches New Avenue in Oakwood - Countryside, one of the UK’s leading homebuilders has launched New Avenue, a regeneration scheme in the idyllic London suburb of Oakwood. The development is providing 268 private new homes. Ideally located on Avenue Road, this modern new development will combine high specification contemporary homes with local amenities and landscaped green spaces, including a community centre, an eco-garden, and an orchard. The first homes to launch for sale at the development include one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. Prices range from £385,000 - £580,000. For more information, call Countryside on 020 3918 6547 or visit www.newavenue-oakwood.com