It’s another busy week in the UK new homes industry, with plenty of launches, offers and events for house-hunters to learn about at developments across the UK…
Stamp duty contribution offered at Berkshire development
A special offer is approaching its final day at The Loftings in Maidenhead, Berkshire, where Redrow Homes is prepared to contribute a 3% sum to first-time buyers towards their stamp duty for reservations by 16 May 2017.
The town has received increased interest from homebuyers over the past few years as the Crossrail route gets closer to launch in Maidenhead in 2019 and many new homes have been built.
Mark Vanson, sales and marketing director for Redrow Homes Southern Counties, says: "We are thrilled to be offering first-time buyers a little extra help to get on to the property ladder. Our homes at The Loftings are perfect for those just starting out and looking for their first home. We have had great interest in our homes [there] and anticipate a large amount of enquiries during the exclusive stamp duty offer. We would encourage all interested to get in touch with our sales team sooner rather than later to book an appointment so as to not miss out on this great opportunity!”
Prices start at £369,950 for a two-bedroom home at this apartment development.
Find out more about The Loftings from Redrow Homes
Off-plan reservations now welcome at coastal Cheshire development
Elan Homes is welcoming ‘early bird’ house-hunters in Cheshire to reserve the plot of their choice off-plan at Old Quay Meadow, a new development situated between Neston and Parkgate, overlooking the River Dee estuary.
Marie Morris, sales director for Elan Homes in the north, says: “Homes at Old Quay Meadow are currently being sold via Westminster Place near Chester and the question we’re asked most often is when ‘will we be open on site in Neston?’ closely followed by ‘when will the homes be ready to move into?’
“The good news is that we’re working towards opening a sales office and show home this summer. In the meantime we’d encourage potential purchasers to speak to the sales executive, view the show home at Westminster Place and to put their current property on the market if they haven’t already done so.”
Prices at this coastal scheme currently range from £409,995 for a ‘Bordesley’ to £489,995 for a ‘Mellor’, with a range of four- and five-bedroom homes available.
Find out more at www.elan-homes.co.uk ; 0845 481 8807
Part Exchange event this Saturday in Oxfordshire
For house-hunters in south-west Oxfordshire looking to move from their existing property to a brand new one, Barratt Homes is hosting a special event this Saturday 13 May for them to speak to its team about a Part Exchange deal at its Meadow View development in Watchfield. There is a range of four- and five-bedroom family homes at this site for buyers to upgrade to, currently priced from £416,995.
“Our Part Exchange scheme is ideal for buyers who want to move to a spacious new home at Meadow View,” says Barratt Homes sales director Andrea Pilgrim. “It is so frustrating for buyers who think they have found their dream home - only to be let down by the fact they can’t sell their own property. We want to keep this an exciting and enjoyable time and ensure a straightforward move for everyone. “Visitors to Meadow View on Saturday will gain access to a team of experts ready to provide advice on all aspects of the buying process.”
Part Exchange is a convenient option for many who have a home to sell before securing a new build one. The housebuilder arranges for an independent valuation on the old home and offers a chain-free purchase, and also removes the need to liaise with an estate agent and potential buyers for the old home.
Find out more about Meadow View from Barratt Homes
New Greenwich homes to be released imminently
Bellway Thames Gateway is preparing house-hunters in south-east London for a brand new choice of homes as it is set to launch the latest collection at The River Gardens in Royal Greenwich. Views of the River Thames, supplemented by a 300-metre river frontage, are thought to be the prime area of appeal for potential buyers.
Emma Denton, head of sales for Bellway Homes Thames Gateway, says: “There is huge appeal in living next to the water and due to the natural limit on this type of development available, buying a property in a new landmark riverside development is a shrewd long-term investment. Given the success of the earlier phases of The River Gardens, we are confident that there will be strong interest in our forthcoming launch, so anyone keen to find out more is advised to register their interest early.”
The River Gardens will provide a range of apartments, with one to three bedrooms, set out in five buildings. Most of these properties will look out onto the river, with some splendid cityscape views of central London. All residents will be able to use the development’s concierge service as well as its private swimming pool and gym. Prices for these homes will be released at launch.
Find out more at www.bellway.co.uk ; 01689 886431
New development now open in East Kilbride
Miller Homes has just launched a brand new development in the Lindsayfield area of East Kilbride, offering a diverse mix of 36 new homes at Brook Fields. The choice of properties now available ranges from the two-bedroom ‘Angus’ to the four-bedroom ‘Blair’. The first homes are priced from £160,000 and due for completion this autumn.
The new homes are within easy reach of the town centre and a wealth of amenities, from cinema and ten-pin bowling to the arts, and ice rink and Dollan Aqua Centre.
Brook Fields is well connected, with Glasgow city centre a 15-minute drive and both Glasgow Airport and Prestwick Airport just a short drive away.
Find out more about all Miller Homes’ properties for sale in South Lanarkshire
Compendium Living announces new homes at Liverpool regeneration
Specialist developer Compendium Living, which sees WhatHouse? Award-winner Lovell partnering with The Riverside Group, has announced up to 140 more new homes as part of a development taking place on the former site of a school one attended by a young Paul McCartney.
With 26 affordable homes already under construction, which will offer a discounted rent or Shared Ownership options for those on a modest budget, some 114 more homes are to be built for open-market sale, with a choice of two-, three- and four-bedroom properties at Belle Vale. The development is set to be fully completed in 2020.
Compendium Living managing director Dave Bullock says: “We are delighted to be embarking on the next phase of our plan to provide high-quality new homes and environments for people who want to make Belle Vale their home. Working with Riverside, Lovell and Liverpool City Council over recent years, we are continuing to make a difference in this part of Liverpool.”
Fairview opens new marketing suite at Surrey development
This weekend, Fairview New Homes will unveil its new marketing suite at Apollo, its development of just 24 homes at sought-after Sunbury-on-Thames.
Open for the first time over the weekend of Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 May, the facility gives those looking for a property in this town – just 49 minutes by train from London Waterloo – a chance to discuss face-to-face the range of two-, three- and four-bedroom houses that are being built in this gated development.
Jeremy Gee, main board director for Fairview, says: “Buyers looking for a high-quality home in an attractive location with good links to central London will find just what they’re looking for at Apollo. We look forward to unveiling details of our new development to buyers from Saturday 13 May.”
Situated next to Sunbury Park and just two minutes from the River Thames, the first homes at this development will be ready to move into this August. Two-bedroom houses start at £530,000, semi-detached three-bedroom houses at £680,000, and four-bedroom houses at £796,000.
Take a look at some of Fairview New Homes’ current developments.
New show home opens at Kent development this Saturday
National housebuilder Taylor Wimpey is inviting house-hunters in north Kent to its Downs View development this weekend, as it opens a brand new show home there this Saturday 13 May, in addition to its new marketing suite.
The ‘Aldington’ is a double-fronted house with an open-plan kitchen/dining room and a separate living room leading through double doors to the rear garden. The home also has a separate ding room and a cloakroom downstairs. Upstairs are four bedrooms and a family bathroom, with the master bedroom having an en suite for an extra touch of luxury. The house type is available from £435,000.
Jason Stokes, regional sales and marketing director, says: “We’re very excited to be launching our gorgeous new ‘Aldington’ show home at Downs View. House-hunters in this part of Kent are sure to be inspired by this exceptional property.”
Help to Buy, Part Exchange and Taylor Wimpey’s own easymover assistance scheme are all available at this development, which will be open Thursday to Monday, from 10.00am to 5.00pm.
Find out more about Taylor Wimpey’s Kent developments