The end of the year is close, but there is still a lot of activity in the UK’s new homes market, with a great selection of developments to choose from and the latest collection of special offers, launches and events for house-hunters…
Launch event at Derbyshire development this weekend
Two new show homes will open at a festive launch event from Harron Homes this weekend, when visitors are welcome to visit the Thornberries development in Matlock, Derbyshire.
The launch, on Saturday 9 December, will be the first chance to see two fully decorated five-bedroom detached show homes, the ‘Edlingham’ and the ‘Kenilworth’.
“It’s very difficult to get a feel for the interior layout of a property from drawings alone,” says Karen Vincent-Ernst, sales director for interior designers Vogue Showhomes, “so coming to see the show homes in person is an absolute must for anyone who wants to make Thornberries their new home. Both are beautiful family homes that have been very carefully designed by our team to meet all the latest interior trends, so be sure to pay a visit to the development.”
Thornberries features three-, four- and five-bedroom homes, with Part Exchange and Help to Buy options for buyers. The development is just half-an-hour from Derby and on the fringe of the Peak District.
Find out more at www.harronhomes.com
Help to Buy introduced at west London development
Clearview Homes is introducing the Help to Buy London equity loan scheme at its development The Paddocks located in Hayes in the London Borough of Hillingdon.
Shelley West, sales and marketing director for Clearview Homes, says: “It is proving harder for first time buyers to get on the property ladder, with the average age of first-time buyers now 30 across the UK, so we have introduced the Help to Buy scheme at our latest development, The Paddocks, to help make the process easier. The scheme is eligible on all properties up to £600,000 and is exclusively available on new build properties.”
The Paddocks offers 14 one-bedroom apartments and two- and three-bedroom homes, with five of them already reserved off-plan. Prices currently start from £275,000 for the apartments, and from £399,000 for the houses. A show home there is planned to open at The Paddocks in March 2018.
Hayes will be served by the new Crossrail/Elizabeth Line services when they launch in 2019 and is located only six miles from Heathrow Airport and 15 from the city’s West End.
Find out more at www.clearviewhomes.co.uk
New affordable homes announced for Swansea
Waterstone Homes has teamed up with Pobl Group to build high-quality, low-cost housing and together they are announcing affordable homes at the Howell’s Reach development in Swansea.
There are three three-bedroom, semi-detached homes and two one-bedroom apartments available under a low-cost ownership scheme at the development, where the can be purchased from between £101,500 to £178,000, based on 70% of the full-market prices of between £145,000 and £250,000.
Andrea Gardner, sales director at Waterstone Homes says: “We believe that there should be no barriers to finding your ideal property, which is why we are thrilled to be working with Pobl Group on this project. We have put as much thought and work into the affordable homes as our luxury properties, as it’s important to us that everybody has the ability to own and live in a beautiful home. For anyone looking to get onto the property ladder, they offer a fantastic opportunity.”
Prospective buyers qualify for the discount scheme if they are over the age of 18, want Swansea as their principal home, and must demonstrate that their financial circumstances do not enable them to buy or rent a similar property on the open market.
Find out more at www.waterstonehomes.com
Flagship development launched in Hertfordshire
House-hunters in Hertfordshire now have a new development to consider in their search, as Heronslea Group has just launched The Ridings in Aldenham, its latest flagship scheme.
The scheme will comprise 50 luxurious family homes on a ten-acre site in the Patchetts Green area, conveniently located for local amenities, a range of exceptional schools, and the M1 and M25. Prices start from £899,950 for a four-bedroom home.
Jason Rishover, CEO of Heronslea Group, says: “Places like Aldenham have become sought-after especially with young professionals and families working in London, as it represents much better value-for-money than homes in the capital, yet has great commuter links. We have had a lot of interest in these homes, so we are delighted to be launching in the autumn market. The Ridings really is special - there is nothing else like on the market and once complete it will be a wonderful place to live and bring up a family.”
The marketing suite at this development is open from Thursday to Monday.
Find out more www.heronslea.net
First phase of new development in Ascot is launched
Millgate, an award-winning developer, is launching its latest development, Kingswood, in the desirable Berkshire town of Ascot, offering a mix of three and four-bedroom semi-detached and five-bedroom detached houses in the first phase.
Prices for a four-bedroom semi-detached home at Kingswood, just a mile from Ascot town centre and its station, currently start from £1.295m.
Jonathan Cranley, sales and marketing director at Millgate, says: “We are very pleased to be able to launch this stunning collection of homes at Kingswood. The development has already seen a great deal of interest from families looking for a home that perfectly combines luxurious specification and quintessential English country lifestyle, yet still a commutable distance to London.”
One of the houses for sale is ‘The Parbury’, with five bedrooms, an open-plan fully fitted kitchen, utility room, family/dining area and two terraces on the first floor.
Find out more at www.millgatehomes.co.uk
New phase opened at Welwyn Garden City scheme
Another phase of Shared Ownership homes is being unveiled by Origin Housing at its QE2-15 development in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, with six one- and two-bedroom apartments available.
Simon Scott, head of sales and marketing, says: “We are pleased to be offering Shared Ownership in this highly commutable part of Hertfordshire. Earlier this year, a report by Halifax showed that prices in Welwyn Garden City have risen by 67% in the last 10 years – more than any new town in the UK. This means that schemes like Shared Ownership are essential to help first-time buyers onto the ladder in the area.”
Prices for the remaining homes at QE2-15 start from £67,518, a 30% share of the full market price of £225,060, with estimated monthly costs of £836.
Welwyn Garden City is an excellent commuter location, just 20 minutes by rail from central London, with lots of shops and amenities, several good schools, and numerous sports facilities
Find out more at www.originsales.co.uk
Countryside reveals new apartments in Chipping Barnet
A new range of apartments has just been unveiled by Countryside at its Brook Valley Gardens development, in Chipping Barnet, EN5, as part of the major regeneration of the Dollis Valley Estate.
The new Woodbridge Apartments are located next to parkland and comprise one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, each with a terrace or private balcony. Guide prices for the apartments start at £375,000, with a three-bedroom house costing from £599,995 and a four bedroom house from £765,000. Help to Buy is available on selected plots.
“When searching for a new home, being part of a friendly neighbourhood is an important factor to consider,” says Tanju Hussein, associate sales director at Countryside Partnerships South. “This new phase of apartments offer another chance to join Brook Valley Gardens, an already a thriving community. Thoughtful design, an excellent location and strong community come together to create the dream place to live.”
Nearby Barnet High Street has a range of shops and High Barnet Tube Station is under a mile from the development, providing direct access into London via the Northern Line.
Find out more at www.brookvalleygardens.co.uk
Cake decoration event at Turville development this weekend
Anyone visiting Redrow’s Weston Grove development in Turville, Buckinghamshire on Saturday 9 December can enjoy a Christmas cupcake decorating demonstration from an experienced sugar crafter, between 2.00pm and 4.00pm that afternoon.
The development offers three-, four- and five-bedroom house designs, priced from £377,950, including a five-bedroom detached ‘Sandringham’ that is build complete, with buyers able to add the finishing touches they want. The property is priced from £899,950.
Tonia Tyler, sales director for Redrow Homes (South Midlands), says: “Baking and cake decorating are increasingly popular hobbies and as the kitchen is very much the heart of the home, what better way to showcase our show home kitchens than with a demonstration from an expert? During the event visitors will be able to pick up some top tips on how to prepare festive themed cakes and tuck into seasonal snacks.”
Weston Grove has a village location only a couple of miles from Aylesbury and surrounded by the beautiful Chiltern countryside. The village has often been on television, being a popular location for series such as The Vicar of Dibley, Midsomer Murders and Lewis.
Find out more at www.redrow.co.uk