What House?

March 2012 issue

New life for the 95% mortgage

NewBuy scheme

Affordable homes
Great new-build properties on a budget

Fantastic new developments across Britain Latest trends and inspiration

Family homes

Interiors

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Features
06 09
interest rates rise

Affordable homes the latest on

shared ownership properties

New homes
13 Scotland 17 The North West 20 The North East 23 The Midlands 30 London 35 The South East 39 East Anglia 42 The South West 44 Wales

Mortgages saving money as mortgage

10
Retirement new-build developments
for retirees and older buyers

27

Interiors spring fabric trends, and

dressing a family room

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What House? March 2012

Welcome
Dear house-hunter,
This month is a big one for the UKs new homes industry, and for house-hunters who are hoping to make the most of the benefits of buying a new-build property. The government is bringing the Stamp Duty holiday for first-time buyers to an end, meaning many of you will have to find a little bit extra from your savings to give to the taxman when you buy your first home. On the plus side, for those struggling to find a big enough deposit to secure a mortgage, the government has finally launched its NewBuy Guarantee, which will allow creditworthy homebuyers to purchase a new-build home with just a 5% deposit. This month, weve got plenty of fantastic new homes from around the UK to share with you, along with the latest news about new-build developments and incentives available. I hope you enjoy our first edition: do contact me with your questions and feedback.

Happy house-hunting!
Keith Osborne Features editor, www.whathouse.co.uk Email: featuresed@whathouse.co.uk
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AFFORDABLE HOMES
Davyhulme, Greater Manchester
Trafford Housing Trust has been given planning consent to develop 33 new homes in Davyhulme, Greater Manchester. The trust will build 33 sustainable family homes on the site of Calder Court in Urmston, including a selection of three- and four-bedroom family homes, with 16 available via shared ownership, 10 for rent and seven for outright sale. The development will replace a derelict brownfield site and provide the area with muchneeded affordable homes. A company statement said: We are due to commence on site in March 2012 and completion is April 2013. This follows a detailed consultation with local councillors and residents where we have listened to their constructive ideas and concerns. MORE

Southwark, London
Housebuilder United House has been appointed by Notting Hill Housing through their framework agreement to develop over 200 new homes in Southwark. The scheme, which will also include new retail units, will be built in Grange Walk, Bermondsey Spa, London SE1, in the heart of the regeneration area. The development, with a contract value of 28m, will provide 205 new homes including a mix of studios, one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom duplexes and townhouses, comprising 146 affordable homes, most of which will be available to buy on a shared ownership basis, while 20 of the homes will be designed for wheelchair users. There will also be retail units on the ground floor of two of the blocks. Work will commence in spring 2012 and it is anticipated that the development will be completed by summer 2014. MORE

Northstowe, Cambridgeshire
A planning application for up to 1,500 new homes has been submitted to South Cambridgeshire District Council (SCDC) as part of the first phase of Northstowe, which will be the largest new town since Milton Keynes. According to the master plan for the whole town, as many as 10,000 new homes, including a range of affordable homes, will be developed over the next 20 years, along with various schools, commercial and leisure facilities as well as open green spaces. If plans are approved, the first 1,500 homes will be developed next to Longstantons busway stop, which will serve the new town. Northstowe will be constructed at the former Oakington barracks site, which was subsequently used as an immigration detention centre until 2010.

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Lincolnshire
The county town of Lincoln can trace its roots back to the 1st century, while the county itself is divided into a number of regions including the Lincolnshire Fens, the Carrs in north Lincolnshire, the Lincolnshire Wolds and the Humber Estuary and North sea coast. Home to some beautiful countryside, Lincoln is an ideal location in which to buy an affordable new home, with many developers affordable housing options for keyworkers and first-time buyers alike. The government-backed FirstBuy scheme is available at Isaacs Place, a Taylor Wimpey development of two-bedroom apartments and two- and three-bedroom new homes in Grantham. Located within easy reach of Grantham town centre, Isaacs Place is nicely situated between Lincoln and Nottingham, in close proximity to the A1 road and Grantham Station, with rail links available into London and Edinburgh. The east coast is a 30-mile drive away - ideal for days out by the seaside. Prices range between 99,995 and 149,995. MORE

Eastcote, London
Tariq Qureshi, sales and marketing director in London for A2Dominion New Homes, said: We are delighted to launch this second phase of New England. We expect demand for these new shared A new phase of shared ownership apartments is being ownership apartments to be high after the first phase launched by A2Dominion New of this development proved Homes in one of Londons leafiest boroughs. New England, very popular with homehunters. These homes have a in Eastcote, offers 20 onehigh-quality finish and, being bedroom homes starting at located in Eastcote, residents just 87,750 for a 45% share, will benefit from both the based on a full market value green open spaces nearby and of 195,000. Priority for New England will be given to people excellent transport links into living or working in the London central London. Borough of Hillingdon.

Sewardstone, Essex
Genesis has announced the launch of Abbey Meadows, a new hillside development of new affordable homes available through shared ownership. Situated on the edge of Epping Forest on the outskirts of Sewardstone village, Essex, this rural development features 38 two-bedroom houses surrounded by countryside and offers views across to the King George V reservoir. Some of the new homes even overlook Epping Forest itself. Available through shared ownership from 52,500 for a 25% share based on a full market value of 210,000, buyers can purchase between 25% and 75% and increase their share at any time, all the way to 100% and outright ownership. Priority will be given to people who live or work within Epping Forest. Abbey Meadows is available to anyone who does not already own a property and is unable to buy a home on the open market. Their total household income must be less than 60,000 per year and ideally they must have savings of around 3,500 to cover moving and legal costs.

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AFFORDABLE HOMES

The Square New 1,2 & 3 Bedroom Apartments in Ealing, Greater London A2Dominion New Homes NOW AVAILABLE from 148,000 MORE INFO

Lanacre Avenue Affordable Homes in Colindale, London Notting Hill Housing NOW AVAILABLE from 78,000 MORE INFO

CQ London New Build Homes in Limehouse, London A2Dominion New Homes NOW AVAILABLE from 244,950 MORE INFO

Raphael House New Homes in Ilford, Greater London Circle Anglia NOW AVAILABLE from 41,250 MORE INFO

Sedona Affordable New Homes in Lewisham, Greater London Circle Anglia NOW AVAILABLE from 45,000 MORE INFO

Pater Court New Affordable Homes in Knowle, Hampshire A2Dominion New Homes NOW AVAILABLE from 64,000 MORE INFO

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MORTGAGES
NewBuy: New government scheme to help new homes buyers
On 12th March, the government launched NewBuy, a scheme aimed to provide a helping hand to homebuyers in England currently shut out of the housing market, by providing them with the chance to buy a new home with just a 5% deposit and an affordable 95% mortgage. Aimed at both first-time buyers and existing homeowners who are hoping to purchase a new-build home as their main residence, it is expected that up to 100,000 house hunters could be assisted by NewBuy. Housebuilders who sign up to NewBuy will be able to offer this assistance on properties priced at up to 500,000. If youre looking for a home but having trouble securing a mortgage, now is the time to register your interest in taking advantage of the NewBuy scheme.
MORE decided to increase its standard variable rate (SVR). This will rise from 3.50% to 3.99% from 1st May 2012, costing 850,000 customers hundreds of pounds more per year. Labour MP John Mann slammed the changes. He said: They take taxpayer money in the form of a bail-out and then take their money again through their mortgages. It is totally unfair. How to save money if youre on RBSs or Halifaxs SVR If you are on your lenders SVR particularly if you are affected by these changes now could be the time to look for a better deal. MORE www.whathouse.co.uk

How to save money as mortgage rates begin to rise

Over one million mortgage customers in the UK are facing increased mortgage repayments this spring. Thats after two of the UKs biggest mortgage lenders announced increases in their standard variable mortgage rates. The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) and the Halifax have taken the decision to raise their standard borrowing rate, despite the Bank of England base rate remaining at its record low level of 0.5%.

Mortgages:

Consumer groups have accused the partly taxpayer-owned lenders of profiteering. But how will the changes affect you? What should you do to save money? And if youre not with Halifax or RBS, can you also expect your mortgage to rise in the near future? The changes in full RBS became the first bank to increase mortgage rates for existing customers in March 2012 when it increased the rate of its Offset Mortgage by 0.25%. The bank also plans to raise the rate on its offset One Account by the same amount on 1st May 2012. It is estimated 200,000 borrowers will be affected. Halifax has also

RETIREMENT
Yaxley, Cambridgeshire. Larkfleet opened the development to members of the public to provide those interested in purchasing a new age-exclusive home in the area with a special viewing of the site before it is officially completed. Spinney House comprises a selection of new homes for people over 55 years of age and Larkfleet has sold many properties offtheir new home at Catherine Lodge in Durrington-onSea, near Worthing, from specialist developer Churchill Retirement Living. After so long in one home, it was bound to be a big decision to move, but the couple were beginning to get disenchanted in their previous home and the new-build retirement development where they now live has a number of great features that made that decision much easier. plan, demonstrating just how popular this type of housing is in the local area. Larkfleets 30 visitors on the day were impressed with the development and the company is now working closely with people who expressed interest in buying a retirement home at Spinney House.
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Yaxley, Cambridgeshire
Potential homeowners came out in force to enjoy an exclusive preview of Larkfleet Homes Spinney House development in

Durrington-on-Sea, West Sussex

While many purchasers of new-build retirement living property are downsizing from a larger home, Bob and Pat Potiphar had spent 18 years living in an apartment in Hove before moving to
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When we moved in, everyone owned their flat, but then many of them started to be rented out. It started to get noisy, and to look a bit shabby, explains Pat. Accessibility was also an issue, as Bob has multiple sclerosis and their eighth-floor location in their previous property was a real problem, particularly when the lift was once out of action for five months.
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Matthews Lodge Retirement Living in Addlestone, Surrey Churchill Retirement Living NOW AVAILABLE from 189,950 MORE INFO

The Laureates Retirement Living in Leeds, West Yorkshire Anchor NOW AVAILABLE from 224,950 MORE INFO

Denham Garden Village New Retirement Homes in Denham, Buckinghamshire Anchor NOW AVAILABLE from 360,000 MORE INFO

Hampton Lodge Retirement Living in Sutton, Surrey Churchill Retirement Living NOW AVAILABLE from 224,950 MORE INFO

Mitchell Lodge Retirement Living in Bitterne, Southampton Churchill Retirement Living NOW AVAILABLE from 154,950 MORE INFO

Mulberry Lodge Retirement Living in Emsworth, Hampshire Churchill Retirement Living NOW AVAILABLE from 221,950 MORE INFO

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SCOTLAND
in the north-east of Scotland wont be disappointed as housebuilders are currently offering an array of inspiring new properties throughout the region. to two of the bedrooms. In addition, buyers completing on selected plots before the end of March 2012 can take advantage of the housebuilders Plus Home incentive which includes The Meadows is a Bett Stamp Duty paid, flooring, Homes development of four-bedroom family homes curtains and light fittings from a specific range, situated in Portlethen, six landscaped gardens and miles south of Aberdeen. legal fees and removal fees Prices start from 300,000 and benefits include garages, up to 500 each paid. gardens, French doors, utility MORE rooms and en suite facilities themselves or rent them out. Scotlands fourth city is a lively commercial centre and thriving education hub, with two universities and numerous colleges and medical learning centres, offering a ready-made rental market for buy-to-let investors.

Aberdeenshire
With its rich heritage and spectacular countryside, Aberdeenshire is a beautiful part of the country in which to find a property. Families looking for a new-build home

about three miles from the city centre. Dundas Estates has fully refurbished the former medical residences to create high-quality modern homes with a great specification, each Dundee of which has two or three The range of linked threebathrooms (depending on bedroom villas at Dundas the layout chosen) and Estates Glamis Gardens comes complete with two development of new homes Glamis Gardens will in Dundee could make a great comprise 36 three-bedroom allocated parking spaces. Prices start at 175,000. choice for property seekers villas in nine blocks of in the east of Scotland, four linked properties, in MORE whether they are looking landscaped grounds close to occupy the properties to Ninewells Hospital,
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SCOTLAND
shrewd eye for a good deal, Mr Anderson says: Taylor Wimpey has really got this development right the location and price of the apartments offers an Glasgow incredible opportunity for Taylor Wimpeys highly buyers like me to make a successful 122-apartment great investment, and indeed development in the heart many of my neighbours are of Glasgow, The Argyle much younger first-time Building, has just welcomed buyers whove been able to its 100th buyer, 82-yearmake their first investment old Mr Anderson. in property here, because the prices have remained Clearly delighted with affordable. his purchase and with a Standing tall in the heart of the city with outstanding views over Glasgow and the mighty River Clyde, The Argyle Buildings modern choice of one- and twobedroom apartments offers an ideal home for those who love city-centre living, and is a striking addition to the city skyline. Prices start at just 138,000 for the final one-bedroom apartment, and from 141,000 for twobedroom apartments.
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Central Scotland
Springfield Properties has launched a Choices at Springfield programme, which gives buyers of new homes in Scotland the freedom to really customise their new property, all within the standard price. The Larbert-based housebuilder is rolling out this new consumer programme across
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all 12 of its sites in Central Scotland, from Dalkeith in the east, to Kilwinning in the west. These developments feature a range of apartments and houses for sale, with prices starting from as low as 99,000.

you all manner of choices and options, as well as great warranties and after-sales service. As housebuilders, we believe you should expect even more from us, especially when you are paying up to 20 times as much for your home as you The companys innovative Chairman Sandy Adam took would a car. In practice, this means offering an unrivalled inspiration for the Choices at Springfield initiative from level of choice that is new to housebuilding. MORE the car industry. He says: Car manufacturers give

SCOTLAND

Longacre New Homes in Longacre, Edinburgh Cala Homes NOW AVAILABLE from 310,000 MORE INFO

Lairds Gate New Homes in Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, UK, Stewarton Stewart Milne Homes NOW AVAILABLE from 152,000 MORE INFO

Queen Margaret Grove New Homes in Clerwood Terrace, Edinburgh Cala Homes NOW AVAILABLE from 495,000 MORE INFO

Wellshaw Grove New Homes in Millar Grove, Hamilton Cala Homes NOW AVAILABLE from 362,000 MORE INFO

Patterton Court New Homes in Newton Mearns Stewart Milne Homes NOW AVAILABLE from 188,000 MORE INFO

Queen Margaret Grove New Homes in Clerwood Terrace, Edinburgh Cala Homes NOW AVAILABLE from 495,000 MORE INFO

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NORTH WEST
Lovell Homes, Liverpool
Cheshire
Lovell, a well-established housebuilder that has been awarded the maximum five stars by the Home Builders Cheshire is an ideal location for Federation, currently has families looking to buy a new home. Surrounded by beautiful a range of new housing countryside and boasting developments in Merseyside excellent transport links, its a both on the eastern side of location to be reckoned with, the estuary, in and around the but at an affordable price. The county town of Chester, initially a city of Liverpool, and on the Roman settlement, which claims Wirral Peninsula to the west to be the most complete walled of the estuary. city in Britain, was granted city status in 1541, and is a wellIn Garston under the Bridge, connected spot for families - with about five miles from the famous Chester Zoo being a Liverpool city centre, Church special attraction. Fields is a collection of two-, Taylor Wimpey has a range of three- and four-bedroom three- and four-bedroom homes on offer at Regency Court, a homes in a variety of styles five-minute walk from the citys situated in a very convenient Cathedral Quarter and Chester location for commuters. train station, with its commuter Just half a mile away is links into Liverpool, Warrington, Garstons Liverpool South Manchester and London. There is a good choice of schools and Parkway railway and bus nurseries in the area, in addition station, with rail links to to the nearby University of the city centre, Southport, Chester - ideal if you have Manchester and Birmingham. children who attend. Based near the A56, easy access is available Buses also connect Garston to major road networks, including with surrounding districts, the M53, M56 and M6, and the the city centre and Liverpool A55 into North Wales. Located on Black Diamond Street, a 100% John Lennon Airport. Priced from 139,995 to 146,995, Part Exchange option is available for buyers. selected plots at Church MORE Fields are available through the government-backed FirstBuy shared equity scheme, which offers firsttime buyers the chance to secure a new home with a smaller deposit and mortgage. Over on the Wirral Peninsula, which is connected to the city of Liverpool via the Mersey Tunnels, the Mersey Railway, and the Mersey Ferry, Lovell has created Fountain Court in lively Tranmere, a suburb of the town of Birkenhead. This development offers a wide range of modern two-, threeand four-bedroom homes ideal for families of different sizes, priced from 119,995 to 134,995 with Lovells Shared Equity scheme

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NORTH WEST

The Deck New Homes in Mersey Road, Runcorn Taylor Wimpey Homes NOW AVAILABLE from 70,950 MORE INFO

Byron Bank New Homes in Celia Street, Blackley Taylor Wimpey Homes NOW AVAILABLE from 99,995 MORE INFO

Ramsden Clough New Homes in Ramsden Wood Road, Walsden Bovis Homes NOW AVAILABLE from 199,995 MORE INFO

The Way New homes for sale Beswick, Greater Manchester Lovell Homes NOW AVAILABLE from 149,995 MORE INFO

Westminster Place New Homes in Longshaw Street, Warrington Bovis Homes NOW AVAILABLE from 79,995 MORE INFO

Farrington Park New Homes in Farrington Park , Chorley Stewart Milne Homes NOW AVAILABLE from 177,950 MORE INFO

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NORTH EAST
Tyneside and Durham
around Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Gateshead. Just eight miles from Newcastle and all its city attractions, Warkworth Grange in North Shields offers a mix of two- to four-bedroom homes priced Bett Homes has an impressive from 78,746 to 169,995, including both semi- and portfolio of new homes in detached properties. North Tyneside and Durham for Shields is a busy fishing hub by house hunters in the North the mouth of the River Tyne, East. The region is currently with lots of shops and amenities, enjoying an expansion in while a ferry links it to the several new sectors, including tourism, science, and high-tech seaside resort of South Shields companies, helping to fuel the on the opposite bank of the Tyne, and there are good connections local economy and encourage local development especially with nearby Newcastle. The development is ideal for first-time buyers thanks to the availability of the Governmentbacked FirstBuy scheme on selected plots, enabling buyers to pay just 80% of the purchase price up front, receiving the remaining 20% as a shared equity loan (interest free for five years and only repayable when the property is sold). Buyers who already live or work in North Shields may qualify for a local council scheme, offering a 25% discount on a new home at the development. MORE exclusive, award-winning development thats ideal for larger families with a generous budget, with homes priced from 321,995 to 334,995. Accessed by an electronic gate, all of the executive fivebedroom detached homes at this site are built and finished to a high specification, and each comes with an extended five-year warranty. Hull city centre and Beverley are both about six miles away, while the immediate area has a good range of amenities and local shops for day-to-day needs. MORE

East Yorkshire

There are several good primary and secondary schools nearby, and a retail area packing in a wide range of shops and entertainment, from restaurants and a cinema complex to a 24hour supermarket and clothing David Wilson Homes has a stores such as Matalan and good selection of new homes Next. And when it comes to in East Yorkshire, particularly exercise, homes at Kingswood in the busy city of Hull, with Parks are surrounded by its thriving chemical and attractive woodland and open health care sectors. Many of spaces, with jogging trails these new developments are springing up in the fast-growing currently being created - while a David Lloyd leisure centre Kingswood Parks area, which provides private indoor sports is within easy reach of Hull city centre, York and Leeds, and and gym facilities. First off in the Kingswood offers a growing range of local Parks area, The Pines is an amenities and transport links. www.whathouse.co.uk

NORTH EAST

Brunton Village New Homes in Great North Park, Newcastle Taylor Wimpey Homes NOW AVAILABLE from 179,995 MORE INFO

Howden Green New Homes in Railway Street, Howden Le Wear, Crook, County Durham Linden Homes NOW AVAILABLE from 139,995 MORE INFO

Northshore New Homes For Sale in Stockton-on-Tees, Yorkshire Lovell Homes NOW AVAILABLE from 126,500 MORE INFO

Moorcroft New Homes in Grayson Road, Spennymoor Taylor Wimpey Homes NOW AVAILABLE from 129,995 MORE INFO

Clarence Court New Homes in Land Off Murton Lane, Houghton Le Spring Taylor Wimpey Homes NOW AVAILABLE from 79,995 MORE INFO

Holmes Meadow New Homes in Coupland Road, Selby Bovis Homes NOW AVAILABLE from 114,995 MORE INFO

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The Bloor Cotswold Collection

Bourton Chase, Bourton-on-the-Water Moreton Park, Moreton-in-Marsh

Part-exchange available*

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A superb selection of quality homes in prime Cotswold locations

Bourton Chase, Bourton-on-the-Water. Prices from 194,950 to 319,950 Cheltenham Green, Cheltenham. Prices from 174,950 to 374,950

Moreton Park, Moreton-in-Marsh. Prices from 184,950 to 434,950

Tel: 01451 822 809

Tel: 01242 224 920

Tel: 0800 883 8315

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MIDLANDS
will include two-, threeand four-bedroom homes with options suitable for first-time buyers, downsizers and growing families alike all within easy commuting distance of Birmingham.

Glenfield, Leicester
Redrow Homes is inviting house-hunters in the market for new-build luxury property in the Leicester area to register their interest for a collection of four- and five-bedroom new homes at The Orchards in Glenfield, which the company will be launching soon. There will be just 12 detached houses for sale at the scheme in this sought-after suburb and the award-winning housebuilder is expecting keen interest from those looking for substantial new homes there. Each of these new homes is from Redrows acclaimed New Heritage Collection of traditionally designed properties, which have a multitude of architectural features as well as the latest interior layouts and specifications. Purchasers at The Orchards can expect stylish, fully fitted kitchens, elegant bathrooms and high-quality fixtures and finishes and spacious layouts, with plenty of reception room space, at least two en suites, built-in wardrobes and sizeable plots. MORE www.whathouse.co.uk

Rural commutes to Birmingham

A little further east, but also 12 miles from Commuters to Birmingham Birmingham, Banner Homes has built Temple Gardens, who would rather set a prestigious development up home outside of the of high-end, five- and sixcity currently have a bedroom luxury houses superb choice of new priced from 1.275m to developments in villages 1.45m in the pretty village and quiet rural locations of Dorridge. Suitable for within a 50-mile radius buyers with a generous falling into a wide range budget, these exclusive of budgets, from less than 100,000 to well over 1m. West Midlands new homes are in a sought-after, Just 12 miles south of leafy setting with several Birmingham in the historic well-regarded schools Worcestershire village of and colleges nearby, and Alvechurch, Taylor Wimpey Dorridge rail station is has created an exclusive just a short walk away development of just 27 new for direct commutes to homes at Willow Brook, Birmingham in around 20 near a pretty stretch of the minutes and London Euston Birmingham and Worcester or Marylebone in about two Canal. Prices are yet to be hours. MORE confirmed, but properties

MIDLANDS
Long Lawford, Warwickshire Shifnal, Shropshire
Bloor Homes reports that it has already sold 10 of the new homes at its new development The Briars in Long Lawford, Warwickshire, have already sold, reflecting strong demand for new homes in Warwickshire. This exclusive new development has proven so popular with people seeking to find a property that all of the two-bedroom houses, and the single five-bedroom house, have already been snapped up by homebuyers The housebuilder says that the introduction of the new show home, the Hanbury, has appealed to homebuyers as it has given them an opportunity to view for themselves the style and attention to detail that goes into every Bloor home. The Hanbury, priced at 224,950, is a four-bedroom family home and includes a bright airy lounge with feature bay window, study, kitchen/dining area, utility and family room with glazed roof. Upstairs there are three double bedrooms, with en suite and wardrobes to the master bedroom, a single bedroom and a family bathroom. A garage and parking are also included. MORE
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Taylor Wimpey is showcasing the quality of the new houses for sale at its Thomas Beddoes Court development in Shifnal, Shropshire with a new viewhome. The four-bedroom Lakeside house type has been selected to allow prospective buyers to wander around and imagine their own furniture and decoration. Thomas Beddoes Court has been incredibly popular with a wide range of buyers, and so were delighted to be opening up even more fantastic opportunities for people to own a brand new Shifnal property within this exciting development, says Carl Cooke, Regional Sales and Marketing Director for Taylor Wimpey. Id urge anyone interested in staking their claim in this latest phase of new build homes in Shifnal at Thomas Beddoes Court to pay us a visit soon to ensure theyre among the first to take their pick of the great new homes on sale.
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Fernley Park New Homes in Baxendale Road, Off Eastbourne Road, Uckfield Linden Homes NOW AVAILABLE from 259,995 MORE INFO

Priory Park New homes for a sale in Dudley, West Midlands Lovell Homes NOW AVAILABLE from 81,600 MORE INFO

Orchard Chase New Homes in Gullet Lane, Leicester Cala Homes NOW AVAILABLE from 575,000 MORE INFO

Mill Hill New Homes in Mallow Way Redrow Homes NOW AVAILABLE from 109,995 MORE INFO

Heritage Gardens New Homes in Upper Church Lane Redrow Homes NOW AVAILABLE from 184,995 MORE INFO

Mill Green New Homes in Mill Green, Marple Stewart Milne Homes NOW AVAILABLE from 211,950 MORE INFO

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INTERIORS

by Elizabeth Bishop

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Spring fabrics and furnishings

Bring back the romance into your life and new home this year by keeping up with the spring trends in bright and airy colours and fabrics. Sheer and cotton-based fabrics using traditional floral designs are a good idea for window dressings for bedrooms or dressing rooms. Jacquard (a raised pattern incorporated into the fabric) is also in fashion. Villa Nova (villanova.co.uk) offers a range of beautiful fabrics suitable for 2012s trends. I would recommend the softly flowing, wide sheers featuring subtly textured plains and crisp stripes, presented in light natural tones with stylish accent colours. Cath Kidston (cathkidston. co.uk) is going from strength to strength and working with the traditional home crafting theme, along with the use of traditional florals and fresh pastel colours. This designer is a must for your home furnishings and window dressings: visit online or one of its shops (there are stores throughout the UK). There are cushions and throws along with matching accessories available, along with fabric to purchase by the metre, if you are a dab hand at creating your own window dressings or soft furnishings. Fabrics cater for kids and adults and if you do not manage to pass an hour in the shop, you just havent looked hard enough! Due to the ever-decreasing contents of our purses or wallets these days, especially after all the expenses involved in buying your new-build, the D.I.Y option is very much in favour. I would recommend spray-painting of stencils onto furniture, which is really not hard to do and will give tired objects a much-needed lift. To harmonise with suggested themes and fabrics, familiarise yourself with the art of stencilling and apply it to items of furniture such as bedside tables or dressing tables, to add a touch of personality and also, of course, keeping with trend. Floral stencils can be purchased at your local craft or art shop, or search in books or online as to how to create your own. MORE
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INTERIORS

The family room

What a great room to create if you are just moving into your first new home. This room will mark your home as your own and should be a room to be enjoyed by all and a place of joy, comfort and memories too. One of the main trends for 2012 is home crafting, so for comfort consider throws and blankets along with patchwork and tactile cushions to encourage fun and feeling. Traditional check blankets are great for covering sofas old and new. John Lewis (johnlewis.co.uk) has a sweet shop of soft furnishings for you to get lost in. Some recommendations include the cosy throw by Avoca in a purple check tartan style, priced at 80, and a range of accentuated cushions. If you are working with a young theme to please your little ones, the cushion range by Borderline offers a cat, fox or bat design cushion, each priced at 30. If, however and rightly so the adults have the first choice, look at complementing the Avoca throw and opt for the Designers Guild Royal cushion, priced at 75, which will not only harmonise with your throw but will add a
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rich regal family theme to your room. Continuing with the family theme and the lines of the family tree, look at displaying this in the form of silhouette portraits as decoration for your walls. If you have a fireplace, place your framed pictures above it, or if you have a feature wall, display as an off-centre placement of decorative frames. To create your family portraits, take a piece of A4 ivory card as the background and black card to create your silhouette. Take a picture of your family member/members in the form of a Victorian silhouette (i.e. a side view, similar to the Queens head on a coin) and once printed, cut out around the outside of the shape to get your silhouette. Transfer this shape onto the card and cut out, then place this onto the background card and fit into the frame of your choice. If you want to work with the soft furnishings suggested, the complementing wall colours would be in the seasonal colours of grey or a light heather, such as Pavilion Gray 242 or Smoked Trout 60 by Farrow & Ball (farrow-ball.com). Frames should be metallic in the form of sprayed silver or a more contemporary version in chrome.
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House-hunters hoping to find a property in South East London that combines traditional looks with a highspecification modern interior will be heading soon to the launch of St Catherines Place, SE14, where St James will be unveiling a new show home on the weekend of 31st March and 1st April 2012. This exclusive gated development will feature just nine four- and five-bedroom houses for sale, which will boast a pleasing Victorianstyle architecture that blends with the local vernacular, though inside, St James has pulled out all the stops to create a superb contemporary interior layout with elegant fixtures and fittings to suit the needs of a discerning buyer. These homes will be priced from 975,000. MORE www.whathouse.co.uk

House-hunters hoping to find a property in north London that stands out from the crowd have just six opportunities to purchase one of the luxury new homes in Barnet that Barratt Homes has released for sale. Pymmes Brook Villas comprises just half a dozen four-bedroom, threebathroom townhouses, priced from 749,999. The properties at Pymmes Brook Villas offer a one-off opportunity for purchasers

to buy a quality new family home in the sought-after and convenient location of Barnet, said Christine Scarborough, sales director for Barratt North London. These very high-quality and energy-efficient homes are quite unique in their design and, as a result, we are already receiving a lot of interest in the properties there.
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West Drayton, Hillingdon
Former England and Surrey cricketer Mark Butcher has officially opened housebuilder Weston Homes newest development on the site of a former RAF base in West Drayton. Fortis is a high-specification and luxurious collection of 89 two-, three-, four- and five-bedroom houses, set within the large and sustainable Drayton Garden Village scheme. Situated on the former RAF West Drayton site, Drayton Garden Village is an entirely new neighbourhood in West London, covering 31 acres and an environment surrounded by gardens, green spaces and tree-lined avenues. When complete, Drayton Garden Village will comprise a sustainable community of 773 new homes, with prices currently starting from 247,500 for a two-bedroom from Jon Gershinson and Simon Davidson of Allsop, acting as joint fixed charge receivers for Alpha Place Developments (Chelsea) Ltd. Alpha Place fronts onto Chelsea Manor Street, London SW3, and benefits from an existing planning permission for the construction of 38 new homes. Construction is due to commence in summer 2012 with completion expected in spring 2014. Upon completion, the development will comprise 25 prime lateral apartments for house. The development will also feature an 80-bed care home, community facilities and commercial opportunities. An innovative Combined Heat and Power (CHP) energy centre is now under construction at Drayton Garden Village. Each new-build home will contain an innovative Heat Interface Unit (HIU) to control heating and hot water, providing substantial benefits to residents in helping to reduce their energy bills and carbon footprint. MORE

Chelsea
Joint venture partners Native Land and Grosvenor have confirmed the acquisition of a prime residential site at Alpha Place in Chelsea for 50m and also announce a 90m facility from Barclays Real Estate to finance the development of 100,000 sq ft of residential accommodation. The 0.8-acre Alpha Place site was acquired www.whathouse.co.uk

open market sale, along with 13 on-site affordable homes, as well as a residents-only leisure facility and 47 underground car parking spaces. Commenting on the purchase, Alasdair Nicholls, Chief Executive of Native Land said: Chelsea is one of the most sought-after residential locations in the world and the Alpha Place project will be very much in keeping with our strategy to meet the sustained demand for prime London property from international investors.

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sites and more sales, and these new offers are set to continue that trend. We are experiencing a spring market earlier than usual in the selling calendar, said Jo Richards, marketing and corporate manager for Hillreed Homes. She added that 26% more visitors have come to its developments in January 2012 than in the same period 12 months ago, and sales have soared by 22% year-on-year. Thats not stopped the company making some compelling offers on homes Hillreed Homes is renowned for its range of seasonal offers and this year, the company has responded to the unusually warm weather of the start of March with the early launch of its spring discounts on homes at its Greenway development at Kings Hill in Kent. Hillreed has seen a markedly improved start to 2012 compared to 2011, with more visitors to its at the Kings Hill development near West Malling. The final Aylesham two-bedroom apartment is being marketed with a 10,000 discount and is in a turnkey-ready state so, complete with full furnishings and accessories, it is ready to move into right away. Its new price is 192,950, though some buyers may qualify to pay even less up-front with the companys 85%/15% shared equity scheme. MORE

Fetcham, Surrey
Banner Homes exclusive The Laurells development in Fetcham, Surrey only has four properties on it, and two of those have already been reserved, leaving just a pair of chances for househunters hoping to find a property in this sought-after location. The two remaining houses for sale are both

spacious five-bedroom detached properties on a gated, private road, and are priced at 850,000 and 950,000 respectively. Sales and marketing director for Banner Homes, Nicki Dennis, said: This site has been a great success with local buyers to date mainly due to its superb location and the exclusive standard of the homes. Arranged viewings will give

other interested buyers the chance to view the outstanding quality for themselves. The high-specification homes each boast a luxuriously appointed kitchen with a full range of stylish units and high-quality appliances, elegant Villeroy & Boch bathrooms and a range of spacious bedrooms and reception rooms.
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Taplow, Buckinghamshire
Countryside Properties has opened two new show houses at its Cliveden Village development for over-55 homebuyers in Taplow, Buckinghamshire. A two-bedroom Cambium house and three-bedroom Wayleave home have both MORE been meticulously decorated and designed by JSP Interiors to show off the space and Home Counties luxury specification of each property and inspire potential buyers with design ideas. The range of apartments and houses for sale at the development can be viewed by appointment with the For professionals and families Countryside sales team. who need to live close to While this eco-friendly, central London, but who gated Buckinghamshire new prefer to be based outside of homes scheme is restricted the city, housebuilder Charles to purchasers over the age Church Developments has an of 55, it is not a retirement impressive portfolio of new development, as it lacks developments within easy the specialist facilities striking distance of the capital. and types of residential The closest to the city care available at dedicated is Sanderson Gardens retirement villages. Instead,
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the development is a highspecification collection of apartments and houses in a distinctive contemporary style in the grounds of the historic Cliveden Estate, notorious for its role in the Profumo scandal of the 1960s. The 350-year-old grand mansion of Cliveden House is now a luxury hotel and the 376-acre site is run by the National Trust.

in Banstead, Surrey, less than 16 miles away from central London. This leafy, exclusive development with a desirable SM7 postcode is made up of just 20 houses and apartments aimed at buyers with a healthy budget - priced from 649,950 upwards for a range of twoto five-bedroom properties. Banstead is a small North Downs town with more than a hundred shops and plenty of local amenities, surrounded by gorgeous, rolling countryside. When it comes to education, Banstead infant school boasts an outstanding Ofsted classification, while secondary education is provided by the Beacon School, or other schools in the nearby towns of Epson, Sutton, and Reigate. For commuters, the town offers direct access to the motorway network, with the A217 leading to the M25, while nearby Sutton railway station has direct services to London Victoria in less than 30 minutes.
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Renowned national housebuilder Linden Homes has just launched its latest development of new homes in Cambridgeshire, unveiling St Michaels Chase in Longstanton. The occasion was marked by the official opening of the developments show home, a three-storey townhouse that has been professionally decorated to demonstrate to potential buyers how their new property could look. Set to be under construction for around three years, when completed St Michaels Chase will boast 77 new homes, including a number of twobedroom apartments and maisonettes and three-, fourand five-bedroom houses. Prices for the first phase of houses for sale start at 217,500, and the development will be open from 10.30am to 5.00pm Thursday to Monday for interested househunters to view. MORE National housebuilder David Wilson Homes is expanding its range of new properties in East Anglia with the launch of Orchard Place in Old Catton, just outside Norwich. Launched on 10th March, eager house hunters now have a chance to see the first phase of three- and four-bedroom houses for sale there for themselves, and to check out the new show homes. Prior to launch, over 300 people expressed an interest in buying one of the properties at Orchard Place, which will comprise just 51 new homes when complete. The David Wilson Homes team is confident that the high-quality family properties on offer will be popular with homebuyers in the region and are urging prospective buyers to check out the development as soon as possible to find a property that meets their requirements. Prices start at 199,995. MORE

An exclusive collection of just four, two-bedroom bungalows at Hall Lane in Dovercourt, Essex, were launched recently.

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into, features a paved front drive offering parking for at least three cars. Prices range from 179,995 up to 189,995. The new houses for sale are available to buy through estate agents Spicer McColl in Dovercourt. Carla Mills, branch manager at SpicerMcColl, said: Anyone looking for exceptional single storey living in a friendly residential road, just 400 yards from Dovercourts Blue Flag award-winning beach should look no further than these four well-appointed bungalows on Hall Lane. MORE www.whathouse.co.uk

Set in the heart of the town of the town, the new homes are constructed by Haynes Builders & Developers, located just moments from the coastline, yet within easy reach of the A120 for easy access to Colchester, Chelmsford and the M25. Each new build house, all of which are ready to move

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SOUTH WEST
Persimmon Homes, Dorset
House hunters considering purchasing a new home in Dorset will be impressed with the variety of properties for sale at Persimmon Homes developments in the county. At Badbury Heights in Blandford Forum and The Maltings in Shaftesbury, house hunters will find a variety of home types for sale that will appeal to a range of tastes and requirements. There are just three apartments and three-bedroom houses for sale at Badbury Heights, following a successful sales period that has seen all the other homes on the site snapped up by keen buyers. At Badbury Heights we expect all properties to be occupied by autumn this year, bringing to a close a development that has delivered much need homes and three- and four-bedroom homes priced from 98,000 to 235,000. Situated on the rural fringes of the popular seaside resort, yet less than three miles from the centre, those who move in to Evolve will enjoy all the beaches and entertainment that tourists flock to Torquay for each summer while 15 miles away, peaceful Dartmoor offers an escape from the crowds. Torquay also has a wide of private, public and state schools, while for commuters there is easy access to Exeter, 20 miles away, Plymouth, 45 minutes away, and Devon towns such as Dartmouth and Totnes. Cavanna is to the area and investment in excess of 1 million to the local infrastructure, says Andrew Golawski, managing director of Persimmon Homes South Coast. The Maltings offers a wide choice of properties available with one to five bedrooms, with coach houses, terraces, semi-detached and detached homes available. MORE

Cavanna Homes, Devon

West Country housebuilder Cavanna Homes has a number of impressive new developments in Devon, offering energy-efficient, lowmaintenance living in town, village and city locations with substantial discounts on specific plots at some developments. For first-time buyers and families searching for a contemporary coastal property, Cavannas Evolve Torquay development has a range of design-led one- and two-bedroom apartments www.whathouse.co.uk

currently offering a huge 25,000 discount on Plot 89, a three-bedroom Stokesay I home, which means it is now available for just 190,000. In the attractive village of Lee Mill, outside the town of Ivybridge, Parish Green is a collection of 65 one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom homes conveniently situated for commuters to Plymouth, nine miles away. Priced from 144,950 to 199,950, these low-maintenance, energyefficient properties feature PVC-u double glazed windows and come with a ten-year NHBC Buildmark Warranty. MORE

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WALES
Newport and Swansea. London is just a few hours drive away, while closer to home there are wellknown leisure attractions, gorgeous beaches, and leading cultural venues to keep families entertained. Llanmoor Homes has a number of new developments in South Wales, including Cefn Cadno in Llanharan near Pontyclun, 20 miles from Cardiff. With a range of ever residential property development in Wales. Speaking at a recent welcoming reception organised by Miller Homes, which was attended by the Mayor and Mayoress of Wrexham, Michaela Lancaster, Miller Homes sales and marketing director spoke of their commitment to the local community, not least through the companys MiWay equity loan scheme two-, three- and fourbedroom detached properties and link homes, the four-bedroom Llantrisant house costs 215,995, complete with a single garage and private garden. An Equity Share Scheme offers an added incentive, whereby buyers pay as little as 85% of the purchase price upfront for a new home at Cefn Cadno.
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House buyers in South Wales currently have a superb range of new houses to choose from within easy striking distance of the thriving capital city of Cardiff, plus other key commercial hubs such as

and its unique Home Exchange scheme. MiSwap Home Exchange Scheme should appeal to many people with a property to sell in a slow second-hand market. The initiative allows homebuyers to trade-in their old property whether it is worth more, the same or less value than the new Miller Home they wish to buy.
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