Berkshire Property News

If your ultimate fantasy is to create your dream home, come along to Charles Church's Royal Walk development in Bracknell during their open weekend on 20th and 21st September to take advantage of this prestigious housebuilder's bespoke tailoring scheme.

With a nod to its prime location in the heart of Royal Berkshire, Redrow's new phase of homes at Jennett's Park has been bestowed with a regal name fit for a Queen. Aaragon Mews, so named after Catherine of Aragon, the first wife of Henry VIII, launches on Saturday, September 20 and will consist of 40 stylish new homes.

Home buyers will be able to gain a sneak preview of Linden's latest development, The Claremonts, in Windsor, at its eagerly awaited launch event on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st September, when the homes will be officially released for sale.

Kebbell Homes is offering homebuyers the chance to take advantage of its exclusive ‘Passport Plus' scheme which is running at its Jupiter Court development on Stowe Road in Cippenham, giving purchasers a one-way ticket to the home of their dreams.

The World Health Organisation has stated that effective urban planning plays a significant role in determining our health and well-being, with exposure to open spaces having a major impact on both physical and mental welfare.

An exclusive development of 21 new homes in the popular village of Crowthorne will be launched for sale by Barratt Thames Valley on Saturday 13th September. Prospective homebuyers are invited to view the two-bedroom show apartment and three-bedroom showhouse that will open on launch day.

With the doors to the new showhome at Charles Church's Kidmore Place in Caversham now open, visitors can fully appreciate the quality of the homes available at the development. And, on Thursday, 11th September, Charles Church will be holding a late night opening - with both the showhome and marketing suite open until 7pm - so why not pop in and see what's on offer?

If the thought of getting the lawnmower out on a weekly basis or keeping up with the DIY leaves you cold, a move to a new apartment at Imperial Court could be just the ticket, freeing up more time to indulge in the things you really enjoy. For while this collection of apartments, exclusively for those over 55, is surrounded by beautiful gardens that are yours to enjoy you won’t have to lift a finger to keep them looking perfect.

A home that has come onto the market near Newbury is a fine example of nicely maturing 1980s vintage properties. Beenham Stocks Vineyard, at Beenham Hill, was built in 1979-80 and then extended and improved in 1984 by the current owners. It is now being offered through the Newbury office of Dreweatt Neate at a guide price of £825,000.

House-hunters looking for a fabulous four-bedroom home will have to hurry along to Beaufort Grange, Laing Homes' popular development in Shinfield, Berkshire. Just two houses remain for sale - the semi-detached ‘Ashley' design priced £324,995 and the detached ‘Winchester' housetype at £399,995.

If the prospect of finding the perfect family home appears daunting, then take a closer look at housebuilder Antler Homes' latest development at Newlands Chase in Maidenhead, Berkshire, which is guaranteed to tick all the right boxes.

Twyford-based Millgate Homes has been granted planning permission for a site off Northcourt Avenue in Reading. The development will consist of eleven detached properties built and finished to the exacting standards for which the developer is renowned.

George Wimpey West London is offering potential homebuyers a new opportunity to get on the housing ladder at its Jennetts Park development between Wokingham and Bracknell. A wide range of properties are now available through the Government HomeBuy initiative, offering a big helping hand to those who move fast.

While generally the property market seems to have got off to a slow start this year, at The Pastures, Millgate Homes’ new Woodley development, it’s a different story. The Show Home launched just two months ago and already 60% of the 2, 3, 4 and 5 bedroom homes have been sold.

Barratt Thames Valley is celebrating the launch of its striking four bedroom Spruce showhome at Shinfield Park, Reading in great style with a day of jazz and delicious canapés served at the large green within the development on Saturday 30th August, from 11am to 4pm.

With a new baby and a toddler in tow, Greg Longley and his partner Jennifer Owen didn't want a chain collapse to halt their move to a much-needed larger home in Thatcham, Berkshire.

With English Partnerships now offering affordable mortgages for first-time buyers, The Parks is the place to leap onto the property ladder this summer. Through a Government-funded affordable programme that is exclusive to the Bracknell area, would-be home-owners can buy a brand new George Wimpey property at The Parks development as little as 50% of the purchase price - or from £145,000 for a stylish three-bedroom home.

If you’re looking for chic city living without the hustle and bustle, Millgate Homes’ collection of thirty nine apartments - lying just under a mile from cosmopolitan central Reading - could be just the ticket. Surrounded by an oasis of beautifully landscaped communal grounds bordered by mature trees, Upcross Gardens enjoys an air that belies its convenient location. But to experience just how special this opportunity is, a visit to the stylish new Show Home is a must.

Until now, the idea of living in a cottage conjured up images of remote countryside and quaint little houses but one homebuilder has bucked the trend, offering cottages in the centre of Wokingham and just minutes away from a Waitrose supermarket.

David Wilson Retirement Homes is making a move to a dream home at one of its developments as easy and trouble-free as possible with its complete service to help sell, move and buy.

Fairview Homes is pleased to announce the launch of its ‘Flying Start’ deal at Celsius in Bracknell, where first time buyers can snap up a new home for just 75% of the existing purchase price. The new deal has been designed by Fairview to help struggling first time buyers onto the property ladder. At Celsius, a one bedroom apartment is typically priced from £150,000 but with the Flying Start deal, purchasers would pay as little as £112,500.

Leading developer Fairview New Homes is hosting a first time buyer’s open day on 26th July at its impressive new Celsius development in Bracknell. First time buyers can gain an ideal lift onto the property ladder by reserving an apartment for just £50 this weekend. Additionally, with Fairview’s Flying Start scheme, new purchasers are entitled to buy an apartment for just 75% of the price, with the remaining 25% payable in 10 years - rent and interest free.

Barratt Thames Valley has acquired a prime site in Compton, a charming village surrounded by beautiful West Berkshire countryside, where it will build a collection of 33 new homes.

As summer approaches, the leisurely pursuits of the countryside beckon. And who wouldn't want to boast about living near a forest, and in a new build development with fantastic green credentials no less? The Parks is located on the site of a former RAF College in Bracknell Forest, where developer George Wimpey are working with English Partnerships to produce a remarkable new community with sustainability at its heart.

Taking the first step onto the property ladder is not a decision to be taken lightly. In addition to a property to suit their present needs, savvy buyers need to have one eye on the future, and view their new purchase as much as an investment as it is a home. Ritu Kiran, a graduate now working in Management Consultancy, has put this into practice with the purchase of her first home at Upcross Gardens in Reading, with a little fatherly advice to help along the way.