Midlothian Property News

Recent news reports have revealed that the time it now takes house sellers to find a buyer for their homes has shockingly almost doubled from around six weeks to nearly three months. However, those looking to change address need not worry as Charles Church has created an innovative scheme to help purchasers buy the home of their dreams at Waverley Gardens in Dalkeith.

George Wimpey East Scotland has teamed up with John Lewis Edinburgh to offer customers to their three developments in Midlothian - an exclusive offer of £5,000 to spend at John Lewis when they purchase a new home! This generous offer is available on selected plots at St David's Gardens in Eskbank, Wester Meadow in Dalkeith, and The Chesters in Bonnyrigg.

George Wimpey invited celebrity chef Nick Nairn to cook up a storm in one of the showhome kitchens of their flagship development at St David's Gardens in Eskbank, Dalkeith on Saturday 4 October, 2008.

At first glance it's easy to see why people have fallen in love with The Litchfield housetype at Charles Church's Waverley Gardens development in Dalkeith. Offering four bedrooms and a wide selection of reception areas, this is a family home worth viewing.

Award-winning housebuilder Applecross, has introduced a market leading 105% part exchange offer to assist family homebuyers. Applecross is offering to buy their existing home for 105% of its market value in part exchange for a luxury new family home at Eskbridge - a riverside development near Penicuik.

At Monarchs View in Wester Cowden, Charles Church has saved the very best until last. The Golspie is the last remaining home at the development, and with a handful of incentives offered on this family property, it is likely to sell fast.

It’s a challenging choice that many potential buyers face when they’re on the way up the property ladder – can they get that bigger house of their dreams in the second-hand market or will it just need so much work and TLC there’s no time to just enjoy life.

Prestigious housebuilder Charles Church is delighted to announce that there are not one, but two, aspirational show homes available for purchasers to view at Waverley Gardens in Dalkeith.

Homehunters really can have it all at the Potteries @ Prestonpans, which offers a wide range of Redrow homes in a stunning location. First-time buyers, young professionals, couples and families will all find what they are looking for at the development, set on the outskirts of the ever-popular village.

George Wimpey has introduced a range of three, four and five bedroom townhouses at its luxurious St David’s Gardens development in Eskbank. Creating an innovative way to live, this range of townhouses will appeal to families with older children who’re keen to establish their own living space whilst still feeling right at home.

For young couples and families looking for a great move in Mid-Lothian, The Chesters in Bonnyrigg offers the perfect combination of a great selection of homes and an excellent location.

The first homes at George Wimpey’s Wester Meadow development in Dalkeith are now on sale. This new addition brings our collection of developments in Midlothian up to an impressive three, with a further two planned for early in 2008.

George Wimpey has revealed a stunning four bedroom detached Newbattle showhome at its flagship development St David’s Gardens in Eskbank. St David’s Gardens, just off Abbey Road in Eskbank, offers an extensive mix of 80 modern family homes from George Wimpey’s new Abbey range.

Housebuilder George Wimpey has launched a new incentive to help people looking to buy a new home in 2008 at The Chesters development in Bonnyrigg, Midlothian. Customers who visit The Chesters during January will be entitled to the 'Move in for £99' scheme, which runs until the 31 January, 2008.

The first homes at The Chesters, George Wimpey’s first development of family homes in Bonnyrigg are now on sale. The Chesters, just off Cockpen Road, Bonnyrigg offers a comprehensive mix of 42 modern family homes in a range of practical two and three bedroom styles within a short commute of Edinburgh. Prices currently start from £195,000 for a two bedroom semi detached home.

The first homes at George Wimpey’s St David’s Gardens development in Eskbank, Dalkeith have gone on sale. St David’s Gardens, just off Abbey Road in Eskbank, Dalkeith offers an extensive mix of 80 modern family homes from George Wimpey’s new Abbey range.

Taylor Wimpey, the UK’s largest homebuilder, has appointed Willie Burns as director and general manager for their George Wimpey East Scotland region.

The first homes at George Wimpey’s St David’s Gardens development in Eskbank, Dalkeith have gone on sale. St David’s Gardens, just off Abbey Road in Eskbank, Dalkeith boasts stunning views over Newbattle golf course, and offers an extensive mix of 105 modern family homes from George Wimpey’s new Abbey range.

If ever you could move to a more beautiful setting than Midlothian, you’d be one of the luckiest people in the UK! A drive along the east coast of Scotland is so rewarding.

George Wimpey East Scotland Ltd challenged the pupils of Sacred Heart Primary School in Penicuik, Midlothian to design Health & Safety posters that demonstrate the dangers of playing near a construction site.

George Wimpey East Scotland Ltd has challenged the pupils of Sacred Heart Primary School in Penicuik, Midlothian to design Health & Safety posters that demonstrate the dangers of playing near a construction site.

When it comes to executive homes, Scotland’s largest housebuilder, Persimmon Homes, has it covered, with a host of impressive executive homes to choose from at two of the company’s acclaimed new housing sites, Rowan Park in Dalkeith and Linkirk at Tranent.

So it’s been revealed that the best place to live in Britain is Scotland due to its affordable housing. Not only is the north of the border a popular last home relocation destination, the market is also bustling with new developments. It is expected that this will cater for much growth in the housing market in 2007/08.

In October 2006 the Bank of Scotland announced that for the first time in ten years Edinburgh had been knocked off the top spot as Scotland’s most expensive place to live in Scotland, by what for many was a surprise location, Dalkeith.

It’s hard to get so many aspects of successfully moving home right. Things like location, schools, amenities and commuting is of paramount importance to first time buyers and those upgrading. In a market guided heavily by price, buyers have preconceived ideas about what is available without broadening horizons and looking at the bigger picture. Maybe that dream home is out there somewhere?