Bellway Homes Launches Development Fit for a King

May 4 2011

William and Kate’s big day, when the happy couple were also awarded their new titles of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, may have been all over the news last Saturday but that wasn’t the only event of note to take place last weekend.  On Saturday 30th April Bellway Homes launched the much anticipated Duchess Park Phase II in Dalkeith, Midlothian. Fit for a king – and queen! – this development of new homes in Scotland has been looked forward to by house buyers in the area after the success enjoyed by Phase I.

Duchess Park from Bellway Homes

The 'Eden' 3-bed semi-detached home at Duchess Park Phase II in Dalkeith offers off-road parking and en suite facilities to the master bedroom for £183,995, from Bellway Homes

“Duchess Park Phase I consistently performed for us because it was the perfect marriage of excellent value-for-money homes within a great location,” said Fraser Conn, sales and marketing director at Bellway Homes. “We’re expecting the same success for Phase II, as we’ve already had a healthy level of interest ahead of the launch, indicating the development is about to enjoy a honeymoon period of its own!”

Phase II at Duchess Park consists of a collection of contemporary three- and four-bedroom semi-detached and detached homes situated off Dalkeith’s Salter Road. Prices start at £183,995 and the homes here are perfect for prospective buyers with a family or those needing space for guests or working from home.  The recently opened Dalkeith Community Campus houses both Dalkeith and St David’s RC High Schools and is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, making it a significant attraction for families moving to the area.

Dalkeith also boasts a large country park where outdoor pursuits such as hiking or cycling can be enjoyed, while children will adore exploring the adventure playground. A castle dating back to the 12th century also adds to the town’s character and visitors are welcome to look around. Other amenities within Dalkeith include a good mix of high street names and independent stores to meet most everyday needs.

Homebuyers hoping to find a property within easy commuting distance of the capital will be happy at Duchess Park Phase II, with Edinburgh city centre around 20 minutes’ drive away and easily accessible via public transport.

by Keith Osborne

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Part Exchange Offers a Quick Way to Move

April 6 2011

In the current property market, many would-be house buyers are being put off moving due to the stress of selling their existing home. However, an easy solution for buyers wishing to upgrade into new-build homes in Scotland is a part exchange scheme, available from many house builders across Scotland. Part exchange means that when the buyer purchases a new property, the house builder will in turn buy  their old house as part payment towards their new home.

Being able to benefit from such schemes is just one of the many advantages of buying a new-build property and part exchange has proven to be a popular incentive for those longing to make a quick and hassle-free move.

Part exchange has several benefits to the buyer: there is no chain, therefore no concerns about someone pulling out of a sale; there are no estate agents’ fees to pay; the stress of selling a house is eradicated and the buyer can often stay in their existing home until the new one is ready to move into, as the purchases are co-ordinated to go through at the same time, meaning there are no expensive bridging costs to be paid.

Highfields View from Stewart Milne Homes

The 5-bed 'Malborough' house starts at £355,000 at Highfields View but is available via part exchange from Stewart Milne Homes

Stewart Milne Homes is currently offering a ‘Sell Your Home in Five Days’ plan to buyers at Highfields View in Dunblane. The development includes a variety of property types such as two-bedroom apartments, four-bedroom townhouses and five-bedroom detached villas, with prices starting from £171,000. Stewart Milne Homes promises to make an offer on the buyer’s existing home within the five-day period and will also liaise with solicitors to make sure both sales go ahead simultaneously.

There are only three plots still available with part exchange at Silver Meadow from David Wilson Homes.  Situated in Prestonpans, the development enjoys an attractive coastal setting to the east of Edinburgh, within easy commuting distance to the capital. The ‘Direlton’ home type is priced from £184,995.  The townhouse boasts three bedrooms, one with en-suite, a study, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room and an allocated parking space.

Baron's Grange from CALA Homes

The 'Melville' 5-bed home is one of the family home styles covered by CALA Homes' part exchange scheme at Baron's Grange

Part exchange is also offered at CALA Homes‘ Baron’s Grange development in Motherwell. Three property types  - the ‘Lewis,’ ‘Melville’ and ‘Kennedy’ -are available through the scheme.  Each is a detached five-bedroom home with prices starting at £375,000.  All of these house types include fitted wardrobes to all bedrooms, with two bedrooms benefiting from en-suite facilities. Downstairs, an open-plan kitchen/family room, separate lounge and dining room provide a flexible layout ideal for family life and/or entertaining.

Bellway Homes’ Potteries development in Kilmarnock, Ayrshire has a part exchange plan available on two of its house types. The semi-detached three-bedroom ‘Rothesay’ has a driveway and rear garden and is priced from £135,995. The ‘Nairn’ is a four-bedroom detached house with a price tag of £169,995.  Features include a utility room, en-suite facilities to the master bedroom and an integral garage.

by Maria Brett

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Family Homes in Glasgow

February 25 2011

Glasgow has loads to offer families.  Lots of parks, museums and family-friendly restaurants as well as the Glasgow Science Centre and Xscape at Braehead all contribute to make the city a great place to bring up children.  As a result, many Scottish housebuilders are building new housing developments in Glasgow specifically aimed at family buyers.

Located in the Baillieston area of Glasgow, The Sidings merges a traditional exterior look with a contemporary interior in a collection of four-bedroom detached and semi-detached homes. Prices at this Barratt Homes development start from £194,995. A part exchange scheme is available for buyers with a property to sell. If you’d like to know how much your current home is worth, you can get a free property valuation here.

Campsie Meadows from Stewart Milne Homes

The 4-bed 'Strathblane' home costs from £312,500 at Stewart Milne Homes' Campsie Meadows

The Campsie Meadows development in Robroyston can be found just six miles from the city centre and features a selection of four- and five-bedroom detached family villas from Stewart Milne Homes. The house styles include en-suite facilities, built-in wardrobes, French doors to the garden, integral double garages, a separate utility room, dining room, open-plan combined kitchen/breakfast/family room and a separate living room. House prices at Campsie Meadows start at £312,500.

New houses in Glasgow‘s affluent Bearsden area make up the Academy Grove development by Bett Homes.  The houses have en-suites to three bedrooms, double garage, family room, formal living room and French doors to the gardens, all attributes that make Academy Grove an ideal choice for large families. A five-bedroom home here is priced from £670,000. A new release of four-, five- and six-bedroom properties is due to be launched at the development soon.

For those with a more modest budget, Bellway Homes’s Eastfield development in the East End of the city could have your perfect family home. Eastfields offers a wide range of house types including two-, three- and four-bedroom terraced homes, three-bedroom detached and semi-detached villas and three-bedroom townhouses. Bespoke additions you can choose from to personalise and enhance your new home include a conservatory, kitchen appliances, flooring and tiling options. Prices start at £124,995 for a two-bedroom terrace property, while four-bedroom homes are available from £169,995.

Gainsborough Court from Mactaggart & Mickel

In the sought-after area of Kelvindale, properties at Gainsborough Court start at £218,495

With its range of two- and three-bedroom apartments, two-, three- and four-bedroom duplex apartments and four-bedroom townhouses, Mactaggart & Mickel’s Gainsborough Court development has something to suit everyone. Set in the Kelvindale area of Glasgow, the West End development boasts a highly sought-after location and prices start from £218,495. Features for the various property styles include Parisienne balconies, utility rooms, fitted wardrobes and en-suite shower rooms.

A selection of 70 four- and five-bedroom family homes is offered at Taylor Wimpey’s new development in the Summerston area. There are five styles of home to choose from at The Grange, with prices starting at £235,000. Benefits that will appeal to families include a combined breakfast room/kitchen, formal dining room, family room with bay-windowed doors to the garden and a separate living room with patio doors.

by Maria Brett

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New Homes in Scotland for under £100,000

February 9 2011

First-time buyers, or those on a limited budget, might think that their chances of being able to afford a new-build home in Scotland are pretty slim. Obviously, if you have aspirations of living in a large mansion complete with indoor swimming pool and gold-plated bathroom then you may need a huge windfall, but those starting out on the property ladder will find a number of  developments offering new-build homes for under £100,000. Moreover, there are no ties to a shared equity arrangement, part-buy/part-rent deal or any other initiative usually associated with affordable new homes. They’re not all one-bedroom cubby holes either!

Ainslie Square from Bellway Homes

A 2-bed apartment at Bellway Homes' Ainslie Square scheme costs from £95,995

Perfect for professional couples, Bellway Homes’ Ainslie Square development in Renfrew is only ten miles away from Glasgow and has gyms, fitness centres, restaurants and the Braehead shopping centre nearby. Prices start at £95,995 for a two-bedroom apartment with an open-plan living and dining area, open-plan kitchen and a bathroom. Similar apartments with a feature balcony are also available from £99,995.

Persimmon Homes’ Ailsa Gardens development is located in Stevenston, a small town in Ayrshire, and features a collection of two-bedroom cottage apartments. The properties are full of character and feature a good-sized living room, joint kitchen/dining area and an en-suite facility to the master bedroom. Prices range from £89,995 to £94,995.

Linenmill Court from Dawn Homes

Prices start at £89,995 at Dawn Homes' Linenmill Court in Johnstone

Located in Johnstone, Dawn Homes’ Linenmill Court has seven different apartment types on offer with prices starting at £89,995.  Many apartments at the development, which occupies the site of the old Barbush Linen Mill on the town’s High Street, boast views of the river and internal features include an open-plan living/dining/kitchen area, fitted wardrobes and en-suite facilities.

Drumbow Homes’ Birren Park scheme is situated on the edge of Ecclefechan near Lockerbie. The charming village is perfect for commuters with good bus and rail links in place as well as easy access to the M74 motorway. The development centres around two cul de sacs with range of homes available, including one-bedroom starter apartments priced from £70,000.

Offering one- and two-bedroom apartments as well as two- and three-bedroom semi-detached homes, Taylor Wimpey’s Stirling Bridge development is designed specifically to appeal to first time buyers. The Clifton apartment comprises an impressive lounge/dining room, kitchen, bedroom with fitted wardrobes, bathroom and communal garden and is priced from £85,000.

by Maria Brett

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Glasgow new-build apartments for sale

January 17 2011

Scotland’s largest city enjoys continued popularity with young professionals and there are many reasons why a new-build apartment in Glasgow makes a great choice for homebuyers. Many of the city’s new property developments reflect this with some excellent new apartments available there.

Richmond Gate from Bett Homes

2- and 3-bed apartments at Richmond Gate are priced from £124,950, from Bett Homes

Glasgow is a stylish, cultured and vibrant place in which to live and work, boasting huge high street stores and exclusive boutiques which have gained the city a reputation as a fabulous retail destination. The city is also home to some of Scotland’s largest music venues as well a host of theatres, galleries, museums and restaurants. Unsurprisingly in a city boasting three universities, there is superb and varied nightlife, with some 700 pubs and clubs to choose from across the city. Many districts now have a selection of new apartments for sale, providing a base from which to enjoy city life.

Almandine Apartments is the latest new homes development in Glasgow from Ogilvie Homes. With breathtaking views across the city, this scheme of two-bedroom apartments is located in the Garnethill area. The apartments have open-plan kitchens and living areas and many of the layouts include en-suite facilities to the master bedroom, with prices starting at £175,000. Those looking for a more affordable home in Glasgow may be pleased to hear that the company is offering an 80%/20% shared equity scheme on selected plots at the scheme.

Route 1 West from Redrow

Buyers can expect en-suite facilities to the master bedroom and allocated parking at Redrow's Route 1 West, from £168,000

Taylor Wimpey’s Kelvindale Glade development, located to the north-west of the city centre, comprises executive one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. The selection of ayouts on offer provide open-plan living, en-suite bathrooms and built-in wardrobes, while the large windows ensure the living area is bathed in light. Prices start at £150,000.

The West End location of Redrow Homes’ Route 1 West development at Greenlea Street is very convenient for those working in the city centre. Priced from £168,000, the two-bedroom apartments here have  en-suite facilities to the master bedroom and an allocated parking space plus a separate living room and kitchen for those who aren’t yet converted to open-plan living.

Situated on the south bank of the Clyde, Bett Homes’ Richmond Gate development boasts two- and three-bedroom apartments in a distinctive architectural style. Priced from £124,950, features include fitted wardrobes and an en-suite to the master bedroom.

Pyrus from Bellway Homes

Bellway Homes has 2-bed apartments from just £87,995 at its Pyrus scheme in Parkhead

With just 25 two-bedroom apartments, Westpoint Homes’ Strathcona Drive scheme in the West End has a close community feel where, despite the small size of the development, choice has not been compromised. There are five apartment styles on offer, including a host of great features such as fitted wardrobes in all bedrooms, Porcelanosa tiling and all major kitchen appliances. These two-bedroom apartments are available from £146,950.

Located in the Parkhead area, the Pyrus development at Springfield Gardens from Bellway Homes provides buyers with the opportunity to specify their own bespoke living area by choosing features such as tiles, kitchen units and worktops, appliances, flooring and audio, home cinema and surround-sound packages. Prices here start at £87,995.

by Maria Brett

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