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26 November 2008
Attitudes towards Modern Architecture are Changing at Last
The European love affair with modern architecture appears to be crossing the seas and enamouring British house buyers at last. Modern residential architecture receives a mixed response from...
21 November 2008
Going, going… stunning apartments for only 50,000GBP. Get one before they’re gone!
Budding buyers interested in owning their own pad have an amazing opportunity to secure a modern and funky one bedroom apartment in the heart of St Helens for just £50,000.
4 November 2008
Lasting Twyfords legacy unveiled at Lock 38
Countryside Properties has officially unveiled the magnificently restored Twyfords factory which forms the heart of its award-winning Lock 38 development in Cliffe Vale. The much antici...
4 November 2008
A practical way to save a healthy deposit from Countryside Properties
As the credit crunch takes hold and mortgage lenders continue to demand larger deposits, Countryside Properties is offering buyers at its new developments across Greater Manchester a pract...
22 October 2008
Countryside Properties win big at the housing "Oscars"
Countryside Properties’ site manager Kevin Ward has been presented with an award for excellence at the equivalent of the Oscars for the housing industry for the second year running.
21 October 2008
Interior Design for Contemporary Homes on Display at Cliveden
Two new show homes are being opened on 25th October 2008 at Countryside Properties’ award winning new homes development at Cliveden Village. A two bedroom ‘Hornbeam’ house design and a two b...
21 October 2008
Last chance to buy houses at Waterstone Park
Only four semi-detached townhouses remain at Fusion, the latest phase of Countryside Properties’ Waterstone Park development in Greenhithe, Kent. Now that much of the development is reachin...
20 October 2008
Penthouse Demand Bucks the Property Trend in Mill Hill
Penthouse apartments are in such high demand at Ridgemont, Countryside Properties’ joint venture development with Annington Homes, in Mill Hill, North London, that the company has fast track...
10 October 2008
Housing Demand Still Lives on for East of England Homes
Despite tough property market conditions, the East of England has been outperforming the UK average and experts believe that this will continue*. Testament to this is the success of Countrys...
1 October 2008
Sales rates increase as Countryside Properties shows that it’s not all doom and gloom in the housing
Countryside Properties has recently been experiencing an increase in sales enquiries and sales office visitors on some of its developments, leading to a rise in sales in the latter half of t...
1 October 2008
More help for first time buyers from Countryside Properties
The Government’s First Time Buyers Initiative has eased the house price burden for qualifying first time buyers at Countryside Properties’ development, Stone Rise, near Bluewat...
24 September 2008
Style with ease at Countryside Properties
Countryside Properties understands that making a mark on your new home is always important to any home buyer and that’s why they are offering a fabulous furniture pack worth £5...
24 September 2008
Wake up to the whole package at Heatley Mere - only two homes remaining!
Moving house can be a stressful process at the best of times, so buying a home whilst planning the arrival of their baby was a brave move for James and Gail Wake. Thanks to the ease of Count...
24 September 2008
Freedom for first time buyers at Lock 38 in Cliffe Vale
For a first time buyer , stepping onto the property ladder is the pinnacle of independence, and should be an exciting rather than frightening experience. For Natalie Hewitt, the First Time...
15 September 2008
School Children Help Create Public Sculpture
Colchester school children have played a key role in the creation of a striking new permanent sculpture, for the town, which will be unveiled at Fortuna Park, a Countryside Properties and An...
12 September 2008
Urban Style Apartments Prove Popular in Conservation Area
The market slow down hasn’t diminished interest in one and two bedroom apartments in Mill Hill, North London as evidenced at the recent launch of Ridgemont, a contemporary collection of prop...
19 August 2008
A Fairytale Ending for First Time Buyers In Heywood
Everyone has heard about the plight of the first time buyer ; with low earnings, high property prices and hefty deposits widely recognised as the main barriers for young buyers. But simply...
19 August 2008
A Fairytale Ending For First Time Buyers In Manchester
Everyone has heard about the plight of the first time buyer; with low earnings, high property prices and hefty deposits widely recognised as the main barriers for young buyers. But simply...
19 August 2008
Countryside Properties Eases The Squeeze For Buyers In Manchester With The Launch Of 5.99% Mortgage
As the average rate for a two-year fixed mortgage breaks through the 7% barrier and mortgage lenders continue to withdraw deals and raise deposits, Countryside Properties is offering a l...
18 August 2008
National 'Pride in the Job' Awards Commend Local Site Manager
Following a year long judging period, Tony Bone, the Senior Project Manager from Countryside Properties’ exclusive development, Cliveden Village, in Taplow, Buckinghamshire, has been chosen...
18 August 2008
National 'Pride in the Job' Awards won by Essex Site Managers
Two Essex-based site managers from Countryside Properties have recently been chosen as NHBC’s (National House Building Council) ‘Pride in the Job’ Quality Award winning Site Managers, making...
18 August 2008
National 'Pride in the Job' awards by Kent Site Manager
The Construction Manager from Countryside Maritime’s exclusive Kent development, The Fishing Village, at St. Mary’s Island, Chatham Maritime, has recently been chosen as one of the NHBC’s (N...
18 August 2008
40 apartments sold in just four months at ‘The Old Baths’
First time buyer, Scott Russell, a 22-year-old recruitment consultant, has purchased a one-bedroom apartment at Countryside Properties’ ‘The Old Baths’ development in Bexle...
18 August 2008
National 'Pride in the Job' Awards won by Essex Site Managers
Two Essex-based site managers from Countryside Properties have recently been chosen as NHBC’s (National House Building Council) ‘Pride in the Job’ Quality Award winning Site Managers, making...
14 August 2008
Lock up and Leave Apartments in the Country
A recent survey predicts that the number of Britons who own a second home overseas will soar to two million by 2025*. Mr and Mrs Rourke, who recently bought a two bedroom apartment at Clived...
1 August 2008
‘Beat the energy price hikes with new homes’ says Countryside Properties
With significant rises in energy costs in the UK, homeowners are increasingly concerned about household energy use and the rising cost of living. Whilst capped energy deals offer a short-ter...
31 July 2008
Urban Style Comes to Mill Hill Conservation Area
Award winning developer, Countryside Properties, with joint venture partner, Annington Homes, is launching a new development of stylish, contemporary properties in the highly sought after ar...
31 July 2008
State-of-the-Art Play Area Comes to Priors Green, Essex
Countryside Properties has provided a state-of-the-art play area at its development of new homes, The Thatchams, at Priors Green, Essex. The recently complete play scheme, created by interna...
4 July 2008
Rental Income Increases Spur on Buy-To-Let Investors in the South East
According to a recent RICS residential lettings survey, rental yields in the South East of England have seen a sharp increase since 2007,* and this is tempting new investors to become buy-to...
27 June 2008
Stoke-on-Trent buyer takes advantage of new shared equity scheme
Despite many finding it difficult to purchase a home in the current financial climate, Stephen Knowles from Newcastle-under-Lyme is the proud owner of a brand spanking new apartment thanks t...
27 June 2008
Countryside Properties floors the competition at Lock 38
When you’re looking for a new home it’s handy when you’re in the know. Having been part of the construction team at Lock 38 in Cliffe Vale, floor layer Phil Bagley knew that with Countryside...
27 June 2008
An Unstoppable Journey For Supurbia At New Broughton
Countryside Properties has a lot to celebrate this spring having had a successful 12 months with 189 properties snapped up of the first phase of New Broughton in Salford. The development is...
27 June 2008
Putting the last bricks to Sportcity Living in East Manchester
Countryside Properties is embarking on the construction of the final phase of 60 houses and apartments, at its popular Sportcity Living development in East Manchester. The impressive Sportci...
27 June 2008
Countryside Properties begins construction on The Cottons in Chadderton
Countryside Properties has embarked on the construction of its latest development, The Cottons in Chadderton. Spanning a site of 5.2 acres of brownfield land, the new development is set to c...
27 June 2008
Big family, small stress... with part exchange
Moving house can be a stressful process and modern family life is hectic enough – get up, take the kids to school and before you know it, it’s tea time and you’ve got to ferry the little mon...
26 June 2008
Countryside Properties helps students build a future in construction
Countryside Properties has been offering tradesmen of the future a foot up the career ladder by giving construction students from Warrington Collegiate the opportunity to learn some tricks o...
20 June 2008
Countryside Properties Launches New Shared Equity Scheme In Salford
With many finding it difficult to purchase a home in the current financial climate, Countryside Properties has launched a new shared equity scheme that will enable buyers in Salford to 100%...
16 June 2008
'Completely Unique' Homes for Downsizers
New homes at Cliveden Village are so unique and in such high demand that some buyers are purchasing properties there despite the fact they do not plan to use them as their main home immediat...
11 June 2008
95% Mortgages Do Exist
Contrary to reports that good mortgage deals are a thing of the past, they do still exist and now Countryside Properties can help arrange a 95% mortgage and will pay a 5% deposit* on selecte...
4 June 2008
Kent Buyer Shrugs off Market Concerns to Buy Dream Home
People are still getting mortgages and buying houses, despite media reports of challenging times for the property industry. Adam Stratford, 28, was not deterred by concerns about the housing...
3 June 2008
Contemporary Living In Chelmsford Offers New Homes In A Class Of Their Own
A select new development of contemporary, high specification homes has launched in Chelmsford. Mulberry Mews, a Countryside Properties development, comprises of one and two bedroom apartment...
2 June 2008
Kent Development Drives Renaissance of Modern Weatherboarding
A development of new homes in Kent has sparked a renaissance of one of the region’s most traditional and best loved architectural features. Leading developer, Countryside Maritime, has made...
28 May 2008
Countryside Properties Wins 'Best New Apartment' for Cliveden Village
Countryside Properties has won ‘Best New Apartment’ for its prestigious development, Cliveden Village. Developed in conjunction with The National Trust and set in the grounds of the Cliveden...
28 May 2008
New Village Gives Three Generations A Fresh Start
According to a recent survey, over 45% of people would prefer to live in a village location*. For Mr and Mrs Harris, their daughter Sara and their grandchildren, this is certainly the case a...
27 May 2008
Garden is Set to Attract Wildlife to Mill Hill
A stunning, fragrant landscape design scheme that focuses on stimulating community interaction and encouraging wildlife has transformed the surroundings of Countryside Properties’ developmen...
21 May 2008
Countryside Properties makes home buying effortless with Part Exchange
Why make life complicated when things can be simpler? Part Exchange is becoming an increasingly popular 'stress free' choice amongst home buyers keen to avoid getting caught in the property...
21 May 2008
Saints super star 'converts' to city style living at HQ
A scrum of home buyers joined Saints RLFC prop forward Jason Cayless for the official opening of the brand new show home at Countryside Properties' HQ development on Saturday 29th March, lau...
21 May 2008
Taking advantage of the regeneration boom at HQ in St Helens
First time buyers and investors alike are snapping up the chance to own a piece of urban living as Countryside Properties' HQ apartments prove to be a runaway success. Regeneration is the b...
21 May 2008
Recommend a friend at Heatley Mere and good friends can become good neighbours
Prompted by Countryside Properties' 'everybody needs good neighbours' campaign, launched earlier this year, Heatley Mere resident Lisa Moran picked up the phone to catch up with old pal Sall...
21 May 2008
Tips for a top notch pad at Heatley Mere
Visitors to Countryside Properties' Heatley Mere development in Lymm can enjoy a glass of bubbly and take inspiration from the latest in interior design at the launch of two stylish show hom...
20 May 2008
Moving Up At Fortuna Park
A three story, four-bedroom townhouse is not the typical purchase for a first time buyer, but for Catherine Byrne, 39, just such a property proved perfect to accommodate her new family. Cath...
20 May 2008
PROPERTY OF THE WEEK: The Thatchams, Priors Green, Essex
An elegant four bedroom house, the architecture of which has been influenced by the local architectural vernacular and features a traditional buttermilk-coloured rendered façade, is for sale...
9 May 2008
Expert Interior Design Advice Available At St Mary's Island
Experts from John Lewis will be giving advice on the latest interior design trends to visitors at Countryside Maritime's development, Ventura Riverside at St. Mary's Island, on Saturday 17th...
29 April 2008
Traditional Design Features Give New Apartments a Competitive Edge
What are arguably the best value apartments in Colchester have just been released for sale at Fortuna Park, Countryside Properties' development, on Lordswood Road in Colchester, Essex. The 3...
15 April 2008
Bungalows Are the Happiest Homes
Bungalows are the happiest type of home in Britain, according to a survey*, which states that bungalows are rated by their occupants on average 8.15 out of 10 on a ‘happiness’ scale. For Lyn...
2 April 2008
COUPLE SAIL TOWARD RETIREMENT WITH BUY-TO-LET SUCCESS
A recent survey shows that 57% of estate agents in the South East are reporting a lack of rental property on the market*. This is good news for buy-to-let investors, such as Reverend and Mrs...
2 April 2008
SHOW APARTMENT LEADS TO SALES SUCCESS
Sales have exceeded all expectations at Countryside Maritime’s extraordinary new homes development, The Fishing Village, St Mary’s Island, Chatham Maritime, in Kent. Almost one third of the...
11 March 2008
First time buyers make their first base HQ
In an ideal world we’d all like to get onto the property ladder as soon as possible but in the climate of today’s property market, it’s not always that easy for first time buyers– or is it?...
11 March 2008
An eye for innovation finds its match with Countryside Properties
With an eye for pioneering architecture, design engineer Mark Crossland wasn’t even looking for a new house when he was instantly seduced by the innovative layout of the homes at Oakwood Rea...
29 February 2008
Great News for First Time Buyers in Kent!
Things are picking up for first time buyers. Latest figures show that the number of first-time buyers continued to increase in January 2008, rising to 14.5 per cent of the market share*, t...
19 February 2008
Put A Spring In Your Step At Heatley Mere
Spring is in the air and if you’re a homebuyer now is the chance to let your dreams blossom by taking a look at the brand new show homes at the award-winning Heatley Mere development in Lymm...
13 February 2008
Market Fears Do Not Deter Experienced Investors
Despite fears of a downturn in the property market, some experienced property investors are undeterred. Countryside Annington (Colchester) Ltd, a joint venture partnership between Countrysid...
28 January 2008
Priors Green proves to be a Property Hotspot
Despite a regular flow of negative media coverage about the state of the housing market, demand for homes is still outstripping supply at The Thatchams, a stunning development of new homes a...
24 January 2008
Solar Powered Homes Trialled in Warrington
New homes at Carrington Park in Warrington are being used to trial solar power technology to assess the potential energy saving benefits available for homeowners and help tackle climate chan...
22 January 2008
First time buyers get on the ladder with Countryside
First time homebuyers have jumped at the chance to climb on to the property ladder with the launch for sale of a new development in Gravesend, Kent by Countryside Properties.  Twelve ho...