Month: January 2016

Awarding winning house builder Linden Homes is preparing to launch its new collection of homes at its Crowdhill Green development in the village of Fair Oak.

The first phase will include a selection of two, three, four and five bedroom homes and there is a good selection of layouts to choose from.

The two bedroom homes are arranged neatly over two floors, with an ensuite bathroom for bedroom one and another, separate bathroom. The three and four bedroom homes are configured either over two floors or as town houses, so arranged over three floors. The four bedroom town houses feature a master bedroom on the top floor, with lots of storage, an ensuite bathroom and dressing room.

The beautiful five bedroom homes have a study and a very spacious family room/kitchen. Of the five bedrooms, two have ensuite bathrooms (there is also a family bathroom).

All the homes have either patio doors or bi fold doors to the garden (there are both on some of the larger homes). All the homes feature spacious kitchen/dining rooms or kitchen/living rooms.

Fair Oak offers several very well thought of and highly sought after schools that offer education from playgroup to secondary age children. They include the Yellow Dot nursery which is very close by; Rainbow’s pre-school playgroup; Fair Oak Infants’ School; Fair Oak Junior School; Wyvern College (secondary) and The King’s School – which offers private education from reception up to year 11.

The village has a number of local shops, a library, pubs and restaurants. There are also a number of parks for walks and spaces for children to play.

Tina Chalk, marketing manager at Linden Homes South commented: “Fair Oak is excellently located for the family. Crowdhill Green is within easy reach of an impressive range of different and successful schools. And for parents who have to commute to work it is also extremely well placed with close proximity to motorways and nearby towns offering easy rail access. The village is long established and has a real sense of community.”

Crowdhill Green is located just off Winchester Road and the village of Fair Oak is just under 3 miles away from Eastleigh. Twyford, Bishop’s Waltham and Winchester are also a short drive and Southampton is just eight miles away.

Tina commented: “This collection of homes will also be convenient for those travelling further afield; Southampton Airport is less than three miles away and there is easy access from Fair Oak to the M3 and M27. Trains from Eastleigh get up to London Waterloo in just 1 hour 20 minutes; and from Southampton Airport Parkway, trains take you into London in just over an hour (1 hour 8 minutes).”

To find out more about Crowdhill Green at Fair Oak – and the award winning brand of Linden Homes, (which has won House Builder of the Year for consecutive two years at the Ideal Home Show Blue Ribbon Awards) visit the website: www.lindenhomes.co.uk  or call 02380 082 669 for more details.…

Located near the pretty Wiltshire village of Blundson and set within an idyllic countryside location, Crest Nicholson’s Tadpole Garden Village boasts spectacular panoramic views. The bustling town of Swindon is on your doorstep, with a great selection of stylish bars and cafes and a wide range of shops just five miles away.

The striking properties at Evolve at Tadpole Garden Village are really unique, offering modern living in a stunning rural setting. The contemporary avant-garde design of these homes moves away from the traditional external style of Tadpole Gate, the first phase of homes launched on site. The internal space provides a more open plan modern, flexible living space with a quality design and finish.

With all of this on offer plus exceptional homes, large gardens and tree lined streets, it’s not surprising that Evolve, the newly-launched second phase of homes at Tadpole Garden Village, is in demand. All built to a high specification, these spacious three, four and five bedroom family homes offer residents’ stylish living in a warm community.  

The development, which recently won the Best Community Initiative at the 2015 Housebuilders Award, is a flourishing community with a strong number of families and school children. The Garden Village principles are at the heart of the development which prioritises light, leafy and beautiful spaces and encourages community spirit through design.

Tadpole Garden Village will incorporate 149 acres of green space, playing fields and allotments including a new town park, eight children’s play areas and a common for all to enjoy. You’ll also be able to stroll or cycle into the Village Centre for handy shops, healthcare facilities, the village pub and the proposed community centre.

Stress-free moves

One of the most problematic areas for homebuyers can be complicated property chains, so remove the stress from your moving experience and consider part-exchanging your property instead. Crest Nicholson’s Part Exchange scheme is aimed at house-hunters who want to move up the property ladder without the stress of finding a buyer for their existing home or getting stuck in a complicated chain. Part Exchange will significantly reduce the time it takes to move into your dream home.

For more information or to book an appointment to view the show home, visit the on-site Sales and Marketing Suite off Tadpole Lane in Swindon (open daily, 10am-5pm) or log on to

www.crestnicholson.com/tadpolegateattadpolegardenvillage.…

The first households at Scholar’s Grange in Swanmore saw the New Year in from the comfort of their brand new, beautifully finished Linden Homes.

The first occupants at this new development of three, four and five bedroom houses moved in just before Christmas; in time for Santa Claus to deliver their presents to their new Swanmore addresses.

Swanmore is a village with a thriving community which includes a village shop, a post office and a butcher’s shop: There are also very well regarded primary and secondary schools within easy reach.

The village itself has easy access to Fareham, Portsmouth, Southampton and Winchester, so you can enjoy village life knowing that you are within commuting distance of these major towns and cities.

Tina Chalk, marketing manager at Linden Homes South commented: “It was great to see Scholars Grange lived in at Christmas time; and see the lights on in the first of the occupied homes. We now look forward to welcoming the next new occupants to this lovely development in 2016.

Even with its festive cheer, Christmas can bring about a drive for people to consider their living arrangements and look to find a bigger home, as Tina explains: “Each year, we see so many people through our doors in January who have battled through the Christmas holidays and entertained friends and family, but felt stretched in their current living space. Not only the space to dine but to spread out and have your own space to relax and retreat when you need to!

“Christmas often brings a time for reflection and of redirection in life, so whatever reason brings you into the property market there are opportunities for people wanting to start a fresh and have a brand new home to show off in 2016.”

For those thinking of moving in the New Year, Linden Homes’ sales executives can give you a tour around the show homes so you can get a feel for the homes and the site. The furnished and carpeted show homes give visitors a good indication of how spacious these properties are and offer a great impression of what it would be like to be able to call one of these houses ‘home’.

For more information on Scholars Grange in Swanmore you can visit the www.lindenhomes.co.uk or call 01489 222 857.…

Goadsby was pleased to secure a let just before Christmas on a three bedroom house situated in Harestock, Winchester.

Kim Bone at the Winchester branch said: “We are delighted to have let this family home so close to Christmas. With the market going quiet at that time of year it was lovely to give our landlords an early Christmas present.” 

The spacious and well presented three bedroom end of terrace house is a short walk from Henry Beaufort School and close to local amenities including useful shops for everyday supplies. The property benefits from a spacious sitting room and two double bedrooms.

The property was marketed at a monthly rent of £1,095 and the quiet cul de sac location was also an appealing factor resulting in the house being snapped up leaving many applicants disappointed. With several prospective tenants still looking for properties of a similar type Goadsby would welcome a call from people with a property they are considering letting.

Contact Kim Bone in the Winchester office on 01962 620 444.…

Penyards Property Management is fired up and fully prepared for what should be an exciting and very busy 2016.

Mike Turner, Associate Director, said: “Penyards Property Management always starts the New Year with an exciting and dynamic ‘Begin the Year’ meeting at Hotel du Vin.

“The emphasis is to get the team positioned correctly, all working and pulling together as a team at this very important time of the year.”

Mike continued: “The objectives for the next twelve months are presented to all team members so everyone knows what is expected of them and how the team will benefit from new ideas, up to date best working practices and state of the art marketing strategies.

“We want to increase our market share and by doing this we will be able to ensure that the customer service experience our client landlords and our tenants receive will be the very best in the area.

“We are exceptionally proud of the huge leaps forward we have made in 2015 from the very positive and complimentary feedback we receive from clients and tenants alike, and we intend to continue focusing on this absolutely vital and important part of our business.”

Contact Penyards Property Management on 01962 860303…

Denise Ray, Divisional Lettings Director for the Goadsby Eastern Region has been reflecting on the last year which has seen letting agents and private landlords deal with significant changes in legislation.

“As 2015 drew to a close, we looked back on an increasing amount of legislation which landlords and letting agents have navigated. Whilst there was no direct legislation to regulate letting agents, the Consumer Rights Act focused on transparency where fees & redress were concerned. Trading Standards are making their way through agents to ensure that the regulations are being adhered to and Goadsby feel this is a step in the right direction.

“Landlords had a lot more to deal with in 2015, Sections 8 & 13(2) were both amended. The Deregulation Act enforced in March & October of this year significantly changed the section 21 notice and the rules attached to the service of the notice, along with the use of the introduction of rules which counteract Retaliatory Eviction. Needless to say health and safety also featured with Smoke Detector and Carbon Monoxide regulations which were initially discussed in March and finally became law in October. 

“Goadsby has been increasingly busy ensuring they keep their landlords compliant; however, looking forward to 2016 there is more to come. The Immigration Act will come into force across the UK on 1 February 2016 and the likelihood is that many landlords and letting agents will not be prepared. The Housing and Planning Bill will probably be enforced in 2016 and will focus on putting in place further restrictions on landlords and agents.”

Denise concludes:

“We must all begin to get to grips with the fact that the Private Rented Sector will continue to evolve, most definitely for the better. It is crucial to understand the changes and for those who do not understand the bigger picture, being compliant and making sure systems and processes are updated, allows us as a business to offer the best service we can for our clients.”

If you require any further information on regulations contact your local Goadsby office.…