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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.…

Enjoying a fabulous elevated position in Winchester with open views over Orams Arbour, residents at this townhouse will also be able to take advantage of being within an easy walk of local and city centre amenities with the added bonus of the train station being within just a few minutes’ walk.

The accommodation is arranged over four floors with a versatile layout which allows for four good size bedrooms over the top two floors, accompanied by two bathrooms which still leaves two reception rooms on the ground floor with a kitchen/breakfast room on the lower level and with French doors to the garden.

There is plenty of character too, with sash windows, fireplaces and some exposed floorboards.

This Victorian home becomes available in February so waste no time in contacting the agent.

Winkworth in Winchester asks a monthly rent of £2,500 and welcomes enquiries on 01962 866777…