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Considering the bold modern architecture with heritage buildings and a wide range of lifestyle facilities – have a look at the following options

• 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments
• 3 bedroom terraced houses

Facilities include gym, concierge, car club, Youngs Pub and forthcoming ladmark hotel, with excellent transport connections to Canary Wharf, the West End and beyond.

The Warehouse No.1 Street is the latest phase at the landmark Royal Arsenal Riverside development on the banks of the River Thames at London SE18, offering cool, high specification urban living in this prime location in the heart of the action.

A range of homes are available – suites, Manhattan suites and one, two and three bedroom apartments and penthouses. All display contemporary design, stylish interior finishes and flexible open plan living areas. To echo the site’s heritage and create the warehouse feeling, they feature a touch of exposed brick detailing in the living room. Each has its own private balcony or terrace, many with views of the river or the landscaped internal courtyard.

Key Features:

• 24 hour concierge
• Underground parking available
• Streetcar car sharing club
• Landscaped internal courtyard
• Young’s pub opening summer 2010
• Forthcoming Express by Holiday Inn
• Excellent transport connections

The Sales and Marketing Suite is open 7 days a week from 10am to 6pm, and until 8pm on Thursdays.

For information call 020 8331 7130

www.royalarsenalriverside.co.uk

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Bow is fast becoming a vibrant choice for young professionals.  Working the capital and making most of London life, this is superbly placed for the city, docklands and the 2012 Olympic Park.

Living Mojo offers countless opportunities for work, leisure.  These stylish homes offer you a chance to enjoy modern living at affordable prices.

Location

An apartment at Mojo comes with the added benefit of great public transport links.  Bus services are superb in all directions; with Bow Bus Garage being just a few minutes walk away.

For rail travel, there are several stations within easy distance, including the Underground stations at Bow Road (District, Hammersmith and City lines), Mile End (Central Line) and Bow Church for the Docklands Light Railway.

National Rail, London Overground, Underground and Docklands Light Railway services run from Stratford station. The new Stratford International station provides high-speed domestic rail services west to St Pancras International, taking only 7 minutes, or south-east into Kent. From autumn 2010 the station will also be linked to the Docklands Light Railway.

You’ll also find that access to an excellent road network is also a feature. Minutes away from Mojo, the A12 provides a link north to the M11 and M25. Meanwhile, the A102 leads south to Docklands and on via the Blackwall Tunnel, joins with the A2 for Kent and the Channel ports. The nearby A11 allows direct access west into the City and east into Essex.

Specification

With beautiful kitchens, stylish bathrooms and sleek interiors, the apartments at Mojo offer a great opportunity to improve your lifestyle by living in a well equipped modern home.

Kitchens

• Quality gloss white kitchen cupboards
• Woodmix coloured block worktops
• Stainless steel sink and drainer with monoblock chrome mixer tap
• Free standing fridge freezer
• Oven, hob and extractor
• Oak coloured laminate wood flooring

Bathrooms

• Stylish white suite with Eco bath, basin and concealed cistern
• ‘Bristan’ chrome finish taps
• ‘Artisan’ surface-mounted thermostatic shower
• ‘Kremna’ sand coloured tiles with complementary ceramic floor tiles
• Full height tiling around bath and shower

En-suites (2 & 3 bed apartment only)

• White suite with shower, basin and concealed cistern
• ‘Kremna’ anthracite coloured tiles with complementary ceramic floor tiles
• Full height tiling around shower

General

• Balcony to 1st and 2nd floor apartments
• ‘Premdor’ smooth two panel doors
• Fitted carpets to bedrooms
• ‘Imperial Oak’ laminate wood flooring to living areas and hallways
• Wall mounted video entry system
• Telephone points to living area and master bedroom
• TV/SATV (Sky+) outlets to living area and master bedroom

Tenure type: New build HomeBuy

• Bedrooms: 1
• Features: Balcony
• Price from: £210,000
• Min. share: 25%
• Min. share value: £52500
• Rent pcm: £360.94
• Estimated service charge pcm: £100.00
• Minimum income (single): £19,031
• Minimum income (joint): £21,281

• Bathroom: 1

Tel: 020 7089 1315

Go to: www.familymosaicsales.co.uk

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Fairview New Homes launches the long-anticipated The King’s Tower apartments at the Queensgate development in Croydon, Greater London. There are just 12 luxury two-bedroom apartments available to buy in the Grade II listed tower, part of the former Queen’s Hospital. Since its construction in 1866, the hospital has been a distinctive landmark in the centre of Croydon.

Each spacious apartment at The King’s Tower has a contemporary interior specification whilst retaining the building’s unique historical character.

Jim Holliday, Sales Director of Fairview New Homes, comments: “The King’s Tower is the exciting final phase of Queensgate and has the only converted apartments on the development. As there are only 12 of these apartments for sale, we are expecting them to go quickly. Any interested buyers should contact our selling agent, Streets Ahead, as soon as possible for more information.”

Croydon is currently experiencing one of the most dynamic regeneration schemes in the UK. At present, some £3.5bn has been committed to redeveloping the area, earning it the title of London’s Third City. As part of Transport for London’s £10bn Investment Programme, the East London line is also being extended. Phase 1 from West Croydon to Dalston and Highbury & Islington has now been completed, and in 2012 Phase 2 will extend to Clapham Junction.

“Croydon’s ongoing development and improving transport links to central London has strengthened its appeal to commuters.  With trains from East Croydon Station to London Victoria in just 16 minutes, The King’s Tower is perfectly situated for a central London worker. Improved commutability is already having an upward effect on property prices and thus the window of opportunity to buy at competitive prices is closing,” Mr Holliday adds.

The King’s Tower overlooks its own landscaped grounds within the Queensgate development, which lies in a desirable residential area in the heart of Croydon. The apartments are under a 10 minute walk to Selhurst Railway station and a five minute drive from both West Norwood and West Croydon tube stations (London Overground and Tram network).

The social scene in Croydon is very popular and there are a growing number of city-style restaurants, wine bars, cafes and traditional pubs. The shopping opportunities are also extensive, with over 140 stores in the Whitgift Shopping Centre and at least 60 shops in Centrale Mall.

The area has been named the third greenest borough of London due to the 2,600 acres of green space. Croydon offers a wide range of sports and recreational activities including two full championship golf courses, seven 8-hole courses, pitch and putt courses and driving ranges. Sailing and canoeing are also available at the South Norwood Country Park.

From East Croydon train station, commuters can be at London Victoria in just 16 minutes. Gatwick airport is also just 16 minutes away or for a day at the seaside Brighton takes just over half an hour. For travelling around South London, the Tramlink is the UK’s number one tramway carrying 22 million passengers a year.

Prices for a two-bedroom apartment at The King’s Tower start from £215,000.

For more information and prices please contact our selling agent Streets Ahead Tel: 020 8655 1300

Or visit: www.fairview.co.uk to register interest

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Fairview New Homes has launched the final phase of their riverside development, Connection II in Canterbury, Kent.  The 15 new one and two-bedroom apartments are the last new homes for sale on this popular development of apartments and houses set in landscaped gardens and grounds.

Jim Holliday, Sales Director of Fairview New Homes, comments: “The first phase of Connection was highly successful and we sold all 150 properties without difficulty. The new homes attracted first time buyers in particular, due to Connection II’s enviable location close to the town centre, the coast and the train station for journeys to London. As there are only a few apartments for sale within this phase, we expect them to go quickly. Any interested buyers should contact our selling agent, Connells, as soon as possible for more information.”

Connection II is ideally located for commuters; it is just a few minutes’ walk from both Canterbury West and Canterbury East train stations, with a journey time to London St Pancras from 56 minutes.

“Since the opening of the fast link train to London at the end of 2009, Canterbury has attracted more residents who commute into London daily. The improved transport links, along with the city’s historical and cultural connections, have ensured that property prices in Canterbury have remained stable,” concludes Mr Holliday.

Connection II is ideally located for Canterbury town centre, being just a moment’s walk away from the coffee shops, traditional tea houses, gourmet restaurants, and contemporary bars the city has to offer. The nearby King’s Mile is Canterbury’s shopping district with over 100 high street shops and boutiques.

Residents will never be bored with the broad variety of attractions available in the city and beyond. The nearby beaches of Herne Bay and Whitstable make day trips to the seaside easily viable and the surrounding Kent countryside is perfect for walking, cycling and horse riding.

Trips to Europe are also within easy reach, whether by ferry from Dover or Folkestone, or by Eurostar from Ashford – just a 30 minute drive away.

The homes at Connection include fully fitted kitchens with dark granite effect worktops, stainless steel ovens and semi integrated washer/dryers. Bathrooms feature white sanitary ware with chrome plated fittings. All of the two-bedroom apartments also benefit from an ensuite bathroom in the master-bedroom. There is only 1 one-bedroom apartment.

Prices at Connection II start from £174,995 for a two-bedroom apartment.

For further information on Connection II in Canterbury, please contact our selling agent, Connells, on 01227 764720 or visit www.fairview.co.uk to register interest.

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A weekend dedicated to helping first time buyers onto the property ladder has proved a success for Barratt at its Copper Quarter development in Swansea.

The event highlighted schemes available to first time buyers – many of whom view owning a home as a virtual impossibility.

“Being a homeowner is something many people aspire to – but it is often very tricky for some to finance that first step,” said sales director, Adrian Bird. “We are delighted to be able to help by offering a number of schemes – including Headstart.”

A shared equity scheme, Headstart allows buyers to secure a home for just 85 per cent of the asking price. The remaining 15 per cent is funded through a deferred Barratt loan. And buyers don’t have to pay this until the home is sold again or in ten years – whichever is sooner.

Potential buyers visiting Copper Quarter will also get the chance to view Barratt’s celebrated iPad apartment.

From just £104,995, the chic, urban, two bedroom homes are proving so popular that the developer is launching a second phase at the sought after site. And to mark this success, Barratt is giving an Apple iPad to every buyer reserving an iPad apartment during August.

“Combining luxury with an exceptional feeling of space, these apartments are designed to provide everything first time buyers are looking for in a brand new home,” said Adrian. “Interest in our current phase has been overwhelming – so we are now offering more.

Copper Quarter is set in a riverside environment with landscaped areas for residents and walks along the River Tawe. Nearby Swansea, birthplace of poet Dylan Thomas and actress Catherine Zeta Jones, is a lively and vibrant maritime city and regional shopping centre.

Only a stone’s throw away, the Victorian resort of Mumbles offers a fantastic array of attractions including a pier, traditional boutiques, craft shops and ice-cream parlours.

For further details on current availability at Copper Quarter, log onto: barratthomes.co.uk

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Welcome to The Listed Property Show 2011, with the great success of the 2010 show we have already received many bookings for 2011.

Now preparing for it’s fifth year,this exhibition provides owners of listed buildings with access to the products and services of nearly 200 specialist suppliers.

Run by The Listed Property Owners Club, the event will provide practical advice, ideas and inspiration for current and prospective owners of period properties.

If you would like to discuss any aspect of the show in more detail please call a member of the team on 01795 844939.

It is FREE of charge to visit the show, please simply come along and register on the day or e-mail: events@lpoc.co.uk for more information.

The Listed Property Show,
Olympia London (W14 8UX)
19-20 February 2011,
Saturday 10am – 5pm
Sunday 10am – 4pm

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Are you a first time buyer looking for face-to-face advice?

First Time Buyer magazine, a recently-launched title offering advice, information and stories for and about people starting out on their property journey, is holding a show in partnership with FindaProperty.com at the Grand Connaught Rooms in Covent Garden, central London on Saturday 23rd October.

And if you pre-register to visit the show, which will run from 10am to 5pm, then there’s a free, three-month subscription to First Time Buyer magazine up for grabs.

The show will include up to 50 stands where estate agents, private developers, solicitors, independent financial advisors, furniture companies and even interior designers will be on hand to offers advice.

Also, for anyone looking to take advantage of the many private and government-backed deals available to first time buyers, there’s an ‘Affordable Housing Village’ planned for the show.

And there will enjoy a sprinkling of glamour at the show as well. TV property stars Colin and Justin – best known for their BBC  TV series Trading Up – will be hosting the show’s seminar programme plus there will be Jonny Benarr of BBC TV’s To Buy or Not To Buy  and a host of other experts offering their insights and experience to first time buyers.

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Usually your house is the biggest purchase of your life and according to that the mortgage or the loan that you have to take to purchase it, is also going to be the largest you will ever borrow. Thus, you must calculate in advance how much you will exactly have to pay towards the mortgage. The loan mortgage calculator helps you with this calculation. You can specify the details of your mortgage such as the interest rate and mortgage term, and the calculator calculates how much you have to pay every month and a lot of other information that will greatly help you.

As per what you need to find out, you can choose from various calculators – some of them are as follows :

1. Monthly payment calculator: This calculator helps you calculate how much you have to pay on a monthly basis. You get information about which loan you should opt for as you can find out in advance how much you have to pay every month if you opt for a particular loan.

2. Interest only mortgage calculator: In some cases the mortgage loan requires you to pay only the interest for a particular period of time. After that, the monthly installment that you pay goes towards paying for both your interest and the principal amount. This calculator calculates the standard monthly payments as well as the interest only payments. This helps you to get a fair idea of what you are to pay towards the interest and what you are to pay while paying for both principal and interest.

3. Adjustable rate mortgage calculator: This loan mortgage calculator starts with lower interest rates and thus lowers monthly payments. However, you should keep in mind that the risk remains that the interest may increase in future.

4. Amortization schedule calculator: This calculator is used to calculate what amount, from the monthly payments you make, goes towards the principal and towards the interest. This calculator can be used to find out how much you need to pay to reduce your principal amount. With the help of the calculator you can accordingly increase your monthly payment amount. This helps you to pay off your debt faster as your loan term reduces.

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greenacres, a new development of 56 affordable apartments and houses at the Berkeley Homes flagship edenbrook development in Fleet, Hampshire, is being launched through Thames Valley Housing.  These homes are available through the New Build HomeBuy part-buy, part-rent government-led initiative which helps people step onto the property ladder.

The official launch will be held on Saturday 18^th September at the Hart Leisure Centre on Hitches Lane in Fleet, GU51 5HS. Representatives from the Thames Valley team will be there all day to answer any questions on greenacres and New Build HomeBuy.

The new homes at greenacres have the exceptional benefit of backing onto a new 84 acre country park with a variety of diverse environments, from woodland to meadowland and wetland with ponds and streams, all connected by a network of footpaths and cycle ways. Other features include an amphitheatre that will host outdoor events throughout the year.

Niki Turner, Assistant Director (Sales & Marketing) for Thames Valley Housing, comments: “Fleet has recently been voted the fifth best place to live in the UK[1] and Thames Valley Housing is pleased to be working with Hart District Council to provide such excellent quality new affordable homes in the area to those that may not otherwise be able to step onto the property ladder. All the residents of greenacres will have direct access to the beautiful country park and every home will benefit from the award winning designs and specifications.”

The properties at greenacres will include one and two-bedroom apartments and two-bedroom houses. Each home will have carpets and flooring throughout, high quality integrated kitchens with a fridge/freezer and washer/dryer and allocated parking. Some apartments will have private balconies. Energy will be supplied by centralized Biomass technology, which is designed for maximum efficiency to keep the energy bills low.

edenbrook is the culmination of a unique vision from award-winning architects John Thompson & Partners, the local authority and Berkeley Homes. The homes are inspired by the American arts and craft movement which gives them their ‘New England’ style. The high-quality build and design of the properties have been proven to stand the test of time whilst having a contemporary look and feel.

Though in a rural location, greenacres is only 1.5 miles from Fleet town centre, which offers a wide choice of leisure and retail facilities including a traditional high street, a covered shopping centre and three supermarkets close to hand. Fleet station just over a mile from edenbrook with direct trains to London Waterloo in under 40 minutes, while the M3 (Junction 4a) is only three miles away.

Prices at greenacres start from £47,250 for a 30% share in a one-bedroom apartment priced at £157,500.

All the properties at greenacres are available through the New Build HomeBuy part-buy, part-rent government-led initiative, aimed at helping first time buyers, and those looking for help to buy their own home, get on the property ladder. To apply for this scheme, purchasers need to have an annual household income of between £18,000 and £60,000 and work or live within the Hart district. Interested applicants can register with their local HomeBuy Agent.

For more information on greenacres or other HomeBuy schemes, please contact the Thames Valley Housing HomeBuy team on 0844 470 4645 or email sales@tvha.co.uk. Please visit www.homebuy4u.co.uk

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