Larkfleet Homes Blog

Larkfleet offers 'sweetheart deals' at Donington until 14 February

31/01/2012 00:00:00

Larkfleet Homesis offering sweetheart deals on two new homes at Donington in Lincolnshire until Valentines Day on 14 February after which they could cost considerably more as a result of the end of government schemes.

There are just two homes left to sell on the Flinders Field development on Town Dam Lane in Donington. One is a two-bedroom house being offered at £114,995 and the other is a two-bedroom bungalow priced at £135,000.

Until 24 March both homes benefit from zero stamp duty for first-time buyers and potential financial help for first-time buyers through t ...

Larkfleet Homes helps Peterborough's first-time buyers onto the property ladder

26/01/2012 00:00:00

New figures recently released by Halifax show that Peterborough offers some of the most affordable first-time properties in the country which might be good news for first-time buyers in the city.

However, the Halifax report also states that high deposits are still preventing many people from getting onto the property ladder, with a typical deposit rising from 10 per cent in 2007 to 20 per cent in 2011.

With the help o ...

Larkfleet Homes gives homebuyers a lifeline with 100 per cent mortgage offer

17/01/2012 00:00:00

People looking to purchase a property in the current economic climate are finding it more difficult than ever before - especially as homebuyers now have to provide a substantial property deposit that many simply cannot afford.

A recent report issued by the National Housing Federation called 'Home Truths East of England' implies that a generation has been locked out of the housing market with private rental prices expected to rise by 21 per cent in the next five years.

Larkfleet Homes has recognised this issue and is giving homebuyers a lifeline by offering a 100 per cent mortgage deal that requires no deposit.

This offer is not only available to first time buyers. Those looking for a larger property to accommodate a growing family or a property in a new location to be ...

Potential homebuyers offered preview of age exclusive Larkfleet development in Yaxley

10/01/2012 00:00:00

Award-winning Larkfleet Homes will hold a special open day for potential homebuyers at its Spinney House development in Yaxley, Cambridgeshire, on Saturday 4 February.

The development will be open from 10:00 until 13:00 to provide homebuyers interested in purchasing an age exclusive property in the area with a special preview of the site before it is officially completed.

Spinney House comprises high-quality, modern homes for people over 55 years of age and Larkfleet has already sold many properties 'off-plan', demonstrating just how popular this type of housing is in the local area.

The Spinney House development is situated within an existing residential part of the Cambridgeshire village and consists of 14 one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. All two-bedroom apart ...

Limited number of properties left at Larkfleet's Old Laundry development in Bourne

09/01/2012 00:00:00

Larkfleet Homes has only a limited number of properties left for sale at its Old Laundry development (www.the-old-laundry.co.uk) in Bourne, Lincolnshire.

The Old Laundry development, located on Manning Road in Bourne, includes a selection of one, two and three bedroom properties.

The homes left for sale include a two-bedroom coachhouse at £124,995 and three-bedroom terraced properties. Both remaining housetypes include a single garage.

The development's location means that the town centre and many essential amenities are all within a short walk.

Bourne is a thriving town with a range of high street shops and individual family businesses, with a traditional market currently held every Wednesday and Saturday.

The town has a good variety of pubs ...

Government's FirstBuy scheme will help homebuyers in Oakham

23/12/2011 00:00:00

House and rental prices in the Oakham area are rising - the land registry reported a 0.9 per cent increase in house prices in Rutland during September and this trend may continue into next year.

FirstBuy, a scheme to provide first-time buyers with the chance to take up a five-year interest-free loan, was announced in the March budget.

Both Larkfleet Homes and FirstBuy can help homebuyers lower the amount they need for a deposit and, if they are eligible first time buyers, this could lead to a more affordable mortgage.

In fact, purchasing a home with the help of the government's FirstBuy scheme could be cheaper than renting a property according to Larkfleet Homes.

A number of FirstBuy properties will be located on phase 1 of the Larkfleet Groups Oakham North d ...

Larkfleet Homes' property of the week - four-bedroom detached home in Eye, Peterborough

19/12/2011 00:00:00

Larkfleet Homes' Parsons Prospect development in Eye, near Peterborough, currently boasts the housebuilder's property of the week.

This four-bedroom property with a single garage is on the market at only £194,995. The detached house includes an open-plan kitchen and breakfast area, utility and downstairs cloakroom and separate dining room and sitting room.

Upstairs, the property offers four good size bedrooms - one with an ensuite and built-in wardrobe - and a spacious family bathroom.

Parsons Prospect is situated in the traditional village of Eye on the edge of the Cambridgeshire Fen landscape - but only two miles from the city of Peterborough - offering homebuyers the practicality of city life in a rural setting.

New homeowners at Parsons Prospect can b ...

It's cheaper to buy than rent in Lincolnshire with government's FirstBuy scheme

12/12/2011 00:00:00

Purchasing a home in Lincolnshire with the help of the government's FirstBuy scheme could be cheaper than renting a property according to Larkfleet Homes.

Larkfleet Homes knows that making that first move onto the property ladder and purchasing a new home can be financially difficult - now more than ever.

FirstBuy, a scheme to provide first-time buyers with the chance to take up a five-year interest-free loan, was announced in the March budget.

With the help of FirstBuy, homebuyers could buy a Larkfleet property sooner than they thought.

Both Larkfleet Homes and FirstBuy can help homebuyers lower the amount they need for a deposit and, if they are eligible first time buyers, this could lead to a more affordable mortgage. Certain mortgage lenders will also allow h ...

Larkfleet Homes named as best over 50s housing developer in the world

09/12/2011 00:00:00

Larkfleet Homes is celebrating after being named 'best over 50s housing developer in the world' at the Global Over 50s Housing Services Awards.

The honour rewards Larkfleet's commitment to help meet the need for high quality housing in the local area for those over 50 years of age.

The Global Awards were created to celebrate the best individual and company performances in the worldwide over 50s housing sector.

One of Larkfleet Homes' over 50s developments is The Croft, a new exclusive community development in Bourne, Lincolnshire.

The Croft consists of 68 one and two-bedroom bungalows and three-bedroom houses, arranged around attractively landscaped courtyards in the grounds of The Croft - a former manor house.

The Croft is being marketed as not only a pla ...

Be mortgage free until 2013 with Larkfleet Homes

02/12/2011 00:00:00

Larkfleet Homes is offering potential homebuyers the chance to be mortgage-free until 2013 as a way to help people onto the property ladder.

This exciting offer is available until 22 December on three of Larkfleet's developments in the East of England -Parsons Prospect in Eye, Cambridgeshire; The Stable Yard in Oakham, Rutland; and The Old Laundry in Bourne, Lincolnshire.

All three developments offer high quality homes to cater for customers' varying needs.

This great offer from Larkfleet Homes means that homebuyers will be able to save a substantial sum in mortgage repayments, right from the time they move into their new property until January 2013.

Parsons Prospect in Eye, Cambridgeshire, is only two miles from Peterborough and offers everything from two bedroo ...