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Aspiring homeowners are being urged not to miss out on the opportunity to own a stylish apartment for less than £95,000* at Invito, George Wimpey’s fast-selling development in up-and-coming Gants Hill.

Just a few studio apartments remain available with the housebuilder’s amazing Easystart initiative, which lets qualifying first-time buyers own 100% of their new home now for just 85% of the full purchase price.

Sales of new-build homes rose by a remarkable 214% in the last full quarter when compared to the same period in 2008, according to Knight Frank’s "London Residential Development 2010 review".

This growth is considerably higher than the average increase of 68% for the entire London property market (ie - including resales).

Liam Bailey, head of residential research, Knight Frank, said: "The central issue in the new-build market is not an overhang of heavily discounted units, but a lack of available supply. The current supply of stock available to buy is down by 20% compared with Q1 2009. The number of built-complete new homes available for sale across London hit an all time low at just 975 in total in the third quarter of 2009.

Award-winning Millgate Homes has unveiled the designs for its forthcoming development of large scale apartments off Brockenhurst Roadin sought-after Ascot.

The flagship collection of 2 & 3 bedroom apartments is set for completion in January 2011 but offers an exceptional opportunity to purchase a substantial new apartment in an enviable location and, as such, is already attracting widespread interest as David Wrigley, Head of Sales & Marketing at Millgate Homes, explains:

Linden Homes Western has appointed Connells as selling agent at its landmark development, Market Quarter, in Chippenham.

The collection of 1 and 2 bedroom apartments and 3 and 4 bedroom homes has become one of the most sought after addresses in the area.

Those on the lookout for a new home that really updates their style are in for a double treat at Taylor Wimpey’s Academy Central development in Barking.

The leading house-builder has not only given its star-attraction show apartment a fresh and exciting revamp for spring, but it has also opened a fabulous three-bedroom ‘Quill’ showhome.

The shop façade apparently used as the pilot for well known sitcom, Open all Hours, is set to be rejuvenated as part of a new scheme of nine luxury apartments by the award winning developer, Q Developments.

The historic Dutch Gabled façade is being retained as part of the development, ‘The Dutch Gable’, in West Ealing, London, which will include a mix of one and two bedroom apartments and one three-bedroom duplex apartment, conveniently close to West Ealing station.

The country's housing shortage is fast approaching one million homes, yet we are building less now than at any point since the Second World War.

The stark statistic is revealed in the Home Builders Federation (HBF's) election manifesto and is a warning to MPs that they desperately need to wake up to the mounting housing crisis.

Housing issues are now affecting every UK constituency and the social and economic impacts of an acute housing shortage become ever more apparent:

Stamford Homes is showcasing its innovative townhouse designs at the Ashby Heights development in Coalville with some seasonal savings to help curb the cost of moving.

Visitors to the development not only have the chance to find out about the range of three and four-bedroom homes available, but also save on the price of their dream home.

With Spring officially round the corner – and a future generation of home buyers putting their stamp on a fresh new housing development – now is the perfect time to buy at Freshney Green.

Stamford Homes’ award-winning Freshney Green development has recently released a new selection of three and four-bedroom homes for sale, many of which are due for completion this summer.

Would-be homebuyers with an eye for style are being urged to check out the brand new ‘Rye’ apartment now available at Foresthall Park, Taylor Wimpey’s sought-after development in Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex.

This exceptional coach house-style apartment, priced only £185,000, is the ideal choice for first-time buyers and couples through to downsizers and property investors, offering a wealth of space and comfort in a highly desirable village location.