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Home buyers given added incentive to choose Slough
Wednesday, January 30, 2019
Not only has Slough been voted ‘Best Place to Work’ by Glassdoor.co.uk, been selected as the Thames Valley Property Awards ‘Town of the Year’ and most recently had its schools applauded for achieving excellent exam results, but now it could be even more affordable to secure a home here. Purchase a new apartment at the popular Vanburgh Court development, and you could live mortgage free for six months*.
A new lease of life?
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
From thatched cottages to barn conversions, if you buy a listed building, you’re not just buying a new home, but a piece of national heritage and with a sympathetic approach you can create your dream home. From décor to garden design, everyone wants to make their mark on a property but if it’s listed you need to understand exactly what’s involved from the outset. Any alterations without proper consents are a criminal offence which could cost thousands to remedy. Planning permission may be difficult, but not impossible; around 90% of applications are approved. It’s important to work with planners, architects and engineers and to be realistic about what you want to achieve.
Out with the old, in with the new
Friday, January 18, 2019
It’s out with the old, in with the new in Staines-upon-Thames town centre. The Old Police Station, a landmark building in Staines, has been sympathetically renovated to create this highly desirable collection of 14 apartments providing intelligently designed accommodation in an enviable location, within 400 yards of the mainline railway station offering trains to London Waterloo in 35 minutes.
New Year New Start Event
Thursday, January 17, 2019
New Year New Start Event - Saturday 19th January - Vanburgh Court, Slough. Could 2019 be the year you purchase your first home? Those considering a new home purchase this year are being urged to consider Slough, and the exciting new Vanburgh Court development. On Saturday 19th January, Mackenzie Homes is hosting a ‘New Year New Start’ event at its impressive new show apartment at Vanburgh Court.
Happy New Home
Friday, January 11, 2019
As 2019 begins and we make our new year resolutions, thoughts turn to the prospect of a fresh start, perhaps to moving house and being settled by Spring. Whilst older properties boast a wealth of character, additional space and an opportunity for buyers to develop and renovate, new homes or conversions can provide a brand new blank canvas that requires little maintenance and is ready to move in to.
Seasons Greetings!
Monday, December 24, 2018
We would like to take this opportunity to wish all our customers a very Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year! If you would like to visit, or call, any of our offices over the festive period please find their opening hours below.
