David Wilson Homes

Worcestershire's West Midlands location provides quick access to Birmingham and excellent links with most other parts of England and Wales. For families planning to find a property there, housebuilders currently have a fantastic choice of new family homes in Kidderminster, Worcester and other key towns.

Housebuilders are currently promoting some superb special offers on a wide range of new homes in Herefordshire, both in the city and in quieter locations - giving house buyers of all budgets plenty of food for thought. Here are a few of the deals that have caught our eye this week.

Housebuilders active in the Somerset new homes market currently have a superb range of brand new coastal, town and country properties available, scattered right across the county.

Planning consent for the construction of 45 new homes in Swindon town centre has been approved by Swindon council planners.

Muse, the residential development arm of Morgan Sindall, is expected to start building work on the new apartments in late spring.

Set on the site of the former Battle Hospital, the newest phase of properties at Portman Square in Reading is set to be unveiled this weekend (Saturday 14th January 2012) by David Wilson Homes. Some 263 new homes, a mix of apartments and houses, will be released, following the success of an earlier phase last year.

With just ten two-bedroom apartments remaining for sale at the development, David Wilson Homes is opening a new show apartment at Oakhill Park in Saffron Walden in Essex this weekend (Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th January 2012).

Hampshire has history and great countryside, including the New Forest, and a stunning coastline and beaches. Many people are choosing to make this favourite holiday destination their permanent home, and there is no better time to find a property to buy in the county.

Gloucestershire holds bags of appeal for house hunters who are searching for a place to live that combines the peace and tranquillity of the countryside with a choice of vibrant towns offering good business opportunities and plenty of things to see and do. With great shopping in the prosperous spa town of Cheltenham and the city of Gloucester; lively markets in Cirencester, Stroud and Tewkesbury; and the beautiful landscapes of the Cotswolds, the Severn Valley and the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire is a great place to achieve a healthy work-life balance.

The historic market towns of Essex have long been a popular option with homebuyers in the county, as they often combine excellent amenities, convenient transport links and proximity to the countryside, making them great for living, working and bringing up a family. A recent report from Lloyds TSB has revealed that the average value of homes in these locations has doubled since 2001.

Planning consent has been given by South Somerset District Council for the construction of 526 new homes on greenfield land in Crewkerne, Somerset.