Stories and News

Help to Buy is changing

07/08/2020

Help to Buy is changing from April 2021

The Government’s current Help to Buy scheme will end on 31 March 2021 and a new one, just for first-time buyers, will start on 1 April 2021. Still with just a 5% deposit and a 75% mortgage, first time buyers may be able to borrow up to 20% of the cost of a new home […]

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Feature Walls

03/08/2020

Article by: Plumlife

Live the Plumlife blog series – Week One – Feature Walls

In our new live the Plumlife blog series, we’ll be providing you with useful tips and suggestions on how to turn your home into a space you love to live. The series will feature a hot interior design topic as well as a handy garden guide. We’ll be posting at the beginning of each week […]

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Nia Wood

26/06/2020

Meet Nia who recently moved into her new home during lockdown through Plumlife’s contactless completion process

The 53-year-old was able to safely move into her new home as the Plumlife team adapted their processes and procedures to adhere with strict government health and safety guidance. After reserving the home back in February, it wasn’t long after until the government announced strict lockdown measures to help fight the spread of the Coronavirus. […]

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Group shot at opening of The Clockworks

15/06/2020

Sir Richard Leese Opens New Affordable Housing in Moss Side

Sir Richard Leese, the Leader of Manchester City Council, was the guest of honour last week as luxury apartment complex The Clockworks was officially opened. The Manchester City Council leader cut the ribbon at the £14.2million development in Moss Side, which features 105 two-bedroom apartments. Housing provider, One Manchester, have developed the Clockworks, named after […]

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Lindley Village

29/05/2020

Article by: Plumlife

Area spotlight – Leigh, Wigan

A lovely base for everyday living The nearby town of Leigh provides all the amenities required for daily life – including well regarded primary and secondary schools, supermarkets, post offices, convenience stores and a range of leisure facilities including a multiplex cinema and sports centre. Leigh is the ideal place to settle in. For outdoor […]

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22/04/2020

Article by: Damian Beaumont

Area spotlight – Chadderton, Oldham

Within easy reach of both the city and open green spaces, Chadderton is the ideal place to put down roots – Perfect for families, couples and singles alike. Boasting excellent transport links with good motorway connections and public transport options; a Metrolink stop, railway station and bus stop all with regular services into Oldham town […]

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Hopwood Green

15/04/2020

Rochdale Boroughwide Housing were certainly “sold” on Plumlife’s services as they sell out at their Hopwood Green development in Middleton

This was the first development Plumlife have marketed for RBH, with all 25 properties reserved within the first three months of launching with over 90% of customers being first time buyers. The development consisted of four two bedroom properties and twenty-one three bedroom properties which were all available through the Government backed Shared Ownership scheme. […]

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Interior Design Ideas

03/04/2020

Article by: Damian Beaumont

5 interior design trends for Spring 2020

We spend a majority of our time at home so it’s important to create an environment you can easily relax and feel comfortable in. Whether it is returning home from work, from after being out with your friends or coming home after some retail therapy, you need a calming space to settle once the busy […]

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Arkwright Place

05/03/2020

After 3 years, £19million of investment and a lot of hard work – Arkwright Place is officially sold

Plumlife, the sales agent on behalf of Great Places and Cube Homes, have brought 131 new homes to Gorton, contributing towards the regeneration within the local neighbourhood to create a vibrant new community. The landmark development consists of a mixture of 2, 3 and 4 bedroom homes which were available for market sale, shared ownership […]

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