New Swindon (Part 1)

The first area covered by New Property UK is Swindon, Wiltshire (map). This town offers a great case study of an area featuring a number new housing developments, combined with a major redevelopment scheme in the town centre. Designated as one of the Government’s Strategically Significant Towns, developers have been assigned growth targets of a staggering 35,000 new homes complimented by an additional 32,000 jobs over the next 20 years. The first stages of this wholesale regeneration of the town centre have already begun, and new housing developments have already come into fruition.

Ideally located on the M4 corridor, Swindon has much to offer those looking for a new home. The town itself has solid economic and communication infrastructures, and is currently undergoing a period of economic renaissance.

As part of the New Swindon £1 billion regeneration scheme, a mixture of retail, commerce and residential developments are to be created. A key aim of which, is to transform the town into a major residential and business hub for the region, whilst ensuring Swindon's rich heritage and character remain intact. Areas such as Union Square, form a flagship examples of this process.

Offering a high quality of living, great transport links, low living costs, and surrounded by stunning countryside, it's not hard to see why Swindon has attracted the interest of several major housing developers. One such developer, Taylor Wimpey, has recognised Swindon's potential, and is offering a wide range of homes throughout the town and surrounding villages.

Located on the southern outskirts of the Swindon conurbation, the Royal Mead development, offers 1 Bedroom Apartments, alongside 3 and 4 Bedroom Townhouses.

Not far from the traditional market town atmosphere of the Old Town, with its picturesque gardens, welcoming bars and restaurants, and within close reach of the town centre and major transport links, this development offers all the advantages of urban living.

Why not take a look for yourself via the NewHomesForSale property portal.

Keep tuned for further updates regarding developments in the Swindon area.

In later posts, I hope to be featuring interviews with Swindon residents, designers, planners and architects, detailing their hopes, aspirations and concerns regarding Swindon's rapidly transforming centre.