Ward Homes is hoping to play Santa at its Kent developments by moving househunters in before Christmas.

“With Christmas approaching, people perhaps think there isn’t enough time to move into a new home but I’d like to assure them that the process can be done in just four to six weeks,” said Nick Fenton, managing director of Ward Homes.”

“By reserving now, they could be settled in for the holiday period.”

Nick added: “We’ll consider part-exchange, which removes all the uncertainty for move-up buyers. Just like trading in your old car, we are effectively cash buyers enabling you to relax without the worry and cost of selling your property.”

“We also have some innovative offers for first time buyers. Some of our shared equity offers enable you to move into a new home for just 70 per cent of the purchase price, sometimes with no deposit necessary.”

Homes available to move into before Christmas:

The Woodlands, Boughton Monchelsea: Three-bedroom houses with prices starting from £199,995. For more information contact the sales centre at The Woodlands, off Brishing Lane, Maidstone. Open daily from 10am to 6pm, on 01622 686700.

Priory Meadows, Sheppey: Three and four-bedroom homes with prices starting from £181,995. For more information contact the sales centre at Lilac Road, Minster,. Open daily from 10am to 6pm, on 01795 872719.

Eden Village, Sittingbourne: Two, three and four-bedroom homes with prices starting from £148,950. For more information contact the sales centre at Bluebell Drive, Eden Village. Open daily from 10am to 6pm, on 01795 599055.

Pavilion Place, Snodland: Three and four-bedroom houses with prices starting from £204,995. For more information contact the sales centre at Pavilion Place, off Mill Street, Snodland.

Open daily from 10am to 6pm, on 01634 247727.