BRADFORD & Bingley's new property section on the website, www.marketplace.co.uk, offers customers a one-stop shop for property and personal finance needs.

In keeping with MarketPlace's independent proposition of offering choice across the market, borrowers can now search for a new home from more than 3,000 agents across the UK, as well as Bradford & Bingley's own 316 estate agency branches.

Having found their ideal property, prospective buyers can use the site to find out how much they can borrow using the mortgage from more than 40 providers and then apply on line.

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A SHOWHOME has opened at Wilcon Homes' Pilgrim's Reach at Wouldham, near Rochester. The property is an Arden housetype, a three bedroom, two bathroom home.

It is designed as a family home, incorporating high specifications such as coving, PVUc double glazed windows, choice of fitted kitchen and paved patio. Kevin Sims, regional sales director, said: "Since the first completion in November, we've sold almost 20 homes and demand has continued strongly since Christmas."

The sales office is open all week, from 10am to 5.30pm and can be contacted on 01634 861825.

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A NEW website has been launched that is designed to teach young people how to handle their money and plan their finances.

The site Ð www.britannicstreet.co.uk Ð examines a variety of personal finance situations, with one of its key areas of focus being the subject of dealing with money when living away from home.

The site gives useful tips and guidance on renting for the first time, from the seemingly straightforward realms of deposits and giving rent in advance, to more complicated issues of where responsibility lies in the landlord and tenant relationship.

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BOVIS Homes is reminding potential purchasers that it has a range of developments throughout the county.

In a message to potential customers, Clive Astall, sales and marketing director, said: "We have got an excellent range of properties at our developments in Ashford, Dartford and Sheppey. If you're ready to make a move, we might be able to match you up with a perfect home to suit your requirements."

Call 0800 60 60 20 for further information.

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ONLY two cottages remain for sale at Lingfield Mews, the PPH development in Edenbridge.

The homes echo a Kentish barn style and are arranged around a courtyard. There are four cottages and one apartment.

The two remaining cottages each have three bedrooms and include a living room, individually-designed fitted kitchen and a breakfast area. One has a utility room.

Prices for the cottages start at £159,950. PPH is on 01732 743393; the selling agent is Fox and Manwaring who is on 01732 862184.