Edinburgh, Lothian -- (SBWIRE) --05/13/2011 -- Stewart Milne Homes' latest development in Aberdeen is proving an instant hit with buyers, with the first properties getting snapped up within hours of its launch.

Vision, near Mugiemoss, comprises a wide selection of contemporary two bedroom apartments and impressive four bedroom townhouses.

Situated just minutes from the city centre, with views over the River Don, Vision offers the ideal combination of quality, style and location and is already proving popular among first time buyers and families alike.

Commenting on the successful launch of the new development, Mike Cowie, sales director of Stewart Milne Homes North Scotland, said:

"Vision has been specifically designed to meet the growing areas of demand within the Aberdeen market, particularly first time buyers keen to get onto the property ladder and families looking for more space. With such a positive start, it seems we are spot on with the range of homes and styles we are offering.

"The location of Vision is also key to its popularity, not only for its peaceful setting near the Riven Don and close proximity to the city centre; Mugiemoss is central to a multimillion pound regeneration project set to create a thriving and highly desirable new community, and many savvy buyers recognise that now is the time to buy."

Located just off Auchmill Road, near the A96, Vision enjoys excellent commuter links with quick and easy access to key business hubs including Aberdeen city, Westhill, Bridge of Don, Altens and Dyce.

Properties at Vision are set within a secluded landscaped courtyard with the cosmopolitan city of Aberdeen just minutes away. Each home boasts bright spacious interiors designed with the modern lifestyle in mind. Available in a selection of individual styles, apartments comprise a light and airy living room, contemporary fully fitted kitchen with stainless steel integrated appliances and a choice of finishes, two bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, and allocated storage space.

Meanwhile, townhouses offer three storeys of modern family living space with a large lounge, open plan dining kitchen and family area, master bedroom with fitted wardrobes and ensuite facilities, two further bedrooms, a fourth bedroom or flexible bonus room, a garden room, family bathroom and WC facilities on each floor, a utility room with access to the rear garden, plus private parking.

Prices at Vision start from £141,995 for a two bedroom apartment (or £106,499 with Stewart Milne Homes' Deferred Payment plan) and £249,995 for a four bedroom townhouse. For further details contact 0845 026 7841 or visit stewartmilnehomes.com

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Edinburgh, Lothian -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/09/2011 -- Premium housebuilder, Stewart Milne Homes, has launched a brand new collection of two bedroom apartments at its popular Athena Grange development in Prestonpans.

Released following the sell out of two previous phases of apartments, the latest collection premieres a selection of new styles at the development with prices starting from just £129,950.

Perched on the edge of the development, in an exclusive three-story building, the new apartment types boast bright spacious interiors including a large living room featuring a luxury bay window, a custom design kitchen complete with the latest modern appliances and two generously-sized double bedrooms finished with fitted wardrobes. Some styles also offer master ensuite facilities with shower, an extra large entrance hall and additional storage space.

Finished to the highest specification, each kitchen features a contemporary-chic combination of ceramic tiling, sleek units, a top quality worksurface and stylish chrome fixtures and fittings. Buyers also benefit from leading brand integrated appliances including a stainless steel oven, hob and extractor hood.

Selected properties from the new collection are now available with Stewart Milne Homes' sought-after First Time Buyer Plan, introduced earlier this year, which offers an ideally affordable route to becoming a homeowner.

Exclusive to first time buyers, the plan is based on a deferred payment scheme and offers the option of either a 90 percent mortgage, reducing monthly repayment requirements to as little as £378, or a 95 percent arrangement ideal for those with a smaller deposit.

Based on the First Time Buyer Plan and a 90 percent mortgage option, a two bedroom apartment at Athena Grange, priced at £129,950, can currently be purchased with a mortgage of just over £97,460 and monthly repayments of £378. Alternatively, with the 95 percent arrangement, the same property can be purchased with a mortgage of £103,960 and a deposit of less than £6,500.

The plan also includes no stamp duty on selected properties and mortgage protection insurance for three years plus carpets, blinds, light fittings, a home cinema system and a choice of furniture for a stylish start as a homeowner.

Athena Grange boasts a wide selection of properties including two-bed apartments, two, three and five-bed terraced homes, two and three bedroom semi-detached homes and three, four and five-bed detached family villas.

Situated just fourteen minutes by train from the centre of Edinburgh, the development is ideally situated to combine essential accessibility with historic charm. Prestonpans benefits from its own train station with direct services into the city centre and convenient bus services, whilst also offering quick and easy access to the A1. The town comprises a range of local conveniences from shops and amenities to superb leisure facilities including gym, swimming pool and golf course.

The First Time Buyer Plan is available with additional property styles at Athena Grange including two bedroom semi detached villas.

For further information, terms and conditions contact 0845 302 6396 or visit stewartmilnehomes.com.

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Aberdeen, Grampian -- (SBWIRE) -- 01/20/2011 -- Following the success of its previous First Time Buyer Plan, Stewart Milne Homes is kicking off the New Year with a new affordable solution to help more buyers onto the property ladder in 2011.

Available with a wide variety of two, three and four bedroom homes across Scotland, the new First Time Buyer Plan offers a 90 percent mortgage, no stamp duty on selected properties and mortgage protection insurance. The plan also includes carpets, curtains, a home cinema system and a choice of furniture for a stylish start as a homeowner. Buyers also benefit from a deferred payment mortgage, which significantly reduces monthly repayments and can make buying a home a more affordable option than renting.

Alex Goodfellow, managing director of Stewart Milne Homes Central Scotland, comments:

"As a company, we are constantly monitoring buyer needs and tailoring our purchase plans accordingly to ensure we are providing the most practical and effective solutions available.

"Our original First Time Buyer Plan proved an outstanding success, and we remain committed to ensuring homeownership remains an affordable option. Our new plan is specifically designed to help customers secure a manageable mortgage and alleviate some of the costs of buying, and moving into, a first home.

"With monthly mortgage repayments of as little as £370, we are confident our new First Time Buyer product will prove equally effective."

Based on the new plan, a two bedroom property at Morningside Gardens in Wishaw, priced at £125,000, can currently be purchased with a mortgage of £93,750 and monthly repayments of £370. Meanwhile, a two bedroom apartment at Athena Grange in Prestonpans, costing £153,000, can currently be purchased with a mortgage of £122,400 with monthly repayments of £400.

The First Time Buyer Plan also includes mortgage protection insurance and no stamp duty on properties under £250,000. In addition, the package ensures buyers can move straight into their new home with furniture for the living room, master and guest bedrooms; a plasma TV with home cinema system; carpets; curtains; light fittings and a fully fitted kitchen.

For further information, terms and conditions contact 01698 804804 or visit http://www.stewartmilnehomes.com.

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Edinburgh, Lothian -- (SBWIRE) -- 12/20/2010 -- One of the UK's leading independent housebuilding, construction and development companies, Stewart Milne Group, is celebrating a remarkable 640 years of employee service at its 2010 Loyalty Awards.

This Wednesday (15 December), the first of two ceremonies will recognise the contribution and commitment of 36 employees based in North East Scotland. A total of 21 individuals are set to receive awards for 10 years' service, whilst 14 will mark 20 years' employment. One member of the Timber Systems team, William Jamieson, will be celebrating 30 years with the company having started as a finishing joiner just five years after Stewart Milne Group was first established.

In January, a second ceremony will be held in Glasgow, for an additional 10 employees based in Central Scotland with eight receiving 10 year service awards and two people marking 20 years.

Commenting on the awards, Glenn Allison, Stewart Milne Group managing director, said:

"As a company, Stewart Milne Group prides itself on its employee-centric ethos: nurturing talent, broadening skills, cultivating innovation and celebrating success. This year's awards represent a true testament to our culture and demonstrate the strong foundations on which the company is built.

"We are extremely proud to mark over 600 years of loyalty and dedication across all of our divisions, without which the company could not have achieved the success it has to date. On behalf of Stewart Milne Group, I would like express my thanks for this exceptional commitment and the invaluable contribution of each and every individual, and congratulate this year's award winners on an impressive career milestone."

The Loyalty Awards are an important feature within the Stewart Milne Group calendar, running for nearly 30 years.

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