The Zone, a sizable selection of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments is Barratt Homes latest success…read morestories in Bristol. Just a stone's throw from Bristol Temple Meads station it's the start of the areas re-development with new sparkly offices and further residential buildings to crop up over the next few years. There's an onsite gym for anyone keen to keep fit and the apartments have been finished well, a great first step on the property ladder, though for me, there's sometimes something a little soul-less about developments such as this. Now, there are only or to two left to buy, but keep your eye open for rental opportunities - I think a lot of people own them as investment eggs!

'The property ladder'…read more 3 Dreaded words for a yound post-graduate like myself. Where £20,000 debt seems like an imovable figure, and living in a tent seems like the closest we'll get to owning our own property! But with ne developments like the Zone, where new buyers schemes are available for people in the right circumstances to take a step towards a property like this. In a nice area of Bristol, located near to all the local amenities and only a short 15 minute walk from the City centre it's an ideal spot for young working proffesionals who hanker after the city hustle and bustle but also yearn for their own space with peace and quiet. With Temple meads also on the door step you have, as well as Bristol, the rest of the UK on tap!

This new development on Baldwin Street contains about 30, brand spanking new flats. It really is…read morecity centre living - it's impossible to get more central - which is reflected in the marketing: 'Slap Bang' in the centre of town, so it is. Baldwin Lofts is good value for money, both renting and buying, as you can pick up a place to buy from £150K, which for a city centre flat is not too bad - and rental will set you back in the region of £300 per room. It really is perfect for students, as there aren't many student halls around this area, as well as a good buy for first time buyers. There's tight security, good maintenance, low cost bills, so if you like living in the heart of things Baldwin Lofts is where you want to be.

This redeveloped Bristolian Warehouse is hit or miss depending on what you're looking for in terms…read moreof housing. It's ideal for those who wish to share accommodation, not fight over the biggest room, and study in relative isolation - students really. There are appartments of varying sizes; from two to five bedrooms and apartments consist of rows of single study rooms with a common kitchen/dining area. The flats aren't for you if you're looking for something more homely, with a sitting room and garden, and must be pretty noisey on a Friday/Saturday night. Move here if you want to be right in the thick of Bristol for a relatively low price and a bog standard living space.

Short stays, long stays or business stays, this is a great serviced apartment company that offers a…read more5 star service. Most of their Apartments are located within the Century Wharf development so benefit from added security and use of the pool and fitness centre on site. Apartments are tastefully decorated and have all the amenties you could need, such as TV and DVD players, kitchens ect. Depending on your appartment you could also have fantastic views over the water. Personally speaking i'd ask to be in the newer block of the development which is just newer and feels more luxurious to me. They also have a chauffeur service and often put up the performers from the Millenium Centre so you'll be in good company!