Home Life: A sparkling new apartment in Docklands...

THE RUSH of new properties is good news for buyers since it puts the squeeze on asking prices. Developers have responded flexibly to worries about the economy, so now is the time to look for incentives. Prices in Docklands vary widely - from under pounds 90,000 to upwards of pounds 2m. Location, facilities - some developments boast multi-floored gyms and swimming pools - size of apartment and views are the key factors in price level. Currently on offer:

The Boardwalk, near Canary Wharf, is a stone's throw from the new Jublilee Line extension. There are one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments and three and four-bedroom townhouses. Prices from pounds 110,000-440,000, Bellway Homes through Knight Frank, 0171 512 9955.

Lockes Walk, Ferry St, on the south of the island, has views over the Cutty Sark in Greenwich. There are one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, and three-bedroom town houses. When completed there will be a concierge, fitness centre, coffee lounge, and business centre. Currently there is an incentive offer of up to 1 per cent Stamp Duty paid. One-bed from pounds 89,950, two-beds from pounds 159,950, through Knight Frank.

The Warehouses, Millennium Wharf, Manchester Road, Isle of Dogs are located right next to the river with views across to the Dome. The 400- year-old warehouses have been converted into two-bedroom apartments, with stainless steel kitchens and timber floors, and cost from pounds 200,000 Redrow, 0171 531 9997.

For nifty buyers, Galliard Homes is offering a 10 per cent paid deposit on its development at Cubitts Wharf for those who can complete by the end of the year. Choice of views downstream to the Millennium Dome or upstream to Greenwich. Apartments from pounds 195,000-pounds 320,000. Tel: 0171 537 1473.