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    Homebuyers are being urged to consider the benefits of Help to Buy in advance of changes to the scheme coming into effect from next year.

    November 11, 2020 Posted in: News Posts
    The Help to Buy scheme, which has been extended by the Government for first time buyers until 2023, can help those struggling to get on the ladder to invest in a beautiful brand new Harron home. However, the changes will mean existing homeowners will be unable to advantage of the scheme after March 2021. Help to Buy, which first came into effect in September 2009, allows people with a five per cent deposit to borrow 20% of the purchase price of their property, interest free for the first five years. It is available on all newly built properties up to...Read more

    New homes and investment planned for Throapham and Dinnington

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    A £66m investment in 286 new homes is planned to benefit Throapham and Dinnington thanks to a proposed development on Oldcotes Road from leading housebuilder Harron Homes. A planning application is currently being considered by Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council following a consultation period with local stakeholders on a site earmarked for development in the Rotherham Local Plan. Survey works have been carried out over the last year and work has recently started on the archaeological evaluation. As a part of the planning process, over 50 trenches will be dug across the site to assess if there are any finds of...Read more

    Last few luxury homes for sale at Grassmoor development

    November 10, 2020 Posted in: News Posts
    The selection of quality three and four-bedroom homes at Harron Homes’ Regents Green development in Grassmoor has proven popular with just four homes remaining for sale. The stunning four bedroom family homes available include the Nidderdale, Bamburgh, and Windsor styles. The Windsor is particularly luxurious with its stylish design features and integral garage. Stylish double doors lead from the large hallway into the bright and spacious living room. At the heart of the property is an impressive, high specification kitchen with dining area. This stunning open plan room features stylish French doors that open out onto the garden, creating an...Read more

    Keeping pets safe this bonfire night

    November 4, 2020 Posted in: News Posts
    With bonfire night rapidly approaching, it’s time to repay the favour by keeping our pets safe and calm during the noisy celebrations. Harron Homes shares some top tips from the RSPCA to help dogs over firework season. Create a safe space – fill a corner with blankets and toys to keep them comforted, in the quietest corner of the house. If they’re used to being in a crate, fill that instead, but don’t lock them in! Let them roam – On a similar vein, let your dog free wherever they’re usually allowed. They’ll choose where they’re most comfortable, and if...Read more

    Meet the award-winning site manager building luxury homes in Killinghall

    October 21, 2020 Posted in: News Posts
    Yorkshire housebuilder Harron Homes has welcomed Zak Green, 24, as Site Manager at its Kings Croft development in Killinghall near Harrogate. Zak from Barnsley is well established in the construction industry having started as an apprentice bricklayer in 2012 and worked his way up to Assistant Site Manager. His hard work didn’t go unnoticed as he won Apprentice of the Year 2015/16 for a previous employer, as well as Assistant Site Manager of the Year in 2018. Zak said, “This is a step up in responsibility for me, as Site Manager. From quality control and health and safety checks to...Read more

    Harron Homes offers customers leading warranty

    October 6, 2020 Posted in: News Posts
    Harron Homes has joined forces with the National House Building Council (NHBC), the UK’s leading home warranty and insurance provider. Established in 1936, NHBC is recognised by homeowners and trusted by builders and all major lenders. Its 10-year warranty protects the home beyond the initial two-year builders warranty, ensuring confidence in the construction quality of new homes by assessing, inspecting and directly insuring new homes. This new membership also means Harron Homes will be eligible for entry in the NHBC Pride in the Job Awards; the most highly regarded competition in the industry, showcasing best practice and rewarding excellence. Harron...Read more

    Harron Homes reveals web transformation

    September 25, 2020 Posted in: News Posts
    Housebuilder Harron Homes has undergone a radical online transformation. Following a 75% rise in web traffic and a series of website updates to simplify the house shopping process from home, Harron Homes has introduced a new website with a sleek, modern design. Natalie Griffiths, Sales and Marketing Director for Harron Homes North Midlands explains what’s new. “The housing market isn’t slowing down, in fact Zoopla has reported a 137% rise in sales since the market reopened in the middle of May. At Harron, we’re determined to offer the best experience possible to our customers, and it’s evident an increasing amount...Read more

    Housebuilder helps Armed Forces couple find their dream home

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    A Forces couple from Derbyshire has been able to return to the UK and purchase their dream home in Sutton in Ashfield, thanks to Harron Homes’ Armed Forces discount. Management accountant, Kerry Ansell (39), and her husband Kris (38), who is an aircraft engineer in the Navy, recently purchased a Birkwith style home off plan at Harron’s Brierley Heath development and are currently renting in Derbyshire whilst they wait for the property to be completed. After three years living in South Carolina, it was time for the couple to settle back in the UK as Kris is now stationed at...Read more

    Move in for Christmas 2020 and save money on your deposit with Harron Homes

    September 14, 2020 Posted in: News Posts
    Buyers who – after the challenges of 2020 so far – hope to be in a beautiful new home by this Christmas are encouraged to take advantage of Harron Homes’ ‘Move in for Christmas’ scheme. The leading developer is offering a contribution* towards the initial deposit for anyone who purchases their home by the 20th September with the view of legally completing and moving in before Christmas (by 11th December). There are a number of developments which are on track to have properties ready and available by Christmas. Along with the discount, it’s an incredible opportunity to guarantee yourself a...Read more

    Care Manager utilises Key Worker discount to upgrade home for her family

    September 8, 2020 Posted in: News Posts
    A key worker from Mansfield has reserved a brand-new family home from developer Harron Homes at its Forest Reach development, using its NHS and Essential Worker discount offered to those working on the front line of the pandemic. Claire Bradford is a Peripatetic Manager at Cygnet Health Care, covering sites across the East Midlands for inpatients requiring mental health care. She will be moving into the four-bedroom detached Windsor style property with her husband Alan and their children – Charlie, four, and Madeline, three. They hope to move in later this year. “We started looking for a new home late...Read more