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    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

    A historical treat from Harron Homes

    August 28, 2020 Posted in: News Posts
    Yorkshire housebuilder, Harron Homes is supporting local Harrogate gem, Ripley Castle. They’ve teamed up to share some exclusive footage of the stunning sights visitors can enjoy on Harron’s social media pages. Just three miles from Harrogate, Ripley Castle boasts acres of land and a history dating back over 700 years, making for a fascinating day out. The Walled Gardens are a pleasure to visit all year round with a riot of colours and scents from the collection of flowers and herbs. The Deer Park also offers a wide selection of wildlife to admire from 1000-year-old oak trees to the deer...Read more

    Big savings for house buyers

    August 27, 2020 Posted in: News Posts
    The recent changes to Stamp Duty mean new house purchasers will be thousands of pounds better off. With 0% Stamp Duty to pay on homes up to £500,000, Harron home purchasers can expect to pay nothing, saving thousands to go towards a larger deposit, a stunning interior, or perhaps a luxury getaway. The average saving will be £4,400 per property according to calculations by the Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR), and applies to all houses completed before 31st March 2021. These rates don’t apply to buy-to-let and second home purchases, but with a lower rate of 3% for...Read more

    How one Harron homeowner is putting her stamp on her new home

    August 24, 2020 Posted in: News Posts
    Lockdown may be lifting, but we’ve all spent months mulling over our homes. With more time spent indoors, it’s been easier than ever to identify what works in our current set up – and what doesn’t. And while a luxury Harron Home might be a great starting point, people are keener than ever to make their mark on their property. We teamed up with one of our customers, Carla Bradley, to discuss how to treat your home as a springboard for your ideas and visions. “My taste is really varied,” says Carla, “so it’s important to me that everything has...Read more

    Lockdown fun not a prob-llama for Harron Homes

    August 4, 2020 Posted in: News Posts
    We are supporting local business with a donation to Nidderdale Llama Farm. On the edge of the Yorkshire Dales, close to Harron’s Kings Croft development, Nidderdale Llamas is a wonderful retreat from the chaos of daily life. Spending time with llamas has been shown to assist mental health, a cause Nidderdale Llamas champion alongside MIND-UK. In an exclusive video for Harron Homes, found on our social media pages, owner Suzanne Benson explains the benefits of llama trekking and gives a sneak preview of the gorgeous scenery awaiting visitors. While the farm was closed during the height of the Coronavirus pandemic, virtual treks...Read more

    Bloomin’ beautiful butterflies

    July 16, 2020 Posted in: News Posts
    As this year’s nationwide Big Butterfly Count starts this week (Friday 17th July), we've joined forces with Butterfly Conservation to demonstrate its commitment to the promotion of wildlife at its developments. Working together with Butterfly Conservation will mean that our new developments will follow bespoke planting and landscaping guidance designed to encourage butterflies and other wildlife. As well as the corporate commitment, we will be encouraging customers and our social media followers to take part in the Big Butterfly Count, with dedicated resources available including a photography competition and a colouring activity. Furthermore, we’ve developed some guidance for homeowners on...Read more

    Make your garden work for you this summer

    July 15, 2020 Posted in: News Posts
    As we’ve now all spent almost four months in our homes and gardens thanks to lockdown, we’ve had time to notice whether they’re doing the job or whether they could be improved. For inspiration, we teamed up with one of our customers and Instagram blogger Carla Courtney to provide other homeowners with some top tips on how to transform a new home’s outdoor space.   The 32-year-old healthcare professional and Instagrammer said, “With the beautiful weather we’ve been having and the fact that nobody can really go anywhere during lockdown, we’ve been spending a lot of time in the garden....Read more

    A paw-some day at work

    July 2, 2020 Posted in: News Posts
    A silver lining to working from home in recent months is definitely the ability to spend more quality time with our furry friends! In honour of Bring Your Dog To Work day, we asked you to share photos of your pups on the daily grind. The full range of photos brought a smile, and our favourite three, who have won a Hownd voucher each were:   Milo who got dressed up for the occasion. Elvis and Serge who had a more relaxed day at the office. The British Gift Company’s mascot, who would much rather be snoozing! In addition, we...Read more

    Final home remaining at Edenbrook Vale

    July 1, 2020 Posted in: News Posts
    Eager purchasers in Pontefract mean just one home remains for sale at Harron Homes’ Edenbrook Vale development. Located in the delightful town of Pontefract, Edenbrook Vale on Park Road is a collection of luxurious three, four and five bedroom homes. There are plenty of amenities and events occurring in this historic market town. From secondary schools to supermarkets, Pontefract is well stocked for daily life, while the thriving market and famous racecourse offers something different to explore. More hidden treasures can be found in the numerous independent boutiques and cafes in the town centre. In close proximity to the A1...Read more

    Showhome to open at new Crich housing development

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    Harron Homes is unveiling the showhomes at its newest development in Crich this weekend, Saturday 4th July. Foresters View consists of 58 stunning four and five-bedroom homes, carefully selected for an enviable location on the edge of the Derbyshire Dales. Close to the town of Matlock, and less than 20 miles from Nottingham, residents will find everything they need locally from rolling hills to independent shops, pubs, and restaurants. Visitors to the site are able to explore the two luxurious showhomes; the four-bedroom Settle and Salcombe. Showhome viewings are by individual appointment only to ensure the undivided attention of the...Read more