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Family traditions, modern visions: three apprentices build generational legacies in construction

February 6, 2024 Posted in: News Posts

Three young joiners are following in their relatives’ footsteps to build successful careers in construction thanks to their Apprenticeship schemes with Harron Homes. This National Apprenticeship Week (5th-11th), the apprentices are calling for other young people to consider this route into the industry. Our passion for building quality homes means we are keen to get apprentices stuck in with practical on-site work as soon as possible. Wickersley-born Bradley Panks, aged 20, is currently undertaking the second year of his joinery apprenticeship. His grandfather also works in the construction sector, and Bradley was inspired to follow in his footsteps by embarking...Read more

Across the Irish Sea to settle down in Dunsville

February 5, 2024 Posted in: News Posts

After receiving a job offer he couldn’t turn down, a Senior Business Analyst crossed the Irish Sea and managed a stress-free and quick move to our stunning Doncaster development, Wyndthorpe Chase. Tosin Ojo, 36, was born and raised in Nigeria, but he lived in Belfast for 12 years before he made the move to a three-bedroom Hampton property in Dunsville, Doncaster. When he received the promising offer for a Senior Analyst role in Doncaster, Tosin knew he had to move closer to the area as quickly as he could. “Usually, such a rapid changeover would be impossible,”...Read more

Discover the perks of rural living at Carlton event

February 2, 2024 Posted in: News Posts

We are hosting an exclusive rural living event this Saturday 3rd February from 11am to 4pm at our stunning Carlton development, The Hawthornes. Our knowledgeable sales executives will be on hand to offer tips about both the development itself and its beautiful rural surroundings. Visitors will be able to find out everything there is to know about the range of amenities nearby and the numerous high-quality schooling options in the area. Our sales executives will also provide attendees with a personalised recommendation for the perfect lunch spot. At the event visitors can visit The Hawthornes’ VIP lounge, where an independent...Read more

Harron Homes supports key workers with impressive incentive package

February 1, 2024 Posted in: News Posts

As part of our Key Worker incentive package, we are offering up to £25,000 discount on selected homes. Designed to make the purchase of a new home as stress-free as possible, the Key Worker package offers tailored support covering a choice of Stamp Duty fees, legal fees, removal fees, gifted deposits, and even luxury furnishing packages. “At Harron Homes, we are focused on establishing vibrant neighbourhoods with a strong community spirit,” said Natalie Griffiths, Sales and Marketing Director at Harron Homes North Midlands. “In light of this, our Key Worker package is designed to reward these valued members of our...Read more

Harron Homes is getting zero-carbon ready - Featured

Harron Homes embraces energy-efficient technology

January 17, 2024 Posted in: News Posts

In line with this year’s energy saving week (Jan 15th-21st), we are getting zero carbon ready thanks to a range of energy-efficient measures introduced to all properties built to the latest specification. With these advancements, homeowners will be able to keep their emissions even lower. New homes are already well established as being more energy efficient than their older counterparts, emitting an average of just 1.4 tonnes of carbon a year, less than half of the 3.6 tonnes of an older property.* SGB-27099 Air Source Heat Pumps are being installed at all homes of the latest specification But we have...Read more

Planning on disused site in Killamarsh to bring over 300 new homes

January 16, 2024 Posted in: News Posts

Housebuilder Harron Homes North Midlands is preparing to submit a reserved matters planning application to North East Derbyshire District Council for 322 new homes, in collaboration with Homes by Honey. A typical Harron Homes street scene for illustrative purposes only This site, next to Green Lane and Upperthorpe Road, has been purchased from Harworth Estates and two other private landowners who previously secured outline planning permission for 397 new homes. The proposal is to transform the former Westthorpe Colliery site into a stunning Derbyshire development of one to five bedroom homes over 45 acres of land, 20% of which would...Read more

Football club scores new kits thanks to Harron donation

January 15, 2024 Posted in: News Posts

Harron Homes has recently donated £800 towards brand new cold weather kits for Rossington Main FC’s U18s Girls Team. The football club is based in Rossington, near Doncaster, close to Harron Homes’ recently launched De Maulay Manor development. Founded in 1963, Rossington Football Club is a FA Chartered Standard Club that offers a high quality, safe and enjoyable grassroots football experience for every age group. The Junior teams range from U7s to U18s and play in the Doncaster and District Junior Football leagues. Harron is a keen supporter of local youth sport, having sponsored three other football teams in the...Read more

Three down, one thousand to go: school pupils help plant first trees at local development

January 12, 2024 Posted in: News Posts

Primary school pupils from Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy (BFHA) in Newark have recently helped plant three trees at our nearby Bilsthorpe Chase development. These trees are the first to be planted at the development, which is set to become home to over 1,200 native trees in the next 2-3 years. BFHA pupils with Harron Homes Site Manager Kevin Adlington and Carrier Landscapers Sites Manager Joe Carnell The official planting ceremony saw three BFHA pupils assist both Carrier Landscapers and our own Bilsthorpe Chase Site Team in planting three native oaks on the development’s village green. Perhaps the most familiar of...Read more

Nottingham couple downsize to stunning lakeside location

January 3, 2024 Posted in: News Posts

Married couple Keith and Alison Smith recently took the opportunity to downsize when they bought their forever home at our Shipley Lakeside development in Heanor. After 40 years in Nottingham in a large house with an acre of land Keith and Alison found they needed something more manageable for their needs. The couple chose a cosy four bedroom detached Birkwith, with an open layout perfect for their current lifestyle. Shipley Lakeside, Keith and Alison Smith Keith, 81, a self-employed electrical engineer, said, “It was a hard decision to make to leave our old home having been there for so long...Read more

Scratch-card success scores kits for Carr Vale

December 11, 2023 Posted in: News Posts

Derbyshire football club Carr Vale F.C. recently held a football card lottery to raise funds towards warm winter clothing for its under 10s team. Wayne Schofield, a site manager at our Thorpe Meadows development, was lucky enough to select the winning team of Aberdeen, securing our official Harron Homes logo on the finished kits. Finding itself in need of financial aid, Carr Vale F.C., headed by local player and parent Damien Bailey, had the idea of setting up a football card competition. Businesses from around the area each pitched in £20 to select one of 52 teams from the football...Read more