Harron’s Rising Star wins Yorkshire Residential Award

Yorkshire based Harron Homes is celebrating 27 year-old Zak Green who has won the Rising Star category at the Yorkshire Residential Real Estate Awards held last week, 12th October, in Leeds. The Yorkshires Residential Real Estate Awards raises a glass to the incredible living spaces that are created and renovated throughout Yorkshire, and the Rising Star category aims to reward the industry’s most promising new talent working within residential property in Yorkshire. The event is organised by Yorkshire Children’s Charity who aim to make things better for the thousands of disadvantaged children in the region; giving children experiencing ill health,...Read more

Sweet colleagues raise more money for Macmillan

Last week, we once again supported Macmillan in its quest to create the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning. Colleagues at our Barlborough and Morley offices brought their best cakes to work and together we raised a total of £189.61. This amount is enough to pay for a person affected by cancer to attend a health and wellbeing event, providing them with skills to improve the management of these areas in their lives, and run Macmillan’s Online Community forum for over 3 hours. 98% of Macmillan’s funding comes directly from donations so all contributions make a massive difference to the charity. Alison...Read more

From former funland to brand new homestead

Embarking on an exciting new chapter in their lives, married couple Francesca and Laurel De Giorgio have moved in to our stunning Derbyshire development, Shipley Lakeside. This captivating area holds a particularly special place in the heart of Laurel, who remembers visiting the lakeside area as a child, back when it formed the site of the American Adventure Theme Park. "I have great memories of the place," recalls Laurel. "There’s such a nostalgic feeling to living here. And it’s even more exciting now, because there’s so much to do – with endless walks, biking routes, outdoor activities, it’s like the...Read more

Two midland site managers receive NHBC Quality award

Site Managers David Armitage and Paul Armes have both received their NHBC Pride in the Job Quality awards, at the East England award ceremony in Leicester today, 6th October. Both have been recognised for the high standards maintained on their sites; The Brambles in Retford where Paul works, and Simpson Park in Doncaster which David has been managing. The Pride in the Job awards is one of the most highly regarded competitions in the industry, showcasing best practice and rewarding excellence. David and Paul were delighted to attend the awards and celebrate their success with the team, crediting their success...Read more

Forklift driver rises to new heights with promotion at Nottinghamshire development

Housebuilder Harron Homes has recently promoted experienced employee James Lacey to Trainee Assistant Site Manager Shipley Lakeside in Heanor, Nottinghamshire. James Lacey, 36, from Ecclesfield, sought out a new challenge to oversee site operations and brings over 15 years of industry experience to the team at Shipley Lakeside. He said, “I initially worked on my family’s farm progressing into the housing industry from there. I’ve held a variety of roles since then, ranging from site supervisor on other developments to my most recent role as a driver. Throughout my career, though, I’ve sustained a keen interest in how the building...Read more

Work begins on Harlington development

Yorkshire housebuilder Harron Homes has begun work on building 58 homes at its newest Doncaster development, Cressacre Green. The homes will be a mixture of three and four bedrooms across almost six acres of land, perfect for those looking for quality living without compromising on space or style. Work has started on enabling works with the first home expected to be complete by spring 2024. Set in the spectacular rolling Yorkshire countryside, Cressacre Green is nestled on the outskirts of the charming village of Harlington. As part of the planning agreement, Harron is contributing almost £800,000 to the local area,...Read more

Couple trade in UAE heat for homelier life in Chesterfield

After trading in their rented apartment in the United Arab Emirates, a couple have returned home for a slice of British rural life in a brand new property at Harron Homes’ Chesterfield development, Thorpe Meadows.   James and Gladys Thomas spent 12 years in the Middle East renting various locations in multiple cities, including in Abu Dhabi, where they worked as Head of Brand Operations and Marketing Executive respectively. “We loved the Middle East, but after 12 years abroad, we wanted to move back to the UK,” said James. “My mother and siblings live in Chesterfield, and I’m from the...Read more

Unlocking the key to showhome luxe with Harron Homes

Harron Homes recently opened the doors to two showhomes at Riverdale Park, its newest development in Doncaster. Charlotte Darby, Client Account Manager at Show Business Interiors who worked with Harron on the designs, reveals the key to achieving that luxury feel in the Shelford and Morton, both stunning four-bedroom detached homes. “The two homes have very different aesthetics, but both focus on creating harmonious and balanced spaces for that elevated look, guided by the aim of achieving two contrasting homes with distinct atmospheres. We’re firm believers that family homes can both be practical and aesthetically pleasing so we emphasise comfort,...Read more

Derbyshire music festival raises £40,000 for local cancer charity

For the third consecutive year, we have sponsored the Old Goats Grumble festival in Denby, Derbyshire, right by our charming development, Shipley Lakeside. With the help of our £3,000 contribution, the festival raised £40,000 for cancer charity Lauren’s Legacy, improving on last year’s whopping £36,000 at yet another sold-out event. By raising funds via donations and events such as the Old Goats Grumble festival, Lauren’s Legacy continues Lauren’s mission in fulfilling the wishes of those teenagers and young adults going through cancer treatment. These wishes encompass a range of experiences, from a memorable family holiday to coveted concert tickets or...Read more

Forever home found: couple look to the future at Shipley Lakeside

Jacqui Hamilton, 25, and Tony Cockerill, 30, have bought their dream home with Harron Homes. Upsizing to a beautiful four-bedroom Birkwith at Shipley Lakeside near Heanor, Derbyshire, they discovered the perfect space to entertain and plan for the future. Technical Pre-Sales Engineer Tony previously owned a two bedroom home, near Ilkeston, which proved too small for their needs after Jacqui moved in with him over a year ago. Jacqui, a Financial Capability and Student Success officer, said, “We found our old home lacked the space we needed with no dining room and a very small kitchen. We really couldn’t fit...Read more