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Harron Homes celebrates triple NHBC win

June 16, 2023 Posted in: News Posts

Harron Homes is celebrating three of its site managers who have won the National House Building Council (NHBC) 2023 Pride in the Job awards. 27 year-old Zak Green based The Hawthornes in Carlton, 43 year-old Paul Armes, who works at The Brambles in Retford, Nottinghamshire, and 41 year-old David Armitage, who works at Harron’s recently launched Simpson Park development in Doncaster were all recognised for their hard work by the NHBC, the UK’s leading home warranty and insurance provider. Its flagship Pride in the Job award is one of the most highly regarded competitions in the industry, showcasing best practice...Read more

Football club scores new kits thanks to Harron donation

June 8, 2023 Posted in: News Posts

Priory Celtic FC, based in Kimberly, Nottinghamshire, which sits between Harron’s Shipley Lakeside development in Heanor and Sandlands Park in Hucknall, are the latest football team to benefit from Harron’s sponsorship. A £250 donation covered half the cost of 15 new kits, providing a much needed overhaul of the kits for the U13 boys. As a Community Standard Football Club, Priory Celtic trains boys and girls of all ages, with 40 teams spanning as young as U7s, up to veterans. Harron is a keen supporter of local youth sport having sponsored two other football teams this year; Eckington Boys &...Read more

Mayors cut ribbon to launch brand new showhomes at Doncaster development

June 7, 2023 Posted in: News Posts

We recently welcomed the Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Doncaster, Ros Jones and Glyn Jones, to launch two brand new showhomes at our Doncaster development, Riverdale Park. The Mayor and Deputy Mayor were met by our North Midlands Marketing Co-ordinator, Robert Clubbe, Sales Executive Michelle Ellis, and Contracts Manager Gary Coughlan, all of whom were on hand to give a tour of the two new showhomes. The first of their kind, both The Shelford and The Moreton showhomes are spacious, four-bedroom detached family homes with integrated garages and classic design features. From the luxurious living room to the high-specification kitchen...Read more

Mayor celebrates start of Barnsley site rejuvenation

May 12, 2023 Posted in: News Posts

Mayor of Barnsley, Councillor Sarah Tattersall, attended the official ground-breaking ceremony for our newest development in Barnsley, which is to be named Nevison’s Fold. The development will deliver 238 luxury homes on a brownfield site on Bleachcroft Way, with two showhomes anticipated by December, and the first residents expected to have moved in to their homes by the year’s end. This new development will offer something for everyone, whether they are first-time buyers, downsizers, families or couples. A mix of two-, three- and four-bedroom homes, all equipped with electric car charging points, will occupy the 23-acre Harron Homes site, which...Read more

Harron communities get together for Coronation street party celebrations

May 11, 2023 Posted in: News Posts

We saw neighbours up and down the country enjoy King Charles’ Coronation with their own street parties, and our Laughton Gate development in Dinnington, Rotherham was no different. Residents had a fantastic day in their special Coronation t-shirts, decorating their houses with bunting to compete for “best-dressed house.” They even arranged for local MP Alexander Stafford to join in the fun with his family. We have been told his daughters particularly liked the themed cupcakes! Shleese at Laughton Gate submitted these brilliant photos to our Coronation street party competition and we’re delighted to send a prize gift voucher to the...Read more

Harron Homes supports Chesterfield careers initiative

April 24, 2023 Posted in: News Posts

Housebuilder, Harron Homes, has partnered with Chesterfield Borough Council and Destination Chesterfield for their Careers Made in Chesterfield initiative, speaking to local students about getting started in the construction industry. Wayne Barrett, Technical Director at Harron Homes North Midlands, recently visited Parkside Community School to share his experiences in the industry and advise students on the variety of career paths available. This is his second visit having participated in the pilot workshop in December 2022. Wayne said, “I was delighted to attend the careers workshop at Parkside Community School. At Harron we like to contribute to the local community in...Read more

Meet the family that won’t settle for anything less than a Harron home

April 19, 2023 Posted in: News Posts

A Sheffield couple are celebrating their second Harron purchase together as they downsize to enjoy retired life. 57 year-old Ann and 55 year-old Paul Hardy bought their first Harron home in 2016, a four-bedroom detached Warkworth at Harron’s Waverley development in Rotherham, large enough to accommodate the couple and their children.   Trained Accountant Ann said, “At the time the location suited us perfectly for its proximity to Sheffield centre, it was very convenient for work. Now the kids have all grown up and we’re on the verge of retiring it’s time to downsize.” “We knew we wanted another new...Read more

Harron invites Key Workers to find out more about exclusive buying scheme

April 12, 2023 Posted in: News Posts

On Saturday 22nd April, we are inviting Key Workers to an exclusive event at our Highfield Manor and Victoria Heights developments in Fixby, near Huddersfield, where prospective buyers can find out about our Key Worker incentive. Designed to make the purchase of a new home as stress-free as possible, the Key Worker incentive offers up to £20,000 of tailored support covering a choice of Stamp Duty fees, legal fees, removal fees, gifted deposits, and even luxury furnishing packages. “At Harron Homes, a focus on establishing vibrant neighbourhoods with a strong community spirit is at the heart of what we do....Read more

Derbyshire family avoid house buying hassle with Harron’s Part Exchange scheme

April 11, 2023 Posted in: News Posts

A couple from Derbyshire have taken advantage of Harron Homes’ Part Exchange Scheme to buy their dream home at Shipley Lakeside near Heanor. Kelly and Brian Pickering, with their 11-year-old son and 13-year-old daughter, have upgraded their previous older property in Heanor to a brand new home which gives them all the space they need for enjoying life as a family. Energy Specialist Kelly, 42, said, “We took advantage of the Part Exchange through Harron which was very straightforward and would highly recommend it to anyone. It made our whole purchasing experience easier and less stressful as we didn’t have...Read more

Harron Homes celebrates dedicated employee with Sales Executive of the Year award

April 5, 2023 Posted in: News Posts

Harron Homes Sales Executive, Michelle Ellis, has been awarded Sales Executive of the Year at Harron’s Annual Seminar in recognition of her hard work and excellent customer service. Michelle has been in the house building industry for 25 years and joined Harron in September 2020 as a Sales Executive at its Thoresby Vale development in Edwinstowe. With a passion for customer service, Michelle excels when helping her customers through the entirety of their house buying journey. Michelle said, “I love meeting new people and getting to know their story. Being part of customers’ home buying experience is wonderful for me....Read more