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Experience Matlock Farm Park from your sofa

May 21, 2020 Posted in: News Posts

Derbyshire housebuilder, Harron Homes is supporting local business with a donation to Matlock Farm Park. Just a five minute drive from Harron’s Thornberries development, Matlock Farm Park is a fantastic day out for the whole family with activities varying from horse riding to lamb feeding. The wallabies are a firm favourite of all visitors and Harron is donating £200 of food to ensure they don’t go hungry while the farm has no source of visitor income. Fortunately the fun hasn’t come to a halt under lockdown. Keeper George has hosted a video tour exclusively for Harron Homes, showing different areas...Read more

Marketing suites and showhomes opening this weekend

May 14, 2020 Posted in: News Posts

We are pleased to announce we will be reopening our onsite marketing suites for individual customer appointments from Saturday 16th May. Following the latest government and industry guidance we have put a number of safety measures in place to enable customers to visit the marketing suites and showhomes. To welcome customers back as soon and as safely as possible customers are asked to book appointments in advance. These appointments are easily arranged by phoning the development or via the online webchat on the website www.harronhomes.com. This ensures a personalised house-hunting experience where any questions can be answered in-depth, and showhome tours can...Read more

Quick steps to take around the house when you’re feeling overwhelmed

May 6, 2020 Posted in: News Posts

Not being able to go outside would be a challenge for even the most devoted homemaker, especially as we’ve now faced several weeks indoors. It’s likely that you already have coping techniques for difficult times – but it’s also likely that in the current climate, a lot of these are off limits. Here are some top tips to give yourself some light relief when being inside gets too much. Open your windows The quickest way to breathe some life into your house when you’re feeling cooped up is to open all the blinds and curtains and open all the windows....Read more

Harron to re start construction on site from Monday 11th May

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We will be resuming construction at our developments from Monday, 11th May. Developments have been closed throughout April in order to protect the health and safety of both staff and customers. We have been working hard over the last few weeks to update its operations and will be implementing a number of safety measures including enhanced PPE requirements, good hygiene practices and appropriate distancing. Lee Howard, Health and Safety Manager said, “We’ve conducted a thorough risk assessment at each site, and are strictly following industry guidance as well as construction leadership council and government guidance to focus on the welfare...Read more

Last chance to buy at popular Silsden development

May 5, 2020 Posted in: News Posts

Less than 10 homes remain for sale at The Banks, Harron Homes’ popular development in Silsden. This stunning collection of three, four and five bedroom homes looks over Leeds-Liverpool canal, offering unparalleled scenic views. The canal is Britain’s longest, offering 127 miles of walking, boating, wildlife-watching and relaxation. The pretty town of Silsden is popular with both walkers and cyclists, thanks to its peaceful rural setting. Among the homes on offer at The Banks is the Bainbridge at plot 24, at a new price of £214,995. The Bainbridge is a striking split level home, adored by both young families and...Read more

Surviving self isolation (without spending a penny!)

April 30, 2020 Posted in: News Posts

Since we're only making essential journeys and a lot of us aren’t in a position to part with our cash right now, so you might find you’ve suddenly got some time on your hands and you’re not sure what to do with it. We’ve developed a list of tips for surviving self isolation - using stuff you already have in the house! Beautify your home office With more of us than ever before working from home, makeshift offices are popping up in homes all over the country and the world. Keep your spirits high by bringing some of your favourite...Read more

Top tips for making the most of your garden during lockdown

April 28, 2020 Posted in: News Posts

There’s no right or wrong way to feel about what’s going on in the world right now, but one thing we can all agree on is that we’re having a run of unprecedentedly lovely weather. With time out the house still limited by lockdown, it’s the perfect opportunity to make the most of your garden. Fresh air and sunshine are a known mood lifter and can be a great way to dispel anxiety or worry, so we’ve developed these top tips for getting out and enjoying your garden. Start your day off right Now you’ve got no commute to reckon...Read more

New homes available in Fixby

April 27, 2020 Posted in: News Posts

Leading Yorkshire homebuilder, Harron Homes has launched its Highfield Manor development in Fixby this month. Highfield Manor is an exquisite collection of four and five bedroom detached homes in the desirable suburb of Fixby, near Huddersfield. Among the first homes available to reserve are the Warkworth and Windsor styles at plots 9 and 251 respectively. The beautiful Warkworth is a spacious four bedroom, detached family home with an integral double garage, ideal for families that are looking for clever design and luxury features. The luxurious lounge with a stunning feature bay window is found on the ground floor, along with...Read more

Protecting your work life balance

April 22, 2020 Posted in: News Posts

With most of the population now working and living entirely in their homes, we wanted to share our top tips on how to strike the perfect work life balance during these unprecedented times.  1. It can be easy to log on to your emails at 7am and still be answering them late into the evening and never is this more true than when there’s no clear divide between your work life and your home life. Don’t work 15 hour days just because you can - especially if you wouldn’t dream of it in any other circumstances. If possible, work in...Read more

Extending our support to all essential workers

April 21, 2020 Posted in: News Posts

Harron Homes has made the decision to extend its discount for NHS employees to all essential workers*. Throughout the remainder of 2020, essential workers including those who work in the education, food, and transport industries can also secure a £5,000 discount off the headline price on their new Harron Home, as well as £1,000 of vouchers to use on Harron’s Excellence range. These vouchers allow buyers to add the ultimate personal touch to their new home, covering items such as flooring and fitted furnishings. John Booth, Managing Director of Harron Homes North Midlands, said “We really appreciate the effort everyone...Read more