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    Keeping pets safe this bonfire night

    November 4, 2020 Posted in: News Posts
    With bonfire night rapidly approaching, it’s time to repay the favour by keeping our pets safe and calm during the noisy celebrations. Harron Homes shares some top tips from the RSPCA to help dogs over firework season. Create a safe space – fill a corner with blankets and toys to keep them comforted, in the quietest corner of the house. If they’re used to being in a crate, fill that instead, but don’t lock them in! Let them roam – On a similar vein, let your dog free wherever they’re usually allowed. They’ll choose where they’re most comfortable, and if...Read more

    Meet the award-winning site manager building luxury homes in Killinghall

    October 21, 2020 Posted in: News Posts
    Yorkshire housebuilder Harron Homes has welcomed Zak Green, 24, as Site Manager at its Kings Croft development in Killinghall near Harrogate. Zak from Barnsley is well established in the construction industry having started as an apprentice bricklayer in 2012 and worked his way up to Assistant Site Manager. His hard work didn’t go unnoticed as he won Apprentice of the Year 2015/16 for a previous employer, as well as Assistant Site Manager of the Year in 2018. Zak said, “This is a step up in responsibility for me, as Site Manager. From quality control and health and safety checks to...Read more

    Harron Homes offers customers leading warranty

    October 6, 2020 Posted in: News Posts
    Harron Homes has joined forces with the National House Building Council (NHBC), the UK’s leading home warranty and insurance provider. Established in 1936, NHBC is recognised by homeowners and trusted by builders and all major lenders. Its 10-year warranty protects the home beyond the initial two-year builders warranty, ensuring confidence in the construction quality of new homes by assessing, inspecting and directly insuring new homes. This new membership also means Harron Homes will be eligible for entry in the NHBC Pride in the Job Awards; the most highly regarded competition in the industry, showcasing best practice and rewarding excellence. Harron...Read more

    Harron Homes reveals web transformation

    September 25, 2020 Posted in: News Posts
    Housebuilder Harron Homes has undergone a radical online transformation. Following a 75% rise in web traffic and a series of website updates to simplify the house shopping process from home, Harron Homes has introduced a new website with a sleek, modern design. Natalie Griffiths, Sales and Marketing Director for Harron Homes North Midlands explains what’s new. “The housing market isn’t slowing down, in fact Zoopla has reported a 137% rise in sales since the market reopened in the middle of May. At Harron, we’re determined to offer the best experience possible to our customers, and it’s evident an increasing amount...Read more

    Housebuilder helps Armed Forces couple find their dream home

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    A Forces couple from Derbyshire has been able to return to the UK and purchase their dream home in Sutton in Ashfield, thanks to Harron Homes’ Armed Forces discount. Management accountant, Kerry Ansell (39), and her husband Kris (38), who is an aircraft engineer in the Navy, recently purchased a Birkwith style home off plan at Harron’s Brierley Heath development and are currently renting in Derbyshire whilst they wait for the property to be completed. After three years living in South Carolina, it was time for the couple to settle back in the UK as Kris is now stationed at...Read more

    Move in for Christmas 2020 and save money on your deposit with Harron Homes

    September 14, 2020 Posted in: News Posts
    Buyers who – after the challenges of 2020 so far – hope to be in a beautiful new home by this Christmas are encouraged to take advantage of Harron Homes’ ‘Move in for Christmas’ scheme. The leading developer is offering a contribution* towards the initial deposit for anyone who purchases their home by the 20th September with the view of legally completing and moving in before Christmas (by 11th December). There are a number of developments which are on track to have properties ready and available by Christmas. Along with the discount, it’s an incredible opportunity to guarantee yourself a...Read more

    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