THIS AWARD WILL FOCUS NOT ONLY ON THE DESIGN AND QUALITY OF THE PROPERTIES BUILT, BUT ALSO ON ALL ASPECTS OF THE DEVELOPER’S PERFORMANCE Private Dev op of the Year
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BARRATT DEVELOPMENTS PLC
Barratt Developments is the country’s largest housebuilder. Barratt puts customers at the heart of everything it does, which is why it has been rated as a five star housebuilder by its customers for 15 years in a row. This is a record that no other national housebuilder can match. On top of that, it has won more NHBC Pride in the Job awards than any other housebuilder for 19 years in a row. In 2023, 99% of all Barratt homes were rated EPC A or B. Barratt champions innovation. Its industry leading Energy House 2.0, in partnership with The University of Salford, pioneers new homes for a climate-altered future. To tackle the affordability barriers that first time buyers face, Barratt has introduced Key Worker Deposit Contribution scheme, was the first housebuilder to back Own New Rate Reducer, and launched Kickstart, a shared ownership scheme in partnership with Legal & General Affordable Homes.
LONDON SQUARE
Epitomising excellence in design, construction and customer service, London Square is a leading developer in London’s housing market. Established in 2010, it has grown to become synonymous with delivering exceptional homes across the capital, with over 20 projects. Through Square Roots, an initiative introduced in 2021, London Square extends its commitment to affordability, offering shared ownership and rental schemes providing first time buyers with a new route to buying a quality home and setting higher standards in this sector. Sales staff are pivotal in realising the company’s vision, providing an exemplary service to prospective homeowners, as seen at its riverside project, Square Roots Lewisham. Dedication to customer satisfaction is evident through its In-House Gold Awards and NHBCA1 rating. The company actively fosters community engagement and organises events to bring residents together. This comprehensive approach reflects its firm commitment to excellence and community building in London’s dynamic and challenging housing landscape.
WESTON HOMES
Weston Homes creates developments with a heart – superb places to live, built with the environment in mind and a high-quality specification inside and out. With a Gold Award for Customer Service, Weston Homes’ care for its customers is second to none – including well-designed sales suites, information on buying incentives, scheduled phone calls throughout the buying process and a named customer service co-ordinator post-completion. Modern methods of construction and a “fabric first” policy ensure every Weston home is highly insulated, warm, economical and future- proofed – and the company practices what it preaches, with an electrified company car fleet and a new HQ covered in 700 solar panels. Almost every home has a private balcony or winter garden, along with communal spaces ranging from landscaped roof terraces to riverside walks. Apartment blocks have hotel-quality foyers, and every home has flooring, a fitted wardrobe and a designer kitchen with appliances including a boiling water tap.
READERS’ AWARDS buyer
112 First Time Buyer June/July 2024
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