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A row of modern houses lines the far side of a calm pond, their brick and painted facades reflected in the still water. Reeds and lush greenery frame the foreground, while a clear blue sky enhances the scene’s peaceful, residential charm.

Why wetlands should be in every new community

We have worked with the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust to create the Blue Infrastructure Design Guide.

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A pair of construction boots sit near the front door of a new built home. In front of them, four awards are prominently displayed, recognizing workplace excellence: - Housing's Top 10 Best Organisations to Work For 2025 (cert.b.co.uk) - The South East's Top 25 Best Companies to Work For 2025 (cert.b.co.uk) - The UK's Top 50 Best Medium Companies to Work For 2025 (cert.b.co.uk) - The UK's Top 50 Best Medium Companies to Work For 2025 (cert.b.co.uk) - The UK's Top 50 Best Medium Companies to Work For 2025 (cert.b.co.uk) - Two star outstanding to Work For 2025 (cert.b.co.uk)

An outstanding best company to work for

The results for this year’s Best Companies have been released, and we feature in the National, Sector and Regional lists. 

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Four people standing on a newly paved street in front of a row of modern red-brick houses with pitched roofs and solar panels. The houses have white-framed windows and small front gardens, and the area appears to be a new residential development under clear blue skies.

Final homes completed at Loxwood Fields in Alfold

We have completed work at the fully affordable Loxwood Fields development in Alfold, Surrey, handing the scheme over to the Abri.

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Construction site scene showing a person wearing a bright yellow Thakeham-branded safety vest and a blue hard hat, standing in front of a brick building with multiple white-framed windows. Other workers in safety gear and hard hats are visible in the background.

Committed to health & safety with RoSPA award

We have maintained our prestigious Gold RoSPA Award, demonstrating our ongoing commitment to health and safety excellence.

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Two people walking a dog along a gravel path in a green residential area with trees, grass, and modern brick houses in the background. A small playground structure is visible behind them.

Family ties & green space brought us to Woodgate

How family ties and green space encouraged Julie and Ian to buy a new home at Woodgate in West Sussex.

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CGI aerial view of a small town centre featuring a roundabout with cars, surrounded by two- to three-story buildings with mixed residential and commercial use, including storefronts and outdoor seating areas. Tree-lined streets add greenery to the picturesque and well-maintained community

Village Centre preparations begin at Welborne

Construction of the Village Centre at Welborne is now underway at the new generation sustainable garden village in Hampshire.

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A row of modern Burlington townhouses with classic Georgian style brick exteriors and white accents at Welborne Garden Village. Each townhouse features large sash windows, a front door, and a small garden area with neatly trimmed shrubs. The paved driveway leads to a garage.

Benefits of living in a townhouse at Welborne

Offering a unique blend of practicality, style, and community, townhouses are an increasingly popular choice for homeowners.

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Six individuals in high-visibility vests and hard hats pose in front of two newly built houses, one featuring solar panels, marking a construction milestone.

First homes handed over at Bishops Lane, Ringmer

We've handed over the first new affordable homes at the Bishops Lane development in Ringmer, East Sussex, to Stonewater.

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Two people stand outside a brick house with white-framed windows and blinds. The person on the left wears a navy blue t-shirt with an orange graphic and blue jeans, with their arm around the person on the right, who wears a white lace top and patterned trousers. Behind them, an open door reveals a hallway and a glimpse of a garden, suggesting a warm, welcoming moment.

Settling into a new chapter in Burgess Hill

After nearly 30 years in Crowborough, East Sussex, Steve and Roberta were ready for a fresh start.

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Masterplan for new homes proposed in Horndean, Waterlooville

Planning permission for new homes in Horndean

We've secured planning permission for new homes in Horndean with a landscape-led scheme.

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