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A couple standing together on a residential street in front of a newly built brick house on a bright day.

Retired couple become first residents at Welborne

Robert and Jane, both recently retired, have become the very first residents to move into Welborne, a 6,000 home garden village near Fareham.

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Masterplan for new homes proposed at Lower Horsebridge, Hailsham

Delivering affordable homes in Lower Horsebridge

We're delivering 124 new affordable homes in Lower Horsebridge, Hailsham after signing an agreement with Stonewater.

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A two-story detached brick house with a red tiled roof and white-framed windows. Three people are standing together at the front door, with a small paved path leading to the entrance. Low greenery borders the house, and similar homes are visible in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

Family swap self-build dream home for a new build

Young family swap self-build dream home for an energy-efficient new build in Newick, East Sussex.

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Four people standing on a stage at an awards event, dressed in formal attire, with one person holding a framed certificate. A large screen with event branding is visible in the background, and stage lights illuminate the scene.

Celebrating three wins at the WhatHouse? awards

We’re proud to win Gold for Placemaking and two Bronze awards at the WhatHouse? awards, celebrating community, design, and sustainability.

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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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