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A contemporary community building with dark cladding, large windows, solar panels on the roof, and a green lawn in front.

A new chapter for the Sales Pavilion at Woodgate

We're in discussions with Slaugham Parish Council to take ownership of the former sales pavilion as a permanent asset.

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Why moving to Burgess Hill is an amazing choice for your new home

Thinking about moving to West Sussex? Burgess Hill offers a balance of countryside calm, great transport, expanding amenities, and family friendly living.

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Site plan for affordable homes in Southampton

New affordable homes in Southampton

We're building 84 new affordable homes at St Mary's in Southampton on behalf of housing association partner, SNG (Sovereign Network Group).

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Masterplan for new homes proposed in Horndean, Waterlooville

Charles Church to build new homes in Horndean

We've completed the sale of land to the east of Catherington Lane to Persimmon Homes, with planning permission for 109 new zero carbon ready homes.

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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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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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