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South Wales Argus
04-06-2025
- Business
- South Wales Argus
Developer Lovell Homes answers common home-buying questions
Lovell Homes, which builds homes in Newport, is answering some of the most common questions from buyers at its South Wales developments, drawing on the experience of sales executive Kathryn McCaffer, who regularly guides customers through the journey to owning a new property. Ms McCaffer, said: "Our homes come with a 10-year NHBC Buildmark policy, which includes deposit protection from exchange of contracts, a two-year builder warranty from legal completion, and then eight years of structural defects insurance cover." She also explained the benefits of buying off-plan, which allows buyers to reserve a home before it is built and personalise certain elements. Ms McCaffer said: "Securing a home off plan means you reserve a property from the drawn plans, without having visited the property at all. "Buying off plan allows you to customise some elements of the home and comes with financial benefits, as purchasers can secure the price of the home before it's built. Lovell Homes is currently building new properties at Royal Victoria Court and Locke Gardens, both in Newport. Royal Victoria Court, delivered in partnership with Tirion Homes and supported by the Welsh Government, will include 528 homes, with 264 for open market sale, 234 affordable rental properties, and 30 low-cost ownership options through Melin Homes. Locke Gardens, a collaboration with Pobl, will feature 500 homes, including 286 for open market sale, 80 affordable homes, and 134 shared ownership properties. The development forms part of the Glan Llyn scheme, a £1 billion regeneration project led by St Modwen to transform a 600-acre brownfield site into a new community with 4,000 homes, green space, and community infrastructure.
BBC News
26-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
350 homes approved in Williton despite flooding and traffic fears
Hundreds of new homes have been given the go ahead despite fears over flooding, traffic and renewable energy Wyndham Estate in Williton, Somerset, will include 350 homes, commercial space, leisure facilities and public open critics on Somerset Council had complained about the refusal of the developer, Lovell Homes, to fit solar panels on the Homes had argued the panels were not viable following the government's closure of a scheme whereby homeowners could sell electricity back to the grid. It said the panels would also have a negative visual impact. Councillor Dave Mansell said while "there are lots of good features of this scheme", the developer seemed to have "weird prejudices" against solar Caroline Ellis said solar panels would work in conjunction with air source heat pumps being installed, saving homeowners money on bills, adding: "It's ridiculous that it isn't already mandatory for any new developments."In 2019, the Government closed its feed-in-tariff scheme to new applicants, meaning homeowners could no longer get cash if their renewable energy sources generated enough energy to feed some back to the national to the Local Democracy Reporting Service, under the proposals, 44 per cent of the new homes will be affordable (the equivalent of 155 properties) – far above the 35 per cent mandated within the council's homes will range from one-bedroom flats to four-bedroom houses, with cycle storage and electric vehicle charging points fitted as standard. 'Cars piling up' Councillor Rosemary Woods feared the homes would be subject to flooding and questioned the impact the homes would have on the already busy Nick O'Donnell said: "Here we have 350 homes coming onto the A39 – I can see cars piling up waiting to get onto the main road."To address the issues surrounding flooding, "balancing ponds" have been planned for the estate along with estate was approved with conditions including the developer paying £200,000 to deliver 1 mile (1.5km) of the Steam Coast Trail – a path for walkers and cyclists.A further £500,000 will be provided for new walking and cycling links between the development site and the village of Williton, with an extra £200,000 for a new toucan bus stops will also be upgraded, with a contribution of up to £500,000 to support the 28 service between Minehead and Taunton and the 15 service between Minehead and is expected to begin by the spring of 2026.
Leader Live
28-04-2025
- General
- Leader Live
Flower for Flintshire competition by developer Lovell Homes
Schoolchildren at Westwood Primary School, Buckley, designed a 'Flower for Flintshire', in a competition commissioned by Lovell Homes to celebrate the launch of its newest development, Bryn Castell, near Mold. In the workshop, delivered by Katy Quinn, owner of Cheshire Paper Flowers, the children were tasked with deciding the colours, shape and overall feel for a unique 'Fower for Flintshire', before being split into groups to make three large paper daisies, a reference to the Welsh native ox-eye daisy flower. Lynne Brown, deputy headteacher at Westwood Primary and Simone Selwyn, sales executive at Lovell Homes, with pupils. Photo: Ian Cooper/Ian Cooper Photography. A winning design was then chosen to be created from paper and put on show at the development's marketing suite, which launched on April 26. Using templates resembling the shape of a poppy and daisy - florals with varieties native to Wales - unique colourways were put forward by the children, bringing in an element of the strong local community while acting as a nod to the area's beautiful natural fauna. Read more: North Wales student duo winning awards for new clothing range Lynne Brown, deputy headteacher at Westwood Primary, said: "This was a brilliant project for us to be part of. It gave the children a unique opportunity to contribute to something visible in their community and make something that they can really be proud of. The workshop allowed them to be creative, work collaboratively, and appreciate the beauty of their local surroundings which is something we actively encourage." Maisie, a pupil at Westwood said: "I wanted my flower design to show how bright and welcoming our community is - just like flowers make people smile and feel happy, I hope my design makes people in Flintshire feel happy and proud too." Read more: Welsh charity invites Flintshire schools to help cut county's litter Another pupil, Phoebe, added: "I made my flower bright and cheerful because I think flowers help make places feel more friendly - and I want everyone to feel welcome here." Lovell also gifted the school native Welsh wildflower seeds to support the Bee Friendly government initiative. The scheme aims to make Wales a pollinator-friendly country by encouraging community groups to create habitats with wildflowers and native plants that provide food and shelter. It also promotes avoiding harmful pesticides to ensure safe environments for bees and other pollinators to thrive. Simone Selwyn, sales executive at Lovell Homes, with the winning flower. Anne-Marie O'Doherty, regional sales director at Lovell, said: "We've loved seeing the creativity and enthusiasm shown by the children as we mark the change of the seasons with this hands-on group task. "The opening of Bryn Castell marks an exciting new chapter for us, and we're proud to celebrate the local culture in Flintshire. The location of this development is perfect as it offers contemporary living that's so close to surrounding Welsh and North West cities, as well as stunning nature. By raising awareness of the local wildlife we hope to support something that's so special to people who live in the region - whether they've lived here for years or are moving here for the first time." • For more information visit: or call 01352 300148.
Western Telegraph
24-04-2025
- Business
- Western Telegraph
Pembrokeshire homes available through Help to Buy Wales
Lovell Homes is urging prospective buyers to consider its Augustus Grange development in Haverfordwest, following the extension of the Help to Buy Wales scheme until 2026. The scheme, which was set to end in March 2025, has been extended to September 2026, providing more people with the opportunity to step onto or up the property ladder. Augustus Grange is a mixed tenure development, located off St David's Road, that is being delivered with Pobl Group. More Stories The development will provide a total of 115 two and three-bedroom homes, just six miles from the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. The Help to Buy Wales scheme is designed to make the homebuying process easier and is not restricted to first-time buyers. It is available on properties up to £300,000 and enables buyers to purchase a new build property with just a five per cent deposit. The remainder is made up from a 75 per cent mortgage and a 20 per cent equity loan, which is interest free for the first five years. A selection of three-bedroom homes are currently available at Augustus Grange, including the Lambourne and Lansdown style homes. Suzie Hewitt, regional sales director at Lovell Homes, said: "Help to Buy Wales is an excellent scheme, so we were delighted by the news that it has been extended until 2026. "For most people, buying a home is one of the biggest investments they will ever make, and this scheme has made the dream of homeownership possible for many buyers who would've thought it was out of reach. "We have a fantastic selection of homes under £300,000 available at our Augustus Grange development, which have been designed for first-time buyers, growing families and those looking to rightsize to a more manageable property. "We can't wait to help more buyers make the move to a new Lovell home and would encourage anyone who is interested to get in touch with our sales team to find out more." To find out more about Augustus Grange, visit the Lovell Homes website or call 01437 468 024. The development is open seven days a week, from 10am to 5pm.
South Wales Argus
24-04-2025
- Business
- South Wales Argus
Help to Buy Wales available on new homes in Newport
The scheme was set to end in March 2025 but has been extended to September 2026. This means more people can benefit from the scheme's assistance to buy a home. Developer Lovell Homes is encouraging buyers to consider purchasing with Help to Buy Wales at its two Newport developments, Royal Victoria Court and Locke Gardens. The scheme is available on properties up to £300,000 and enables buyers to purchase a new-build property with just a five per cent deposit. The remainder is made up of a 75 per cent mortgage and a 20 per cent equity loan, which is interest-free for the first five years. Suzie Hewitt, regional sales director at Lovell Homes, said: "Help to Buy Wales is an excellent scheme, so we were delighted by the news that it has been extended until 2026. "For most people, buying a home is one of the biggest investments they will ever make, and this scheme has made the dream of homeownership possible for many buyers who would've thought it was out of reach." Lovell Homes is currently providing new homes at two developments in Newport – Royal Victoria Court and Locke Gardens. Royal Victoria Court is located off Cardiff Road, on the site of the former Whiteheads steelworks, and consists of 264 two, three and four-bedroom houses and one and two-bedroom apartments. Locke Gardens, on the site of the former Llanwern steelworks, consists of 286 two, three and four-bedroom homes. To date, 53 per cent of buyers at Royal Victoria Court and 36 per cent at Locke Gardens have used Help to Buy Wales to purchase their new home. Ms Hewitt added: "We have a fantastic selection of homes under £300,000 available in Newport, which have been designed for first-time buyers, growing families and those looking to rightsize to a more manageable property. "We can't wait to help more buyers make the move to a new Lovell home and would encourage anyone who is interested to get in touch with our sales team to find out more."
