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Roger & Peggy Found Their Dream Home Just When They Were About to Give Up

22 November, 2021

Roger and Peggy, a retired couple from Salisbury, wanted to move to be closer to their family and grandchildren in Hampshire. They had viewed lots of properties and were about to buy a bungalow but it fell through following a poor survey. They were just about to give up hope of moving when they drove past Heatherfields in Bordon, Hampshire and decided to pop in on the off chance. Read More

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Why Sunningdale in Berkshire is such a great place to live.

25 October, 2021

Sunningdale is famous for prestigious golf clubs, celebrity residents and excellent commuting to London, but what is it really like to live there? Read More

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What Home buyers Need To Consider In The Next Six Months

24 September, 2021

As restrictions are officially being lifted and we try to ‘learn to live with Covid-19’ and the Stamp Duty holiday draws to a final close, we’ve asked the Kebbell team to answer your questions about what will be influencing home-purchases going forwards in the next six months as we enter another phase of this extraordinary and tumultuous period in history. Read More

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Andrea Fawell Takes On Swimming The Channel In Record Attempt

11 August, 2021

Later this week, our Sales and Marketing Director Andrea Fawell, will be joining five friends to embark on a unique challenge to swim the English Channel supporting their star swimmer, Paula Craig MBE, who will be the first ever paralysed wheelchair user to attempt the 21 miles without a wetsuit as part of a relay team. Working as a team, it will take about 14-18 hours to cross the Channel. The team is raising funds for Aspire who helped in Paula’s recovery after a road accident left her paralysed from the waist down. Read More

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Where should a first-time buyer purchase? It’s about more than simply location. 

06 July, 2021

Of course, location is a crucial aspect of the buying process. You want to be near your place of work, family, friends, connections and amenities. Size and affordability are other important considerations too. There has been a clichéd view that a first-time buyer only wants - or can only afford – a small flat. Whilst for some purchasers that is the ambition, we believe you really can have it all.  Read More

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A Day In The Life Of A Surveyor

15 June, 2021

As a building surveyor, Louise Warren is no stranger to the recent shift of people wanting to move to small towns, villages or rural areas to enjoy open spaces. But what other shifts are the property industry facing right now? In our recent blog, Louise discusses the changing needs of potential purchasers and what a day in the life of a surveyor at Kebbell looks like. Read More

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Luxury and safety top of list for couple who chose new Berkshire apartment

21 May, 2021

Brian and Sally moved into their new home at Wintersbrooke in Sunninghill, Berkshire, after deciding they wanted to find a home that equalled the size of their townhouse but didn’t have the stairs. Undeterred by the pandemic, the Norths moved to their new home in January 2021, and are enjoying every aspect of having a quiet exclusive residence (with no stairs), close to a lively, charming area where they once lived many years ago. Read More

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Kebbell Receives HFB 5 Star House Builder Rating 2021

14 April, 2021

The most meaningful praise comes from our customers. That’s why we’re delighted to receive the HBF Five Star Rating. Customer satisfaction is something on which we place the highest importance, and is a key element in our brand values. We were therefore delighted to receive recognition for this from our customers who have given us as a 5 Star Rating in the Home Builders’ Federation annual survey. Read More

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How can the property industry attract more women?

08 March, 2021

In the housebuilding industry, it's generally thought that women are the main driving force behind a house move. Even today, women are regarded as the 'home makers' who instinctively understand what they and their families need from the place they live in. Therefore, it's surprising to learn that women account for just 15% of the workforce in property and construction. With International Women's Day falling on March 8th, we felt now was a good time to ask why? Read More

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Kebbell staff give as they earn, raising £4,000 for charity

15 February, 2021

At Kebbell, we’re delighted to be long-term supporters of two very deserving charities: Zoe’s Place and Padstones. We are also very proud of our generous employees, who donate a percentage of their salaries to the charities through the Give As You Earn Scheme. In 2020 the scheme raised over £4,000. Read More