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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

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The seven changes that will make a big difference to your kitchen

25 January, 2021

The kitchen is the beating heart of the home: it is the place for entertaining or cooking for loved ones, for comforting cups of tea or celebratory glasses of bubbles! We have some top tips for changes that anyone can make to their kitchen to give it a new lease of life. Read More

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Looking to 2021

26 December, 2020

What a year it’s been. Now we’re almost at the end, Andrea Fawell, our Sales and Marketing Director, reflects on 2020 and shares her thoughts on 2021. “Like all businesses, we’ve had to adapt and I must say I’m very proud of the way everyone at Kebbell has pulled together, made the necessary changes and made it through 2020. We are delighted to say The Courtyard in Hampshire is 50% sold and at Cornelian Fields in Scarborough, nearly all of Phase 3 is sold. Both are perhaps an indication that people really are seeking country and coastal life and leaving the cities behind. Read More

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A first time buyer’s guide to buying in the next six months

17 November, 2020

Buying your perfect first home can be both an exciting and daunting task, especially when trying to understand some of the changing details about about stamp duty, the various Government backed incentives, Brexit and what is allowed under current guidelines when looking at properties. Andrea Fawell, Sales and Marketing Director of Kebbell, gives some of her top tips for first-time buyers who are thinking about taking the plunge in the next six months. Read More

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Demand for homes in North Yorkshire increases

27 October, 2020

As buyers push on to benefit from the current Stamp Duty break before it ends, at Kebbell, we are seeing an increased interest at our Cornelian Fields development. Read More

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How to get your home ready for autumn

05 October, 2020

Ask your friends and you may hear many say that autumn is their favourite season and it’s not surprising! Autumn brings glorious colours, sunshine with a hint of early frost, often followed by a late burst of Indian summer heat. Whereas the cooler evenings are a great excuse to light a fire and get cosy. Here are a few ideas for getting your home ready for what John Keats memorably described as ‘the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness’. Read More

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Living in The South Downs National Park

21 September, 2020

The idea of ‘national parks’ was born in the early 19th century, when the Romantic poets wrote about the inspiring qualities of untamed countryside. From the 1930s onwards there was increasing public demand for access to Britain’s wild spaces, leading to the creation of the National Parks. We now have fifteen, and the newest one, created less than ten years ago, is the South Downs National Park. Read More

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How to create a child’s bedroom they’ll really want to spend time in.

07 September, 2020

Many of our buyers are families, and they want to create a family home where the youngest members are just as comfortable and contented as their parents. To help families to create a harmonious home the Kebbell interior design team have shared some top tips on how to create a welcoming and relaxing space for young children or teenagers; making their bedroom the perfect space for play, homework and sleep. Read More