Category: Our homes & developments

  • First Time Buyers: No STAMP DUTY on homes up to £300,000

    In today’s budget the chancellor announced numerous changes affecting the UK economy, however there was a key takeaway that might affect you. As of today stamp duty has been abolished for all first time buyers on homes up to £300,000. According to the BBC, this should benefit 80% of first time buyers across the country – read their budget summary here.

    What does this mean exactly? 

    Before this change first time buyers buying properties up to £300,000 had to find up to £5,000 in stamp duty to buy their home. As of today, this figure drops to zero. If you are currently in the process of buying a house, are a first time buyer and have not yet completed, you will benefit. Talk to your solicitor who will be able to confirm this for you.

    Where could you benefit? 

    If you are a first time buyer, you could save on all our homes up to £300,000. View our homes at Spring Mills, Fence, Harwal Waterside, Silsden or The Bridge in Haworth.

     

     

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  • Energy Ratings – what’s our record?

    Some of you may have read the latest news article stating that national house-builders cheat energy tests in order to achieve their pass ratings; for those of you that have access to The Times online, you can read the article by clicking this link. For those of you that do not, we thought we’d talk about the issue here.

    The article talks about how many of the national house builders cheat their energy certificates by adding quick fixes to their build before their homeowners move in.  The example they provide: ‘Insiders say that bodging is rife. Paul Buckingham, who used to check new homes for airtightness, an element of the EPC calculation, said if a house fell short, he often had to wait while builders sealed gaps. He then had to re-run tests until the home passed — only for carpet fitters to cut all the sealant out. “You’re bodging it for the test.”

    We can’t comment on other builder’s specification/build quality however we can shout about our own record. At Skipton Properties excellence  is one of our values (you can read more about our values here) and as such quality is of upmost importance to us, which is why we take great care in sourcing every product we use to build our homes. We use natural products and build above and beyond current building regulations wherever possible.

    Out of each 100 homes we build, we achieve an immediate pass on 99 of them. When we fall short, due to an error in a product or a building practice, we rectify it immediately, learn from the issue and improve our product. As such our homes are constantly evolving and is why we coined the phrase: New Homes. Re-imagined.

    See the difference. Visit one of our developments today or read our customer reviews.

     

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  • Architecture at The Bridge, Haworth

    The Bridge: philosophy, concepts and details…..

    Guest Blog: Richard Merrills, Director, Watson Batty Architects 

    We have been in involved in this particular site with Skipton Properties for several years, exploring a number of different strategic masterplan proposals as the client’s brief and wishes for the site have been refined.

    The existing site constraints such as the listed mill building, tight archway access, steep cross sectional topography, beck-side boundary, Keighley Worth Valley Railway corridor initially represented design challenges, however these soon became opportunities.

    The site is a long, thin, irregularly shaped plot of land. Early concepts focused on the valley context, varied scale, urban grain, rich texture of finishes, traditional materials and classical architectural styling. The Haworth Conservation area setting also ensures adherence to delivering a high quality aesthetic, with natural traditional materials being applied in an imaginative modern manner.

    We have worked with the existing site to create a new mill aesthetic, of mixture of uses and built form that respects the industrial past, delivering an exciting external environment linking to the Bronte country, whilst crafting a new legacy with a contemporary ‘flavour’.  Our final design proposes the conversion and extension of an existing listed mill into ‘Retirement Living’ apartments, and the construction of 75 new build family houses.

    Our approach to the facades in the retirement element of the development has concentrated on respecting the local vernacular, expressing verticality of the fenestration via a simple effective rhythm and the slim aluminium frames maximise the natural daylighting into the buildings.

    With regard to the family houses, it was a clear ambition of the design and client team to create a high quality mill courtyard setting that is still ‘of Haworth’ and not a typical suburban standard spec house builder scheme.

    Thanks to the attitude of our enlightened ambitious client we have been allowed to deliver this design vision.  The early results seen on site, with the excellent build quality and sourcing of natural materials, the chances of this vision fulfilling its full potential are even further enhanced

    Interested in starting a new chapter in a new home in Haworth?

    Appointments can be made to view the Show Home during our soft launch by calling 01535 288009 or by emailing [email protected].

    Appointments available Thursday – Monday 10am – 5pm from Saturday 25th November.

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  • The Green, Glusburn


    Natural stone homes in the heart of Glusburn

    We’ve been waiting a long time to be able to say these words…..We will be commencing our development works on the 20th November!

    Our Show Home will launch next Summer 2018, however we will be launching off plan reservations for the first phase of the development on Black Abbey Lane in February. The first phase will include a selection of traditionally designed two and three bedroom natural stone homes. Later in April we will then launch off plan reservations for the next phase on Green Lane (pictured in the above computer generated image), which will include three and four bedroom homes.

    Thank you for bearing with us; it’s been incredibly frustrating not being able to give you any further information. We’d like to apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused. Lastly, if you live in the area, please bear with us while we build our homes. Building sites create a certain level of noise and dust, but we will do our very best to keep this to a minimum.

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  • Move in for Christmas

     

    Reserve your new home by Monday 13th November and move in for Christmas to take advantage of these additional extras.

    At Spring Mills, Fence…

    We have just two homes available – The Sharp and the Pendle.

    The Sharp is a four bedroom home with an en-suite bedroom, study, open plan living area, laundry and plenty of space for several cars on the drive. What additional extras have we added to this home? Firstly, you needn’t worry about finding the cash to pay your STAMP DUTY. We’ll pay this for you which is a saving of over £11,000, you’ll be able to choose from luxury Karndean and Cormar flooring – a further saving of over £6,000. You’ll also find two pyrolytic and steam ovens by AEG, as well as a space saving device to make the most of the corner space in your kitchen. The Sharp is priced at £415,000 and can be reserved using Help to Buy.

    The Pendle is a three bedroom home with a separate garage, it features a master suite with an en-suite bathroom. Want a little more space than a two bedroom home, then this home may be for you. If you’re the type that works from home you can could even turn one of the rooms into a study. The Pendle is priced at £239,950 and if you reserve before Christmas we’ll pay your stamp duty; a saving of £2,299.

    Want to find out more? Call 01282 506860 or email [email protected]. Our Sales Advisor, Joanne, will be able to answer any of your questions Thursday – Monday 10am – 5pm.

    At Harwal Waterside, Silsden

    We have just four homes available, all of which if reserved this weekend can be moved into before you put the turkey on the table!

    Our two bedroom ‘Providence‘ apartments both come with luxury flooring included and integrated island kitchens, adding a contemporary feel to these apartments. They also have the benefit of added storage, something many apartments are without. The master bedrooms are large and can easily accommodate a beautiful king size bed. The Providence is priced from £214,950. Both apartments come with a parking space. Buy the ground floor Providence and you’ll benefit from a private, south facing patio.

    Our three bedroom ‘Wakehurst‘ homes offer lots of space for you and your family. Facing south they are light and bright, and feature an integrated garage, lots of parking space, integrated bathroom systems, Zanussi appliances, Scandinavian windows by Velfac and much more. Reserve this weekend and move in before Christmas and we’ll also add flooring to both homes. The Wakehurst is priced at £259,950.

    Want to find out more? Call 01535 633722 or email [email protected]. Our Sales Advisor, Pam, will be on hand to talk you through your reservation Thursday – Monday 10am – 5pm.

    Terms and conditions apply. Speak to our Sales Advisors for more details.

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  • Victoria Fold, Sabden

    We recently held a public consultation to show you our plans for an upcoming development in Sabden in Pendle, Lancashire.

    We are proposing to build a selection of 2, 3 & 4 bedroom homes in the centre of the village, which has just been commended for it’s beauty with an award for best medium sized best kept village in Lancashire (Congratulations Sabden). We intend to enhance that beauty with a selection of quality built homes, all built in natural stone.

    If you’d like to send us your feedback you can do so here until the 24th November.  All feedback will be considered.

    Thank you for your time.

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  • Launch: The Bridge, Haworth

    ***Please note the Show Home launch has been delayed until January 2018***

    It’s a little over a month until we launch our latest development in the historic village of Haworth, West Yorkshire.

    The Bridge will feature a superior collection of 2-4 bedroom family homes and idyllic retirement apartments, where ageless elegance converges with modern, energy-efficient living.

    With breathtaking panoramic views, cobbled lanes and atmospheric tea rooms, Haworth is the perfect antidote to modern life – yet sits within easy reach of motorways, mainline rail services and airports.

    The Bridge forms part of our signature collection of Verity & Family Homes – distinctive homes in natural stone from our long serving, trusted craftsmen. Wherever you see the V&F logo, you can expect traditional elevations, dry stone walls, beautiful landscaping and refined interior specifications, including: exquisite, soft-close, integrated kitchen, a range of AEG appliance, quartz or granite work surfaces (to larger homes) and beautiful bathrooms with chrome radiators.

    We’ll be launching the first range of natural stone homes next month and will be inviting those who have previously registered their interest to make early bird reservations. Why early bird your home? Whether you are looking for a corner plot, or have your eye on a home we only have a few of, early bird allows you to choose the ideal home for you.

    The Show Home and Marketing Suite will launch on Saturday 25th November at 10am. Our Sales Advisor, Pam and our Sales, Marketing and Design Director, Caroline, will be at the development to welcome you, explain key features of our specification and answer any queries you may have.

    For advance enquiries please get in touch Thursday – Monday 10am – 5pm by calling 01535 288009 or by emailing [email protected].

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  • Ending Soon: Stamp Duty Paid

    Many of you have taken us up on our offer of STAMP DUTY paid over the past two weekends. We’ve still got a few homes remaining. Not that we like to rush you but you have until 2:30pm today to take up the offer. If you don’t have time to visit us today please call either of our developments to confirm your interest in the offer and when you reserve we’ll honour it (T&C’s apply).

    Stamp Duty Paid is available on several of our homes. At Harwal Waterside, Silsden, save £3,497 on the three bedroom Wakehurst or just under £1000 on the two bedroom Gloucester home. At Spring Mills, Fence, save £11,747 on the four bedroom Sharp or £5,750 on the four bedroom Hutton.

    Want to find out more? Drop in today until 2:30pm or call us on 01535 633 722 for Harwal Waterside, Silsden or 01282 506860 if you’d like to talk to us about our homes at Spring Mills, Fence.

    Undecided?

    Don’t take our word for it. Take a look at our latest customer reviews to see what makes us different.

     

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  • End of Summer OFFERS….


    It’s almost the end of the Summer and many of you with children will be thinking about getting the children back to school. Some of you may be thinking about your next steps. Is moving home the right thing for you? Are you considering a fresh start? Perhaps more space for you and your family, or conversely, less space? There’s a school of thought that the less stuff you have in your life, the easier it becomes!

    To mark the end of the Summer and because we understand that moving home is a big investment, until the 4th September on select homes at both Harwal Waterside, Silsden and Spring Mills, Fence, we’ll pay your stamp duty.

    If you’re looking for a home in Lancashire, we have homes in the beautiful village of Fence. We have a unique selection of 3 & 4 bedroom homes available with stamp duty paid, with prices starting from £234,950. What’s to love about Spring Mills, Fence? Located in Lancashire, Spring Mills is ideally situated for easy access to the motorway networks whilst feeling like a retreat from it all. Our development has only a small number of homes and is located in the centre of the village. Fence benefits from a great selection of pubs and restaurants and a great school.

    If you’re in Yorkshire and are looking for either an apartment (we’ve found many of our customers love to lock them up and go!) or a home in Silsden, we’re also offering stamp duty paid across all two and three bedroom homes. Natural stone built two bedroom homes at Harwal Waterside start from £174,950. What’s to love about Harwal Waterside, Silsden? Each home is built out of natural stone, some with natural slate roofs and all benefitting from its quiet location next to the Leeds Liverpool Canal.

    How much would stamp duty actually save you?

    On our four bedroom Sharp at Spring Mills you’d save £11,747!

    Find out more today. Stamp Duty is only available on reservations until the 4th September.

    For Spring Mills, you’ll find us on Wheatley Lane, Fence, and you can reach us by calling 01282 506860 or by emailing [email protected]. This week we’re open Saturday, Sunday and Monday 11am – 5pm. Next week we are open as usual Thursday – Monday 11am – 5pm.

    For Harwal Waterside, you’ll find us on Elliott Street, Silsden, and you can reach us by calling 01535 633722 or by emailing [email protected]. We’re open Thursday – Monday 10am – 5pm.

    Terms and Conditions apply. 

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  • Energy efficiency; why buying a period home may be a headache

    High energy bills, damp, draughts…just a few of the things you may struggle with in a period home. New homes are built to modern standards and significantly reduce your energy bills, often cutting your monthly bills in half*. Double glazed windows, modern central heating, insulation and efficient appliances all reduce your energy bills, which are a worry for many households.

    At Skipton Properties we build traditionally styled new homes. We build them using quality materials so that they stand the test of time and always try to go one step further which is why our specifications often include much more than you may see elsewhere. Our developments have their own unique style and we certainly don’t build boxes. Viewing our new homes, we hope, will change your perception of what it is like to buy new.  To read more about our approach click here.

    As prices rise energy efficiency is becoming a concern for many households. Upgrading your period home to modern standards could cost you around £45,000. That figure might seem high so let’s break it down. Guttering and new insulation could cost you around £9,000, new central heating approx £4,000, a new kitchen £7,000, double glazed windows and doors £6,000, re-wiring £3,000. Add into that mix new flooring, decorating and a new bathroom, it soon adds up.

    The greatest thing about a new home is that you don’t have to worry about any of these things and you can efficiently run your home to save you money. It’s also a totally blank canvas; we paint all our interiors white, so that you can put your mark on it a few months after you move in (your house needs to breathe a bit before repainting).

    Visit one of our new homes at Spring Mills in Fence, Lancashire or Harwal Waterside in Silsden, West Yorkshire this weekend. We’re open Thursday – Monday 10am – 5pm.

    Data taken from Zero Carbon Hub and HBF.

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