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  • Skipton Properties Celebrates International Women’s Day

    And also Women in Construction Week!

    Today on International Women’s Day, Skipton Properties is proud to celebrate the women who work with us and the values that guide our business. As a company run by two successful women, Sarah and Caroline, we are honoured to acknowledge the achievements of women worldwide.

    Speaking of achievements, Sarah, the company’s Managing Director, handles day-to-day operations at Skipton Properties and shares her insight into the industry as Chair of the House Builders Association. When asked about her role, Sarah discussed the challenges of balancing work and home life. As a working mum, she emphasised the importance of acknowledging the difficulty of juggling responsibilities. She expressed gratitude for her supportive husband, who shares the workload with her every day. Sarah strives to do as much as she can for her children and attends many school activities, but acknowledges that it requires careful coordination to manage everything.

    As the Director in charge of sales, marketing, and design, Caroline collaborates closely with the team to evaluate our homes’ aesthetics inside and out. Her primary advice is to conquer one’s, inner critic. Caroline notes that imposter syndrome is a prevalent issue among women, including herself, and it’s something that she battles every day. “Women often underestimate their abilities and undersell themselves, which can lead to hesitancy to apply for certain positions or negotiate for better salaries.”

    Considering two sisters lead our company, we understand the importance of family and strive to create homes where families can thrive. We believe in creating homes that are not just buildings but spaces that inspire, motivate, and nurture. Our heart is in every home we build, and we are proud to be a part of the lives of so many families.

    Our values of excellence, creativity and innovation, family, and heart are at the core of everything we do. We strive for excellence in every aspect of our work, from the quality of our homes to the relationships we build with our customers. We are creative and innovative, always looking for new ways to exceed expectations and meet the needs of our customers.

    We want to acknowledge and celebrate the incredible women who work for us, from our Sales Advisors to our team in our head office. We are grateful for their hard work, dedication, and passion. Our team of women is a vital part of our success, and we are proud to have them as part of our Skipton family.

  • Brand New Releases in Skipton

    We’ve recently released an abundance of new homes and we’re excited to present them to you here! We listened to your requests for more two-bedroom properties in Skipton and are thrilled to introduce “The Linden” – two beautiful double-bedroom homes priced at £247,500 (only one now remains) But wait, there’s more! Our four-bedroom “Hawthorn” is ready for you this summer, along with the ever-popular “Wood” four-bedroom home. And if that’s not enough, we’ve added a further three-bedroom “Curlew” to our selection. And released just yesterday, our stunning four-bedroom “Middleton” home, the same house type seen as our stunning show home, is now available as well.

    Not forgetting our converted homes in Haworth! We only have two remaining, and we have some exciting news, we’re offering part exchange for these homes. Don’t miss your chance to own a beautiful home, packed with character in this charming village.

    Over in Silsden, we are thrilled to have released a further three exceptional homes. Introducing “The Rose” – a stunning four-bedroom detached home featuring a spacious, separate home office. And that’s not all – “The Foster” two truly unique homes spanning over three floors, complete with a luxurious master suite that occupies an entire level.

    The images give you a sneak peek into our featured homes, but our sales team will be available to provide you with more information. Our team are available Monday-Thursday from 10:30 am. Karen L will be at Bolton Gardens in Silsden; 01535 280309 / [email protected], and also available for appointments in Haworth. Meanwhile, Karen D will be in Skipton; 01756 636633 / [email protected]

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  • Our Energy Efficient Homes

    According to the Home Builder Federation, new-build homes can save you up to £2,600 in energy bills annually. And in a recent survey conducted by Zoopla, almost 70% of new-home buyers consider energy efficiency an “extremely” important factor in their decision.

    At Skipton Properties, we prioritise the environment in our home-building process. Our homes are constructed with high-quality insulation and water-saving features, which reduce energy consumption and decrease bills. Our recent upgrade to user-friendly technology allows you to control your heating system from anywhere at any time using our mobile-operated system, eliminating the inconvenience of manually adjusting your home’s heating.

    Additionally, our homes are equipped with a convenient charging point for electric car owners, and for those residing in our newly converted properties in Haworth, we have made sure that a charging point is readily accessible. We take pride in our efforts to build homes that are environmentally friendly and energy-efficient.

    Head over to our ‘environment’ page for a little more on how we build our energy efficient homes and our carbon neutrality 🙂

    Your Journey

    Buying a home needn’t be difficult to navigate. Your Sales Advisor is always ready to guide you through each phase of the process, and to provide you with a better understanding, we’ve documented some key steps to anticipate when purchasing a new home from us.

    NHQC

    We’re excited to introduce the New Homes Quality Code, replacing the Consumer Code, to further enhance our commitment to excellence. This code complements the 10-year New Homes Warranty provided by the LABC for your added protection.

    Customer Stories

    Without our customers we wouldn’t be in business. We’ve interviewed a few of our homeowners so you can hear directly from them about their experience of buying a Skipton Properties home, from the design to their experience of buying.

    Mortgage Advice

    Navigating the mortgage market can be confusing.That’s why we have partnered with the Mortgage Advice Bureau. They have many years of experience in finding mortgages on new-build properties that work perfectly for their clients.

  • Unsung hero: Ian Ross 🙂

    Skipton Properties has a team of long-serving staff that takes pride in their work. We recognise and value the contributions of all our employees. We recently gave special recognition to Ian Ross, a site labourer who has been with the company for an impressive 20 years.

    Ian’s contributions to the success of Skipton Properties over the years have been invaluable. He has worked on all the company’s developments and has shown his dedication by showing up to work regardless of the weather! It’s no surprise that the company considers him a true unsung hero.

    Skipton Properties’ recognition of Ian’s 20 years of service highlights the importance of acknowledging the contributions of long-serving employees; it’s essential to show them that their dedication and hard work are valued and appreciated. We presented Ian with a well-deserved holiday voucher to show our appreciation. The joy on his face was proof that the gesture meant a lot to him 🙂

    Your Journey

    Buying a home needn’t be difficult to navigate. Your Sales Advisor is always ready to guide you through each phase of the process, and to provide you with a better understanding, we’ve documented some key steps to anticipate when purchasing a new home from us.

    NHQC

    We’re excited to introduce the New Homes Quality Code, replacing the Consumer Code, to further enhance our commitment to excellence. This code complements the 10-year New Homes Warranty provided by the LABC for your added protection.

    Customer Stories

    Without our customers we wouldn’t be in business. We’ve interviewed a few of our homeowners so you can hear directly from them about their experience of buying a Skipton Properties home, from the design to their experience of buying.

    Mortgage Advice

    Navigating the mortgage market can be confusing.That’s why we have partnered with the Mortgage Advice Bureau. They have many years of experience in finding mortgages on new-build properties that work perfectly for their clients.

  • New Releases: The Fosters at Bolton Gardens, Silsden

    Exciting news for those of your searching for a three-bedroom home in Silsden. Two plots of the highly anticipated three-bedroom Foster home are available at Bolton Gardens. The Foster is a semi-detached townhouse that perfectly blends modern and traditional architecture. With three floors and a garage, it offers ample space and comfort for families.

    Completed Foster home
    Completed Foster home

    As you step into the Foster, you are greeted with a hallway that leads to the upper floors and doors that open into a spacious open-plan living area., with a cloakroom and store cupboard. The living area integrates a modern kitchen, a dining area, and a sitting area that leads to the rear patio and turfed garden via double doors.

    The first floor houses two good-sized double bedrooms and a family bathroom with a bath. The second floor boasts an expansive full-length master suite with a bedroom, en suite shower room, and ample storage space.

    Completed Foster home

    As with all our homes at this build stage, you get to make your own selections from the extensive range of kitchen cabinetry and ceramic tiling to make your home truly your own. So, whether you prefer a traditional look or a more modern feel, the Foster home gives you the flexibility to customize your living space. Learn more about our specifications here.

    Completed Foster home, master suite, ensuite

    The two plots available for sale are 2 and 66. With limited plots available, act fast to secure your dream home. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to live in a beautiful, modern, and comfortable space that you can truly call your own.

    Contact us today to schedule a tour of the development and make the Foster home your new sanctuary.

    Call Karen L on 01535 280309 or [email protected].

    We look forward to hearing from you.

  • Interiors inspiration with Laura Baarda of Bowman Riley…

    Moving into a new home is always exciting, and the possibilities for creating a fresh new look are endless! Even if you’re working with existing furniture, there are always ways to inject new style into your space. From updating your window treatments to adding a few well-placed accents, a little change can go a long way.

    To help you stay ahead of the curve, we’ve consulted with Laura Baarda, Head of Interiors at Bowman Riley, to bring you the latest trends for 2023. Plus, we’ve sourced looks direct from high-street brands so you can easily recreate these trends in your own home. Get ready to be inspired!

    1 ~ Tonal Warm Colour Palettes

    We’re seeing many lovely tonal palettes layered with elegant patterns and textures, paired with casual slubby linens and plush, rich velvets.

    2 ~ Bronze Beauty

    After the popularity of simple black brassware over the last few years, paired with either natural light oak or dark black timber, we are now seeing a more classical and flexible set of finishes. Bronze brassware brings warmth and pairs beautifully with varying oak tones.

    SAMUEL HEATH

    3 ~ Adding drama to tonal schemes

    When decorating any room in your home, you might feel like something is missing, and that could well be a bold accent. Adding a solid black or tan splash in small areas of the room is one of the quickest ways to add drama to a space while creating a harmonious scheme. Depending on the outcome you wish to arrive at, accents can be complementary or contrasting to the leading tone of the room, but either way, they are there to emphasise the overall colour, not detract from it.

    H&M HOME
    ZARA HOME

    We take pride in curating spaces that strike the perfect balance between timeless elegance and cutting-edge design. We hope to be able to show you what beautiful spaces you could create in our homes with the launch of a brand new Show Home later this year.

    Before we go, please remember we recommend waiting a year to paint your new home to allow it some time to settle 🙂

  • Happy Valentines Day. We’ve donated £725 to Tiny Tickers

    Like many of our family team, I have a young child, and because of this, Sarah and I feel passionate about helping children’s charities.

    So today, on Valentine’s Day, we’re donating to Tiny Tickers. A national charity Improving the early detection and care of babies with serious heart conditions.

    Did you know that a baby is born with a congenital defect every two hours in the U.K.? Babies born with severe heart problems are at significant risk of disability or even death if not diagnosed before they fall into the early stages of heart failure. Therefore, early detection is essential, so today, we’ve donated £725, so they can supply more machines to the hospitals that need them and hopefully save more lives.

    To find out more about the charity and how you might be able to help, go to their website here. Or to find out about our other charitable endeavours, please click here.

    We hope you all have a wonderful Valentine’s Day with your loved ones.

    Best, Caroline and Sarah x

  • Say hello to our Sales Advisor, Karen L 🙂

    Today, we’d like to say hello to a new addition to our family team: Karen L, our newest Sales Advisor guiding our homeowners through one of the most significant decisions of their life!! Karen joined us in December and has been a busy bee ever since getting to know our homeowners. 

    What experience do you bring to your role here at Skipton Properties?

    I have been in the housebuilding industry for over twenty years, working for various new-build developers. With so many years under my belt, I am adept at translating plans for our customers so they can confidently buy off-plan. I love my role and was overjoyed when Skipton Properties offered me a job. It is nice to work for a developer that I genuinely believe in.

    Our customer journey is important to us. So what do we do differently at Skipton Properties?

    Every developer tries to put customers and families at the centre of everything they do, providing a seamless journey – from the beginning to completion – with attention to detail and care. But being family-run, this value naturally runs through our veins, ensuring each customer receives an unforgettable experience. 

    When you walked up to a completed Skipton Properties home at Bolton Gardens, your first reaction was WOW. Please talk to us a little about this considering your experience in the industry.

    I’ve never seen homes built by a developer of your size with such attention to detail on each elevation. I could go on, the stone you use here at Bolton Gardens, the block paved driveways, but the feature I have yet to see anywhere else is the size of those patios. In many cases, they span the entire width of the house. Such size changes how our homeowners use their gardens, giving them enough space for a table and chairs and some lounge seating.

    You’ll find Karen at Bolton Gardens, Silsden, for much of her week. However, she is also available for appointments to view our last two homes at Ebor Mills, Haworth. 

    Speaking of the stone we use at Bolton Gardens in Silsden 😉

    Bolton Gardens – Silsden

    Ebor Mills – Haworth

    The Alders – Skipton

    Your Journey

    Buying a home needn’t be difficult to navigate. Your Sales Advisor is always ready to guide you through each phase of the process, and to provide you with a better understanding, we’ve documented some key steps to anticipate when purchasing a new home from us.

    NHQC

    We’re excited to introduce the New Homes Quality Code, replacing the Consumer Code, to further enhance our commitment to excellence. This code complements the 10-year New Homes Warranty provided by the LABC for your added protection.

    Customer Stories

    Without our customers we wouldn’t be in business. We’ve interviewed a few of our homeowners so you can hear directly from them about their experience of buying a Skipton Properties home, from the design to their experience of buying.

    Mortgage Advice

    Navigating the mortgage market can be confusing.That’s why we have partnered with the Mortgage Advice Bureau. They have many years of experience in finding mortgages on new-build properties that work perfectly for their clients.

  • In conversation…..

    ….with our kitchen supplier, Howdens

    For over a decade, we’ve been proud to partner with Howdens Joinery. Delighting our customers with their beautiful kitchens that are stylish yet practical. her essential

    How long have you been designing kitchens?

    I’ve been a Kitchen Designer at Howdens since 2003, and have been Skipton Properties’ design lead since our relationship began. My background was in interior design, which provided the base experience in order to design kitchens at Howdens.

    The ‘Middleton’ Show Home Kitchen at The Alders, Skipton

    What’s your first consideration when starting a kitchen design for Skipton Properties?

    My first consideration is who might live in this home, might this home appeal to first time buyers or families? And then I start with the basics, how much storage is required? And from there, I can get creative on the flow of the kitchen, mindful of the design of the home.

    Plot 4, View Home, Ebor Mills, Haworth

    “I love striking just the right balance between traditional and contemporary, using colours and textures to add that extra “oomph”!

    What are your essential requirements for a well-designed kitchen?

    Kitchen design should offer the perfect balance of style and function. From sound storage solutions to creative zones for food prep and cooking, you can get your culinary space humming like a well-oiled machine – no more bumping elbows in cramped corners! Whether it be clever pull outs or an island that adds informal dining opportunities on top of valuable storage, there’s nothing quite as satisfying as finding just what you need when creating some delicious meals with ease.

    What are absolute no no’s in kitchen design?

    We like to achieve that airy, open feel in a kitchen. I make sure to leave sufficient clearance between appliance handles and other obstructions – such as a sink or window frame – so they won’t be accidentally knocked when passing by.

    What are your favourite styles at the moment?

    It really depends on the project, property style and “look” being created. I love striking just the right balance between traditional and contemporary, using colours and textures to add that extra “oomph”!

    Talk to us about 2023 trends.

    Kitchens are becoming an oasis of lifestyle and personality, allowing you to express yourself with a range of bold colours as well as calm earth tones. The Scandi look remains fashionable, while green and tranquil blues have become the latest must-have additions to your culinary space.

    View some of Karen’s favourite kitchens we’ve installed over the years….

    Explore our Specifications

    Our Kitchens

    We have a beautiful selection of kitchen doors, handles, laminates and quartz worktops. Choose a dramatic blue kitchen or opt for softer neutral tones, the choice is yours

    Our Bathrooms

    Each of our bathrooms have a selection of contemporary sanitary ware, sleek bathroom fittings from brands such as Hansgrohe and complementary tiling to ensure a timeless design

    Elevations

    Natural stone is our signature building material, and we use it wherever we can across our developments. This is paired with natural stone heads and sills

    Design

    You’ll find many of our homes feature large open plan spaces, but mindful of the latest working from home requirements we have tried to include spaces for home offices where possible

    The best of the rest

    From staircases to the lighting in your kitchens and bathrooms, to energy saving technology, we ensure our specifications are up to date with the latest design

    Little extras

    We have curated a selection of little extras you can choose from to make your house a home. From quartz worktops, to additional appliances and much more

    Bolton Gardens – Silsden

    Ebor Mills – Haworth

    The Alders – Skipton

  • 2022 LABC Building Excellence Awards

    We’re anxiously awaiting the results…

    This Friday, we’ll find out if we have won the national award for ‘Best Residential Conversion’ at the LABC Building Excellence Awards 2022.

    Our entry is for our completed development, St Stephen’s Place in Skipton. A development that included the renovation of several Grade II listed buildings.

    It was quite an achievement to be a regional winner, but a national accolade would be a fantastic accomplishment. There is some tough competition in the category but we’ll be keeping our fingers crossed!

    To see the video from last year’s LABC awards please click here.

    Hear from a homeowner at St Stephen’s Place

    “I had an excellent experience buying a home with Skipton Properties. What I like most about my new home is its uniqueness, the historical relevance, original features (especially the windows), internal finish and attention to detail, as well as its ideal location for the town centre yet with parking.”

    Bolton Gardens – Silsden

    Ebor Mills – Haworth

    The Alders – Skipton