Congratulations to Jack Wallace, our commercial apprentice, who just passed his Level 3 NVQ in Business and Administration! We had a chat with Jack to find out about his time with Genesis and what are his future work plans, plus (more importantly) how he’s going to celebrate his success at the weekend. How long have […]
Shake it up with a cocktail! The nights are getting darker and it’s a little nippy out there. How about shaking things up a little with a warming cocktail? There is a fabulous cocktail called ‘Genesis’. Here’s how you make it: GENESIS COCKTAIL Mix together: 40ml Bacardi gold rum 10ml apricot brandy 20ml (fresh if […]
If you’re hoping to buy your first home, you may have come across the term ‘affordable’ housing (also known as ‘discounted sale’). Genesis Homes build affordable properties on the majority of their developments. These homes are offered for a discount below their market value so buyers get to purchase a great home, in a fantastic […]
Work commences on parkland scheme at Beckstones, Rheda *** Construction work has recently started on our flagship scheme at Rheda Park, near Whitehaven. Properties will be released for sale in the autumn, with two show homes planned for spring 2021. Beckstones is our sixth development and comprises of 55-homes, a mix of 3, 4 and […]
We are pleased to confirm that we are experiencing the same upsurge in enquiries, and sales, as reported by Rightmove and in the media. According to last weeks Sunday Times, pre-pandemic the average asking price of a house in the UK was £260,000, today it is £290,000. Likewise, there were 28,420 transactions a week pre-lockdown, […]
Allerdale Borough Council Planning Committee have approved our application for 81 new homes at Stainburn. Our application included a mix of 2, 3, 4 and 5-bedroom house types as well as 19 (no.) 2 and 3-bedroom bungalows. We are renowned for building stylish properties in desirable areas, and incorporating a high specification. The site is […]
Trying to create a bedroom for any child/teenager can be challenging, as whilst you want your child to love their room, you also want it to have a bit of style! Our show homes often include children’s rooms and we’ve created them with kids in mind. Our interior designer, Catherine, has designed a couple of […]
A new home offers a lovely, blank canvas, but can often leave you asking, ‘where do I even start?’ Open your wardrobe – what colours do you see? Is your jewellery preference for silvers or golds? This can be a great way to decide on colours for your new home. Over the past couple of […]
We caught up with Peter and Cathy about their experience of returning to live in Cumbria after nearly 30 years and buying a brand-new Genesis Home at Sanders Brow in Armathwaite. How did you end up buying a new build in Armathwaite? We first lived in Armathwaite between 1982 and 1991 as I’d been working […]
There’s no denying that the changes to our work patterns in the last few months may have a major effect on the way we work going forward. Many of us have been working in a makeshift ‘study’ (aka the kitchen table). Rightmove report that over a quarter of people (28%) who were not planning a […]
The Government’s announcement that new build development sites and marketing suites could re-open was very welcome news to our business; we’re sure this resonated with all house builders. We have strict safety measures in place, and health and safety remain our top priority to allow a safe environment for those visiting our developments and for […]
Our Head of Brand is currently homes-based and she shares with us her experience of how she’s keeping busy. Check out her ‘10 top ways to keep busy’ with free, online learning from updating your professional skills to the science of beer, DIY and dog CPR! How are you finding working from home – are […]