New Homes Week 2025: Building Communities with SME Housebuilders
February 3
5 min read
This New Homes Week we have partnered with the Home Builders Federation to create a series of short films featuring SME Housebuilders across the UK, and the work they are doing to build and support local communities.
Monday
Today we hear from Colin Palmer at 3West Group, South-West based housebuilder, at their development in Exmouth. Colin talks about employing local suppliers and sub-contractors and how this has equated to around £50m being injected into the South West economy.
Tuesday
This video shows Mark White of Bargate Homes, talking about the work they are doing to encourage wildlife at their development of sustainable homes in Hampshire. Mark also discusses supporting the elderly community and children with SEN needs, win the community.
Wednesday
Today we hear from Laura and Richard Ellam of Pivot Developments. Laura and Richard met over 20 years ago whilst working on a Scottish oil rig, wanting to leverage their experience in engineering and technology, they set up Pivot Developments in 2020 and since then have been creati low carbon, energy-efficient homes.
Thursday
Hear Paul Moran, of Cavanna Homes talk about building "homes, not just houses", with sensory gardens, play areas, allotments and open spaces they are proud to provide for the community, at this development near Exeter.
Friday
The last video in our New Homes Week series features the fantastic Lorraine Thomas, founder of View from my Window. Lorraine is a housebuilder, mentor, coach and property investor, based in South London. Lorraine's mission is to make property accessible and life-changing, for her local community, and beyond.
Authored by
Phil Hooper
Chief Executive Officer, Property
