Press room

09 November 2022

SmoothMove scheme helps local resident sell their old home in just 24 hours and move into dream new-build

When David Jones (60) began hunting for a new home, he was surprised to discover Crest Nicholson’s SmoothMove scheme, which helped him sell his old home just 24 hours after the first viewing. He was then able to fulfil his dream of owning a new-build home at Crest Nicholson’s Green Acres development in Alrewas.

07 October 2022

Why Buy Crest?

Prospective buyers of new build homes may often feel overwhelmed when navigating the number of housebuilders in the market, and when it comes to an investment as big as a home, you want to make sure you’re making the right decision.

27 September 2022

Deposit Unlock scheme allows couple to buy their first home a year earlier than planned

The Deposit Unlock scheme, which offers prospective homebuyers the chance to purchase a property with just a five percent deposit, has allowed Chris Pratt (39) and his partner Dan Coyles (29) to secure their dream first home at Crest Nicholson’s Union Place at Monksmoor Park development in Daventry, a year earlier than they had previously planned.

15 September 2022

Funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, 19th September

As a mark of respect to the late Queen Elizabeth II, Crest Nicholson will be closed across all our sites and offices on the day of Her Majesty’s funeral, Monday 19th September. This will give staff the opportunity to pay their respects to Britain’s longest reigning monarch.

09 September 2022

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, 1926 - 2022

At Crest Nicholson we are deeply saddened by the passing of Her Majesty the Queen who dedicated her life to the service of her country. Our thoughts and condolences are with the Royal Family at this time.

25 August 2022

Five reasons to choose a new build home

Demand for new build homes in the UK is soaring, with recent figures showing that new build transactions have grown by 43% in the last year alone. With considerable cost and time savings to be made, this steady demand is only set to continue as more prospective buyers recognise the benefits of buying new.

25 August 2022

Southampton Project Manager earns national NHBC accolade

A Project Manager for award-winning housebuilder Crest Nicholson has won a national award for excellence for his work at the Centenary Quay development in Southampton. Leigh Phillips was named as one of the Pride in the Job Quality Award winning Site Managers for 2022 by the National House Building Council.

25 July 2022

Crest Nicholson sponsors play equipment at Priory Rise primary school’s summer fair in Milton Keynes

Award winning housebuilder Crest Nicholson sponsored an inflatable bungee run for Priory Rise primary school’s summer fair, for the students and local children to enjoy.

25 July 2022

The Top Eight Features Of A Low-Maintenance New Build

With recent figures showing that new build transactions have grown by 43% in the last year, the UK housing market is seeing a boom in buyer demand for brand new, low maintenance homes.

25 July 2022

Crest Nicholson launches hedgehog highways and bee hotels at its Somerset development, Grange Meadows

Award winning housebuilder Crest Nicholson is launching specially designed ‘hedgehog highways’ and ‘bee hotels’ at its Grange Meadows development in the idyllic village of Cannington, Somerset. The initiatives aim to protect and encourage wildlife around the development. The highways allow local hedgehogs and other wildlife to roam freely at night, keeping them safe by avoiding roads, whilst the bee hotels, designed by Elmtree Garden Contractors, provide a haven for bees to rest and lay their eggs.