The Price of Buying a Second-hand Property A chance conversation with one of our Directors has inspired me to write about the cost of new build versus the cost of doing up an older property, as I remembered some research that Home Builders Federation had undertaken regarding these not insignificant sums! As a marketer with 25 […]
Abby Thompson – Business Administration Apprenticeship Name, age and apprenticeship being done Abby Thompson, 17, Business Administration. When did you first think about doing an apprenticeship, and why the one you’ve chosen? I first thought about an apprenticeship when I was leaving school, however I couldn’t find one I was interested in. I chose Genesis […]
Genesis Homes has introduced a diverse new Senior Management Team to coordinate different aspects of the company’s rapidly expanding operations. The new team consists of Genesis Homes’ Head of Finance and Corporate Admin Joe Abernethy, Head of Land John Blue, Head of Brand Catherine Watson, and newly-promoted Head of Construction Mark Cash. Bringing together considerable […]
The UK has previously been branded as a country famous for drinking tea, however in the last decade it seems like we have transitioned from avid tea sippers who enjoy an occasional cup of coffee to a nation of seasoned coffee connoisseurs. The trend for coffee in the UK shows no sign of slowing down […]
Jigsaw Children’s Hospice can count on the support of another local business as Genesis Homes pledges its support to the charity for 2019. This will include an 18-month programme of fundraising events, as well as the housebuilder providing professional assistance for the Hospice’s building projects. Visiting an open day at the Hospice, Genesis Homes’ Managing […]
Following approval at Planning Committee in September 2018, we have now received planning permission to construct a 18-home neighbourhood on Station Road, Armathwaite. The development will comprise a mix of homes and bungalows that benefit from beautiful scenic views of the Eden Valley and the Pennines beyond. We’re due to commence construction in February, with […]
A huge congratulations to Mark Cash, who has been promoted from Senior Site Manager at St Bridget’s, Brigham to Head of Construction at Genesis Homes. In this newly appointed role, Mark will play an integral part in overseeing our current and future developments and help drive the company’s success further in 2019 and beyond. From […]
We’re delighted to have submitted a Reserved Matters application to build a new development in the village of Cumwhinton, following the grant of Outline Planning Permission in August. The plan for the scheme features 19 homes, with a mix of 2, 3 and 4-bedroom houses and bungalows. Genesis Homes offer a high specification as standard […]
What better entrance to 2019 than the crisp bright winter sunshine we woke up to on 1st January in this beautiful place we call home… Cumbria and the Lake District. Trying to ignore the empty bottles of red wine on the kitchen side, myself and family were up and out on New Year’s Day to […]
The start of a new year and with the prospect of returning to work after a few days off, the house looking bare after the decorations have come down, and the weather not being entirely at its best, what better way to brighten up your life than by adding some colour to your home? One […]
We are pleased to confirm submission of a detailed planning application to build 24 new homes in Burgh-by-Sands. The village – once a Roman Fort called Aballava – has a primary school, a pub and a post office and is close to Carlisle and the Solway Firth. The development will feature a variety of our […]
Genesis Homes is pleased to announce that Carlisle City Council’s Planning Committee has approved detailed planning permission for 24 new homes on a site adjacent to King Edward’s Fauld, Burgh by Sands. The new scheme includes an S106 agreement with a significant financial contribution to the local secondary school, as well as a substantial amount […]