The top 5 towns in North West England and why Lancaster is top of the list

The top 5 towns in North West England and why Lancaster is top of the list

Posted on: April 29, 2026

The North West of England has a lot going for it. With its culture-rich towns, world-famous National Parks, and beautiful coastlines, it’s easy to see why many believe the North West is one of the best places to live in England.  With so many attractions, what are the best places to live in North West […]

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Inspiring Future Careers in Construction with Castles & Coasts in Staveley

Inspiring Future Careers in Construction with Castles & Coasts in Staveley

Posted on: December 10, 2025

Year 10 students from Queen Katherine School in Kendal took part in an immersive work experience visit with us at Genesis Homes, a community-focused homebuilder. Held at the Castles & Coasts development, Crookfield in Staveley, where we are the contracted builder, the session was thoughtfully designed by our team to broaden aspirations and showcase the […]

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Community spirit in action: Genesis Homes restores church access in 48 hours

Community spirit in action: Genesis Homes restores church access in 48 hours

Posted on: December 1, 2025

We were recently asked to come to the aid of the Seaton community and we are proud to say we were able to respond quickly and make a real difference. Following the recent severe weather, the access road to the church was left badly damaged, making it difficult and unsafe for parishioners and visitors to […]

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Genesis Homes Appoints Head of Communities & Engagement

Genesis Homes Appoints Head of Communities & Engagement

Posted on: October 23, 2025

As a visionary homebuilder, Genesis Homes has taken a significant step forward in our commitment to creating thriving communities with the introduction of a brand-new role – Head of Communities & Engagement. This strategic appointment marks an exciting milestone for our growing business, which is also expanding its operations into Lancashire, and underscores our dedication […]

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£20,000 fund launched to benefit Cumbrian communities

£20,000 fund launched to benefit Cumbrian communities

Posted on: March 8, 2022

IT IS with great pride that we can bring you the news that we, along with our sister company Russell Armer Homes, have launched a £20,000 community fund to benefit communities across Cumbria. Charitable and not-for-profit organisations throughout the county will be able to apply for their share of the annual £20,000 pot provided, with […]

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Five things that make Hackthorpe such an idyllic place to call home

Five things that make Hackthorpe such an idyllic place to call home

Posted on: August 17, 2021

SITUATED just four miles from the picturesque town of Penrith and on the doorstep of the world famous Lake District, the village of Hackthorpe is a highly desirable place to live. We take a look at our favourite things which make Hackthorpe such a great location to call home.   A tight knit community with […]

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Go local this Christmas

Go local this Christmas

Posted on: December 18, 2018

Christmas – it’s the ‘most wonderful time of the year’ – I mean when else can you acceptedly drink champagne at 5am as the kids open their presents whilst still wishing you’d not drank the last bit of Santa’s port just a few hours earlier? It’s the time of the year where many of us […]

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