Genesis Homes has successfully gained planning permission for a new flagship housing development at Rheda Park, near Whitehaven. ‘Beckstones’, as the development will be known, is our sixth development and comprises of 55-homes, a mix of 3, 4 and 5-bedroom properties, including 19 bungalows in a mix of 2 and 3 bedrooms. We are well …
Jeff Niland has joined Genesis Homes as Commercial Director. Jeff joins our Penrith-based team from Blewbury Homes, part of GoDevelop, where he has been Projects Manager for three years; a role that has seen him working all over the UK, delivering in excess of 500 units. Previously Jeff has worked for the likes of Watkin …
Visits to Rightmove surpassed 150 million for the first time in January, making it the busiest month ever recorded as home-hunters looked to take advantage of a more certain political outlook. We are delighted to report our own solid results alongside Rightmove’s announcement with January being our busiest month of sales and highest recorded online …
We are delighted to announce the appointment of a Land Director to Genesis Homes. John Blue, who has been with the business for two years as Head of Land and Planning, is taking on the new role. Since joining the business, John has shown tremendous commitment and strategic thinking, and this has led to him being …
We are pleased to announce that we have submitted planning to build 81 homes at Stainburn, Workington. The development will consist of 2, 3 & 4-bed houses, including 19no. 2 & 3-bed bungalows as well as 9no. affordable homes. Genesis Homes build stylish properties in desirable areas, that offer a high specification and good access …
We have always supported local businesses, employing local subcontractors, as well as using local suppliers wherever possible. Over the past six months, we have started to focus more closely on the sustainable side of the company, looking at ways that our business processes can help to conserve and protect the environment. One of the ways …
Our flagship development, St. Cuthbert’s, Wigton is nearing completion. To mark this auspicious occasion, Simon Whitwham and Bob Bishopp of Cumberland Building Society joined MD, Nicky Gordon in a topping out ceremony. This event is a builders rite, traditionally held when the last beam (or its equivalent) is placed atop a structure during its construction. In the …
We recently hosted our inaugural, and very successful, Charity Ball at The Halston in aid of Jigsaw Children’s Hospice. The event formed a major part of an 18-month partnership between Genesis Homes and Jigsaw Children’s Hospice. The night incorporated various fundraising activities including a live auction, silent auction and monetary donations. An emotive film produced …
Over the last year climate change has been moving up the agenda. According to a recent YouGov Poll, the environment is now the third most important issue for the public and higher than ever before. As the fight against climate change becomes ever more urgent, and individuals are looking for ways to play their part, …
At a glittering ceremony last Thursday at the Halston in Carlisle, finalists and business leaders gathered to hear who had won the hotly contested 17 categories up for grabs. The ceremony was hosted by broadcaster and journalist Cathy Newman, who gave the audience her take on Brexit, US presidents and how to talk in front …