Barratt and David Wilson Homes

Wildlife-friendly Paignton show home garden scoops RSPB award

The RSPB has presented staff at a new housing development with a ‘Bronze’ award for its wildlife-friendly show home garden in Paignton.

To be in the running for the coveted Wildlife Show Garden Award, Barratt Homes included a range of features in the outdoor space of the show home at Berry Acres that supports and enhances nature and natural habitats. This includes external bird boxes,...

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Okement Park: Housebuilder unveils show homes at new development near Okehampton

House hunters now have a chance to experience life at one of Devon’s newest communities after Barratt Homes unveiled three new show homes at its Okement Park development.

Okement Park is a collection of 220 2, 3 and 4 bedroom homes on the edge of Okehampton and within a mile of the town centre, in reach of independent shops and restaurants.

A genuinely modern development,...

Devon site managers at Barratt Homes developments win top national award for quality

Two site managers at Barratt Homes developments: Victoria Heights near Exeter and Berry Acres in Paignton have been recognised as among the best in the country after winning a top national award for overseeing the build of quality new homes at their sites.

Paul Stubbs and Dan Rutherford have both won a Pride in the Job Quality Award from the National House Building Council (NHBC) which...

Devon animal charities receive boost from Barratt Homes

Local housebuilder, Barratt Homes Exeter, has donated £1,000 each to two Devon-based animals’ charities, North Devon Animal Ambulance and Animal in Distress, as part of its Community Fund initiative.

Rowana Rowan, Communications Co-ordinator and Fundraiser for Animals in Distress, said: “The Animals in Distress Rescue Centre in Ipplepen is absolutely delighted to have received this...

Local housebuilder on recruitment drive following growth

Barratt and David Wilson Homes Exeter is celebrating a surge of interest in jobs at the firm following a period of strong growth and expansion for the UK’s leading housebuilder which is building new communities throughout Cornwall, Devon and Somerset.

The 5-star housebuilder recently held a successful and well-attended recruitment event at The Devon Hotel in Exeter, with roles...

Leading housebuilders donate £5,000 to children's charities in Devon

Leading housebuilders Barratt and David Wilson Homes have donated £5,000 to five charities which support disadvantaged children in Devon and Cornwall.

The first charity to receive a £1,000 donation is Home-Start Exeter, East & Mid Devon which supports parents and families from all backgrounds or situations, such as those struggling with mental health issues or with children with...