We’re delighted that the Station Road scheme has been announced as the LABC Building Excellence Awards 2022 Central Region WINNER: Best Small Social Housing Development. Completed last August on behalf of Cherwell District Council and Platform Housing Group, this development has delivered thirteen homes on the southern side of Ardley village, which are now known as … Continue reading Best Small Social Housing Development Central Region – WINNER!

This year the theme set by the World Federation for Mental Health is ‘Make mental health and wellbeing for all a global priority’, so we asked some of our members of staff how they like to prioritise their own wellbeing. In today’s fast-paced environment, it’s important to take the time to look after your mental … Continue reading It’s World Mental Health Day 🌍

Works are officially underway on the development of 24 dwellings at Hill Top Close, Whittington. A mix of Vibro and Driven piling works have been undertaken to plots 1 to 22. The foundations to plots 2-8 have been dug and poured and the below ground substructures are complete in preparation for the beam and block. … Continue reading New Homes Are Taking Form at Penybryn

Not only do Macmillan Cancer Support help millions of people living with cancer, they also give us a reason to eat cake and help support them each year! As our chosen charity of 2022, we are proud to be raising money for them in any way we can. Of course, a cake day doesn’t go down badly … Continue reading Macmillan Coffee Morning 2022

Works have now commenced on 12 residential apartments and a timber frame extension at Great Western Court in Hereford. The extension will be linked to the existing sheltered housing and further refurbishment works will be conducted including 2 one-bedroomed first floor extension apartments and 2 ground floor extensions. A community room situated on the ground … Continue reading Works Commenced at Great Western Court, Hereford

Works to a Connexus property on Dean Swift Close, Goodrich are now complete! The existing property has been vacant for over 3 years. We have worked with the client to utilise the garden to create a safe, usable space for a resident with disabilities. The property now benefits from a single storey extension with an entrance lobby, large … Continue reading Extension Works Completed at Dean Swift Close, Goodrich

We are currently in the process of constructing 20 properties at Church Hill Street on behalf of Sandwell Council. The development comprises of 15 traditionally-built houses and 5 bungalows for affordable rent. The external finishes replicate similarities seen amongst the existing street scene, including a mix of red and buff brick finishes. The development is progressing … Continue reading Works Are Progressing at Church Hill Street, Smethwick

From a sketch to the end result. It is great to see a vision come to life. With a beautiful backdrop of the Stretton Hills, Lutwyche Road has been successfully completed, providing 6 No. affordable dwellings for Shared Ownership and Affordable rent on behalf of Connexus. The site was originally occupied by outdated, inhabitable flats that … Continue reading Completion of 6 New Homes at Lutwyche Road, Church Stretton

Following the successful demolition of Shropshire Council’s children’s centre, works have now commenced on site at Richmond House, Shrewsbury. The initial groundworks are near completion and the formation of the mains drainage and access road have now commenced. The scaffolding is up on the first 6 plots and the timber frame superstructures have begun. The … Continue reading Richmond House Progress

Here’s a sneak peek at our new development in the beautiful village of Richards Castle, Ludlow – coming to the open market soon!  

Friday marked the final day at Harper Group for Contracts Manager, Peter Taylor after 49 years of loyal service! Pete joined us in 1973 at 16 as a Joinery Apprentice. Over the years he progressed to a Site Forman, Site Manager and leaves us as a highly respected Senior Contracts Manager. Pete has been a … Continue reading Long Serving Contracts Manager Retires

A year ago, we delivered 10 houses, 2 flats and 1 bungalow in Oxfordshire. The mixture of properties was designed based on findings of a Housing Needs Survey by Cherwell District Council. To ensure sustainability throughout the homes, we used air source heat pumps for both heating and hot water, maximising their thermal efficiency whilst … Continue reading Church View, Ardley – 1 Year On