Croudace Homes

Croudace Homes, a new-build housing developer in the south of England

Croudace Homes Ltd. is a British company dedicated to the development and construction of new-build housing. Its activity is concentrated in the south and south east of England, where it markets residential developments under the Croudace Homes brand. The company states that it has been active in the sector since 1946 and puts the number of homes delivered over its history at more than 23,000.

The firm structures its offering by county and by home size, and maintains a portfolio of developments at various stages: the site analysed indicated 12 active developments and 5 forthcoming.

Areas where it develops its schemes

The company groups its housing catalogue by county. The counties listed in its search tool are Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, East Sussex, Essex, Hampshire, Hertfordshire, Kent, Oxfordshire, West Sussex and Wiltshire. This distribution confirms its area of operation in the south and south east of England, with a presence in the east as well.

Home types and featured developments

The catalogue is organised by number of bedrooms, with 2, 3, 4 and 5-bedroom homes. Among the developments highlighted on the website was Hermitage Park, in Aylesford (Newbridge Avenue, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 9RF), with 2 to 4-bedroom homes, 3 available homes and prices from £599,950 according to the information published at the time of the analysis. Other developments mentioned in the material are Ochre Meadows, in Theale, and Vyne Park, in Oxford.

Awards and quality guarantees

The company refers to independent recognition of quality and customer satisfaction: the Home Builders Federation (HBF) 5-star rating. It also declares its adherence to the New Homes Quality Code, the industry quality code for new homes in the UK.

Purchase support services

The company offers incentives to make moving easier, including Part Exchange, which allows the buyer's current home to be traded in as part of the payment for the new one. It also makes available to buyers a Customer Charter, information on the energy efficiency of the homes and a Stamp Duty Calculator.

Corporate profile and property activity

The corporate website includes sections dedicated to sustainability, health and safety, corporate social responsibility and financial information. The company also maintains a contact channel for Land Opportunities, aimed at landowners or developers with land available.

The material consulted also includes customer testimonials mentioning specific developments such as Linton, Ochre Meadows (Theale), Hermitage Park (Aylesford) and Vyne Park (Oxford), referring to the attention of the sales staff and the management of handover and subsequent remedial work.