Bovis Homes

Bovis Homes, British new home builder since 1885

Bovis Homes is a UK company dedicated to the construction and sale of new homes and apartments. It is part of the Vistry group, along with other brands such as Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. The company states it has been building homes since 1885 and presents itself as one of the country's leading new home builders.

Its offering is aimed at both first-time buyers and existing homeowners looking to move. The company markets developments in various areas of the UK and offers tools and advice to support the buying process.

Developments and available homes

Bovis Homes sells new-build houses and apartments in developments across various British regions and localities. The website allows users to search for homes near them, view all locations and filter for those ready to move into. The company indicates that homes are available at many of its developments for immediate move-in.

The homes feature spacious, bright interiors, well-proportioned kitchens and bedrooms, and a design that combines contemporary elements with timeless architectural details. According to the company, each home is built in a crafted manner and, depending on the construction phase, buyers can personalise some aspects to their taste through the Bovis Select programme.

Homebuying assistance schemes

The company offers various schemes to facilitate the purchase of a new home, tailored to different buyer profiles:

• Smooth Move: aimed at existing homeowners. Bovis Homes handles dealing with estate agents to sell the previous property and covers the estate agents' fees.
• Deposit Assist: when family or friends contribute at least 5% of the deposit for a Bovis home, the company adds £2,000 and contributes another 5% towards the deposit.
• Home Stepper: a shared ownership scheme that allows buyers to purchase a share of the home and pay monthly rent on the remaining part, with lower deposit requirements and lower monthly payments.
• Own New Rate Reducer: in collaboration with Own New, it facilitates access to a more affordable mortgage through a reduced interest rate during the fixed period.
• Other options: deposit contribution, mortgage break, Stamp Duty contribution, upgrade assistance, first-time buyer programme, family assist, armed forces scheme, key worker scheme and home exchange.

The company notes that these offers apply only to certain plots and for a limited time, and may be withdrawn or extended.

Tools and support during the purchase

Bovis Homes provides buyers with deposit saving, mortgage and Stamp Duty calculators, as well as information on the buying process and the benefits of buying new. It also offers homeowner guides and a customer portal, My Bovis Home, to manage post-purchase matters.

The company has a team of sales advisors at each development to handle enquiries about the buying process and the specifications of each home type.

Quality, warranty and awards

Bovis Homes offers a ten-year warranty on all its new houses and apartments, certified by the National House Building Council (NHBC) or a similar provider. The company states it has achieved a five-star rating as a home builder awarded by the Home Builders Federation. It also indicates that its homes incorporate energy efficiency criteria and that it adheres to the Consumer Code and NHQC, with a complaints procedure available.

Corporate profile and geographic coverage

Bovis Homes is part of the Vistry group and operates under its umbrella alongside other brands in the residential sector. The company develops sites in numerous regions and localities across the UK, including Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Bristol, Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire, Cheshire, Cornwall, Derbyshire, Devon, Dorset, East Sussex, Essex, Gloucestershire, Greater Manchester, Hampshire, Herefordshire, Hertfordshire, Kent, Lancashire, Leicestershire, Monmouthshire, Norfolk, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Shropshire, Somerset, Staffordshire, Suffolk, Surrey, Tyne and Wear, Warwickshire, West Midlands, West Sussex, Wiltshire, Worcestershire and Yorkshire, as well as other towns and areas such as Alphington, Ash, Aylesbury, Banbury, Barnstaple, Basingstoke, Bath, Bedford, Beverley, Bexhill, Bicester, Bickington, Bideford, Binfield, Blackburn, Botley, Brighton, Bude, Cam, Cambourne, Cambridge, Canterbury, Chelmsford, Cheltenham, Chichester, Collingtree, Congresbury, Coventry, Crewe, Dartford, Dudley, Edwalton, Essington, Exeter, Faversham, Gloucester, Gravesend, Guildford, Hailsham, Haslington, Hemel Hempstead, Horam, Kenilworth, Kidderminster, Leamington Spa, Littleport and Long Marston.

The company also has dedicated sections for investors, management companies, multi-tenure homes, social responsibility, press office and careers.