Jelson Homes

Jelson Homes, a family homebuilder in the East Midlands

Jelson Homes is a Leicestershire-based family firm that presents itself as a builder of traditional family homes in the East Midlands region of England. The company states it has over 130 years of housebuilding activity and ties its identity to the local community in which it operates.

Its activity centres on new-build residential developments across several counties and locations, with a focus on three- and four-bedroom homes. The company maintains a head office in Leicester from which it manages sales and customer service.

New-build developments

The developer's portfolio includes residential developments in various East Midlands locations. Featured projects on the site include Barrowby Place in Grantham, with three- and four-bedroom homes; Hookhill Reach in Shepshed, with three-bedroom homes; and Scholars Walk in Melton Mowbray, with three- and four-bedroom house types.

The list of developments is completed by Fox Hollow in Burton on the Wolds; Normandy Fields in Hinckley; Standard Hill in Hugglescote; Hay Meadows in Markfield; Fieldfare in Mountsorrel; Lockley Gardens in Nuneaton; and Willowmere in Sileby. The company groups its offering by area, mentioning new homes in Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Melton Mowbray, Nuneaton, Shepshed and Warwickshire.

Buying schemes and buyer support

Jelson Homes offers various schemes to make buying a home easier. The site details schemes such as the first-time buyers programme, the discount market scheme, part exchange, a mortgage helpline and the assisted move service.

The company notes that mortgage brokerage is provided by Meridian Mortgages, an entity that works independently of the developer, and clarifies that Jelson Homes does not engage in financial services activity and is not responsible for any information or advice provided by such advisers.

Construction and warranties

The company states it uses the latest industry technology to ensure its new-build homes meet or exceed current standards, and highlights the role of its time-served craftsmen in certain tasks. Customer care is covered by its own two-year warranty, complemented by NHBC cover, and the company holds NHQB certification.

Training and corporate activity

Jelson Homes runs the Jelson Academy, a training programme linked to the company, and offers apprenticeships. The company also publishes a blog and a section dedicated to land buying.

On the corporate side, the company is registered as Jelson Limited, with company number 571641 and VAT number 115128113. The website also includes documents such as the gender pay gap report, the anti-slavery and human trafficking policy, the privacy and terms notice, information about the pension scheme and the building safety commitment statement.

Notes on commercial information

The developer states that images and floorplans are for illustrative purposes only and may not match the home finally purchased, that the specification may vary and include optional upgrades at additional cost, and that dimensions are approximate. Published prices are stated as correct at the time of publication and subject to change without prior notice.

The site also explains that some homes on its developments are designated as affordable homes under the section 106 planning agreement, shown in grey on the site plans and not available for general sale, while the remaining homes are available for open market sale, including multi-unit sales to purchasers such as local authorities, housing associations or other commercial landlords.

Location and contact

Jelson Limited, 370 Loughborough Road, Leicester LE4 5PR · Phone: 0116 266 1541 · Opening hours: Monday to Friday: 08:30-17:30