About Avant Homes

Please tell us what you like and dislike about this area:

The development is reasonably close to the town centre meaning access to various leisure activities is good. A local farm shop adjoins the edge of the estate with a local chain mini supermarket within walking distance. Most of the properties have a drive for parking. Bin collections have been consistent. In general the estate is very quiet, especially for properties located at the back of the development and away from any of the main roads. As it stands however, the development is still on going so noise from building work is common.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

Insist on viewing the property at various stages through the development and really think through placement of sockets, ethernet ports etc. Once you’re in ensure all problems and issues are adequately resolved prior to completing your NHBC surveys. home builders really value these so don’t feel pressured into completing it if you don’t feel all problems/issues are mutually understood and agreed.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

They have generally responded and acknowledged any problems or issues with some resolved in time but there still remains some promises which have yet to be resolved and I’m not convinced there is anyone actually monitoring them to make sure they’re are resolved. It requires far too much chasing on our side.

Please tell us what you like and dislike about this area:

It’s a nice street with little traffic noise . We did have a problem with cars being broken into by one individual but that has stopped now. Transport links to Durham & Newcastle are regular and reliable. The are plenty of shops, banks and takeaway restaurants in Chester Le Street and Birtley.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

Don’t expect the high level of Finnish you see in the show homes .

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Over the phone the advisors can be a little rude . Be patient when you need to speak a site manager, difficult to track down .

Please tell us what you like and dislike about this area:

Good local shops, restaurants and takeaways. Variety of pubs and parks. Good bus service at end of street and Alfreton train station a 10/15 minute walk away. I have had no issues on my street. Parking can sometimes be an issue. No traffic noise.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

If buying from new – get a professional snagger and report problems by month 18 to get them completed.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Response has been slow for some issues, and only done for up to 2 years after moving in.

The estate, like any new build estate, is often full of builders litter and and it doesn’t seem a priority for the devloper to keep it tidy during construction.

Overall we are very happy in our new home.

Please tell us what you like and dislike about this area:

The location is idyllic, on the Southern edge of Mansfield attached to a well renowned current estate. The facilities within walking distance are minimal, there’s only a petrol station shop and that’s 15 minutes walk away. As with all new development, local facilities such as parks and shops are the very last to go in and we’re still awaiting these to be built, but we can really see the potential in the overall site once these are done. There’s no anti social behaviour, no traffic noise and we have ample parking.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

To thoroughly picture yourself and your furniture in your new home and then chose lights and plug sockets accordingly!

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Every single after care query we have raised has been responded to in a professional way.