About Stewart Milne Homes

The development is designed very well but some driveways to properties do seem a bit random in their position. The double glazing seems not to be up to scratch as you can hear full on conversations from people chatting outside! There have been issues with delays in supplies to get certain jobs completed but that has been due to the knock on effect of the pandemic. The Building management have been great, very friendly indeed and do their utmost to help. It would be nice to see some of the smaller properties have a garage as storage it not the greatest, especially in the 3 bed semi detached houses. The development is a very clean site. The property management company seems to be ok but I’m not sure exactly what we are paying for in terms of what we can actually see them doing on the site, apart from cutting the grass. The development is not far from completion, I can’t wait for it to be a fully functioning friendly community. Based at the back of a small but lovely village including two pubs, working men’s club, a convenience store and a fantastic chippy. With a gym and a Co-Op store. Ideally situated for train and motorway links. There is a local primary school within walking distance and there are two great high schools not too far away.

The design is thoughtfully considered overall. Although there is an unmarked junction on Eagle Avenue which appears poorly thought through, no one knows when to go and who should be waiting for who. There’s also a lack of traffic calming sleeping policemen on Eagle Avenue which means some drivers treat it like a speed circuit. Some ramps would mitigate this. The factors that have been appointed do a very basic job and do not offer value for money. Facilities do not exist yet, other than those available in the town itself. I am aware that the developer intends to put in sport/recreation facilities. This would be a welcomed move and should happen as quickly as possible.

The design of the development is good. Depending on the builder depends on how close the properties are to each other. Most of the sections are unusual shapes, which helps with spacing for houses. If you get in early and happy to buy off plan then you have plenty of plot choices. But then be prepared to wait and for delays for your house to be ready and then delayed again!
The snagging for me was delayed due to covid and nearly 3 years later, still waiting for stuff to be done and I know I am not alone on that one.
At times after heavy rainfall there is a nasty drain smell for a day or two. Most areas are well maintained and Stirling are good at getting stuff sorted which is reported. There was initial problems with ground maintenance but this has improved.

I love the layout of our development, many different styles of houses clustered about, gives it great character. Not keen on the factor fee being mandatory, feel it’s vey expensive for what it provides. Stewart Milne are very clever about when informing you of this factor fee as well, right when your signing the contract. We weren’t alone with this experience, spoke to other home owners in the area who had the same experience. I do love our home but it’s not been plane sailing. The design of the property is great but the finish of the workmanship isn’t the best, like pointing on the brickwork for example, very sloppy. The house had many snags which is expected with a new property however the timeline for getting these issues resolved is ridiculous. They did eventually rectify nearly all the issues but although sorting some without issue I had to fight tooth & nail to get other things resolved. There is still a few minor things that never got sorted but I gave up in the end. I found the aftercare horrific, no interest in actually getting things dealt with, bend over backwards for you until the ink on the contracts dry then you a very much not a priority anymore. Again I’m not alone I. This experience, spoke to many neighbours who have had identical experiences. Being from the construction industry I’m aware that quality of workmanship in the new builds isn’t the best at times. Would I buy this house again knowing what I know now, it’s hard to say. I’m happy now but was the road here worth it ? I honestly don’t know if it was.