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Ranked 18th out of 21 in Warwickshire
3.72
Located 3 miles from Rugby town centre, and within easy reach of a choice of Ofsted ‘outstanding’ schools, Houlton has excellent road and rail connections across Central England. The development offers 2, 3, 4 and 5 bedroom homes.
Ranked 18th out of 21 in Warwickshire
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24 total reviews
Donna Rice (Owner)
Verified Resident
Feb 2024
Donna Rice (Owner)
Verified Resident
Feb 2024
Don’t bother, save your money and go with a company that actually cares !!! I can not think of enough words to tell you how to avoid this company. They will build anywhere to make a profit for their greedy company or their people who work for them so they get their bonus !!!
First home buyer (Owner)
Verified Resident
May 2021
First home buyer (Owner)
Verified Resident
May 2021
The overall development is ambitious and we are delighted to be part of this journey. Experiences are a bit hit and miss. We have been let down by the appalling service from our developer, issues with our home and the ongoing works taking place to rectify problems that should not exist. We don't have pavements, no street lighting, constant construction traffic and speeding from those using the empty roads as a cut through. My advice would be to wait another 12 months before buying but keep an eye on the location - Houlton promises a lot and will deliver once the developers disappear. Crest Nicholson Midlands should be avoided by anyone looking for value, quality, or those expecting to actually live in their home for the first 10 months after purchase.
Linda (Shared Owner)
Verified Resident
Apr 2021
Linda (Shared Owner)
Verified Resident
Apr 2021
As above really. I love the design of my home especially the large windows. There are good outdoor spaces but no shops yet. Customer service is good for Crest. I haven’t received any communications from the property managers who I believe are Preim.
Andy (Shared Owner)
Verified Resident
Apr 2021
Andy (Shared Owner)
Verified Resident
Apr 2021
I feel that the housing association and the builder creat Nicholson haven’t been much help when I had a building issue within the property, both have effectively left it to each other and refused to help which I found this issue unprofessional and unsatisfactory customer service, bar this I have no other problems.
Homeowner since Summer 2019 (Owner)
Verified Resident
Apr 2021
Homeowner since Summer 2019 (Owner)
Verified Resident
Apr 2021
Many different house styles in the area and it is attractive. There are green spaces and walkways which is nice around the estate, feel like the layout has been thought through. However, there is a management service charge fee, £300 a year, which I don't believe to be value for money, as the grassy areas are often neglected, paths sometimes closed and keep in poor state of repair. Many of the roads also have not been surfaced which is frustrating and has resulted in punctures! Crest Nicholson, the developer, have been reasonable with their customer service. Snags are expected with newbuilds and there were some, including a leak from boiler through the ceiling, however, these were generally dealt with promptly and fixed. More facilities would be welcome, the co-op was delayed (partially blamed on covid, however house construction did not seem to pause for very long) and the plans seem to have changed e.g. community hub close to my street from original plans of area no longer seem to be happening. There is a community hub and facebook group where people organise community events, particularly eg. around Easter, Christmas which is nice and everyone is friendly - a nice community spirit
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