on 01/03/2022, Head office forcing me exchange when it's not our fault when their own solicitors making mistakes spoken to reception to put me through to to director and was refused then left message for a sales manager to call they said we where sent an email but when I spoke to a sales advisor a lady she said to call head office when you buying an expensive house they are forcing purchaser to exchange or will be charged more for their property really bad service from head office and administration sales manager, written by What do you suggest overall? Reading the comments has somewhat put me off buying from Bellway to be honest. Hiya, I live in Ibstock- Darcey park-built by Bellway. Failing that, I'd call them direct, as it's something particular to your development. Shame on you Bellway in this day and age discrimination against colour. We rely on members like you to sustain our vibrant community so thanks again, we couldn't do it without you. Windows respected and scratched They pass off every error to the contractors and never accept responsibility. [13], In May 2019, a Watchdog investigation was screened on BBC One regarding the fire safety of Bellway and Persimmon plc homes. on 07/05/2021. Discover our online magazine featuring homes, interiors and lifestyle inspiration. It works. The gold grading is offered as standard on more expensive models. So use a snagger ans identify all issues. Can you pay to upgrade from silver to gold standard on a bellways home and if so how much? Mid Devon District Council's planning committee voted through the . I'm also worried about being rushed to pay them money. Do we have the right to employ a constructor to check the house prior to move in? If you can avoid it, do not purchase a Bellway / Hellway Home, you will regret it. I'm purchasing a property over 370k I'm lucky to get a response from someone who is actually living there! From moving into this property (15 months ago) the list of defects due to rushed, terrible, unsupervised workmanship has been very long but the battle continues with customer care - or lack of it. I read the poor reviews but only after we'd put a deposit on the house and was obviously concerned but I need not have been. BELLWAY - THE SPINNEY Tour 382,000 Bellway 'THE BOWYER' 4 Bed View Home! Filing history. Built by Companies House Gold comes as standard depending on the type of property you buy, some things are worth upgrading before you move in because lets face it you are buying a new build for it to be ready to go when you move in. We use cookies on our website to give you a better experience, improve performance and for analytics. After our entire experience with Bellway and the problems we have had, I personally would not buy a through Bellway again and would think very carefully about buying a newbuild again. Steel Company Reviews - beekaysteel.com, Heart Business Solutions (HBS) Reviews - trade-concept.net, Windsor Shelters - www.windsorshelters.com, Barratt Homes Reviews - barratthomes.co.uk, Cynthia Baxter, Hare Today, Dead Tomorrow. I wanted to know is there anything I need to be aware of I own a Bellway flat which recent EWS surveys have shown did not meet required safety standards at the time of building. With this evidence I contacted our Bellway senior manager and her Divisional Director. In 1973, Bellway moved into the south-east with the purchase of A & R A Searle. 2. Building long-term, sustainable communities Making the right choices I would wait until you've had the 7 day snagging and found all the visual issues. Bellway customer service agents are shocking, always ready to lie and cut corners. Abysmal service from start to finish. I chased it up again and last week they said they had no comments about this in my plot file which means they do not keep accurate and up to date records of your plot. My photos showed that Bellways roofer had fitted damaged verge tiles and held them in place with a screw. External door trims not sealed. We got evidence that they had failed to meet the Building Regulations in force at the time. All the homes built by Bellway are designed, built and marketed by local teams who operate from regional offices. As we evolve, our home should too, which is why all of our homes are carefully designed to stand the test of time. Customer service from Bellway was extremely poor after purchasing the property. Plus check everything via google+. Is the Bellway site in Scotland you are talking about? I also notice that the gold upgrade is from white goods like Zanussi to an AEG model. Lack of responses to phone calls and emails and just completely neglect any responsibility for things once you move in. With this success, we now have around 3,000 direct employees. Plans have been unveiled to build 156 homes in South Heywood as part of a masterplan to transform the area. Thanks for your help, I have been felling very nervous and spending that sort of money scares me a little as I want everything done properly. Not responsive and then you have to go through head office. 3 & 4 bedroom houses 282,995 - 439,995 Request a brochure Make an enquiry Arrange a viewing More information 23 Arrowe Brook Park by Bellway Arrowe Brook Park is a collection of 3 and 4-bedroom new homes in Wirral, less than a mile from Greasby village, boasting a sought-after semi-rural location close to both countryside and coast. They will try and get every penny out of you for the minimum work required. Bellway apparently don't have any building plans! We had previously bought a brand new show home from Taylor Wimpey which we lived in for 10 years without a single problem. 18/12/2019 20:08. like their service charges dont they? I have a house that was built by Bellway in 1999 but I don't know what the name of the house style is and could do with finding out. My neighbour does sometimes play this games loud but unfortunatelly we can't pick our neighbours. I contacted Bellway Kent Care and brought this to their attention and they put the blame on my roofer, saying that he had damaged the verge tile. Will never buy Bellway again. Whenever you buy on a development there has to be social housing as part of the planning process. There is a still "a. They normally only require the builder to address the larger issues. We have recently reserved a Bellway detached house in Hairmyres, East Kilbride, Glasgow. [10], In common with other housebuilders, Bellway was adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom during 2020; in June, it reported sales had fallen by more than two-thirds since the introduction of lockdown, and expected "year-on-year sales activity to be severely constrained until a time when 'lockdown' restrictions are further lifted. Shameful! Everyone check their extractor fan for a constant cold breeze and let Bellway know. Even when going into show home blatantly being ignored! I am embarrassed for the company how poor it is and the little care they have for their customers. 7 Aug 2019. You can upgrade though on everthing, my advice would be only upgrade on things that make a difference during build stages i.e the floor tiles because they fit the skirtings and the fixtures after the tiles are layed so the finish is excellent. Bellway 3.8 Cambourne 20,000 a year Apprenticeship They create detailed plans to ensure all building materials are bought and in place at the right time. Do I need planning permission for a tv aerial? Is it worth upsetting customers for this? Does an c+ kitchen upgrade come with an upgraded extractor hood? 8. Nigel, Apr 08 11:08: My advice is be fussy and list every little thing. Communal door lock doesn't work properly. Do not hesitate to contact me If you'd like more answers to your questions :). I know of people that have bought new properties with different builders and they all have problems. They have been advised that the house will be ready first week of June. Pooraftersales [21], The company achieved a 5 star rating in the 2015/16 Home Builders Federation new home customer satisfaction survey.[22]. Bin store not painted so looks a mess. If there is anything that is important to you, ask, be cheeky and if its a deal breaker and the house you want isnt being fought over, make it a deal breaker, another development will do it for you!!! That kind of info should be included in the original pack you got with the home. Bellway abandons plans to build 1,000 more homes this year as market fears deepen | News | Building Housebuilder says it will pare back targets because of mini-budget's impact Welcome to building.co.uk. Find out more Live more, spend less Videos Tagged. Its cumulative total for such improvements was 513.7m. It is a house in Bolnore, Lower Village, Haywards Heath and is one of the nine cream 4 bedroom houses on the development. Bellway will build its first modular homes after being selected to deliver a pilot project with Homes England in Milton Keynes. Ive had a loose sink in my downstairs wc that was a clear health and safety issue, I fixed it myself after 8 months as my niece had a near miss when it nearly pulled away from the wall. Has anyone had similar experience? I know that they have a tight time schedule as they try and complete within 6 weeks, so I can imagine that this is the case, but we completed on the house with no flooring, and the tiles etc were already in situ. Thank you for your response. All issues dealt with on site so not used customer services yet. Newton Abbot Way, Bourne, PE10 0WS. Bellway, a homebuilding company with developments throughout the UK, is constructing the experimental houses at its Church View location in Callerton, Newcastle. I'm baffled at how low and stupid they would stoop to absolve themselves of any responsibility. Any advise on how to proceed with this matter would be of great help. yes weve just got keys on 3rd june but couldn't move in as workman needed access as the "finished" house was a joke we are still awaiting some work to be completed and waiting for contractors to finish kitchen and door faults also items missing from kitchen and not sure if the splash back they installed is right one as bellway put it in not the kitchen fitters we also don't have a light bulb for the front porch light that was pointed out to them when we moved in. Locally, we support good causes nominated by our employees, with money raised from staff initiatives benefiting a number of charities each year. [3] In 1951 Kenneth Bell, the youngest of the brothers, joined the business. Reasons to buy with Bellway Live more, spend less It's time for you to live more and spend less. I am so sorry to reply so late. Needless to say once I had someone who was willing to testify, lo and behold the problem was instantly fixed, I was two days away from court. I understand that the property was built more than 10 years ago and they typically cone with 10 years warranty. They also suggest not to loose our money. Operating via nineteen regional divisions and employing local people allows us to stay close to our customers and take key decisions about design, materials and specification in response to local demands; another example of how, by putting buyers at the heart of our business, we have built a reputation you can rely on. Reels. Here are a few of the issues we have and are still facing more than a year after moving in. The devastation at the site in Canterbury. Be very very careful and take someone with you who has building construction knowledge numerous residents on our development have had some Major issues which Bellway were very slow to resolve. A major development of 257 new homes will be built in Crediton. On average you could save more than 3,100* per year when you move into one of our energy-efficient Bellway homes. 2 x Garage doors off the runners and completely collapsed. We got a bottle fridge and it was more expensive than it would have been in the shops but it was fitted with the kitchen, no messing, professional job. I would avoid them like the plague. [20], In October 2022, Bellway reported it had made provisions for post-Grenfell cladding and safety improvements totalling 346.2m in its latest results. There customer care are not helpful and so no point even asking. It's great to partner with Bellway Homes at Tattenhoe Park, a truly innovative, Homes England-backed scheme that is aiming to demonstrate the benefits of MMC by collecting . This activity was attributed to low interest rates and good mortgage finance providing buoyancy to the housing market. Bellway plc is a residential property developer and housebuilder based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. 97 per cent of homes currently being built by Bellway will boast an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of B or above, in comparison to just 3.1 per cent of old homes. If I lived on this site I might gripe about the lack of parking spaces and the lack of space but a now a days you pay for what you get. The second problem comes when Bellway Homes says that the ground rent "allows us to sell leasehold homes at a very competitive price and at a lower cost to the purchaser than a freehold sale". Good luck :). I am in the process of buying myself a Bellway House. I also included the email from last year in the email i sent which they refused to acknowledge, so I interpret that as them telling me that I am a liar despite having the emails as proof and if that's not the case then how else should it be perceived Bellway? They will inevitably miss some issuesbut they are still worth the money. Happy with service and any large problems (plumbing) dealt with quickly. My home was that bad all directors including CEO were involved in it. 2, 3 and 4 bedroom houses. I wanted to know what the areas like and if there's any issues with social housing. The listed Administration and Welfare Buildings can be seen untouched as they are being retained to be converted into 22 apartments by another developer . Can you put your name down for a plot before the site has launched? on 08/11/2021. 324McCormick Our mortgage has been already approved and we are awaiting the missives to be signed. I love the house I've seen some in the area. Puddle in driveway You may just have to give them notice of the dates when the expert is going to visit the site. Yes you can most of the houses have now sold but I think there are still a couple of plots available. Yes, the site is very quiet and above all friendly. This way you can sometimes negotiate for a lot of the snagging issues to be done before you complete therefore avoiding the upheaval of having contractors running through your property in the first few days of your moving in. I have asked again and again for timescales for the work to be completed and they refuse to provide this. Please do not go with Bellway upgrades. Make sure you demand Freehold at no charge. Show . I purchased a Bellway property, is anyone able to tell me if they have purchased a Bellway property whether they had a light fitted within the attic or not? on 06/07/2021. Is this Miss correct? The concealed cistern was held together with gaffa tape and glue. on 10/02/2023. He brought this to my attention, photographed the screw and then bonded the damaged verge tiles. I managed to eventually reach Bellway who claimed Legal and General and CHP were wrong to have advised my defect period was finished as I had 2 year warranty. They use a lot of sub contractors for cost saving and it shows in the poor quality finishing. We got a good deal on ours, particularly since we were part exchanging our flat for a new 3 bed semi. Click here for further details. You are not buying a dream home, one where you can move in and do nothing, a property built with exceptional workmanship as their marketing material states, you are buying a property which will give you lots of stress, sleepless nights and a continuous battle to get even the simplest snagging repair completed. Be aware - You have no rights when you buy a newbuild!!! I managed to stop this by switching the mains off completely. We will also work with you during the early stages of construction to enable you to personalise your new home through our Additions package. Our neighbour has had the same problems. A previously purchased new build through a different builder had this as standard so just wondered if anyone can shed any light on this. #NHBC @NHBC Have no idea if '# or @ works on google but Ive added it anyway. Unfortunately you are unable to do so, and I found Bellways in my experience to be dreadful liars on many occasions, so I would dig into any questions you might have via proper channels, such as your local planning officer, my chap was very helpful in correcting the deceit that was given to me by Bellways. Although the house construction has already started (the roof to be placed in the next couple of weeks), I believe that it would be plenty of time as the house should be ready in June. Find out if the new house has got anything different than the one you wanted and if it doesn't, challenge them on it to sell it to you at the same price. Just a quick question since you are living there. Tuna sandwich wrapper (prawn mayonnaise) and crisp packets behind kitchen kick plates when we moved in In 1981 Bellway and fellow Newcastle housebuilder William Leech announced a merger but it was called off within days: "the lifestyle of the two firms looked pretty incompatible". Our development (by Bellway) had a wall survey which reported numerous defects in that breached regulations at the time of construction. JY2357 Finally after the inspection, the Inspection Manager agreed to replace a part on our radiator that was causing it to leak and was falling off, however instead this was simply stuck on with mastic. No toilet roll holders/curtain rails/anything to mount them on safely. Branded Tattenhoe Park, the wider scheme will comprise 160 homes built from steel and timber framed homes as part of a pilot project being led by Homes England. The reason being that there is no where else for them to store their bins and these stores are provided so that the bins can be kept out of sight in order to keep the development looking clean and tidy. #1. I thought I had problems, his mother had huge cracks throughout her living room. Bellway - Creating dream homes built around you, for over 70 years. written by . Is it expected to pay for all your fittings eg tiles, wardrobes, laminated floorings, carpets etc, within 2 weeks of reserving your home? Buying with Bellway Perfect homes in fantastic locations With five developments within the developing garden city, you can be sure that you'll find your ideal home, whatever your needs. Normally the housing associations are very strict with their tennants and if they caused any issues they would cancel their tennancy. The house I was planning to get was for 173,995 but I found out it had been already sold. As with all new builds, there are minor things that need to be fixed in the 2 year period but it sounds like this developer has had customers with big issues such as roof/window leaks etc. How can you tell if a door or lock is PAS 24 compliant if the developer doesn't tell you? Thanks. Hope this helps. Communal bin store lock doesn't work at all, so door bangs at night. It was a leak from the mains pipe, that flooded my neighbours flat downstairs terribly before rising through the floor boards into my flat to flood my flat. This will cost you 10.00 but it will be a file that contains all communication and data held on your property. Energy Efficient Homes | Bellway About Bellway Every detail matters Each and every detail is carefully considered - from insulation through to window glazing - so that you can enjoy lower energy bills all year round. Appalling after service. If I were to give the most important factor I would use my own solicitor, knowing what I know. 8509gosn Bellway Homes claimed the scheme would deliver 20% affordable housing, plus a new school, sports pitches and play areas, allotments and walking and cycling routes. Hi there. The 2nd was from wates. Things like the chrome sockets, try and negotiate them into your deal but if you cant, dont pay the money they ask, order what you need from ebay and change them yourself it is MUCH cheaper. Just depends on your budget. Just launched Bellway, the housebuilders, admitted damaging or destroying a breeding site or resting place in Artillery Place, Greenwich, south-east London, in 2018, where soprano pipistrelle bats had been. She was polite but I have this funny feeling. We had a long list of items that were referred to NHBC. Insist that the snagging inspector turns all the lights and taps on.runs the water, check that hot & cold are fitted correctly, radiators are level, etc. National housing developer Bellway Homes, which built the wooden-framed block around ten years ago, has also launched a "full inquiry" this morning. I wanted to know how to best to pursue this poor workmanship by the developer as no change has been made to the driveway, patio and front garden by previous owner. 3 and 4 bedroom houses. Bellway developed a substantial housebuilding operation in the north of England and sales reached 1,500 units in 1972 with a further 500 in the newly formed Australian and French subsidiaries. They have to provide you with all information and data they have that states your name and address of the property. Six weeks before moving into the house I took photographs of it from outside. Bellway as with any company is really about pleasing their shareholders they do not want bad publicity. Despite the worrying headlines, Bellway says now is the ideal time to buy as its new build homes can save buyers up to 2,600 per year on energy bills. Also you can get it fixed quickly if its not right!! I have evidence of all of the above, in particular a video of said aerosol cans sunning it up! Hi, we have had a great experience with Belway, the few very minor issues we have had have been resolved with no problem at all to us they are the best! written by Posted 17 days ago Technical Apprentice Bellway 3.8 Reading 20,000 a year Apprenticeship The guarantee is 2 years and they dont want to know after this. Contact. However, my advise to you is:- BBC Watchdog Live also uncovered potentially dangerous fire safety issues in developments in Kent and West Lothian built by Bellway Homes. That would be something you would need to clarify with your specific development. Dawe reorganised the business, resumed the regional expansion on a more profitable basis and increased the company's focus on regeneration sites. Bellway and Ashberry Homes have built a total of 152 new homes at two developments in Fordham in Cambridgeshire. We had a very good experience with Bellway and talking to our neighbours they agree. Concrete floors with major cracks. Contact us Award winning homes Buying with Bellway About us Customer support Find my home Consent settings Essential Click here for further details. An investigation launched in 2016 discovered problems in the fire separation constructed between the properties. If these peoples home building skills are anything like their zero consideration for the local community, I wouldnt touch them with a barge pole. Have you purchased the house, yet? [7], In 1979, the "Bellway" private housebuilding business was demerged from the commercial side of the business under the leadership of Kenneth Bell. [16], In June 2021, protesters picketed the Bellway offices in Prestwich and Beckton to demand that the company repair numerous fire safety issues which had been discovered in their properties. KKBenson Loft insulation has just been dumped and not spread Developments near you LukeChichester You should get a credit from the builder for not having them put inand go and buy a much better or efficient white good like a 'Bosch' instead and have them install it whilst they are fitting the kitchen. Developments Talking to other buyers I think a lot depends on the site manager. I would like to repaint the front of my house. ;) good luck :). I noticed Bellway put the house prices up every 6 month so when sales lady told you she had to wait for the price she was just following Bellway's procedures. chips55 - Thanks for your information. Skirting board were rough About Bellway | Bellway We are now offering drop-in appointments across all our developments, however, should you wish to have dedicated time with our sales advisor, we encourage you to book ahead. 1. Warped doors don't close. She was quick to refund the cash that I paid for our roofer, but despite various phone calls and emails, any interest in repairing my verge complaint was ignored. written by written by 6. The Group's rapid growth has turned Bellway into a multi-million pound company, employing over 2,000 people directly and many more sub-contractors. .dont tell the potential buyers though! Still they refused. Broken gutter I initially believed this to be a collapsed drain. Can I ask: When can we ask for a professional snugging report? In 2015, a fire took hold in a block of Bellway Homes apartments in Canterbury . However, as soon as you exit the honeymoon period of 12 weeks with the onsite team and are passed to the we-dont-care aftercare team. written by The -- sqft home type unknown home is a -- beds, -- baths property. The customer care team is truly appalling. [8], Diversification had not been wholly satisfactory; Ken Bell became largely non-executive and the day-to-day running of the business was assumed by Howard Dawe. People are at the heart of everything we do and through our support for Cancer Research UK (CRUK), we are helping them help people across the country. Good Luck. [4], The three brothers also developed commercial property in the 1950s and their company, North British Properties, was floated on the London Stock Exchange in 1961. As well as our mortgage incentive, when reserving your new Bellway home, there's no stamp duty to pay on any property under 250,000, and for first-time buyers the threshold is even higher. Bellway don't follow up calls or emails. This home was built in null and last sold on -- for $--. They should be ashamed of themselves. A major development of 257 new homes will be built in Crediton. Believe, me.you do need a full structural survey. According to them! In 1973, Bellway moved into the south-east with the purchase of A & R A Searle. Lloyd's and Uttley's ordeals highlight a gap in the law that leaves purchasers of six-figure new homes with less protection than . Bellway one of the few developers refusing to acknowledge the issue.