7th November 2024

Explore The Bruton Our New View Home Launching at Locking Parklands

We’re excited to announce the launch of our latest view home at Locking Parklands: The Bruton, a four-bedroom, three-storey home that has quickly become one of our most popular house types. This view home will be opening its doors on November 9th, at 10:30am – 5:00pm.

29th October 2024

Find Your Dream Home at Keyford Meadows

Are you looking for a four-bedroom home that fits perfectly to your lifestyle? At Keyford Meadows in Frome, two of our standout homes, The Clifton and The Keyford, are ready for you to explore. Plus, if you reserve now, you’ll receive a £10,000 deposit contribution* to help make your move even easier.

25th October 2024

Find your perfect home at our Autumn Open House event

As the leaves begin to fall this Autumn, there is no better time to reserve your new home than at our Autumn Open House event next month. The first person to reserve one of our stunning four-bedroom townhouses at our open house event will receive a £5,000 voucher for Graham and Green a local interiors store – just the perfect gift for when you want to personalise your new space.

9th October 2024

Boo-tiful new homes available at Keyford Meadows in time for Halloween

This Halloween, Keyford Meadows is treating prospective homeowners to an exciting opportunity: two brand-new homes are being released just in time for the spooky season! With a 3-bedroom Pensford and a spacious 5-bedroom Kelston available, there’s no better time to hunt down your perfect home in Frome.

7th October 2024

Make your next move easier with Swift Move

Moving house can be stressful, especially if you’re stuck in a chain or worrying about selling your current home. That’s where Swift Move comes in. Curo has partnered with MOVE+ to make selling your home, and moving into your brand-new Curo home, even easier.

With Swift Move, there’s no need to stress about estate agent fees, advertising costs, or chasing solicitors. The 5* TrustPilot rated MOVE+ takes care of it all, helping you sell your home quickly and at market value, so you can focus on getting excited about your new place.

4th October 2024

Visit our Open House Event at Locking Parklands and Keyford Meadows

Come and explore a selection of stunning homes at our Open House event, taking place at both Locking Parklands and Keyford Meadows. From cosy three-bedroom semis to spacious four-bedroom detached houses, this is the perfect opportunity to find your ideal home.

4th September 2024

Get £10,000 Towards Your New Home at Keyford Meadows

Looking to move into a new home in time for Christmas? Keyford Meadows has an offer that could make it even easier. We’re offering a £10,000 deposit contribution on selected homes if you complete by Christmas 2024. Whether you’re after a spacious four-bedroom home for your growing family or a three-bedroom house perfect for downsizing, Keyford Meadows has something to suit your needs.

3rd September 2024

Curo creates opportunity for local talent in construction

We recently welcomed Grace Young, a student from Norton Hill School in Midsomer Norton, for a work experience placement at Mulberry Park. 

During her time at Mulberry Park, Grace got hands-on experience with our Construction and Sales teams, providing her with valuable insight into the housebuilding industry. Mulberry Park, when complete, will see 700 new homes, with 30% earmarked as affordable housing.

16th August 2024

Experience opulence at Mulberry Park’s townhouse show home launch

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our stunning four-bedroom, four-storey show home at Mulberry Park, Bath. This is a fantastic opportunity to explore The Townhouse first-hand, part of the final chapter at Mulberry Park and featuring our most prestigious specification yet; The Opulence Collection. Every detail has been meticulously crafted and needs to be experienced to truly grasp its full brilliance, it will blow you away.

15th August 2024

First Family Moves into New Development at Locking Parklands

Curo, the Bath-based housing association and housebuilder, celebrated this first completion with the family’s move, highlighting the start of a thriving new community. Locking Parklands will eventually comprise 124 homes, including a mix of apartments and family houses, catering to a range of needs and budgets.

13th August 2024

£12,000 towards your mortgage at Keyford Meadows

Ahead of the back-to-school rush, now is the ideal time to plan for a fresh start. If you're searching for the perfect home that offers both space and peace of mind, look no further. Keyford Meadows is a beautiful community where you can find your forever home—and with the recent drop in mortgage rates, combined with our special mortgage contribution offer, things are looking brighter indeed.

8th August 2024

A Prime Investment Opportunity at Mulberry Park

Mulberry Park in Bath offers an exceptional investment opportunity with high-specification, brand new apartments in a thriving community. This award-winning development combines contemporary design, energy efficiency, and low maintenance, making it an attractive choice for discerning investors.

24th July 2024

Students at Parklands Educate Together Bury Time Capsule at Curo Development

Students from Parklands Educate Together partnered with Bath-based housing association and housebuilder Curo at their new development in Locking Parklands to bury a time capsule, celebrating a recent boost to their arts funding.

The school received a £1,000 donation from Curo to improve their speech and drama facilities, including the construction of a new stage, improving local children's access to art and culture.

4th July 2024

Peasedown St John Primary School receives donation from Curo

Curo has donated £2,000 to Peasedown St John Primary School, funding a brand-new conservation area. This space is now a hub for forest school activities, where students are learning about the environment and sustainability.

28th June 2024

Curo celebrates fourth consecutive quality awards win

Tom Duggan, Senior Site Manager at Keyford Meadows in Frome, has won the National House Building Council’s (NHBC) Pride in the Job Quality Award.

The NHBC Pride in the Job Awards spotlight the crucial role of site managers like Tom in ensuring that his site upholds strict safety measures while homes are delivered on schedule and to the very highest quality standards.

11th June 2024

Curo sponsors Keynsham U13s and promises new sports field

Bath-based housing association and housebuilder, Curo, has sponsored Keynsham Town FC’s under 13s team, providing them with some much-needed new kit. 

The team recently celebrated their final fixture of the season proudly displaying their new attire.

6th June 2024

New Build Homes: Greener, Cheaper and Smarter with Curo

Choosing a new build home over an older property is not just a smart financial decision—it's a step towards a greener future.

Did you know, on average, new build homes are 57% more energy efficient than older properties, which can save homeowners up to £1,685 annually*. These savings translate to about £140 a month, making new builds a financially sound choice. For new build houses, the savings are even greater, with an average reduction of £2,195 per year* on energy bills. These financial benefits are paired with a significant environmental impact, as new homes emit 61% less carbon than their older counterparts, reducing annual emissions by 2.16 tonnes per property. This contributes to an annual decrease of 500,000 tonnes of carbon emissions nationwide, underscoring the environmental benefits of choosing a new build home.

1st May 2024

Unlock the door to your new home at our Swift Move events

In the current housing market, the prospect of selling your home can be a daunting one. That’s why we’re excited to invite you to our upcoming Swift Move events at Curo @Locking Parklands on Sat 18th May and Keyford Meadows on Sun 19th May, both running from 10:30 am to 5:00 pm and attended by our specialist partner Move+.

At these wonderful locations on the outskirts of Weston-super-Mare and in Frome, Swift Move offers the perfect solution for those wishing to sell their existing homes quickly, and without fuss.

19th April 2024

Three-storeys, endless possibilities at Locking Parklands

Live a varied, flexible and connected lifestyle at Locking Parklands, a blossoming community nestled in the village of Locking. 

This brand new development combines the tranquillity of the countryside with the convenience of urban living. Just minutes from the bustling town of Weston-super-Mare, residents can enjoy the duality of both peaceful surroundings and vibrant local life.

19th April 2024

Mulberry Park show home for sale!

Exciting news for house hunters in Bath – The Milsom A, our previous show home at Mulberry Park is up for sale! Located within the wonderful neighbourhood of Combe Down, this detached, 4-bedroom home is ready to move into.

15th March 2024

Mulberry Park's exciting new show apartment launch weekend

Join us in April for our exclusive new show apartment launch weekend at Mulberry Park in Bath. On the 5th, 6th, and 7th, come and experience the epitome of modern living in the final phase of this award-winning development.

Step inside and be inspired by our spacious two-bedroom show home, expertly designed by the talented BLOCC Interiors. You’ll love the high specification, contemporary flair and eco-friendly touches, such as repurposed furnishings from previous show homes refreshed to fit this larger space. In addition, the apartment enjoys the convenience of allocated parking, EV charging, and easy access to many amenities, all set within an established community overlooking lush greenery.

23rd February 2024

Savings and sustainability: celebrating New Homes Week

 As New Homes Week kicks off on Monday February 26th, Curo invites all prospective homebuyers to explore the many benefits of investing in a new build home.

Providing information, guidance, and inspiration, we will be focussing on increasing energy efficiency, peace of mind cover and value for money. Keep an eye on our social platforms, including Facebook, and Instagram, as we look closer at some of the schemes available, and some of our beautiful developments.

14th February 2024

JET OFF THIS VALENTINES

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To celebrate Valentine's day we are giving one lucky winner a £200 EasyJet by Inspire travel card❤️🌹

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Closing date: Midnight on Wednesday 21st February 2024.T&Cs apply*.

26th January 2024

Moving into your dream new home in 2024: Five top tips

As we kick off the new year with fresh hopes for the months ahead, perhaps moving into a new home is on your to-do list. While the market has had a bumpy ride recently, we are here with some top tips to help you make your dream move a reality in 2024.

19th January 2024

Andrew Henry Interiors Celebrates Family Uniqueness and A Commitment to Preserving the Planet at Locking Parklands

Intertwining storytelling with design to evoke a clear picture of each member of the household, the Andrew Henry Interiors design team created an unforgettable show home at Locking Parklands in Weston-super-Mare. Showcasing the quality and appeal of the 124 new sustainable homes by housing association and housebuilder Curo, the four-bedroom property has been transformed into a vibrant retreat for an eco-conscious family who encourage and celebrate each other’s unique qualities.

13th December 2023

Launch of Locking Parklands show home a huge success

The team at Curo were delighted following the triumphant launch of the new show home at Locking Parklands, Weston-super-Mare. The weekend event, held on November 25th and 26th, saw an incredible turnout with an overwhelming positive response from prospective buyers.

A total of 25 group walk-ins took place, including one reservation, capping off a wonderful day at the beautiful development.

11th December 2023

Curo donates to Connect Bath this Christmas

As the holiday season approaches, Curo is delighted to announce our continued support for Connect Bath. This year, we will contribute further to Connect Bath’s festive initiatives, supplying 150 bags of chocolate coins for the guests at their Christmas meal, providing raffle prizes, and sponsoring the Christmas Card competition. 

8th December 2023

Bath Rugby Stars Bring Community Together at Mulberry Park Christmas Light Switch-on

The smell of mulled wine and hot chocolate drew the crowds to our Christmas light switch-on at Mulberry Park last week. 

The Mulberry Park community came together to watch Bath Rugby stars Miles Reid and Tom Dunn flip the switch to illuminate the twinkling Christmas lights.

7th December 2023

There’s no place quite like Frome at Christmas

Christmas in Frome is truly like no other. But don’t just take it from us, take it from The Times, who named it one of the loveliest towns for Christmas shopping in the UK.

The Times placed Frome at number three in an article called ‘The UK’s prettiest towns for Christmas shopping’.

5th December 2023

To celebrate the start of the festive season

🎄🤶To celebrate the start of the festive season we are giving away £125 Smyths Toy Superstores e-gift card 🎄🤶

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Closing date: Midnight on Tuesday 12th December 2022.

1st December 2023

Discover Your Dream Home: Final Opportunities at Century Park and Eaton Park

There are still opportunities to buy your dream home from our last remaining Century Park and Eaton Park properties. Unsurprisingly, these beautiful communities located in Lawrence Weston and Yatton only have a few homes remaining, meaning there’s no better time than now to start looking into purchasing the home you’ve always wanted.

Whether you are a first-time buyer or existing homeowner, there is something to suit your needs at these developments. Plus, there are so many benefits to purchasing a new-build home with Curo.

30th November 2023

Bath Rugby player set to light up Christmas at Mulberry Park

Curo is thrilled to announce that Bath Rugby player Miles Reid will be turning on the lights at the much-anticipated Christmas lights switch-on event at Mulberry Park.

Kickstarting the festive season at 6pm on Friday, December 1, the community is invited to gather for hot drinks and mince pies, with the first 30 people enjoying these on the house (thanks, Santa!).

23rd November 2023

The inspiration behind Locking Parklands’ stunning new show home

Nestled within the tranquil village of Locking, the new show home at Locking Parklands is bursting with personality and style, thanks to the inspiration of leading interior design experts, Andrew Henry Interiors.

Launching on Saturday 25th November, the show home is a unique blend of comfort and industrial style that is designed to suit everyone, with a colour palette featuring bronze, dark metals, plaster, smokey greens, and tan leather.

13th November 2023

Curo @Locking Parklands Show Home Open Weekend

Curo has proudly unveiled an exclusive collection of homes at Locking Parklands, offering an exciting opportunity for prospective buyers to secure their dream residence.

Excitingly, the official show home launch will take place on the weekend of November 25th and 26th – this is the perfect opportunity to explore the innovative features and quality craftmanship of these homes.

9th November 2023

The Willows: 100% affordable housing development

A new scheme of 57 affordable new homes is coming to Lawrence Weston, Bristol. The Willows is a 100% affordable housing development that will include 19 Shared Ownership properties with the rest available to let through Bristol City Council's choice-based letting scheme, HomeChoice.

20th October 2023

Curo Create: Personalise Your Dream Home Before Moving In

At Curo, we take pride in making the home buying process a delightful and enjoyable experience for our customers. We understand that purchasing a property is a significant milestone, and we're always looking for ways to make it clearer, simpler, and more exciting. One of the great advantages of buying a brand new home is the opportunity to personalise it according to your taste and preferences, and that's where Curo Create comes in.

14th September 2023

Unveiling of Keyford Meadows' Latest Show Homes

Curo is excited to announce the launch of two brand new show homes and a state-of-the-art marketing suite at Keyford Meadows, Frome. Join us from Friday 29th September for our late night opening from 12:00pm – 7:00pm, or between Saturday 30th to Sunday 1st October, 10:30am - 5:00pm.

We are thrilled to be hosting Palette & Pasture Gelato on Saturday 30th September, between 11am – 4pm, providing complimentary delicious gelato for all.

8th September 2023

Curo Site Manager Celebrates Hat-Trick Win at Pride in the Job Awards

Alan Mapston, Senior Site Manager at Curo’s Mulberry Park development has taken home his third consecutive win at the National House Building Council’s (NHBC) Pride in the Job Awards. 

18th August 2023

Majestic views await: Mulberry Park and Keyford Meadows combine serenity and convenience

For those looking to purchase a stunning new home at Curo’s Mulberry Park or Keyford Meadows developments, breathtaking vistas over the city and nearby countryside will be a daily reality.

12th July 2023

Smooth Move: A Hassle-free Solution for Homebuyers in Today's Market

In an uncertain market, transitioning between homes can be a stressful experience. However, with Curo’s Smooth Move part exchange scheme, homebuyers can move seamlessly; even if they have a property to sell.

26th June 2023

Curo manager takes home third consecutive win at prestigious building awards

Senior Site Manager at housing association and house-builder Curo, Alan Mapston, marked his third consecutive win this week at National House Building Council’s (NHBC) Pride in the Job Award competition.

2nd June 2023

Reserve Your Dream Home Sooner with Curo’s Assisted Move Event

Curo is excited to announce their upcoming Assisted Move event at Eaton Park in Yatton! Taking place on June 17th and 18th, this event is designed to simplify the home buying journey for those on the property ladder who are looking to move to a new home.

24th May 2023

First 100% mortgage in 15 years is exciting news for first-time buyers

Attention all first-time buyers: for the first time since 2008, the first 100% mortgage (that doesn’t require a guarantor’s backing) has launched in the UK, courtesy of Skipton Building Society.

This means there might be another option out there for those renters that are currently struggling to save up for a deposit.

9th May 2023

Take part in Curo’s Big Open House Weekend!

Keep your diaries free this weekend (May 13th and 14th), as Curo is hosting its Big Open House Weekend.

Prospective buyers will get the rare opportunity to look around not one but three of Curo’s properties, across two different developments.

5th May 2023

Curo takes first step toward bringing 124 new homes to Weston super-Mare

Curo has begun works at a stunning new 124-home development in Locking, Weston-super-Mare.

24th April 2023

Meet the two newest members of our Curo team

We are so pleased to welcome two new starters to the team in Giusy Lusby and Hayley Zaple, joining the company as Sales Negotiators.

The pair not only bring CVs that boast extensive property sales experience, but, more importantly, have a set of attitudes and principles that marry up to Curo’s ethos.

21st April 2023

Keyford Meadows launch – book your appointment now!

Curo is excited to announce that the much-anticipated launch of Keyford Meadows, a brand new housing development in Frome delivering 198 homes. The event will be taking place on Friday 28th – Sunday 30th April, from 10.30am until 4.30pm.

20th April 2023

Curo Colleagues Celebrate at WhatHouse? Awards Winners Ceremony

Hot off the back of winning silver in the Best Development category at the annual WhatHouse? Awards, Curo colleagues delighted in the chance to attend the Winners Ceremony in London last month. 

The WhatHouse? Awards are a national competition that celebrate the very best developments, housing associations and developers from all over the country. Curo, alongside all other Gold, Silver, and Bronze Award winners from each category were invited to London for an exclusive event to commemorate their achievements. 

13th April 2023

Local housing developer previews exciting new digital tools for house-hunting

An innovative digital tool that offers previews of residential developments to prospective home buyers has just been launched by Bath-based housing developer, and housing association, Curo.

State-of-the-art, digital kiosks offer a streamlined and stylish sales experience from the comfort of a local marketing suite. The kiosks utilise the very latest digital tools to create stunning life-like 3D renders of developments. Offering an immersive house-hunting experience, the kiosks allow buyers the chance to preview a range of house types and street scenes, admire stunning gardens, and take in the local area at their leisure.

16th March 2023

Donation to Yatton school means new play area for local children

Pupils at a local primary school in Yatton are enjoying a new play area after housing association and house-builder Curo made a generous donation towards the purchase. 

Curo made a donation of £2500 after Chestnut Park Primary School put out a call for sponsors to support the installation of a new play area at the school. The money was put towards a new natural play area and trim trail for the primary school students.  

16th March 2023

IMPORTANT UPDATES FOR SHARED OWNERSHIP CUSTOMERS

Help to Buy agent services are ending on the 31st of March 2023. This will include Help to Buy services associated with Shared Ownership. As such, you will no longer be required to submit an application online with Help to Buy to apply for a Shared Ownership home. 

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10th March 2023

Move into your dream home this spring

Spring is on the horizon - the season of new beginnings. That time of year when regrowth and new life starts; when daffodils begin to wave and trees start to bloom. With Curo, there’s an opportunity to make this time of year even more special with several new homes ready to move into.

24th February 2023

New Homes Week 2023: Find your perfect home with Curo

Starting from Monday 27th February is New Homes Week, so there’s no better time to discover the benefits of buying a new home with Curo.

Whether you are a first-time buyer looking to get on the property ladder or an existing homeowner looking for more space for your family, we have a range of homes to suit your needs, over many of our south west based developments.

10th February 2023

Get on the property ladder in Portishead and purchase a shared ownership home

Did you know that with Shared Ownership, you can purchase a home with a 5% or 10% deposit of the total share amount?

In a cost-of-living crisis, many people do not even realise they are potential house buyers. But the reality is, with schemes such as Shared Ownership, taking that step to get on the property ladder is far easier than you might expect.

Finding out about these schemes online can cause a bit of a headache and prompt plenty of questions. Which is why we’re hosting a free Shared Ownership drop in event on Saturday 18th February from 10am until 1pm at Somerset Hall (BS20 6AH), Portishead.

6th February 2023

Mulberry Park Honours Holocaust Victims with Moving Ceremony and Plaque Dedication

To commemorate the 78th Annual International Holocaust Memorial Day on Friday 27th January, The Mayor of Bath Cllr Rob Appleyard joined Curo, the B&NES Faith Foundation, the Friends of Bath Jewish Burial Ground and the Combe Down Heritage Society in remembrance.

6th February 2023

🌹Roses are red, violets are blue, we have a competition just for you🌹

To celebrate Valentine's day we are giving away £100 The Dining Out gift card.

For a chance of winning this tasty treat, head over to our Instagram page (click here) and follow the steps below...

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Closing date: Midnight on Thursday 9th February 2023.

27th January 2023

Curo commences work at new residential development in Frome

Curo, the housing association and developer, has officially begun works on a new residential development in Frome.

The site, aptly named Keyford Meadows, is located on Little Keyford Road and will provide 198 new homes - 30% of which will be designated as affordable housing.

21st December 2022

Santa spreads Christmas magic to Curo customers at The Hub, Mulberry Park

Santa stopped at The Hub, Mulberry Park, to spread Christmas magic to more than 370 Curo residents at a festive family fun day on Saturday 17 December.

Santa’s elves had set up a gorgeous grotto, with twinkling lights and a throne, where Santa read a story, Oliver, The Littlest Elf, to the children. He then gave out gifts and there was a chance for families to get a photo with the man himself.

20th December 2022

New Year, New Home: Discover Harbour Crescent in Portishead

Dreaming of a new home in the new year? Look no further than Harbour Crescent in Portishead. A coastal development of 1 and 2 bedroom apartments close to the beautiful Portishead Marina are available as part of the Shared Ownership scheme, which helps first-time buyers afford a new home within their budget.

16th December 2022

Christmas has come early at the Eaton Park Marketing Suite!

Last night, the community of Eaton Park came together to celebrate the holiday season at Curo's Christmas event.

15th December 2022

Curo donates chocolate to help make a Christmas connection

Curo has donated 160 chocolate Santas to Connect Bath to bring some festive cheer to people this holiday.

Connect Bath – formerly Bath Open Christmas – has been supporting residents for the last 30 years by providing events, activities and entertainment to ensure people are not lonely at Christmas.

14th December 2022

Bath rugby star to light up Curo’s magical Christmas event in Mulberry Park!

Curo has revealed that famous Six Nations and Bath rugby player, Charlie Ewels, will be the special guest turning on the Christmas lights at their upcoming Christmas event at Mulberry Park.

2nd December 2022

Santa to stop at Mulberry Park for Curo’s Christmas magic event

Curo is bringing a touch of Christmas magic to our multi-award-winning development Mulberry Park in Bath this winter.

1st December 2022

To celebrate the start of the festive season

To celebrate the start of the festive season we are giving away a stunning £190 The White Company hamper.

For a chancing of wining this fabulous gift in time for Christmas, head over to our Instagram page (Click here) and follow the steps below:

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Closing date: Midnight on Thursday 8th December 2022.

21st November 2022

Mulberry Park wins in Best Development category at national competition

Curo’s flagship development, Mulberry Park, has been presented with the Silver award in the Best Development category at the annual WhatHouse? Awards. The WhatHouse? Awards are a national competition that celebrate the very best developments, housing associations and developers from all over the country.

16th November 2022

Free mortgage clinic with expert advice from Evolve

Curo is teaming up with Evolve Financial Solutions to offer free expert advice to those looking to buy a brand-new home at our Century Park development in Lawrence Weston, Bristol. Hosted within the marketing suite, the mortgage clinic will take place on Saturday 26th November from 10:30am until 5:00pm, with 30-minute appointments available. 

11th November 2022

Curo commemorates Remembrance Day at Mulberry Park

A silhouette of the Unknown Tommy, and another commemorating women in war, mark Remembrance Day at Curo’s flagship development – Mulberry Park. 

11th November 2022

Curo Site Manager wins at Pride in the Job Awards for the second year in a row

Alan Mapston, a Senior Site Manager from the housing association and house-builder Curo, has been successful in the National House Building Council’s (NHBC) Pride in the Job Award competition for the second year running.

10th November 2022

Take comfort in Curo: A house-builder you can trust

In a time of financial uncertainty, it matters more than ever to buy a home with a house-builder you can trust. At Curo, we do things differently - we’re proud to be a business with social objectives. That means our mission is not driven by making enormous profits, but by making a positive social impact within the housing sector. As such, we do not have shareholders, and every single penny of the profit we make is re-invested into delivering quality housing people can afford, while supporting and building communities.

31st October 2022

No need to be fearful this Halloween here at Curo

Terrifyingly, the average UK rent has hit record highs for the third quarter in a row - scaring people a lot more than any evil clown this time of year. What’s less petrifying is that there’s a solution to getting stung perennially by rent increases: get on the property ladder and pay your own mortgage rather than your landlord’s.

27th October 2022

Scarily good offers at Eaton Park

Curo is offering home buyers a pair of ‘spooktacular’ deals at Eaton Park in Yatton, North Somerset this Halloween. Both aimed at making home-buying more affordable and helping buyers to get on the property ladder.

24th October 2022

Lost your current buyer? Talk to us about our Chain Break Rescue solutions

At the start of October, Curo’s open market team hosted another innovative meeting aimed at enhancing the team’s knowledge on the current climate of the housing market. In this fast-evolving time, we’re invested in equipping our colleagues with the most up to date tools and information so they can provide the best possible service to our customers.

21st October 2022

Curo and B&NES collect award for outstanding workmanship at Woodland View in Hygge Park, Keynsham

Housing association and housebuilder Curo, jointly with the Local Authority Building Control Team at Bath & North East Somerset Council (B&NES), have been awarded a high commendation in the West of England regional division of the Local Authority Building Control (LABC) Building Excellence Awards.

14th October 2022

Brand new show home launch at Mulberry Park

On 22nd October 2022, Curo will be launching its brand new show home at Mulberry Park in Combe Down, Bath. The home on plot 610 is a four-bedroom, semi-detached property that spans 1214 ft2 with a single car garage and two private parking spaces.

3rd October 2022

An Update on Stamp Duty Changes

On Friday 23rd September, amid a multitude of economic changes announced in the Government’s mini-budget, it was revealed that the threshold for stamp duty has been increased.

27th September 2022

Calling all investors…

Property investors won’t want to miss out on this great opportunity at Century Park in Lawrence Weston, Bristol. The Blaise, Plot 54, is a two bedroom open-plan home priced at £285,000. It’s available to investors with a projected 5% yield based on £1,200 pcm*,and is the last remaining two-bed of this style at the development.

22nd September 2022

Move in for Christmas at Eaton Park

Imagine having exchanged and moved into your dream home in time for Christmas. It sounds too good to be true. But at The Winford, Eaton Park, new homeowners could be settled in and ready to show off their new, upgraded kitchen over Christmas dinner.

15th September 2022

Our Marketing Suites will be closed on Monday 19 September

Due to the sad passing of Queen Elizabeth II our Marketing Suites will be closed Monday 19 September for the state funeral and bank holiday.

As always if you need us in an emergency when we’re closed please call 0345 140 5050 or 01216 731 760.

We’ll be open as usual at 10am on Tuesday 20 September.

2nd September 2022

Curo launches innovative approach to team meetings

Curo recently opened the doors to its first Shared Ownership and Open Market sales team meeting of the financial year. With mortgage advisors Evolve Financial Solutions in attendance, the meeting is the first of many aimed to support the team’s overall learning, development, and industry knowledge.

30th August 2022

Bank Holiday Blues Competition

Take a minute to relax and get over your bank holiday blues with this fabulous competition...

We are offering you the chance to win a £100 The White Company e-gift voucher!

For a chance of winning this gift, here’s what you need to do:

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Closing date: Midnight on Tuesday 6th September 2022. T&Cs apply, see website for details.

10th August 2022

New Build Homes; Greener and Cheaper

Buying a new home rather than a pre-owned home is a no brainer. Not only are there many more buying options for newly built homes meaning it’s easier to save for a deposit (especially helpful for those aspiring to take their first step on the property ladder), but thanks to their in-use energy efficiency, buying a new home is the most cost-effective way to buy a property.

20th July 2022

Red Hot Offer!

Don your best sunhat, sunscreen, ice pack and sunglasses because not only is the UK weather sizzling hot, but so is Curo’s offer on Plot 91 at Eaton Park!

24th June 2022

Mulberry Park site manager wins prestigious building award for the second year running

A Curo site manager has been awarded the National House Building Council’s (NHBC) 2022 Pride in the Job Award for a second consecutive year.

21st June 2022

Summer starts in the garden

Summer is finally here!

With a powerful heatwave kicking off summer here in the UK, we can confidently say it’s now officially garden season. For homeowners and families across the UK, this means it’s time to pull out the BBQ, kick back in a sun lounger, and cheers to the glorious summer we’re crossing our fingers for.

21st June 2022

Summer Solstice Celebration

Let’s kick-off the summer months with a fabulous competition….

We are offering you the chance to win a £100 @B&Q e-gift voucher to spruce up your garden!

For a chance of winning this gift, here’s what you need to do:

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Closing date: Midnight on Wednesday 29th June 2022. T&Cs apply.

10th June 2022

Our Carbon Neutral Efforts

With the frequency of energy crises only increasingly likely, all signs point towards a need for global carbon neutrality. It’s our job as housebuilders to create energy solutions that are built into the design of our homes so that a dependence on fossil fuel supplies won’t stop us from living comfortably. Not only this, but if every house in the UK was carbon neutral in-use, our national carbon emissions would cut by nearly a third – our planet needs action like this to survive the climate crisis.

1st June 2022

Building Strong Communities

When you think about a happy home, one of the first things that comes to mind is the immediate neighbourhood and the feeling of being surrounded by a safe and reliable community. Living in an area like this allows residents and families to relax in the knowledge that they have supportive people around them to share in the glorious every day, whether it’s a street party to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, or simply a chat over the dustbins, Curo homes are built to help forge inclusive and co-operative communities.

24th May 2022

A Real Royal Treat

In honour of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, we are offering you the chance to win a £150 @fortnums e-gift voucher!

For a chance of winning this gift in time for the #bankholidayweekend, here’s what you need to do:

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Closing date: Midnight on Tuesday 31st May 2022. T&Cs apply*.

9th May 2022

Find out how you can take a first step on the property ladder with Shared Ownership in Portishead

Have you ever heard the phrase ‘Shared Ownership’ and not completely understood what it meant?

Many potential house buyers do not realise that they are just that, potential house buyers. With help from schemes such as Shared Ownership, taking a first step on the property ladder is closer in reach for many more people than before.

3rd May 2022

Frome residents invited to name the streets at new housing development

West of England housing association and housebuilder Curo is inviting local residents in Frome to suggest names for the future streets at the Keyford Meadows development of 198 new homes at Sandys Hill Lane.

22nd April 2022

Bristol Cabinet Member for Housing impressed with progress of new homes in Lawrence Weston

Bristol City Council Cabinet Member for Housing Delivery and Homes, Councillor Tom Renhard, visited Curo’s Century Park and The Willows developments in Lawrence Weston to see the construction progress of 185 new homes for the city.

20th April 2022

Rising Interest Rates and How to Fix Them

As we’re sure you will have noticed, inflation has rocketed to a 10-year high, meaning the cost of everyday essentials and the overall cost-of-living has dramatically increased. As a way of tackling this cost-of-living crisis, the Bank of England has opted to raise the base interest rate across all financial products to bring soaring prices under control. For those looking to get a foot on the property ladder, this means you will have to start paying back more on your mortgage.

11th April 2022

Housing association Curo and contractor Jehu inspire Bristol’s next generation of builders

More than 60 children from Oasis Academy Bank Leaze in Lawrence Weston, Bristol, visited the nearby affordable housing development at The Willows to learn about construction in a fun-filled session organised by housing association and housebuilder Curo and contractor Jehu Group.

6th April 2022

Four Ways to Buy a New Build Home

Buying a new build house is a great way to make your life easier. When buying older properties, there are often stress-inducing complications linked to the finances, the onward chain, and the move itself. When buying a new build property, there are purchasing and moving options available to buyers that make the process a whole lot simpler

4th April 2022

Century Park’s Marketing Suite Now Open

Our first-of-its-kind marketing suite is now open to visitors at Century Park, a new collection of homes situated on the North West edge of Bristol, in Lawrence Weston.

4th April 2022

Make your Easter egg-stra special...

Make your Easter egg-stra special...

We’re giving you the chance to #WIN a £100 Hotel Chocolat gift voucher!

For a chance of winning this eggcellent gift in time for Easter, head over to our Instagram page and follow the steps below:

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Closing date: Midnight on Tuesday 12th April 2022. T&Cs apply, see website for details (link in bio).

1st April 2022

How to save money on energy bills

Over the past six months, the UK has seen a sharp rise in the cost of living with noticeable hikes in the cost of everyday essentials such as supermarket staples, the price of petrol, and the cost of household energy and utility bills. Triggered by a combination of factors, households will now need to get a bit savvy to keep their outgoings stable and reduce any negative financial impact.

So, what can we all do to help keep down energy bills and save our precious pennies?

22nd March 2022

Sustainability in our New Build Homes

The UK is experiencing widespread changes to its climate due to global carbon emissions. Here at Curo we have a responsibility to make sure we’re doing everything we can to build homes that help households reduce their carbon footprints and reduce the impact of climate change.

21st March 2022

Six Benefits of a New Build Home

In celebration of New Homes Week, here are six reasons why we think a new build home with Curo is a no brainer… 

15th March 2022

Century Park’s Inspired Garden

Over the past two years, the UK has seen a garden renaissance due to our increased desire for enjoyable outside space, induced by the pandemic. At Century Park, a Curo development in Lawrence Weston, Bristol, we wanted to really showcase the potential of the fabulous gardens our homes have. To do this, we asked our landscaper, Russell Laugharne from Blackberry Gardens to create an inspiring and creative space in the garden of our two-bedroom Westbury Show Home.

25th February 2022

All homes sold on phase 3 at Mulberry Park

We are excited to announce that all apartments at Mulberry Park, Bath, are now reserved!

As our flagship development, we are enormously proud of how Mulberry Park has progressed since its inception. This recent milestone highlights how popular the award-winning new community of 700 homes continues to be, allowing many first-time buyers to take their first step confidently and easily on the property ladder.

22nd February 2022

Curo launch a show home like no other at Century Park development in Bristol

A unique show home full of character and colour has opened its doors at Curo’s residential development of 128 new homes in Lawrence Weston, Bristol.

21st February 2022

Curo to build nearly 200 homes in Frome after Mendip District Council approves planning application

West of England housing association and housebuilder Curo has been granted detailed planning permission by Mendip District Council to build 198 new homes on land at Sandys Hill Lane in Frome.

7th February 2022

Young Bristol family can finally live together thanks to new housing development

A young couple and their two children can finally live together for the first time in years, after taking a first step on the property ladder at Curo’s new development of 128 homes in Lawrence Weston, Century Park.

7th February 2022

Love begins at home...

❤Love begins at home ❤

To celebrate Valentine’s day, we are giving you the chance to win a stunning hand painted illustration of your front door, produced by local artist Illustrations by Chan as seen on ITV's This Morning.

For a chance of winning this fantastic prize, head over to our Instagram page (Click here) and follow the steps below:

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27th January 2022

Century Park’s Show Home Launch

Century Park, a stylish collection of one, two, three and four-bedroom new homes, situated on the North West edge of Bristol in Lawrence Weston, is launching its first Show Home on the weekend of the 12th and 13th February. All visitors must book an appointment with the sales team prior to their visit. 

24th January 2022

Top 5 Saving Tips for your Dream Home

Is getting on the property ladder your big goal for 2022? We’ve recently teamed up with Evolve Financial Solutions to help share some tips on how to save up to purchase your dream home, without burning a hole in your wallet. 

21st January 2022

Find out how to take a first step on the property ladder with Shared Ownership in Lawrence Weston

Residents in Lawrence Weston and surrounding areas who are dreaming of taking a first step on the property ladder at Century Park or The Willows developments can now find out more about the affordable homeownership scheme, Shared Ownership, directly from Curo’s sales team.

18th January 2022

A Makeover at Mulberry Park

In true new year-new me fashion, the communal areas of Kelston House at Mulberry Park have been given a makeover thanks to local artist, Helen Chester. Already a beautifully designed collection of high quality one and two bedroom homes, Kelston House is now home to a number of stunning artworks by Helen Chester which capture the famous street scenes in Bath.

11th January 2022

Getting to know Curo’s expanding team

For two new starters here at Curo, 2021 marked the start of an exciting new chapter filled with endless career possibilities and personal growth opportunities. Both equipped with exemplary customer service experience and ideal sets of transferable skills, Hannah Parsons and Teresa Brown are the newest members to join our growing team.

17th December 2021

Woodland View’s Last Remaining Homes

Excellent connectivity, peaceful semi-rural surroundings and a community atmosphere has been a winning combination for Woodland View. With our homes selling fast over the past several months, we’re excited to see that we’re now down to our last few remaining homes - don’t miss out! 

15th December 2021

Curo to spread Christmas cheer with sweet treat donation

170 chocolate oranges were donated by Curo to Bath Open Christmas, to help put a smile on their guests’ faces at this year’s event.

Bath Open Christmas usually takes place every year on 25 December and welcomes 160 guests for a hot festive meal, entertainment and good cheer in the Dining Hall at Kingswood School, in Lansdown.

9th December 2021

Begin the New Year with a New Home

As 2021 draws to a close, it’s time to start looking at the year ahead. Here at Curo, we’ve got a number of offers on selected plots across all of our available developments to help you begin the new year in a new home. All offers end on 17th December, so don’t hesitate to get in touch.

1st December 2021

Tis the season to be jolly...

To celebrate the festive season we are giving away £100 gift voucher to spend at Julia Davey Home & Gift. 

For a chancing of wining this fabulous gift in time for Christmas, head over to our Instagram page (Click here) and follow the steps below:

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29th November 2021

Deck the halls at Eaton Park

It’s officially Christmas here at Curo! With Christmas wreaths a-plenty and seasonal décor throughout our show homes, we’re excited to announce a unique collaboration with Clayton & Company to bring some stunningly designed Christmas magic indoors at Eaton Park.

24th November 2021

The Clifton Stamp Duty Contribution

Did you miss out on the national Stamp Duty holiday? Here at Curo, we’re continuing to help our customers through generous Stamp Duty contributions on our four-bedroom Clifton homes on plots 27, 28, & 29 (offer ending on 17th December 2021).

12th November 2021

Meet The Chard at Eaton Park!

On Saturday 27th November, we are hosting an Open Day at Eaton Park, located just south of Bristol. The Open Day will be a chance to get acquainted with the gorgeous four-bedroom house, The Chard, a detached property with an integral garage and two parking spaces.

5th November 2021

Flagship development launches new show apartment

Mulberry Park, Curo’s flagship development located in Combe Down, Bath, will soon be launching a two-bed show apartment overlooking Mulberry Park’s new green space. 

4th November 2021

Bristol school opens sensory garden with help from local housebuilders

A school in Lawrence Weston, Bristol has opened a new sensory garden to help promote the pupils’ wellbeing and mental health.

Oasis Academy Bank Leaze, also known locally as ‘the blue school on the hill’, was helped to set up the garden by housing association and housebuilder Curo and their contractor Jehu Group.

27th October 2021

Last chance to wrap up your move for Christmas

Are you dreaming of spending the festive season in a new home? Whether you’re planning on having the whole family over in your new space, or whether you’d just like to be comfortably moved in for a relaxing Christmas morning, Curo has got you covered.

19th October 2021

Youth football teams sport new strip thanks to Curo sponsorship

Clutton’s youth football teams are sporting brand new kits after receiving a £3,000 sponsorship donation from housing association and housebuilder Curo.

Curo last year completed the Highbury Fields development of 36 new homes in the village, which included 21 affordable homes for social rent and shared ownership. The development has enabled many local people to put down long-term roots in the community near to family, schools and jobs.

18th October 2021

A Scarily Good Open Weekend

Something wicked comes this way: the Woodland View October open weekend!

With the autumnal scent of pumpkin spice and bonfires in the air, we are once again opening the doors to Woodland View at Hygge Park for a scarily good open weekend on Saturday 30th & Sunday 31st October. It will be a chance to experience the four-bedroom Redcliffe home and find out what life could be like at this family-friendly development.

11th October 2021

Construction colleagues get together to celebrate awards success

Last week construction colleagues from two of our developments in Bath & North East Somerset gathered at Mulberry Park to celebrate Site Managers Alan Mapston and Lee Watts winning the highly coveted NHBC (National House Building Council) Pride in the Job Quality Award.

8th October 2021

Move in for Christmas

With the change of seasons, it’s time to think about moving house. What’s more, with the recent drop in temperature, we can already feel something Christmassy in the air.

One of the best ways to make a house feel like a home is to celebrate Christmas in the new space. Moving home in time for Christmas is more than possible, especially with fantastic schemes such as our Swift Move scheme.

7th October 2021

Join us at Eaton Park’s Hard Hat Event

“Nothing beats viewing a house in person, even if the final touches are yet to be completed.” This is feedback we regularly get from house hunters and the reason we are launching this Hard Hat Event at Eaton Park in Yatton.  

20th September 2021

Swift Move Event in Keynsham

Tiresome admin, expensive estate-agent marketing and unsuccessful offers are a thing of the past; our Swift Move scheme is the future. 

On Saturday 25th September, Woodland View in Keynsham will be hosting an event dedicated to explaining and demonstrating the ease and simplicity of our Swift Move scheme. With so many fantastic homes on offer across all our Curo sites, we’ve found buyers are eager to move in but often face the challenge of needing to sell a property first. This is where the Swift Move scheme comes in.

14th September 2021

Put Down Roots at Woodland View

Finding the perfect home for your family can be a daunting task with many factors to consider. Whether you’re just starting out with a new-born or in the swing of the secondary school shuttle runs, one of the highest priorities for a growing family is to live in a safe, community focused neighbourhood. Fortunately, Curo has you covered.

Woodland View is a fantastic place for your family to call home, thanks to its safe and stable atmosphere and wide range of amenities. Forming part of the Hygge Park development on the edge of Keynsham, just outside of Bristol, Woodland View has its own pace and shared community mentality that is tangible from the second you enter.

23rd August 2021

Make a home at Mulberry Park

Nestled in the North West corner of our award-winning development, Mulberry Park, sits a collection of high-quality one and two bedroom apartments known as Kelston House. As the last few remaining homes in phase three of the development, the apartments are almost ready for buyers to make their home at Mulberry Park.

6th August 2021

First homes at new Bristol development to go on sale this month

Curo’s Century Park residential development in Lawrence Weston, Bristol, is set to open the doors to its marketing suite this month as the first new homes are released for sale.

Century Park is a brand-new neighbourhood of 128 homes for private sale, rent and Shared Ownership, ranging from one-bedroom apartments to four-bedroom family houses.

3rd August 2021

Step inside plot 109 the stunning four bedroom Dyrham at Woodland View

On Saturday 7th August, the stunning Woodland View development will once again open its doors to welcome visitors to look round The Dyrham house, an inviting four bedroom detached property with a garage and two parking spaces available for £595,000. 

26th July 2021

First residents move to Eaton Park in Yatton

A retired couple who moved to North Somerset to be close to family are the first residents at Curo’s new Eaton Park development in Yatton.

Frances, 78, and David, 80, have lived in Taunton, Somerset most of their lives, but decided they wanted to be closer to their son, daughter and four grand-daughters in Yatton.

23rd July 2021

An update on easing of restrictions

The sales team here at Curo want to make you feel completely comfortable, that’s why we have decided the way we provide our services will continue unchanged for the time being.

Individual appointments with a Curo Sales Negotiator must be booked in advance via our website, email (sales@curo-group.co.uk) or telephone (0345 140 5050).

28th June 2021

Site managers at Mulberry Park and Woodland View developments scoop double win at building awards

Two site managers from housing association and house-builder Curo have received the National House Building Council’s 2021 Pride in the Job Quality Award.

Alan Mapston, senior site manager at Mulberry Park in Bath and Lee Watts, senior site manager at Woodland View at Hygge Park in Keynsham were recognised for their dedication, leadership and the high standards achieved at their respective developments.

22nd June 2021

Curo’s newest show homes warmly welcomed

On Saturday 19th June we officially opened the doors to our two new show homes at Eaton Park in Yatton, Somerset. The launch day went off without a hitch and the response from those who attended was phenomenal; a reflection of the high-quality homes we proudly build.

16th June 2021

Hear from our Show Home Designer

The pandemic has transformed our relationship with our homes, and interior design is now more important than ever. More than just a place to crash in the evenings, our homes are now our centre of gravity. A place to work. A place to play. A place to relax. It’s essential that they look just right. We spoke to the designers behind the stunning new Eaton Park show home, Blocc Interiors, about how they got it looking as good as it does. There are even some tips in there to keep in mind when styling your own home.

15th June 2021

Curo launches two new show homes at popular Eaton Park development

Yatton’s stunning new residential development, Eaton Park, will soon be opening the doors to a duo of show homes.

 The three-bedroom Avebury and four-bedroom Clifton show homes are both launching at Eaton Park on Saturday 19 June, and house-hunters are invited to book viewings.

 Showcasing the latest interior design, both show homes will offer buyers the opportunity to experience the lifestyle offered by homes at Eaton Park.

2nd June 2021

The countdown to our new Show Home launch is on

We are thrilled to announce that on Saturday 19th June we’re launching two stunning show homes at our Eaton Park development in Yatton. We’re pretty sure you’re going to love them as much as we do, so pop the date in your diary and get in touch to book your viewing today.

When: Saturday 19th June

Where: Eaton Park Marketing Suite, BS49 4FR

Time: 10am – 5:30pm

21st May 2021

Introducing 'The Chard'

With an incredible location on the leafy edges of peaceful Yatton, Curo’s newest development offers the very best of country living, without compromising on convenience. With easy access to the M5 and a train station just a short walk away connecting you to Bristol and beyond, Eaton Park promises a more relaxed country lifestyle, within a stone’s throw of the city and its neighbouring towns.

A highlight of the Eaton Park development, The Chard is a detached 4-bed home designed to provide ample space both indoors and out. Over lockdown we’ve all learnt about the importance of fresh air, and this home has plenty of spaces for soaking up the sun. With a spacious driveway, front and back gardens, and a balcony attached to the master bedroom. The Chard offers you the chance to enjoy the outdoors from the comfort of your home.

17th May 2021

Shared Ownership Open Day in Wiltshire

Curo are very excited to announce that on Saturday 5th of June they are hosting a Shared Ownership Open Day between 10am – 2:00pm at The Acorns and Pathfinder Place developments in Melksham. There’s a selection of properties available as part of a shared ownership scheme, so if you’re looking to plant a firm foot on the property ladder then make sure you call to reserve an appointment with a Curo Sales Advisor.

6th May 2021

6 months mortgage paid!

Whether you’re shopping for your first home, your next home, or your forever home, with our fantastic new mortgage offer, buying your new home has never been easier. From now until the 31st of May, we are offering to take care of the first six months of your mortgage, meaning you can focus on moving in and turning your new house into your new home.

This offer is currently available on selected plots across all of our new developments, including the stunning Mulberry Park, the idyllic Woodland View, and the charming Eaton Park.

9th April 2021

Help to Buy available at Mulberry Park

Following new changes to the government’s Help to Buy scheme, we’re pleased to announce that homes in Curo’s fantastic Mulberry Park still qualify. With a Help to Buy equity loan, the government will lend homebuyers up to 20% of the full cost of a newly built property. Buyers can get the keys to a new home with a deposit as low as 5%, and for the first five years won’t have to pay a single penny in interest on their equity loan.

31st March 2021

Move in for Spring

When the weather starts to brighten and the first daffodils show their faces, we’re all reminded again how much we love the springtime. Now Curo is giving you another reason to enjoy this magical time of year with a stunning home that is ready to move into.

31st March 2021

New Help to Buy scheme available

First-time buyers looking to get their foot on the property ladder can now benefit from a great new Help To Buy scheme, announced by Homes England back in December. With as little as a 5% deposit, buyers can now borrow up to 20% of the cost of a newly built home, with a 25% mortgage to make up the rest. Better still, for the first five years, they won’t have to pay a single penny in interest on their equity loan.

19th March 2021

Providing space to work from home

This last year has absolutely transformed the way we live and work, and whilst in some ways we’re all desperate to get back to business as usual, the pandemic has ushered in a new era for working from home. It’s never been more important to have a good home office space, and the properties at Curo’s new Woodland View development offer exactly that.

12th March 2021

Stamp duty holiday extended

It’s been announced that the UK’s stamp duty holiday has been extended for an extra three months, so there’s never been a better time to find your new home. When you buy with Curo, you won’t have to pay a penny in stamp duty on any property up to the cost of £500,000.

4th March 2021

Passivhaus homes released for sale at Mulberry Park

Situated within phase 4 of the award-winning Mulberry Park development in Combe Down, Bath, Curo’s much anticipated Passivhaus homes are now available to buy. These fantastic properties are specially designed to conserve energy and make life as comfortable as possible. A Passivhaus can shave off as much as 90% from your energy bills, massively reducing your home’s carbon footprint and saving you money.

25th February 2021

Only One Westonbirt remaining at Woodland View

The new Woodland View development in Keynsham has seen unbelievable levels of interest lately, and all but one of these high-spec 3-bedroom homes have now sold. The last Westonbirt available, plot 93, is now priced at £349,000, and can be purchased with as little as a 5% deposit using Help To Buy.

5th January 2021

National Lockdown...We're still here for you!

Following the Government's announcement of another national lockdown on Monday 4th January 2021, we want to make you aware that we are continuing with the safety measures we have already put in place, to remind you, these are:

• Individual appointments with a Curo Sales Negotiator must be booked in advance via our website, email (sales@curo-group.co.uk) or telephone (0345 140 5050).
• At all times physical distancing measures must be strictly observed, with a minimum 2 metres’ distance between the customer and Sales Negotiator; we are adapting the layout of our marketing suites to enable this.
• We will contact you prior to your visit to confirm the arrangements we have put in place and what we ask of you to ensure your safety and that of our colleagues.
• Visits to our show homes will be unaccompanied with rigorous cleaning regime of touch points between visits.
• The appointments will be tailored to you and will last no more than one hour; a maximum of two customers from the same household can attend at any one time.

4th January 2021

New show home launches at Mulberry Park

A new three-storey show home designed for city living has just been launched at the popular Mulberry Park development in Bath. The Bathwick show home is one of 12 townhouses which will look over the development’s highly anticipated park, due to be fully open in 2023.

Homebuyers now have the opportunity to experience for themselves city living at Mulberry Park, by visiting the brand new Bathwick show home which is available to see by appointment only 10am – 5:30pm/7 days a week.

The Bathwick townhouses span 1,536sqft over three storeys, featuring an open plan living and kitchen/dining area with a balcony overlooking the future park on the first floor, and a master bedroom with en suite, two further bedrooms and a family bathroom on the top floor. The ground floor is occupied by the integrated garage, entrance lobby, a utility room, WC and plenty of storage space.

8th December 2020

1st Yatton Brownies name new roads at Eaton Park

Roads at Eaton Park, a new housing development of 154 homes in Yatton, have been named after the sixes from the local Brownie unit, following a competition organised by housing association and housebuilder Curo.

The winning names were chosen by Yatton Parish Council from a number of ideas proposed by local residents, which included suggestions inspired by Somerset’s wildlife and dialect, as well as foods and historic place names from the wider area.  

20th November 2020

Yatton Junior Football Club scores sponsorship from housebuilder Curo

Junior teams at Yatton FC are looking great on the pitch thanks to a donation from the builders of a new residential development in the village.

4th November 2020

Second Lockdown... We're still here for you!

Following the Government's announcement of a second lock down on Thursday 5th November, we want to make you aware that we are continuing with with the safety measures we have already put in place, to remind you, these are:

• Individual appointments with a Curo Sales Negotiator must be booked in advance via our website, email (sales@curo-group.co.uk) or telephone (0345 140 5050).
• At all times physical distancing measures must be strictly observed, with a minimum 2 metres’ distance between the customer and Sales Negotiator; we are adapting the layout of our marketing suites to enable this.
• We will contact you prior to your visit to confirm the arrangements we have put in place and what we ask of you to ensure your safety and that of our colleagues.
• Visits to our show homes will be unaccompanied with rigorous cleaning regime of touch points between visits.
• The appointments will be tailored to you and will last no more than one hour; a maximum of two customers from the same household can attend at any one time.

17th August 2020

Curo launch new show home in Keynsham

Curo has unveiled a brand-new show home at its Woodland View @ Hygge Park development in Keynsham.

The four-bedroom detached Avon show home is ideal for family life, with a large open plan kitchen-diner on the ground floor, opening up to a well-sized garden through French patio doors. The stylish kitchen features a central island/breakfast bar with integrated ovens and a utility room with direct access to the garden. Double doors connect the kitchen-diner to a spacious living area. In addition, there is a WC as well as a study/second reception room to the ground floor.

10th July 2020

Curo to build 154 new homes in Yatton, North Somerset

Bath-based housing association and housebuilder Curo has been granted full planning permission by North Somerset Council to build 154 new homes in the village of Yatton.

27th May 2020

A message to our customers from Lisa Howells, Curo Sales Director

A message to our customers from Lisa Howells, Curo Sales Director

I hope you and your family are keeping well and safe. I want to thank you for your continued support, patience and understanding during these difficult times.

The coronavirus crisis has created unprecedented challenges for all sectors of the economy, not least housebuilding. At Curo, our first priority at this time has been - and continues to be - protecting the health, safety and wellbeing of our customers, colleagues, partners and the communities we work in...

11th May 2020

Curo resumes construction operations

Curo’s housebuilding division is today re-opening construction sites across the West of England, in line with government instructions and the three-step plan to end the coronavirus lockdown unveiled on Sunday 10 May. Prime Minister Boris Johnson actively encouraged construction and manufacturing operations to resume while urging companies and workers to continue to observe physical distancing measures.

27th April 2020

Thank you, NHS!

Across the whole country, people have come together through the Coronavirus crisis to show their support and give thanks to NHS staff for their amazing efforts and dedication.

25th March 2020

Coronavirus (COVID 19) Update

The safety of our customers and colleagues is our first priority.

Following the government’s announcement on 23rd March we’re having to make some changes to our services in line with the guidance on protecting public health.

 Our Marketing Suite at Mulberry Park is now temporarily closed. Curo’s Sales team are now working remotely from home and we will continue to support customers via phone and email.

25th March 2020

'Shared Ownership' Updates and Information

The safety of our customers and colleagues is our first priority. Following the government’s announcement on 23rd March we’re having to make some changes to our services in line with the guidance on protecting public health.

24th March 2020

Our construction sites are closing Friday 27th March

While the government guidance issued 23rd March is specifically allowing construction works to carry on, we’ve taken the decision to temporarily close all our sites as of Friday 27th March. We’re doing this to protect our colleagues, contractors and the wider communities against the spread of COVID-19.

17th March 2020

Coronavirus (COVID-19) update

We’re constantly reviewing our services and schedules to ensure we can keep our customers and colleagues safe, in line with public health advice.

If you feel unwell and have any of the symptoms of coronavirus – fever, cough, muscle pains – please follow the Government’s updated advice on the precautions you need to take if you become ill. You can find these at www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-stay-at-home-guidance/stay-at-home-guidance-for-people-with-confirmed-or-possible-coronavirus-covid-19-infection.

23rd January 2020

New Curo homes coming soon in Keynsham

More choice awaits house hunters looking for a new home in the Bristol/Bath commuting area, thanks to a new Curo development in Keynsham.

28th October 2019

Celebrate Christmas in a stunning new home at Mulberry Park

Give your family the ultimate gift this Christmas - move in to a beautiful new home at Mulberry Park, the award-winning residential development in Combe Down.

With its ultra-modern community facilities - including a family-friendly café - good transport links, new primary school and nursery and an all-ages, inclusive new park opening in 2022, Mulberry Park is firmly establishing its reputation as one of the most desirable locations to live in Bath.

18th October 2019

Curo’s housebuilding team wear it pink for Breast Cancer Now

Curo’s housebuilding team have joined the ‘Wear it Pink’ campaign on Friday 18 October, to support Breast Cancer Now’s annual fundraising event.

Wear it Pink happens every year in October, the Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and is one of the biggest fundraising events in the UK aimed at facilitating continued vital research into the disease.

Curo staff have today sported their best pink outfits, with colleagues working on site swapping their usual green high visibility jackets for pink ones, raising £352 for the cause.

24th September 2019

Brand new show home to launch at Mulberry Park

Curo will be opening the doors to a much-anticipated brand new show home at Mulberry Park, the award-winning residential development in South Bath.

The launch will take place this weekend, with home buyers invited to attend the special celebrations on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th September from 11am until 5.30pm at Curo’s Marketing Suite on Bradford Road (BA2 5BZ).

19th September 2019

Shared Ownership Week Competition Time

For your chance to win a £50 Love to shop voucher*, tell us your reason why you love shared Ownership!

13th September 2019

Shared Ownership Week 2019

A week of the year dedicated to making the dream of owning your own home a reality returns!

“Shared Ownership week” starts off on the 19th September 2019 and we’ll be celebrating this week by highlighting the scheme’s benefits and how it could enable potential buyers to wave goodbye to shared bathrooms and washing up disputes.  We’ll have a series of events and initiatives to highlight how the scheme makes the dream of owning your own home a reality whether you’re a first-time buyer or previously owned a home but can’t afford to buy your own now, this scheme is for you!

Throughout the week we will be posting a series of facts and figures along with competitions, across twitter and Facebook. On Saturday 5th October, 10am – 1pm, we’ll be hosting a Shared Ownership drop in session at the Mulberry Park Marketing Suite. Come along and speak to our experienced team who will be able to answer all things “shared ownership”, we can help you register with Help to buy South, explain the process of registering your interest in a property and you’ll be able to view details of our shared ownership homes available.

3rd September 2019

Mulberry Park Show Home Launch

You are invited to view the stunning Portland 3 bedroom show home and find out more about our fabulous collection of 2, 3 & 4 bedroom homes at Mulberry Park.

Join us from 11am - 5pm, meet our experienced sales team and enjoy a delicious drink and homemade cake at the Mulberry Park Hub café*.

When: Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th September 2019

Time: 11am - 5pm

Where: Mulberry Park Marketing Suite, Mulberry Park, Bradford Road, Bath, BA2 5BZ

15th August 2019

The Hub at Mulberry Park wins prestigious award

The Hub, Curo’s £10m community building at its Mulberry Park development in Bath, was crowned the winner of the South West Community Benefit category at the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Awards 2019.

The award recognises outstanding achievement in providing a facility which directly benefits the local community and can demonstrate its success through local community feedback.

26th April 2019

Local residents choose names for Curo’s developments in Lawrence Weston, Bristol

‘Century Park’ and ‘The Willows’ are today revealed as the new names for Curo’s developments in Lawrence Weston, Bristol. The names were suggested by local residents Becky Cockle and Rhiannon Beail, following a campaign by Curo to find new identities for the two sites - previously referred to as Henacre Road and Corbet Close.

26th April 2019

More than 200 people turn out to see plans for new Bath park

More than 200 people visited an exhibition held by Curo last week to see the detailed proposals for the open space at Mulberry Park, which will be delivered as part of the housing development.

15th April 2019

Help to Buy explained

Buying a home is exciting and probably the biggest financial decision most of us will make – but for many families, it can also feel out of reach. The government-backed scheme Help to Buy – Equity Loan can be used on all new-build homes and is helping thousands of families each year to move in to a home of their own. In this article, housing association and house-builder Curo explains what the scheme is, how it works and who can access it. Unlike Shared Ownership, available solely to first time buyers and people who used to own their home but can no longer afford one, Help to Buy can be accessed by both first time buyers and ‘next time buyers’ looking to move up the property ladder. For example, current homeowners could use the scheme to ‘upsize’ to a bigger home. So if you’re looking to buy a new-build home in the area, it’s worth knowing more about how Help to Buy can make your homeownership dream possible.

20th March 2019

Highbury Fields Show Home Open Day

We are excited to invite you to the launch of Highbury Fields show home, come and take a look around, speak to our team of experts, gain financial advice from One77 Mortgages and enjoy some refreshments.

When: Saturday 27th April 2019

Time: 11am - 3pm

Where: Highbury Fields Show Home, Greville Road, Clutton, Bristol, BS39 5PL

14th February 2019

Young family returns to home village thanks to new Curo development

A young couple and their two children will soon be able to live closer to family and friends as they prepare to move in to a new home at Curo’s Highbury Fields development in Clutton. Beth, who is 26 years old and from Clutton, and Danny, who’s 33 years old and was born and raised just a couple of miles down the road, in Paulton, have been looking to buy their first home together in the village but were struggling to find the right property.

22nd January 2019

Highbury Fields Open Day

Curo are delighted to invite you to the open day for Highbury Fields on Saturday 9th Feb 2019 from 11am - 3pm. Come and speak to our friendly Sales Negotiators and visit our picturesque development in Clutton.

Curo are pleased to be offering 2 stunning 3 bedroom homes located at our Highbury Fields development, Clutton. Highbury Fields has a selection of stylish homes located in the picturesque Somerset countryside. This new development is ideal for family life and located within walking distance of local amenities and a good primary school. Situated just 10 miles from Bristol and Bath, Highbury Fields is perfect for commuters working in the city who prefer the peace and tranquillity of village life

6th December 2018

Curo scoops Developer of the Year 2018 title at Bath Property Awards

Bath-based housing association and house-builder Curo has won the Developer of the Year 2018 title at the inaugural Bath Property Awards, which celebrate the city’s dynamic property sector.

The ceremony took place at the Apex Hotel on Friday 23 November and brought together house-builders, architects, contractors, suppliers and professional services providers for the property sector.

The judges said: “Curo is out on its own in terms of what it does. ‘Profit for purpose’ flows through the business; exceptional year, balancing commercial opportunities with social responsibility.”

Curo managing Director, Gerraint Oakley, says: “We’re delighted and proud to win this recognition, having been shortlisted alongside some great Bath-based developers.

“Housing associations like Curo are making a significant contribution to solving the UK’s housing crisis. Our commercial activity – building homes for market sale - enables us to generate surpluses which we reinvest in creating more affordable housing for local people. This is what we call ‘profit for purpose’ and is the main reason we established our house-building business. Last year, we invested £17.1m in building new affordable homes.

“We’re best known for Mulberry Park, our award-winning project of 700 homes in South Bath, but we’re a multi-site developer with a number of schemes at different stages of development throughout the South West. Our housing delivery pipeline for the next five years will see the addition of more than 2,200 homes across the region.”

Curo was also a finalist in the ‘Residential Development’ category with its Mulberry Park scheme, which won the ‘Property’ accolade at the popular Bath Life Awards earlier this year.

Photo: Adam Carter; Curo colleagues from left to right: Sales Manager Susan Harrison, Planning & Technical Director, Sarah Maylor, Sales Director, Lisa Howells and Managing Director, Gerraint Oakley.

20th November 2018

Curo welcomes 100th family to Mulberry Park

Curo has just welcomed the 100th homeowners at Mulberry Park, its award-winning development of 700 homes, community facilities and open spaces in South Bath.

Alicia, Ian and their two-and-a-half-year-old son Lucas moved in to a four bedroom townhouse on the main avenue at Mulberry Park last month.

Ian, a tennis coach at the University of Bath, says: “When we saw the homes at Mulberry Park we thought – that’s what we want - and knew that moving here was the right thing to do for our family. With a toddler and a new baby on the way, we couldn’t be happier with our choice, we’ve got lots of space and exactly the location we wanted.”

The family previously lived in a two-bed property in Oldfield Park and, alongside location and more bedrooms, their list of requirements for the new home included a level garden and a spacious kitchen/diner. 

Alicia says: “I love cooking, entertaining and having people over and we needed a house that was spacious enough to receive all of our friends and their kids. We really wanted the kitchen/dining area to be at the centre of our family life and the layout and size of our new home work perfectly for us.

“Our son is sports-mad and it’s great that now we can watch him play in the garden while cooking dinner thanks to our large bi-folding doors.”

The couple are also looking forward to taking advantage of the facilities available at Mulberry Park, including a new primary school, nursery and The Hub - a brand new contemporary building for the whole local community to use, providing flexible spaces for activities and events from yoga and fitness classes to children’s stay & play groups, meetings and corporate events as well as a welcoming and family-friendly café on the ground floor.

Alicia says: “We’re excited about the new park and the fantastic community Hub and facilities already available right on our doorstep.

“We look forward to getting to know our neighbours and being part of this community and I think the Hub will help a lot with that.”

The family were welcomed at Mulberry Park by Curo Sales Director, Lisa Howells. Lisa says: “We’re delighted that our 100th customers have joined the thriving new community at Mulberry Park and wish the young family all the best for the future in their beautiful home.

“Homes at Mulberry Park range from one-bed apartments to four-bedroom detached houses, so we’re ideally placed to help families of any size find their perfect home in this vibrant, growing community.”

Mulberry Park properties are available through Help to Buy, the government’s Equity Loan scheme that lends home buyers up to 20% of the value of a new build home - interest-free for five years.

Lisa says: “We also offer a range of services specifically designed to make moving home more straightforward, like Swift Move, a scheme that provides a quicker way for homeowners to sell their property at market value, while saving money on estate agent fees and advertising.

“Meanwhile, Smooth Move makes it possible for homeowners to part-exchange their current home for a new one without having to sell their property first. So starting fresh in a new home at Mulberry Park couldn’t be easier for our customers.”

5th November 2018

Be ready for Shared Ownership

Lawrence Weston residents interested in getting a first foot on the property ladder with Shared Ownership can find out more about the scheme from Curo’s sales team - the Shared Ownership experts will be hosting a free drop in event on Saturday 17 November from 10am until 4pm at Ambition Lawrence Weston Youth Centre.

Curo is hoping to build 185 new homes in Lawrence Weston, at Corbet Close and Henacre Road. More than half of these – 95 homes – will be affordable housing, including 28 homes for Shared Ownership.

Paula Beel, Affordable Sales Manager at Curo, says: “Shared Ownership homes are allocated on a ‘first-come, first-served’ basis and we want to make sure that local residents in Lawrence Weston are prepared to take advantage of the future opportunities in their area.

“Come along to find out if you qualify for Shared Ownership and how to access this government-backed scheme. Our friendly team will be on hand to offer advice and answer any questions you may have.”

Shared Ownership enables first time buyers - and those who used to own a home but can no longer afford one - to purchase a share of a property, significantly reducing mortgage requirements and the deposit amount. The buyer then pays rent on the remaining share and has the option of increasing their own share over time until they reach 100% ownership and no longer need to pay rent.

For further details about the event call Ambition Lawrence Weston on 0117 9235112.

What?

Shared Ownership drop in event

When?

Saturday 17 November

From 10am until 4pm – drop in anytime

Where?

Ambition Lawrence Weston Youth Centre

Long Cross, Lawrence Weston, Bristol BS11 0RX

12th October 2018

Don’t let stamp duty stop you from moving in to a beautiful home at Mulberry Park

Curo have made it even easier for first time buyers to move in to a brand new home at Mulberry Park with an exclusive offer designed specifically for them.

If you’r ready to buy your first ever home but you’re holding back due to the additional costs associated with moving, then speak to the Curo team about this time-limited offer on our beautiful Camden homes at Mulberry Park.

These stylish two-bedroom homes have been designed for modern living and are packed with practical features including energy efficient heating and lighting, generous storage cupboards and off-street parking.

Priced from £350,000 the Camden features a light, airy living area opening on to a generous rear garden. Upstairs, a spacious master bedroom with ensuite bathroom and a second double bedroom and bathroom offer plenty of room for family or guests.

Stamp duty and legal fees paid*

Purchase a Camden property before 30 November 2018 and, if you’re a first time buyer, Curo will pay your stamp duty. First time buyers are required to pay 5% tax on the value that exceeds £300,000 (up to £500,000) when buying their first home – this means that with our offer, you could be saving a minimum of £2,500.

To give you the best possible start on your journey to homeownership, we’re also offering to pay your legal fees when using our recommended solicitor, helping you make further savings.

High quality flooring included

We know that moving can be stressful – that’s why we’re including free high quality flooring in our exclusive offer – that’s one less thing for you to worry about.

A great place to live

Mulberry Park is a vibrant, growing community. A new purpose-built children’s nursery and primary school opened in September and a state-of-the-art community Hub will also open its doors to local residents later this year.  With a café, fitness classes and events spaces, the Hub will be a great place to meet and make friends in the heart of the neighbourhood.

Mulberry Park is within easy reach of local shops and facilities in Combe Down village and the bars and restaurants of Bath city centre – a perfect base to explore city and country.

Step on to the housing ladder

With Help to Buy, the Camden could be the perfect home to get you started on the property ladder. You could own your dream home with just a 5% deposit. You’ll need to be able to take out a mortgage for 75% of the value of the property and the government will fund the remaining 20%.

Our friendly sales negotiators can help make your home ownership dream a reality. Pop in to our marketing suite on Bradford Road or call 0345 140 5050 to speak to our team about our Camden homes at Mulberry Park.

*Offer available to first time buyers only. Selected plots only, subject to status, availability, terms and conditions. *Offer available until 30.11.18. Prices correct at time of print. Speak to the sales negotiator for details. External image is computer generated, image of The Camden.

7th August 2018

Clutton Flower Show blossoms with a bit of help from Curo

Curo is proud to announce its support for this year’s Clutton Flower Show, taking place Saturday 11 August at the Rudges Field.

The Show, now in its 81st edition, is a landmark event for the local community, attracting hundreds of visitors every year from Clutton and the surrounding areas.

Lisa Howells, Curo Sales Director, says: “We’re delighted to lend our support to this popular event and to help bring together the local community. The Flower Show is an excellent opportunity for local people and families to spend time outdoors and enjoy fun activities. We hope everyone will have a great time!”

“Supporting the communities we work in is part of our mission at Curo. Alongside being the local provider of affordable housing in Clutton, we are also building 36 beautiful new homes at our Highbury Fields development.

“Off-plan sales of the 2, 3 and 4 bedrooms homes will be launched in September when full details of the properties available to buy outright and through shared ownership will be made available.”

Aubrey Willcox, chairman of the Clutton Horticultural Society, organisers of the Flower Show, says: “We’re very pleased that Curo and our other sponsors, the Whitehall Gardening Centre and the Clutton Parish Council, stepped in to help make sure the Show remains as accessible as always and that it can be enjoyed by as many local people as possible.

“This year’s Show is filled with attractions for visitors of all ages, including a bake off competition, a jazz concert on Sunday as well as magic shows, dog shows, falconry, a samba band, vintage vehicles and more!”

The Clutton Flower Show will be opened by Jacob Rees-Mogg MP and local gardening broadcaster Mary Payne with a special guest appearance by local celebrities and Gogglebox stars, Mary and Marina.

3rd August 2018

Curo up for double at national awards

Bath-based housing association and house-builder Curo has been shortlisted for two national awards recognising the success of its sales team and flagship development, Mulberry Park.

Curo are finalists in the ’Home Ownership Team of the Year’ and ‘Best Large Development’ categories at the National Housing Awards, run by the National Housing Federation (NHF).

Lisa Howells, Curo Sales Director, says: “These awards recognise excellence, innovation and creativity in the housing sector and we’re delighted to have been nominated in two categories this year. Our customers are at the very heart of everything we do and we’re proud to help many families each year find their perfect home.

“Our sales people are experts in all housing products and schemes available, supporting customers through the process to homeownership whether they are at the start of their journey or looking to move up the property ladder.”

So far 84 families have started a new life at Mulberry Park, Curo’s development of 700 homes, open spaces and community facilities in South Bath.

Lisa says: “Housing associations are making a positive contribution to delivering new homes across all tenures.  A recent Savills report confirmed that Curo are outselling our Bath competitors including national housebuilders, another endorsement of our ‘profit for purpose’ approach.”

Curo Construction Operations Director, Jonathan Poole, says: “We build high quality, energy efficient homes and we strive to use the latest house-building technologies for the benefit of customers. All homes at Mulberry Park are

designed to ensure energy efficiency and low running costs for residents, incorporating features such as low energy lamps and built-in USB chargers as standard. 

“In the third phase of the development, we’ll build our first certified Passivhaus homes - ultra-low energy, close to zero carbon status properties that require little energy for space heating or cooling.”

This is Curo’s third shortlisting for Mulberry Park this year, after becoming a finalist in the ‘Best design for three storeys or fewer’ category at the upcoming Housebuilder Awards and winning the Bath Life Awards in the Property category back in March.

Winners for the National Housing Awards will be announced at a gala dinner in London on 6 September.

3rd August 2018

Make a date with your dream home

On Saturday 4th August, Curo will open a new view home at Mulberry Park. 

The Camden is a stylish, contemporary two-bedroom home.  Designed for modern living, it’s packed with practical features including energy efficient heating and lighting, generous storage cupboards and off-street parking.

The Camden, priced from £340,000 has a light, airy living area opening on to a generous rear garden.  Upstairs, a spacious master bedroom with ensuite bathroom and a second double bedroom and bathroom offer plenty of room for family or guests.

Whether you’re a first time buyer or looking to downsize, the Camden offers space inside and out to make your own.

Growing community

Mulberry Park is a vibrant, growing community.  A new purpose-built children’s nursery and primary school open in September. This Autumn a new, state-of-the-art community Hub is opening too.  With a café, fitness classes and events spaces, the Hub will be a great place to meet and make friends in the heart of the neighbourhood.

Mulberry Park is within easy reach of local shops and facilities in Combe Down village and the bars and restaurants of Bath city centre – a perfect base to explore city and country.

Step on to the housing ladder

With a Help to Buy the Camden could be the perfect home to get you started on the property ladder.  You could own your dream home with just a 5% deposit.

The Help to Buy Equity Loan scheme is available to both first time buyers and those that have bought a property before. If you have the minimum 5% deposit and want to buy a new build home, you'll be able to access the Help to Buy Equity Loan scheme. You will need to be able to take out a mortgage for 75% of the value of the property and the government will fund the remaining 20%.

A smooth move with Curo

Our friendly sales negotiators can help make your home ownership dream a reality.  They can explain the buying options available to you and guide you through the range of high quality finishes to make your new house a home.  All our new homes also come with the peace of mind of a 10 year NHBC warranty.

Pop along to Mulberry Park on Saturday 4th August to make a date with your dream home.

22nd June 2018

It’s a hoot at Mulberry Park this summer

This summer, Curo's delighted to welcome Mulberry Park's newest resident to the neighbourhood.  Mowlberry Beak is coming to roost outside the marketing suite on Bradford Road as part of a city-wide sculpture trail.

Curo is proud to sponsor the Minerva's Owls of Bath sculpture trail, which takes inspiration from the Roman Goddess Minerva, whose animal symbol was the owl of wisdom.  The trail features over 80 individually designed owls displayed across Bath and the surrounding area from June to September 2018.

Mowlberry Beak is painted by local artist and children's illustrator Beccy Blake.  Beccy drew on the local area for her beautiful design which features a mulberry tree packed with details of life in Combe Down, Foxhill and Bath.  Local historical figures, Harry Patch and Ralph Allen gaze out from Mowlberry's eyes, while details from Combe Down's stone mining past and its links with the military can be found among his feathers.

Beccy Blake said: "I was so excited and felt honoured to be chosen as an owl artist, it's been great fun both researching all the lovely memories and historical facts from local Combe Down people to pencilling it out and finally painting it. I hope everyone enjoys Mowlberry Beak when on their Owl tour."

Curo has also donated an owlet to Combe Down Primary school.  Patch has been decorated by the school's pupils in a beautiful patchwork design, inspired by Combe Down's famous son Harry Patch, the last fighting Tommy.  Patch will go on display on The Avenue in Combe Down village.

Curo's sales manager, Susan Harrison said: "We're delighted to be involved with this year's Owls of Bath trail. It's a fantastic way for people to explore our beautiful city and celebrate local communities like Combe Down. We look forward to welcoming Mowlberry Beak and lots of owl spotters to Mulberry Park during the summer."

Owl spotters can pick up trail maps from the Bath Visitor Information Centre, Bath Aqua Glass by Bath Abbey and Waterstones in Milsom Street; or they can download the mobile app from the App store or at go.blispa.com/owls.

Curo has its roots planted in the local community, as a housing association and house-builder with 13,000 homes in the West of England.  Its award-winning development at Mulberry Park has drawn inspiration from the local area, from the planting of over 6,000 native trees and shrubs to streets named after local residents who served in WWI.  For more information about homes at Mulberry Park, call 0345 140 5050 or visit www.curo-sales.co.uk/mulberrypark.

Photo credit: Bath Chronicle and Paul Gillis

29th May 2018

Curo’s owl comes home to roost in Combe Down

Children from Combe Down Primary School couldn't believe their eyes when a large white owl came to roost in their playground this morning.

The owl, part of this summer's Minerva's Owls of Bath sculpture trail, was donated to the school by Curo.  Curo's sales manager, Susan Harrison handed the owl over to head teacher, Jane Gascoigne and a group of enthusiastic children.  Although Combe Down's owl looks a little pale at the moment, the children have already been working on colourful ideas to bring him to life.

The owl will go on display in Combe Down village and will feature on the Owls of Bath app and over 10,000 printed trail maps, along with over 70 other owls roosting across the city this summer.

Curo's own owl, Mowlberry Beak, can be spotted at Mulberry Park during the summer.  He is currently being decorated by local artist and children's illustrator Beccy Blake.

Susan Harrison said: ""We're delighted to be involved with this year's Owls of Bath trail. It's a fantastic way for people to explore our beautiful city and celebrate local communities like Combe Down. We can't wait to see how the children from Combe Down Primary School decorate their owl and look forward to welcoming Mowlberry Beak and lots of owl spotters to Mulberry Park during the summer."

Photo shows: Susan Harrison, Sales Manager at Curo [back row centre]; Jane Gascoigne, Head teacher at Combe Down Primary School [back row right] and children from Combe Down Primary School including Faith (age 11), Thomas (age 11), Mason (age 5), Coral (age 10), Sam (age 8), Layla (age 6), Naomi (age 9) and Ava (age 6).

10th May 2018

Building affordable homes for Bath and beyond

A safe, secure home is the foundation of any successful, independent life, yet long term tenancies and homeownership are out of reach for many in our region. At a time when private rents in Bath are the highest in the South West and house prices continue to rise, more and more families are struggling to afford a place to live in the city.

Curo is Bath's largest social landlord, managing more than 13,000 properties and building hundreds of new homes every year. The housing association lets homes on social and affordable rents and offers new properties for shared ownership to people who can't afford to buy on the open market. For example, recent customers at Mulberry Park, a couple in their 30s working in the not-for-profit sector, say: "We were working at the Bath City Conference last year. My husband and I had been living with his parents and we saw the sign for the shared ownership exhibition and decided to find out what it was because we had no idea.

"After speaking to the Curo team, we realised that shared ownership might finally be the way for us to move into our own home. Even with both my husband and I working full-time, we knew we wouldn't be able to afford a home outright in Bath. This scheme has helped us get onto the property ladder and finally be in a place of our own.

The couple moved in to a brand new 3-bedroom semi-detached house at Mulberry Park in April and could not be happier:

"Our new home is so wonderful. We still cannot believe it! We were especially surprised at the size of the rooms and how well designed the house is. It is more than we could have dreamt of. Without shared ownership we wouldn't be here in our lovely home today. I would recommend this scheme to anyone."

To deliver the affordable homes our region desperately needs, Curo builds and sells properties on the open market, creating income that goes back into its core charitable purpose. Each new home sold enables the organisation to deliver two new affordable homes. Alongside investing its own profits, on some schemes Curo can secure grant funding from partners like Homes England and the local authority.

Many of the new affordable homes are built by Curo, but the organisation also buys homes from other developers, meaning more affordable housing can be made available faster for local people. Over the past year, Curo has delivered 118 new affordable homes and has started work at a new site in Clutton where a total of 36 homes will be built including 12 for social rent and shared ownership.

Over the next three years, Curo plans to deliver more than 750 new affordable homes in our region. On top of that, the organisation was recently granted planning permission to build 89 homes in Peasedown St John, of which 31 homes - or 35 per cent - will be affordable housing.

Outside B&NES, Curo has put forward plans to deliver 185 new homes in Lawrence Weston, Bristol. More than half of these, 94 homes, will be for social and affordable rent and shared ownership.

For its customers, affordable housing means much more than subsidised rent- it offers secure long-term tenancies and, for buyers, enables people to make a first step to owning a home through the shared ownership scheme. Ultimately, affordable housing makes it possible for local people and families to put down roots and build their life in a stable home.

9th May 2018

Mulberry Park wins prestigious Bath Life Award

Curo's flagship development in Combe Down, Mulberry Park, has won the Property category at this year's highly sought-after Bath Life Awards. The results were announced in March at a gala dinner that brought together more than 500 people to celebrate businesses and organisations in the city.

A panel of ten independent judges singled out Mulberry Park from a shortlist of seven finalists which included two other high-profile residential developments in Bath, an architecture practice, a specialist renovation firm and two leading property agents.

The judges were impressed by the "huge sales increase" at Mulberry Park and recognised the organisation behind the development for being "so important to the city, with a clear sense of purpose" and "notable civic activity".

Lisa Howells, Curo Sales Director, said: "We're delighted and very proud that Mulberry Park has won this award which recognises people, projects, businesses and organisations that make a positive difference to the city.

"There are currently 79 families living at Mulberry Park and every week we are welcoming more people in to their modern, energy efficient new homes. Mulberry Park is quickly becoming a new destination in the city, providing not only beautiful homes, but also green open spaces and community facilities, including a new 210-place primary school and 70-place nursery due to open in September."

The school and nursery are part of a state-of-the-art facility that will also include a café, meeting rooms and multifunctional spaces and will sit at the heart of the new community, within easy reach for residents of Combe Down.

Mulberry Park is a development of 700 new homes laid out over 47 acres on the southern slopes of the city. The new homes at Mulberry Park have been designed by award-winning London architects HTA Design with modern family living in mind.

To find out more about the homes at our award-winning development, pop in to Curo's marketing suite on Bradford Road. Our sales negotiators are on hand seven days a week, from 10 AM to 5:30 PM.  You can also speak to us on 0345 140 5050 or email sales@curo-group.co.uk.

29th March 2018

First-time buyer's guide to affordable home ownership

Last week the National Housing Federation published their latest Home Truths South West report, highlighting the pressing housing situation in B&NES, where the gap between house prices and earnings continues to widen at more than 13.8 times the average salary. Getting on the housing ladder has never been more difficult for people in our region.

But government-backed initiatives such as Help to Buy and the low cost home ownership scheme known as Shared Ownership are helping, giving millennials the push they need to buy their own home.

A report published by Halifax earlier this year shows that the number of first time buyers has been growing steadily over the past six years and now account for almost half (49%) of all house purchases with a mortgage, compared with 36% a decade ago.

Helping people on the housing ladder

Most Bathonians will know Curo as the largest registered provider of social housing for local families in need of a quality, affordable place to live. But the organisation also helps people struggling to buy a house to get a first foot on the property ladder with Shared Ownership. This article outlines the steps to accessing the scheme and becoming a homeowner.

1.   Save up

As with any home-buying process, saving up for a deposit is crucial. However unlike buying a property on the open market, Shared Ownership only requires a minimum 5% of the share that is being purchased - for example, if a property costs £200,000 with a 40% share available to buy at £80,000, the deposit required will only be £4,000. Legal fees and other related expenses usually add around £2,500 to the initial purchasing costs so it's important to budget for these additional costs.

2.   Find your dream home

To see what properties are available from Curo on a Shared Ownership basis in our area, go to www.curo-sales.co.uk or www.helptobuysouth.co.uk – where house hunters also need to register their interest once they found a property they like.

3.   Find out what you can afford and if you're eligible

After you've registered your interest on helptobuysouth.co.uk, Curo will look at your finances to check if you are able to sustain the monthly mortgage costs, rental and service charge payments, as well as if you have sufficient savings to cover the 5% deposit and other costs associated with purchasing a home.

All Shared Ownership homes are alocated on a 'first come first served' basis, but some properties may also require a 'local connection'– this ensures that local people have priority to homes in an area where they live, work or have strong family ties.

4.   View the property and submit your reservation

At this stage successful buyers will be able to view the property they've chosen if the building process is advanced enough and submit an 'off plan' reservation. You'll need to fill in a form with details of your mortgage lender, solicitor and the property chosen. A non-refundable reservation fee of £300 is also required but this will be deducted by Curo from the purchase price.

5.   Attend a Shared Ownership interview

Once Curo have accepted your reservation, you will be invited to a meeting with a sales negotiator who will explain the purchasing process. At this point you will also need to show proof of your income and savings. Curo will then send you a letter confirming your reservation and outlining next steps.

6.   Secure your mortgage and appoint a solicitor

This is when you need to speak to your chosen bank or building society and proceed with your mortgage application. As standard practice, the lender will carry out a valuation of the home and it will take around 3-4 weeks before your full mortgage offer is released.

You'll also need to appoint your solicitor – it's important to 'shop around' as charges do vary, but if you need help choosing, Curo can put you in touch with solicitors experienced in Shared Ownership. Aside from the solicitor's fee you will need to cover disbursements, searches and VAT costs. The government website www.tax.service.co.uk offers a straightforward calculator to help you find out how much stamp duty tax you'll also need to pay.

7.   Exchange contracts

Solicitors will take around 28 days to review the contract and lease, carry out a local authority search and investigate the title of the property before you can sign the contract. They will then exchange contracts with Curo, who will provide at least 10 working days' notice of completion. On the day of completion, you will be met at the property to receive the keys to your new home.

The scheme is available through housing associations like Curo for new build properties and re-sales of Shared Ownership properties. The low cost home ownership scheme is available to first-time buyers, or those who used to own a home but can no longer afford one, with a combined household income of less than £80,000.

For more information about Shared Ownership watch Curo's video at www.curo-sales.co.uk/shared-ownership/buying-options/.

Curo homes available through Shared Ownership now

Curo has a selection of Shared Ownership properties available to buy, with new homes being released periodically. Here are a few properties available right now:

- 8 x two-bedroom apartments at Factory's View in Keynsham with 3 x two-bed houses coming soon

- 5 x two-bedroom apartments at The Meadows in Keynsham

- 2 x one bedroom maisonettes at the Thornbury Fields development in Thornbury

New Shared Ownership properties coming soon at Mulberry Park:

-      2 x two-bedroom houses

-      8 x one bedroom apartments

-      8 x two-bedroom apartments

Below is a cost breakdown example of one of Curo's Shared Ownership properties at the Factory's View development in Keynsham:

2-bed apartment

Full market value: £246,840

50% share: £123,420

Rent/month: £282.84

Service charge/month: £65.46

Sinking fund/month: £30.00

For more details go to www.curo-sales.co.uk or call 0345 140 5050.

29th January 2018

Curo kick-starts construction of 36 new homes at Highbury Fields in Clutton

Construction work has officially started at Curo's newest housing development, Highbury Fields, situated in the picturesque village of Clutton. The scheme will deliver 36 new homes for local people, including 33% affordable housing for rent and shared ownership.

Highbury Fields is a development of 2, 3 and 4 bedroom properties, with the first homes due for completion in spring next year.

Curo Managing Director, Gerraint Oakley, said: "We're delighted to be able to build much-needed new homes in Bath & North East Somerset and we're excited to see work finally starting on site.

"With the highest private rents in the South West and average house prices amounting to nearly twelve times the median salary in B&NES, it's paramount for house-builders like Curo to continue to build more homes, particularly affordable housing, for local people.

"This site, along with our other developments, underlines our commitment to being part of the solution in the housing crisis we're facing locally and nationally. We don't have shareholders; we generate profit for purpose by building and selling homes on the open market and reinvesting the income to provide more affordable housing."

The development was named after the nearby Highbury Hill, the site of an Iron Age hillfort used for its advantageous defensive position.

Local heritage is further celebrated in the name of the new road that will border the development's south side. The name – Greville Road - was chosen by local residents and the Parish Council for its connection to the village's mining legacy. Greville was the surname of the Count and Countess of Warwick, who owned the Clutton Collieries and built the Maynard Terrace row of cottages, situated next to Highbury Fields, for local miners.

Meet the builders on 30th January

To give local residents the opportunity to find out more about the construction works and the new homes at Highbury Fields, Curo is hosting a drop in event at Clutton Village Hall on Tuesday 30th January from 3pm to 6pm, when visitors can meet the project team.

7th November 2017

Paving the way to honour Combe Down’s fallen

On Monday 6th November the first paving stones were unveiled at Mulberry Park, Bath to honour those from Combe Down who served in World War I.

Mulberry Park is Curo's new development of 700 homes, community facilities and open spaces in southern Bath.  Local group Combe Down Heritage Society suggested that the streets within the new development were named after the young men of Combe Down who served in World War I.  Each street will be marked with a commemorative paving stone.

The first paving stones to be unveiled honour Henry John 'Harry' Patch, William George Chivers and Herbert Charles Windell.  Harry Patch, "the Last Fighting Tommy", was the last surviving combat soldier of the First World War from any country.  All three men grew up in Combe Down village.

Relatives of William George Chivers attended to see the stone which honours him.  Jonathan Cope, who grew up in Combe Down said: "We're really touched that our relative is being honoured in this way. Our family has a strong connection with Combe Down – my mother even worked on the former MOD Foxhill site. It is really important that future generations remember the sacrifices of those who fought in the world wars."

Liz Potter, Chair of housing association and house builder Curo, said: "It's a real privilege to work with the local community to honour these men.  As Mulberry Park develops, we will continue to celebrate the history of the local area while looking forward to an exciting future for new and existing residents."

Curo has worked with Combe Down Heritage Society and stone carving students from Bath College to create the commemorative paving stones that will mark each street.  The paving stones were kindly donated by Forest of Dean Stone Firms.  Stone carving student Jonny Stoker said: "It's my way of paying respect to those who fought in the First World War, especially coming up to Armistice Day. I'm looking forward to visiting the site and seeing all the stones laid together in situ. I think that will give me a massive sense of achievement. Volunteering for projects like this gives me the chance to test what I've learnt at college."

A ceremony to unveil the first paving stones was held on Monday 6th November and was attended by representatives of Combe Down Heritage Society, Bath College, the Royal British Legion and B&NES Council.

Photo (L-R): B&NES Council Chair, Cherry Beath, Mulberry Park Sales Negotiators, Shannon Bull and Emily Adams, Curo Chair, Liz Potter

31st August 2017

Curo’s Shared Ownership scheme helps young family move in to their own home

Shared Ownership was originally introduced in the late '70s to help people struggling to buy a house to get a first foot on the property ladder. The scheme is now provided by housing associations and offers the purchase of a share in a property, usually between 25% and 75% of its value. The housing association owns the remaining share, for which the shared owner pays rent. It's not unusual for the shared owners' monthly mortgage payments and rent to add up to less or the same as they used to pay while renting a home privately.

Curo is one of the largest housing associations in the South West, with Shared Ownership homes available across the region. Beth and Cory, both in their late 20s, moved in to a two-bed end of terrace maisonette at Curo's Drew's Meadow development in Devizes with their two-year old son earlier this year.

Beth, a post lady, and her partner Cory, who works as a tradesman, previously lived in a privately rented property in Devizes for two and a half years. Beth said: "Our friends attended one of Curo's open days and mentioned the new development to us. Because we lived so close we could watch the homes being built and we became interested in the types of properties that were going to be available.

"We contacted Curo who advised us to register with Help to Buy South. We then provided Curo with our reference number to carry out the affordability assessment and that's how the process started. We are first time buyers so we found it very reassuring to be kept informed on the progress of the property and the purchase by Curo's sales team."

How it works

Lisa Howells, Curo Sales Director, explains how Shared Ownership works: "This housing scheme is a stepping stone for people and families working towards owning a home outright. It means that they are able to buy what they can afford, giving them the breathing space they need in order to make the next step - either purchasing additional shares in their home in 10% increments, or moving on to another property."

Buying further shares in the property is a process known as 'staircasing' and can normally be exercised up to 100%. Rent paid by the shared owners will reduce every time they staircase. Once they reach 100% they become outright owners and no longer need to pay rent.

This is something Beth and Cory are already thinking about. "It would depend on our financial situation, but yes, we would like to staircase," said Beth. "For the time being we like having more space for the three of us, especially our two-year old, who can run around and enjoy the garden. We're pleased with the added security of living in our own home rather than renting and not knowing whether we might be given notice to leave.

"We're hoping to stay in this property until our family expands; we may require an extra room but both bedrooms are very big so we could look at splitting one of them.

"The area is very familiar to us as we only lived around the corner so we knew we were going to like it here. Our family is close to us and we even have friends living on the development which is nice."

Shared Ownership from Curo is available to first-time buyers, or those who used to own a home but can no longer afford one, with a combined household income of less than £80,000.

Lisa said: "We have Shared Ownership properties available in various locations in the South West, including at our flagship Mulberry Park development in Bath. They usually get snapped up pretty quickly, but we release new homes periodically and they will all be advertised on www.curo-sales.co.uk."

For Beth's family, being able to buy their home through Shared Ownership means that they can stay in the area they love for as long as they want to. Beth said: "I would definitely use Shared Ownership again, I think it's a really good scheme. With me only working part-time I didn't think we would be able to get something as nice as this."

Shared Ownership in numbers

Based on the price of a two-bed semi-detached property recently sold by Curo in Bath & North East Somerset, £260,000, here is a basic example of how Shared Ownership works:

-Property price: £260,000

-Buyer / Curo share: 40% (£104,000) / 60% (£156,000)

-Buyer's deposit: 5% of 40% share (£5,200)

-Mortgage required: remaining 35% (£98,800)

-Monthly rent for the share owned by Curo: £357.50

The monthly mortgage payments will depend on the buyer's specific circumstances. On top of this, Shared Ownership buyers will also have to budget for monthly service charges, which will vary from one property to another.

The figures shown above are for illustration purposes only. What you can buy depends on meeting the criteria, your affordability assessment, the share you buy and the mortgage deal you are able to secure. Your circumstances are unique and you should always seek advice and recommendations from an Independent Financial Adviser regarding mortgage products, affordability, interest rate, terms, conditions and method of repayment.

30th August 2017

Move in to a new home at Mulberry Park by Christmas

There is still time to reserve a property at Mulberry Park and move in to a new home by Christmas.

Families dreaming of an extra bedroom or a low maintenance, energy efficient new-build home in Bath can now make their wish a reality just in time for Christmas. Curo have new homes available for reservation at the sought after Mulberry Park development in Combe Down that are ready to receive their owners before the festive season.

The properties are a collection of three and four bedroom homes with prices ranging from £316,000* for mid or end terrace and semi-detached houses to £440,000* for townhouses, with Help to Buy. The government's popular Equity Loan scheme enables house hunters to secure a property at Mulberry Park with a cash deposit of only 5% and a mortgage for 75% of the property value, with the government funding the remaining 20% through a payment and interest free loan for the first five years.

Lisa Howells, Curo sales director, said: "Christmas is everyone's favourite time of the year when families come together to enjoy the holidays. What better present is there for a family than a modern, warm and comfortable new home?

"Designed with energy efficiency in mind, our homes at Mulberry Park are stylish, spacious and easy to maintain. The high quality spec includes fully fitted Halvanto kitchens, perfect for cooking a delicious family Christmas dinner quickly and hassle free."

There's more on offer to tempt house hunters, with Curo's Smooth Move and Swift Move schemes designed to take out the stress associated with moving house.

Swift Move provides a quicker way for homeowners to sell their property at market value, while saving money on estate agent fees, advertising and marketing costs. Meanwhile, Smooth Move makes it possible for homeowners to part exchange their current property for a new house at Mulberry Park without having to sell their property first.

Lisa added: "Our friendly sales team is always on hand to help customers throughout the process of buying a new home, from offering advice on mortgage providers and helping with solicitors to guiding customers through a wide range of finishes to help them create their dream home.

"In addition, our Swift and Smooth Move schemes are in place to further simplify the process of moving home for existing homeowners.

"There are only a handful of homes available to purchase and occupy before Christmas at Mulberry Park and our sales team, alongside our Independent Financial Advisers and solicitors can help you move in within four to six weeks – plenty of time to get settled in a gorgeous new home for the festive season."

Mulberry Park is a development of 700 new homes, community facilities and open spaces, laid out over 47 acres on the southern slopes of the city. The new homes at Mulberry Park have been designed by award-winning London architects HTA Design with modern family living in mind.

The four bedroom townhouses benefit from an open plan kitchen/diner that opens through bi-fold doors to a generous landscaped garden, allowing plenty of natural light in and giving homeowners the chance to enjoy indoor/outdoor living.

To find out more, pop in to Curo's marketing suite on Bradford Road, where there is free dedicated parking. Our sales negotiators are on hand seven days a week, from 10 AM to 5:30 PM.  You can also call 0345 140 5050, email sales@curo-group.co.uk, or visit www.curo-sales.co.uk.

*Help to Buy price, 20% Government-backed Equity loan and 75% Mortgage are subject to status, lender's conditions and availabiltiy. Selected plots only, subject to status, availability, terms and conditions.

3rd August 2017

Young first-time buyers move to Mulberry Park with Help to Buy

Becoming a homeowner may seem like a far-fetched dream for many young people in Bath, where the average house price is nearly 12 times the average salary. According to mortgage lender Halifax, the average age of a first-time buyer in the UK is currently 30.

However a report published in June shows that more than 285,000 people, including 240,000 first time buyers, were able to purchase a property through the government's 'Help to Buy' schemes since they were introduced in 2013.

One couple who took advantage of this scheme recently moved into their own home at Mulberry Park, Curo's development in south Bath.

Paul, 25, and Grace, 24, had been renting an apartment in Bathwick Street while saving up for a deposit, but thought they'd have to compromise on size or location to be able to buy a home in Bath.

"We wanted a home at Mulberry Park due to its great location in Combe Down," said Paul. "We were planning to use Help to Buy for a two-bedroom property as we didn't think we could afford a bigger home. Shannon, the Curo sales negotiator at Mulberry Park, discussed the numbers with us and we were delighted to see that we could actually get the three bedroom home we really wanted."

Going for a bigger property will allow the couple to make long-term plans and stay put for as long as they choose to, rather than being forced to move again  by changing circumstances.

The numbers

The government-backed Help to Buy scheme is available on all new build homes and can be accessed by first time buyers as well as existing homeowners looking to move up the property ladder.

Lisa Howells, Curo sales director, explains how it works: "With Help to Buy, you only need to put down a cash deposit of 5% of the property's value. The government will then lend you up to 20% through an equity loan that is interest and payment free for the first five years. This means you only need to get a mortgage for the remaining 75% of the property's value."

Saving up for a deposit while paying rent and bills is particularly difficult in Bath & North East Somerset, with private sector rents averaging at £1,096pcm – the highest in the South West.

"Equity loans through Help to Buy tackle this issue, supporting both people who aspire to own a home and those who are looking to move to a bigger property or a different area," said Lisa. "So far, nine of our homes at Mulberry Park have been purchased through Help to Buy."

Of course, the more a buyer is able to contribute towards a deposit, the lower the monthly mortgage repayments will be.

"Moving in was very exciting, and it's been brilliant so far" said Grace. "We've had a lot of support and advice throughout the process from the sales team at Curo."

"The guarantees that come with a new build have given us a lot of peace of mind as new homeowners. It was also great to be able to choose the finishes we wanted and personalise our new home."

"We look forward to taking advantage of the shops and restaurants that will be available at Mulberry Park and a much shorter commute to work. Having our own entrance and parking is amazing compared to before when I had to lug shopping up flights of stairs and struggling to park. We're also looking forward to being part of this community and meeting new people."

15th May 2017

Mulberry Park’s first Show Home now open to the public

Curo Sales team were overwhelmed by excited house hunters as their first show home opened its doors on Saturday 6th May.

Prospective buyers commented on how well the show home had been designed and could imagine living there with their family.

Curo sales director, Lisa Howells, said: "We were really pleased with the amount of people that visited the show home on Saturday and have been delighted with positive feedback. The show home has been finished to a high standard and certainly has the wow factor. It was a great opportunity for our buyers that have purchased their homes off plan to come and view a fully completed new home first hand".

5th May 2017

Mulberry Park’s first Show Home to open

Curo are excited to announce the door to their first show home is due to open on Saturday 6th May.

The Claverton is a stunning four bedroom family home set over three floors. On the ground floor an open plan kitchen diner opens through bi-fold doors to a generous landscaped garden. Upstairs, you'll find an elegant master suite with en-suite shower room, three further bedrooms and a spacious family bathroom. Inside, a fully fitted high gloss Halvanto kitchen includes integrated Neff appliances and quartz worktops, while both family and en-suite bathrooms have been finished with luxurious Porcelanosa tiling.