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Celebrating Shared Ownership Week in Bedford

Celebrating Shared Ownership Week, the Mayor of Bedford Borough, Dave Hodgson, visited Orbit Homes £13.6m St Bede’s development in Bedford

New Independent Living development for Leamington Spa

Orbit Homes, the development and sales division of Orbit Group, has completed a land purchase in Leamington Spa for the development of an Independent Living scheme.

A new home for Uckfield couple

Young couple, Natalie and Jamie, we able to purchase their first home with a little help from Shared Ownership

Escape the rental trap with Shared Ownership

Proud mum of three, Ann-Marie and partner Sam put a stop to "dead money" renting thanks to Shared Ownership and are now the proud owners of a beautiful family home at Roebuck Park in Hellingly, East Sussex.

Orbit Homes Shortlisted for First Time Buyer Award

Orbit Homes are celebrating after being shortlisted for a pretigious awards at the 2013 First Time Buyer Readers Awards

The ideal home for an ideal price

Hard worker Louise Billman was able to enjoy the fruits of her labour sooner than she’d expected with the help of Orbit Homes’ Shared Ownership Scheme and it seems the reward couldn’t have been sweeter. "I am the happiest I have been in a very long time", she told us.

From 'Shared Renting' to Shared Ownership

Thanks to HomeBuy Shared Ownership Yaw Agyei and wife Harriet were finally able to escape the rental trap and  enjoy the pleasures of family life in their very own home

A green light for Larner Road regeneration

Planning permission has been granted for the £100m Larner Road regeneration project with work expected to commence on site in March 2013

HomeBuy Shared Ownership helps Nicola to fly the nest

When first time buyer Nicola Phippen decided it was time to fly the nest she wondered how she would be able to afford a home of her own, then she discovered HomeBuy Shared Ownership

You CAN do it on your own

A common worry of the single buyer is, without a joint income, how could I ever possibly afford my own home? But Hannah Purvis, 32, found that with the help of the HomeBuy Shared Ownership scheme she was able to take that all-important first step on the property ladder.

A helping hand for first time buyers in Epsom

Struggling first time buyers in Epsom may find that their dream of home-ownership is closer than they think as house builder Orbit Homes prepares to launch their latest development ‘Fusion’ this weekend.

Contracts signed on new Northampton homes

With the building of new homes outlined as a top priority in the housing minister, Mark Prisk’s brief, the announcement that contracts have been signed on a major affordable housing scheme on the edge of Northampton means the town will soon benefit from over 100 houses and apartments.

One step on the housing ladder...one giant leap for your relationship

Young Norfolk-based couple, James and Rachel were able to move into a new and exciting chapter of their relationship earlier this year with the help of Shared Ownership

Orbit Homes celebrates Blakenham Fields opening

On Tuesday 23^rd October Orbit Homes celebrated the formal opening of the Blakenham Fields development in Great Blakenham with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Orbit Homes signs up to NewBuy

Orbit Homes, the development and sales arm of Orbit Group, has been approved as a provider of the Government-backed NewBuy scheme. The mortgage indemnity scheme allows buyers to secure a mortgage with as little at a 5 per cent deposit

Orbit Homes takes the gold

Orbit Homes, the development and sales arm of Orbit Group, has been awarded a gold accreditation from Investors in People (IIP), an organisation committed to effective people management.

Orbit Homes ‘Help and Reward’ the bank of Mum and Dad

A recent study has shown that the biggest concern for would-be first time buyers is saving a large enough mortgage deposit. If this applies to you then don't worry, help is at hand with Orbit Homes' new 'Help and Reward' scheme

Bexley Regeneration Project marches forward

A planning application to transform the Larner Road estate in Bexley into a new 620 home community has been submitted.

Orbit Homes raises £21,000 for baby hospice

Orbit Homes, the development and sales arm of Orbit Group, are celebrating after raising over £21,000 for a baby hospice by hosting a charity golf day.

New Shared Ownership homes to be unveiled in Lowestoft

House-hunters in Lowestoft are invited to attend the launch of Orbit Homes’ brand new development of Shared Ownership homes at St Margaret’s Quarter on Saturday 28th July

Orbit Homes Sponsors Skills Hub for Students

Orbit Homes, the development and sales arm of Orbit Group, is investing in the future of the construction industry by co-sponsoring a construction skills centre for young people.
 

Local MP buries time capsule at Bedford housing scheme

Richard Fuller, Member of Parliament for Bedford and Kempston, joined Orbit Homes and Mansell Construction Services Ltd representatives to bury a time capsule on the site of the former St Bedes school, where the construction of a new £13.6m housing scheme is underway.

Residents play key role in shaping £128m transformation of London neighbourhood

Design Council Cabe is exploring with residents from Bexley in London how a £128m regeneration project should transform their neighbourhood.

Orbit Homes excels in year-end figures

Following the busiest quarter on record, Orbit Homes has reported an excellent set of year-end figures, exceeding new homes sales targets

New Homes in Hastings Proving Popular

The first new homes at the Ore Valley regeneration project were officially unveiled at an opening ceremony last Thursday 

Affordable retirement information day in Bedford

On Wednesday 28th March Orbit Homes will be holding an information day to allow interested Bedford buyers to find out more about a brand new development of luxury apartments designed specifically for the over 55’s.

Orbit Homes invests in the house builders of tomorrow

Orbit Homes, the development and sales arm of Orbit Group, is investing in the future of house building by sponsoring the Young Builder of the Year Awards, organised by Youthbuild UK.

A strong start to 2012 for Orbit Homes

Orbit Homes has reported a strong start to 2012 with the number of sales, reservations and visitor numbers recorded during the first two months of the year well ahead of figures for the same period in 2011. 

New Homes in Cringleford are in demand

Orbit Homes new development of two and three-bedroom homes at Catkin Close in Cringleford is proving popular with would-be buyers 

New Homes in Long Lawford Completed

On Wednesday 22nd February Orbit Homes and William Davis Ltd celebrated the official completion of The Paddocks in Rugby 

Time is running out for first time buyers to beat Stamp Duty Deadline

With just five weeks to go before the Stamp Duty exemption for First Time Buyers comes to an end, Orbit Homes is urging first time buyers to move quickly If they want to save themselves some money.

Property expert appointed Chair of Orbit Homes

Former Managing Director of Kingsgate Property Consultants, Chris Crook,  has joined as Chair of Orbit Homes

Shared Ownership comes to Herne Bay

House-builder Orbit Homes is urging first-time buyers in Herne Bay not to miss out on their chance to buy a place of their own as they prepare to launch a selection of new homes available with HomeBuy Shared Ownership

Now's the time for First Time Buyers to make a move

Orbit Homes is urging first time buyers to move quickly before the current Stamp Duty exemption comes to an end in March, potentially adding thousands of pounds to the cost of buying a new home.

Orbit Homes plays Santa to Bedford couple

A young couple are celebrating after becoming the first residents to move into their new home at popular Bedford development, Aspire. just in time for Christmas

Orbit Homes Takes Silver at What House? Awards

Orbit Homes have scooped a nationally acclaimed housing award for their Sampson Close Development at the 2011 What House? Awards.

Last few Shared Ownership homes available in Kettering - open day this weekend

Orbit Homes will be holding an open day on Saturday 19th November to allow interested buyers an opportunity to snap up one of the last few new homes available at Furnace Lane. Shares are now available from as little as 25% and furthermore, reserve a home this weekend and receive an incentive to suit you

New show home to be unveiled at The Paddocks

Orbit Homes is preparing to launch a brand new showhome at popular Rugby development The Paddocks on Saturday 19th November

Orbit Homes to build 4,000 new homes by 2015

Housing developer, Orbit Homes has today announced it will build 4000 new homes by 2015, with help from funding awarded by the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA). 

Shared Ownership Open Weekend at Aspire

First-time buyers in Bedford will be delighted to hear that selected new homes at Orbit Homes’ Aspire development are now available with HomeBuy Shared Ownership.

Don’t miss out on a home at ‘The Station’

Orbit Homes is urging first-time buyers in Bexley not to miss out on their chance to buy a new home of their own. Despite launching little over a month ago, new homes at ‘The Station’ have proven incredibly popular with over half of the apartments now under offer.

Help to buy an affordable new home in Nuneaton

First Time buyers in Nuneaton are set to receive a much-needed boost as Coventry-based house builder, Orbit Homes, prepares to launch a brand new development; Leyland Gardens.

Cheaper to buy than Rent in Northamptonshire

Those looking for a new home may be surprised to learn that they can now leave renting behind and save money each month by buying a brand new home at one of Orbit Homes developments in Northamptonshire

Celebrations Mark The Start of Great Blakenham Development

On Friday 23rd September, a groundbreaking ceremony marked the start on site of Orbit Homes’ 383-home mixed-tenure development in Great Blakenham.

Shared Ownership Open Evening In Nuneaton

Orbit Homes will be holding an open evening on Tuesday 4th October to allow would-be buyers in Nuneaton to find out all about the forthcoming Shared Ownership development at Leyland Gardens in Nuneaton.

Aspiring buyers in Bexley invited to Affordable Housing Show

On Friday 30th September and Saturday 1st October, Orbit Homes will be attending the Bexley Affordable Housing Information Show and would-be buyers in the area are invited to come along and speak to memebers of staff about the Shared Ownership homes available in the London Borough of Bexley.

A helping hand for first time buyers in Bexley

Struggling first time buyers in Bexley may find that their dream of home-ownership is closer than they think as house builder Orbit Homes prepares to launch not one, but two brand new developments this weekend.
 

Cotswolds Living at an Affordable Price

 If you're after an impressive address at an affordable price then look no further; Orbit Homes has just one, two bedroom apartment available on a Shared Ownership basis at Coachman's Court in Moreton In Marsh

Open Day At The Point, Bexhill on Sea

Orbit Homes will be holding an open day on Saturday 24th September from 10 am to 3 pm in Bexhill on Sea

New affordable homes in Shipston On Stour

Orbit Homes' latest development at Church View in Shipston On Stour launches on Saturday 20th August with the unveiling of the brand new 'Broadway' style show home

HomeBuy Shared Ownership helps Diana step back onto the property ladder

After stepping off the property ladder some ten years ago Diana didnt think she would ever be able to buy a home of her own again. Then she found out about the HomeBuy Shared Ownership scheme

New residents celebrate the completion of 'The Point' in Bexhill

On Tuesday 26 July 2011, Orbit Homes and Orbit South celebrated the completion of Compass House, a contemporary new 42-apartment development in Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex with an opening event.

HomeBuy Direct now available at Aspire

First-time buyers in Bedford will be delighted to hear that selected properties at Orbit Homes’ Aspire development are now available under the government-funded HomeBuy Direct scheme.

Orbit Homes to hold duo of of affordable home ownership open events

Orbit Homes will be holding a duo of open events in Northamptonshire on Saturday 6th August

Luxurious living at affordable prices - New homes launch in Rye

 Orbit Homes will be launching a slection of one, two and three-bedroom homes at the Valley Park development in Rye on 30th July. 

Official Opening of Furnace Lane

On Tuesday 19th July Orbit held an official opening ceremony of the Furnace Lane development in Kettering bringing together local dignitaries and project partners who were involved in the planning, design and build of the site.

Heronsbrook open evening

Just two, two-bedroom apartments now remain available at the Heronsbrook development in Minster for sale under the HomeBuy Shared Ownership scheme

St Bede's wins housing design award

Thursday July 14th saw Orbit Homes’ planned retirement development, St. Bede’s in Bedford named winner of a prestigious Housing Design Award

Why Rent When You Can Buy? - New Affordable Homes Available in Ipswich

 Orbit Homes will be holding an open day on Saturday 23rd July between 11 am and 3 pm at the Illuminations development, off Bramford Road in Ipswich

Mayor of Maidstone officially opens rural housing development

 Orbit Homes rural housing development at Peter Pease Close was declared officially open by the Mayor of Maidstone at an opening ceremony on Thursday 7th July

New Homes Launch at The Sidings in Hastings

Celebrations mark the official opening of ‘Aspire’

Orbit Homes celebrated the offical opening of  'Aspire' development today with a ribbon cutting ceremony and show home tour

Final two affordable homes available in Redhill

Orbit Homes will be holding an open day on Saturday 9th July to allow househunters in Redhill the opportunity to purchase an affordable home in the award winning 'Watercolour' development 

Open Day to Launch 'The Paddocks' in Long Lawford

Orbit Homes’ are holding an open day at The Paddocks, Long Lawford on Saturday 2^nd July between 10 am and 3 pm to allow househunters to take a first look at the new homes on offer through the HomeBuy Shared Ownership scheme 

Local Residents visit Furnace Lane

Orbit Homes welcomed local residents of the Kettering Borough to take at look at the Furnace Lane development yesterday evening

Orbit Homes wins Development Team of the Year at the 2011 Housing Heroes Awards

Orbit Homes is celebrating after winning a prestigious award from Inside Housing magazine and the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH)

Stylish, affordable new homes coming soon to Shipston

Aspiring buyers will soon have a rare opportunity to purchase a beautiful, yet affordable home close to Warwickshire countryside as Orbit Homes prepares to launch Church View, a stunning collection of new homes in Shipston on Stour, later this summer.

Affordable new homes coming soon to Rugby

The first release of new homes at The Paddocks in Long Lawford, Rugby are nearing completion with a launch event planned for early June. 

Orbit Homes’ Head of Mortgage Rescue nominated for Housing Heroes award

Jenny Birch, Head of Mortgage Rescue at Orbit Homes has been shorlisted in the Inspirational Leader of The Year Category at this years Housing Heroes Awards

A new home of your own in Surrey from as little as £83,125

Orbit Homes is pleased to announce the launch of the latest phase of affordable new homes at The Acres on Saturday 21^st May. If you dream of owning your own home but don’t think you can afford it why not come along to see how Orbit Homes can help?

Snap Up a Brand New Affordable Home in Scole

Aspiring buyers are invited to come along to Orbit Homes latest development, Wisteria, in Scole on Thursday 12th May between 4pm and 7pm to take a first look at the beautiful new two and three bed homes now available.

Affordable living at an award-winning development

Come along to Orbit Homes Open Day at Heron Heights on Saturday 7th May between 10 am and 3 pm to see how shared ownership can help you realise your dream of home ownership.

1,578 Reasons To Celebrate

Orbit Homes, the development and sales arm of the Orbit Group, have this week announced their year end results giving an insight into an impressive twelve months for the Housing Provider having assisted 1,578 people into home ownership,

Find out More about HomeBuy Shared Ownership at Orbit Homes’ Open Evening

Would-be buyers are invited to come along to Orbit Homes’ Heronsbrook development in Minster to look at the beautiful new homes on offer and to find out how the HomeBuy Shared Ownership scheme provides an affordable way into home ownership. 

Shared Ownership Open Evening in Northampton

Aspiring Buyers are invited to come along to Unity @ Trinity Green in Duston on Wednesday 13^th April 2011 between 4pm and 7.30 pm

New Affordable Homes Available in Duston

Why rent when you really can buy? Orbit Homes launches new development of affordable homes at Unity @ Trinity Green in Duston

Orbit offers last chance to purchase an affordable home in Watton

Orbit Homes is offering aspiring buyers a chance to take that important first step onto the property ladder with their final release of 2 bed homes at Blenheim Grange in Watton.

New Affordable Homes Launch in Maidstone

Orbit Homes are inviting those hoping to get onto the property ladder to attend their open day on Saturday 19^th March 2011. The event will be held between 10am and 3pm at Peter Pease Close, Off Ashford Drive in Kingswood and marks the launch of a stunning range of 1, 2 and 3 bed new homes

New home for Rugby couple just in time for new arrival

Tom and Hayley  didn’t think they would be able to afford to buy a home but then they found out about the HomeBuy Shared Ownership scheme, which would allow them to buy a share of the property and rent the remainder at a subsidised rate

Open day at The Point, Bexhill Saturday 5th March

 Orbit Homes is set to launch a range of stunning new homes at ‘The Point’ in Bexhill on Sea on Saturday 5^th March 2011.

Orbit Homes Launch Furnace Lane Development

Would-be homeowners were treated to their first glimpse of Orbit Homes' brand new shared ownership development at Furnace Lane in Kettering on Saturday 19th February 2011.

Orbit shortlisted in two First Time Buyer awards

Orbit has been shortlisted for two national awards for providing cutting edge accommodation for older people and new high-quality housing to help get people onto the housing ladder.

Planning permission granted for extra care development

Orbit Homes has been granted planning permission to build a 104-apartment extra care scheme in Bedford. The scheme will be built on the site of the former St Bede’s School on Bromham Road in the town, and will incorporate some of the existing buildings into its design.

Orbit Homes launches building company

Set-up by Orbit Homes six months ago as its own contractor, Orbit Build has been initially tasked with building the company’s outright sale led developments.

The first of its sites, and currently under development, is Aspire at Norse Road, a 323 unit scheme in Bedford which began back in 2010. More projects are on the horizon for fledgling contractor.

Orbit Homes awarded planning permission for Edenbridge development

Orbit Homes and Kent County Council have been granted planning permission to develop the site of the former Eden Valley School in Edenbridge, Kent. Orbit Homes is buying the site from Kent County Council and, in its first joint venture partnership with Hill, will be developing forty houses on the site.

Housing Minister visits Orbit development

Yesterday saw a visit from Grant Shapps MP, Housing Minister, to Orbit’s Furnace Lane eco-homes development on the outskirts of Kettering in Northamptonshire.  

Construction apprentices for Orbit development

An innovative employment initiative, guaranteeing three young people an apprenticeship with Loughborough-based contractor and developer William Davis Ltd and its project partner, developer Orbit Homes, is underway at a £17m housing development in Long Lawford.

Celebrations at the start of Norse Road development

On Friday 22^nd October, Orbit Homes celebrated its start on site at its 300-plus homes Norse Road site in Bedford with a groundbreaking ceremony. The development, named ‘Aspire’, will cost £29.5 million to build and is being partially funded by £4.6 million of funding from the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA).

Orbit Homes provides affordable homes in Epsom

Work has started this week on a major transformation of Epsom station in Surrey as part of a £31m scheme to create a new retail, hotel and residential development by Solum Regeneration, a joint venture between Network Rail and Kier Property.

Orbit Homes top for funding in the West Midlands

Orbit Homes, the development and sales arm of Orbit Group, was awarded the largest amount of funding of any housing association developer in the West Midlands in 2009/10.

Project partners gather to mark start on site at Long Lawford

Project partners for a new housing development in Long Lawford, Rugby gathered today (31^st August 2010) to celebrate its start on site.

Celebrations at the completion of Finbarrs scheme

Yesterday (24 August 2010) partners involved in the £4.8m housing scheme on the Finbarr site in Holbrooks celebrated its completion; bringing 44 much-needed new homes to Coventry, which now are fully occupied with new residents.

Orbit Homes receives funding to build 300 homes

After just over six months in existence, Orbit Homes is already marking itself out as a key developer in both the RSL and commercial sectors, born out by the £14 million of funding recently awarded by the HCA. This amounts to just under 300 homes.

Orbit Homes granted planning for Tileman's Lane

Orbit Homes has been granted planning permission to develop the Grade II Listed former Shipston House and the surrounding land into new homes.

Orbit shortlisted for Affordable Home Ownership Awards

Orbit is celebrating after its Briar Croft extra care scheme was shortlisted in the Affordable Home Ownership Awards West Midlands category.

Orbit Homes launches at the House of Lords

Monday 28^th June saw the national launch of Orbit Homes at the House of Lords. Taking place in the Attlee Room, the evening reception, hosted by Lord Geoffrey Filkin, brought together key stakeholders to celebrate the Orbit Group’s new venture.

Orbit Homes achieves top quartile performance

New research shows shared ownership will be vital

Shared ownership housing, where people part buy and part rent a home, will play an increasingly important role in England’s housing market, as house prices continue to rise, according to new research from 20 leading housing associations, supported by the National Housing Federation.

Welcome to the new Orbit Homes website

Welcome to the new Orbit Homes website. Orbit Homes is part of the Orbit Group and we will be using our forty years of experience to develop high quality new homes for sale. We will also continue to provide housing on a shared ownership basis.