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Our blog section is where we share details about our developments and new releases, along with advice, tips and guidance on buying a new home. Please use the drop-down filter on the right to browse content in categories that are most relevant to you.

Row of houses

Leicestershire housing market strong despite national slow down

There has never been a better time to buy a new home, as mortgage rates are cut further to boost the borrowing market.

08 June 2017

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Jelson launches Poppyfields

House hunters looking to get the keys to a new home in Barrow upon Soar are being urged to visit Jelson's latest development, Poppyfields, off Melton Road.

07 May 2017

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Patio table and fruit

The outdoor-living season is within touching distance!

As we're in a living breathing digital age, sadly it is becoming increasingly difficult to justify time to mowing the lawn or sculpting hedges.

25 April 2017

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Tap in to discover how much

We often hear our customers ask, 'how much can I afford?' And, indeed, this is a critical question, whether buyers are taking their first step or not.

10 April 2017

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Jelson bucks trend of house price increases

According to Nationwide this month, average property values across Leicestershire now stand at £200,000 - a 5.7% increase on this time last year.

09 April 2017

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A young child watering a garden

Gardens are in, parents are out a new survey says!

A survey of aspiring Leicestershire home owners has revealed that, when it comes to owning a property, their wants and needs are actually very refreshing.

27 March 2017

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Piggy bank for children saving money

5 Saving Tips For My Younger Self

Passing guidance between generations is at the root of all that is Jelson. We've pulled together 5 saving tips from our mums that they would give to their younger selves.

26 March 2017

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An interior of a Jelson Home

Jelson's two-bedroom homes are more than meet the eye

Jelson Homes is pleased to announce that it is now marketing a selection of spacious two-bedroom properties at its popular Peacock Place development in Wigston.

21 March 2017

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An interior of a Jelson Home

Easy living at its very best at Peacock Place

Unprecedented demand for homes at Jelson's Peacock Place development has earned it the reputation as being one of the most popular destinations to set up home.

06 February 2017

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A number of homes on our developments are designated as affordable homes in accordance with the requirements of the section 106 planning agreement. These are specifically shown on the site plan in grey, these affordable rent or shared ownership properties are marked to make it clear that they are not available for general sale. The location of affordable homes is indicative only. The remaining homes on the development are available for open market sale (including multi-unit sales) to purchasers, who could be private individuals or another type of purchaser (for example local authorities, housing associations or other commercial landlords), and, therefore, the mix of tenures on a development may change.