5/5
TrustpilotHighly recommended!
Had nothing but a good experience with avant homes. We love our ex show home! Had many visits from avant to check everything is OK! Would highly recommend moving into an avant home!
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Avant Homes Midlands estate agents in Derby and Swadlincote
★★★★★
1,823 reviews across 2 offices and 2 platforms
Avant Homes Midlands has two offices, in Derby and Swadlincote. Together they have 1,823 reviews on two platforms, rated 3.7 out of 5 overall.
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Trustpilot5/5
TrustpilotI have genuinely had the best…
I have genuinely had the best experience with Avant homes. particularly Sam who has kept me thoroughly updated along the way, and had so much time for me on every single call we have had. I would say she has gone out of her way on many occasions, to keep me happy and help me achieve everything I wanted to during this time! I would highly recommend this company, as well as the gorgeous homes themselves! Thank you so much.
5/5
TrustpilotFurlong Park, Doncaster
Firstly, I would like to say a huge thank you to James at Furlong Park Doncasterwho made our experience at Avant smooth and stress free. As soon as we stepped foot into the Avant sales office, we knew we were going to be treated with respect, quality, and honesty. James is a friendly guy who obviously takes a lot of pride in what he does and who he works for, the knowledge he has and the detail he went into from showing us around the show home to completing the sale was second to none, there was no pressure from him at any point. As for the build itself... for us it’s exactly what we are after, spacious throughout and such high quality standard spec, Avant have even thought about the nice little details which made it even more appealing. We would highly recommend Avant to anyone wanting to purchase a brand new home, trust us, you will not be disappointed. And if you want to make your experience even better, please ask for James, the nicest Sales guy you will ever meet. Thanks again James, all the best, Mark, Nienke and Mollie
5/5
TrustpilotThank you Mel and Jason, Newcastle
We had a hugely positive experience buying our first home with Avant homes. Not only was Mel super welcoming and helpful she guided through each step- as first time buyers we weren't sure what was going on! But having reserved and given keys within 7 weeks we can't complain at all. We used the mortgage advisor and solicitor recommended by Avant homes of which we had only positive experiences with also. They were so helpful, any time we called to ask a question it was welcomed with happy responses and quick answers- we never felt like we were bothering anyone or that and questions were 'silly'. During our demo day both Mel and Jason were checking through the house with us, which instantly reassured us as they expected a high level of quality and we knew they would make sure our house hit that standard. They made us feel at ease- even though there was a lot of information to pass on! Completion day went by without a breeze and Mel was just fab! 1 week into living in the house Jason called by for our first snags visit (of which we only had a couple of minor things), this also went by with ease, everything was taken on by Jason and even some things sorted within the day. We highly recommend using Avant homes to buy your home.
2/5
TrustpilotPoor brickwork.
While the Avant house an overall nice property it is badly let down by the standard of the brickwork. The Avant pre-handover inspection failed to identify the faults and have them rectified without our input.
5/5
TrustpilotLife at Florence Grove
We began the purchase of our new home in March 2020 and Covid-19 did its best to make it difficult however Amy worked with us to get this over the line! A special mention goes to Graham & Michael who went above & beyond to deliver us our new home!Thank you to everyone 👍
4/5
TrustpilotThe overall experience of a first time buyer…
The experience of buying a home for first time buyers is usually stressful but with Avant home it was simplified for the beginning were you could get supported with all options of buying a home. We really appreciate Clare Firby for her efforts as we were first time buyers and had plenty of doubts which were simplified and assured at all the time.Clare ensure that the broker, solicitors and ourselves were singing from the same hymn sheet.We were supported through out the steps of journey to home buying making choices and upgrades etc.Although there was an appointment at sales office which was miscommunicated but was resolved in few minutes. We also appreciate Olivia and Janet who were in sales office for house buying journey appointment and for being around during the property demonstration.
5/5
TrustpilotMeadowgate Point, Leeds
My wife and I have recently purchased a new home at Meadowgate Point in Leeds with Avant and we could not of been happier with them. Sam Eisen looked after us and did a fantastic job. We had consistent information on the updates whilst building our house and she helped in the very difficult process of exchanging contracts. We had a tough time getting this all finalised and had a few moments where we needed help and Avant/Sam were superb. Both very excited. 5/5
1/5
TrustpilotAvant have not been responding very…
Avant have not been responding very well to fix issues in my new home in DanetrePlace Daventry. House had two times massive leak from the main bathroom leading to holes drilled in kitchen ceiling and in bathroom walls. The other two en-suite had leakage issues and stopped working leading to change the shower box.Whole house has not been completed before the handover. They gave me the keys standing outside the home and made me to sign it.It’s been two months not much progress interms of fixing issues. House is filled with construction and paint dust and I am left to live/breathe in this place everyday. There has been more than 50 patches done to resolve the uneven surface in the walls and ceilings but they didn’t bother to finish the paintings for more than a week now. Still there are 10s of patching work. Blowing fresh air to the kitchen utility from the garage as the door is not fixed.Door to the garage is fitted wrong way around. Holes/ uneven surface all around the pipe everywhere. Didn’t fit any of the optional extras I have ordered during handover. The list goes on and on It already over two months and When I escalated further and further, the answer I got from one of the directors last week was that I have to wait for two years as per contractual terms with no proposed deadline or time frame to fix things.Even I have mentioned about the possibility of me getting Heath issues living in this house and they don’t care to bother for anything. Have no idea what to do now.
5/5
TrustpilotLiving my best life #HappyHome🏡🏡❤️❤️
As we most know getting a mortgage it can be stressful. But working with Avant home, it has been fantastic from day one right throughout They understood my needs and worked around me helping to get the best suitable home for me and my family i’m super grateful I can’t put in words. In city fields there are so many options but I’m glad I chose Avant Homes. I would like to say a Massive thank you to the Avant sales team helping me to choose the dream home I wanted & Clare Firby mortgage Coordinator she was A-amazing she used to put my mind at ease when I was getting worried about things & and keeping me posted with the Weekly update Throughout and also now I’ve moved in The site supervisors/managers one of them is called Luke they are helping me to settle in. I would highly highly recommend anyone who is thinking of buying a house to come to Avant home you won’t be disappointed. I always joke to my friends now I saying to them I’m living my best life thank you Avant home keep up the good work 🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️❤️🏡🏡🏡
5/5
TrustpilotAmazing experience
Sam has been amazing from start to finish. We've been so well looked after & well informed throughout our journey so far. Adam, who helped us with our choices has also been great, the experience of picking bits for our house was lovely. We couldn't recommend Avant enough and are so excited to continue our journey with them until our house is ready :)
5/5
TrustpilotGreat experience throughout
Great experience throughout, love the house, all the team have been fantastic from beginning to end, particularly Clare and Curtis - thank you all
5/5
TrustpilotCotton Yard Brailsford
Cotton Yard BrailsfordFor the last few weeks I have been liaising with various members of the Cotton Yard team to progress with the purchase of my dream home. From my initial meeting with Sandra, and ongoing communications with Louise and Claire I was finally in a position to reserve my plot with Patricia! With such a big purchase I wanted to be sure I was choosing the right home for us, and with the support from Steve the site manager I was able to don my hard hat, high viz and steel toe caps to fully confirm that I was doing the right thing! What a home! Completed my reservation meeting today with Louise who again has been so helpful and supportive with decisions and information about my new home so far it’s been a pleasant and exciting journey - hopefully the remainder of the journey continues to be as positive as it has been to now.
4/5
TrustpilotHappy New Home.had great help from the sales team…
We had great help from the sales team with the purchase of our new home. The moving in date was very stressful, especially as it was only a week before Christmas, and we only had confirmation the day before our move. However, our site manager and his team have been absolutely brilliant since we moved in and helped us so much.
1/5
TrustpilotCustomer service is terrible (and…
Customer service is terrible (and that’s before you part with your £500k!)Rang numerous times to try and arrange to see the show homes in wollaton Nottingham. Eventually got through to someone who said they would take my number and someone would get back to me . That was three weeks ago. No one got back to me. My partner tried ringing , he left serval messages and after a while arranged an appointed. We turned up as arranged at 10 am.... waited til 10.10 but no sign of anyone. Later that day someone rang saying that our appointment had been book in his diary at 10am but he didn’t actually start work til 11am. Disorganized and uninterested
4/5
TrustpilotOverall experience for a first time buyer
Overall especially for first time buyers I would definitely recommend Avant. They offer a very good package which for people with little experience of buying a house really helps. The reason I have rated them 4 stars and not 5 is we had to constantly be the ones to contact them at every stage. The solicitors they recommend and the mortgage advisor are both good but you definitely feel they are working for Avant rather than you. Saying that I would still recommend as the house we bought, the level of finish and the site management is very high. Can they improve, yes but overall we received a brilliant home and good service.
5/5
TrustpilotThank you Vicky and Lesley
We moved in to our new house today . Words couldn’t explain how happy we are . Thank you to everyone at Avant through out journey . Especially Vicky who has been a great great support to us .we don’t know what would have happend without your support . Thank you so much Vicky ... you are an asset to the organisation and keep doing the good job ..Thanks also to Lesley for all moral support and being really great to us ....
5/5
TrustpilotExcellent service from first viewing to…
Excellent service from first viewing to moving in All staff extremely helpful and friendly Few snags as with all new homes but all rectified as promised Would recommend anyone looking for a new home if Avant are near where you are take a visit You will be very happy with what you find
1/5
TrustpilotTerrible Customer Services
We have been in our home on Meadowgate Point for just over a year and we are still waiting for snagging issues we reported after we'd moved in to sorted ! We thought being a new build it would be better insulated making it more energy efficient but it is the coldest draughtiest house we've ever lived in ! .Weve uncovered numerous examples of very sub-standard workmanship with our property over this last year and we keep finding more. I wouldnt recommend Avant and the aftersales service is terribleUpdate as of 21/02/2021We are due a contrator visit this week to address minor issues. However outstanding issues we have yet to have rectified are draughty windows . draughty front door .Loose patio slabs Lots of promises from Avant regional team but no action .
Agent replied · 10 June 2024
Thank you for your review LynnWe have spoken to our Regional Customer Service team today who have confirmed that the remaining appointments for the outstanding jobs on your home are now booked in for completion.We are sorry that they have taken longer than anticipated, but hopefully we are almost there.Thank youAvant Homes
4/5
TrustpilotAvant Homes @ Mickleover
Avant Homes @ MickleoverI have had a lovely experience with the sales staff at Avant Homes, Patricia, Julie and Claire and cannot thank them enough. They have been very helpful and patient with all my questions, changes and choices and they have provided a great customer sales experience. I look forward to finalising the details of my sale and seeing the final house.
5/5
TrustpilotAvant Homes.
Cadley Village, Swadlincote.First time buyers.I must say, Avant have been brilliant with myself and my partner soo far, our sale advisors Jack Robinson was our first point of contact and has been throughout our journey soo far, such a friendly and helpful guy, hes made the process soo far a lot more fun and relaxing than we anticipated! We arent fully aware off whats involved in the whole process and learning as we go, but the team at Cadley have been great, we recently went through our checklist with Micheal Coles, he went thorough all documents clearly and made sure we were all up to speed ready for the next stages of our purchase.We hope this relationship and experience continues throughout the duration of the development and up to completion.We have reserved and the next stages are swatches and another view of the show homes with Jack, we can’t wait.Thanks again to Jack and Micheal for the support and help soo far.
5/5
TrustpilotGreat sales and aftersales service
Rating only, no written review.
5/5
TrustpilotAvant Homes
Avant Homes - Market Harborough Tens Lock. I purchased my new home with Amy at Tens Lock in Market Harborough, the whole process was amazing! Unfortunately Covid did delay the build but Amy kept me in the loop throughout the year! The customer serviced from Amy was outstanding!! on completion I met with Amy on site who handed over my keys and gifted me a beautiful Avant Home Move Box!! A lovely gift! Since moving into the property the site manager Lee has been FANTASTIC!!! he even helped me with my empty boxes! I had a slight issue with my Extractor fan in my kitchen, he was straight round to fix the issue! I have purchased a couple of New Builds before and I can honestly say Avant sale & site have been the best experience! Thank you Chloe
Agent replied · 10 June 2024
Thank you so much for your lovely review ChloeIts great to hear that the team have delivered the best new build experience possible - that is just what we want!Please let the team know if there is anything else we can do to assistKind RegardsAvant Homes
4/5
TrustpilotHelpful and understanding sales pitch
Have recently been to the city fields site at Wakefield to secure a plot on a separate site that is not yet up and running. Met with James who was really helpful, not pushy in anyway and worked with us to get the best deal we could. We have bought from other big chain builders before with extremely pushy sales staff and often made to feel uncomfortable. Only the early stages of the process, so hopefully the quality service will continue throughout but will ensure we are liaising with James only during the purchase, would really recommend him.
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Questions about Avant Homes Midlands
Which Avant Homes Midlands office has the most reviews?
Derby has the most, with 1,740 reviews rated 3.6 out of 5, followed by Swadlincote with 1,664.
Where are the Avant Homes Midlands offices?
The two Avant Homes Midlands offices, by town:
- Derby: Cotchett Village, Derby, DE3 0DN
- Swadlincote: Cadley Village, Moonstone Way, Swadlincote, DE11 0BB
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