Avant Homes Central Holmewood reviews

★★★★★ 1/5

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A disappointing experience from beginning to end!

The house specifications for The Kirkham were NOT the same as the contract we agreed to purchase but a cheaper downgraded version in all respects but still the same price We requested some upgrades but were informed that even though they were on their list were told they were not available and had never been an option on any of their properties example garage floor paint, it even gives you a choice of colours. What a jokeWe were not shown latest kitchen layout and units. Bathroom sanitary wear was not as on the original specifications paperwork either but a cheaper version. But house price was not reduced to reflect this. We had to continue to point out Avants shortcomings. Each and every week

One · 3 October 2023

★★★★★ 5/5

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Great Experience at Honeyman Park, Armadale Show Rooms

Popped out for a family drive on Saturday, passing the New Avant Honeyman Park, Armadale Development, we noticed the show room was opened and decided to pop in for a look. Upon entering the sales room we were greeted by the lovely Jacqueline who made us feel so relaxed and welcome, after a little chat we had a look around the showroom which we loved the feel of but felt we needed a little more space for our family. Jacqueline showed us more options and even arranged for us to view the house at a different development, this house ticked all the boxes, so returned to Jacqueline who spent so much time answering all our questions and was just brilliant putting it all together, that we reserve the house that evening. We are looking forward to the whole process as we feel we are in safe hands with Jacqueline, if you are thinking of buying in Armadale I would recommend popping along, you could be like us not planning buying a house that day and come away with your dream house.

Sarah · 18 August 2024

★★★★★ 1/5

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This company is a disgrace and happily…

This company is a disgrace and happily runs on a culture of not caring about the customer. The so called contractors ( tradesmen is too good a word ) clearly historically pass on to apprentices all the corner cutting and bad practices they’ve learned and then get away with it as everyone hides behind the saying “ well they are on peace work “ so when they do cut said corners they know it’s not them that will be made to return to do the job correctly but instead will be passed to a customer care team to come in to rectify there sloppy lazy unprofessional efforts. Obviously when the customer care people come in the majority will make the situation worse and leave so even that proves to be the next challenge. That’s if your lucky enough to actually get any assistance from customer care ( or couldn’t care as the case is ) Unfortunately the reality is until the government decide to intervene with these disgusting building practices they will continue to trade under this ethos. Have a search on building today magazine for Avant CEO left as he wasn’t happy with the direction they company was heading. It says it all that the original CEO was planning to stay on after the ex Persimmon CEO bought Avant out under the SME Berkeley DeVeer group but after learning of the changes decided he didn’t want to be part of it. Avant don’t deserve to have people handover there hard earned money to experience the slop. If your going to leave a positive review saying how good Billy was helping to choose your options or how Mary took hours to answer all your questions so well. Just remember they are sales people and that’s what they are there to do … love you to death until you part with your money. Then you can experience the true reality thereafter.

Paul · 25 September 2023

★★★★★ 1/5

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AVOID LIKE THE PLAGUE Poor quality and dangerous garden

Don’t even waste your money with Avant, the build quality is horrendous and you wouldn’t believe the amount of damage on doors, windows, walls and ceilings! Everything is made out to be the customers fault and they take no responsibility for anything and blame everyone else! Even the directors just fob you off. They are not interested once they have your money! L

Keshia · 14 April 2022

★★★★★ 5/5

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Vicki Phelps, an expectional sales advisor

Vicki Phelps, an expectional sales advisorFrom the moment I walked in, we were greeted warmly by the knowledgeable and friendly Vicki Phelps. Vicki took the time to listen, provided expert advice, and explained the process in detail. What impressed us the most was the transparency and honesty exhibited throughout the process. She kept us informed and supported us every step of the way. The exceptional service, expertise, and dedication to customer satisfaction have earned my trust and loyalty.

Olayombo · 12 September 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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We had amazing experience

We had amazing experience. We spoke to James who was so helpful. As first time buyers they help me and my husband understand a little bit more about properties, got us an appointment with a financial advisor and helped us to know our position fully as buyers. James was really professional and very accommodating as we had many questions I would recommend them at any time

Enike · 6 July 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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Outstanding customer service Experience

Jacqueline McPhee at Avant Homes has been an excellent sales advisor to my wife and I right from the first day we visited Avant Homes to start the process of securing our first home 🏡. She's meticulous and detailed guiding us through every step we needed to take to become homeowners. The customer service experience we received from her is top-notch. Jackie always go above and beyond to give us a WOW customer service experience.

Joshua · 24 October 2024

★★★★★ 1/5

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Avoid Avant - A Nightmare Experience

I would strongly advise anyone considering purchasing a property from Avant Homes to think twice and carefully consider the countless difficulties I have faced with this company. My experience has been nothing short of a nightmare, filled with lies, deception, and broken promises.From the moment I embarked on this journey with Avant, I encountered a series of issues that have left me physically and emotionally drained. Here are some of the key reasons why I would never recommend Avant Homes to anyone:1. **Lack of Transparency**: Avant Homes consistently failed to provide clear and honest information about the property I purchased. From the condition of the house to the promised repairs, they kept me in the dark, leaving me to discover the truth the hard way.2. **Deceptive Practices**: I have been subjected to deceptive practices by Avant Homes. Promises were made and then conveniently forgotten. I was told repairs had been completed, only to find out that the work was shoddy, incomplete, or never started in the first place.3. **Ignored Disability**: As a disabled veteran with physical injuries, I had expected a certain level of understanding and accommodation from Avant Homes. Unfortunately, my disability was largely ignored, making my living situation even more challenging.4. **Endless Delays**: The issues I raised with Avant Homes dragged on for over a year. Instead of addressing them promptly, they consistently delayed resolution, leaving me in limbo and causing unnecessary stress and suffering.5. **Inconsistent Communication**: Avant Homes' communication has been inconsistent at best. I received conflicting information from different representatives within the company, leaving me confused and frustrated.6. **Legal Action**: The fact that I had to resort to legal action to seek a resolution speaks volumes about Avant Homes' approach to customer satisfaction. It's disheartening that it came to this point.7. **Media Campaign**: Due to the lack of a fair and timely resolution, I have been compelled to launch a media campaign to share my experiences and warn potential buyers of the difficulties they may face. This is not a step I took lightly, but it's necessary to bring attention to the issues at hand.In conclusion, my experience with Avant Homes has been nothing short of a nightmare. I would strongly advise prospective buyers to explore other options and thoroughly research the company's track record before committing their hard-earned money. The lack of transparency, deception, and the arduous journey I've endured should serve as a cautionary tale for anyone considering Avant Homes as their property developer.

Ngange · 7 September 2023

★★★★★ 5/5

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First home buying experience

We thought buying our first home would be a stressful experience, but Jacqueline McPhee at Honeyman Park made the process exciting and stress-free! She was friendly and knowledgeable, guiding us through every step. She took the time to help us choose all our extras, flooring, and kitchen. We cannot wait to see our new home complete and are excited to move in this autumn.

Em · 3 August 2024

★★★★★ 1/5

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The avant experience is awful!!!

The avant experience is awful!!!! I would like to say be careful when buying with avant homes but what really should be said is once you buy with avant you will most likely face disappointment with your purchase on your NEW HOME.Just about everyone i have spoke to in our new development is unhappy with avant homes. Theres one person who has purchased a new home which is so bad he hasnt managed to move in with his family yet for over a year,the house is covered in mold and damp.Hes having to go through court proceedings to get avant to fix it as avant are not willing to spend the money to fix the house. Its ment to be a new house with warranty???Promised so much and didn't get half of it.im stuck with a house that has problems from top to bottom.some snags have been fixed but only the smallest ones and even at that they have been fixed to a bad standard,some of the repairs have caused more damage to the situation and then i have been left with that.for example my kitchen had dent in it and the guy who came to fix it scored chipped my worktop replacing a panel and now im left with defected chipped worktop instead.avant promised my family a high standard build throughout and its so far from that i feel conned.House was filthy on hand over plus garden was swamped,staff at avant home Scotland are ignorant and not helpful and take ages to reply to messages,phone calls are a waste of time as most things require emailing.some emails taking 60 days to be replied to by avant with no moving forward action,its all very frustrating.i see avant has a terrible rating score on here which doesnt surprise me in the slightest. i have read a lot of the 5 star reviews and they seem made up to me??? the other pages on avant homes are the same flooded with bad reviews and frustrated buyers. How is avant getting away with this....Definitely the worst house builder i have experienced out of the three i have used from my last house and my daughters house. avant has been a shock experience compared to the other builders we used who communicated well and fixed the problems with the previous houses. so many house up for sale already and i am thinking of selling my avant home as well.

Karen · 3 September 2023

★★★★★ 5/5

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Brilliant service!

Brilliant service from Katie today. Good chat, lots of useful info, good solid answers to all our questions and left us feeling like we knew where we were and positive about coming back for the show home opening.

Sarah · 21 December 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

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Delighted with the Avant experience.

We've recently moved into our Avant home at Draffen Park in Stewarton and we've had an excellent experience from the get go. Ashley Lee has been incredible throughout the 6 month journey leading up to our move in date & really went the extra mile for us during this time. Since moving in, we are absolutely delighted with the quality and workmanship of all aspects of the house, we've has a few snagging issues which are to be expected but since moving in at the end of June, Del and the onsite team have made us feel very well looked after and are always keen to help. Compared to new build properties I've owned in the past I can honestly say the quality of service, workmanship, fixtures and fittings are far superior, we're really happy with our decision to purchase an Avant home.

Louisa · 29 August 2023

★★★★★ 5/5

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Summerville Villiage

I bought my house 8 weeks ago on Summerville Village I absolutely love this house. Yes there may be few snagging problems which I would expect for a new build however this service responding to these problems it's out of this world. Bill was the first site manager was polite courteous friendly always there to help Mark and Matthew taking over and again address every problem I have. The problems are only small and they are addressed quickly. Customer Services especially Natalie always respond to my emails within 24 hours if not sooner and always friendly and helpful. Lindsay is always there to look after me and advise me nothing is a problem for her Angela in sales was excellent when I was buying my house as I was unsure whether to buy or not. She helped me all the way from buying to moving in and gave excellent support.I would say to anyone looking at houses in Summerville Villiage they are excellent company all workers down to tradesmen builders especially dezzy and site managers are professional friendly and really do give an excellent service. I love this site the house is spacious bright and has a good feel. The garden is really big and everything is built to a high standard. I would advise anyone to consider buying a house on this new build estate well worth the money.

Loretta · 26 August 2023

★★★★★ 4/5

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Overall a fair company

I purchased my new Avant home in April 2019 - 4 and a half years ago. The development was Rainton Green near Sunderland in the North East.As is usually expected with new builds, there were issues which were dealt with and rectified under the builders 2 year warranty, in a timely manner and to a high standard.One issue I had was with surface water retention to my rear garden. It was resolved in 2020 but resurfaced in 2021. The new senior management team, from the Persimmon company, took on board my concerns in May 2022.Understandably, due to the complex nature of the problems in the garden and Avant, needing to ensure any remedial work required this time would last, took the time to employ a landscape company which would resolve this once and for all.Lazenby Landscapes carried out the work to the highest professional standards in June 2023 and has resulted in no more surface water.I have to thank the senior management team of Avant Homes North East for working with me to bring this to a satisfactory conclusion and long after the 2 year builders warranty period (due to it being identified within the first 2 years). In addition, I have to recognise, certainly within the Customer Care department of Avant Homes North East, are the updates and support they have and continue to provide. Stacey and her team, and in particular, Helen, have a challenging job to do, balancing the needs of staffing, dealing with contractors, conflicting schedules and ultimately having to relay this to customers.All this, day in and day out which I continue to both acknowledge and appreciate. One piece of advice - when customers have problems, deal with the people who can hopefully resolve them - the builder! Rather than taking your frustrations out on TrustPilot and above all try to be patient and respectful at all times. Mutual respect always wins through as has been proven in my case by raising any issues, if needed, to the top of the organisation. It can be achieved. Thank you Avant. It has been a long-ish journey but we got there in the end.

Mr · 25 August 2023

★★★★★ 5/5

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Purchasing a property at Strawberry Fields, Carlton, WF3

I'm purchasing a property at Strawberry Fields in Carlton, WF3. Thank you Nicola for all your help and professionalism. Your answered all my silly questions. It's the first time that I have purchased a home on my own, having lost my husband recently. Nicola thanks to you I now have the confidence to proceed with my purchase. Chocs and wine will be on their way to you on completion.

Maggie · 26 April 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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Julie has been amazing

Julie has been amazing, helping us with the whole process of buying our new home. She has gone out of her way to keep us informed.

Cheryl · 28 October 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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2 Year review.

I hate reviews and never give them as it's always a 1-star foot stomper or a 5-star auto-giver. So you have to read through loads to filter the ones with substance and thought. We have now been in our Home coming up for 2 years, which seems an appropriate time to leave a review. The headline is that we love our home and are very happy. Snags: A few were identified at move-in but were quickly dealt with. Interim faults: A few occurred as we lived but again all were dealt with promptly and professionally.Current state: Perfect. Sticking points: We did have a slight disagreement about one thing but I was impressed with how they dealt with it and understood our needs and then resolved it. Luckily they ruled in our favour, but actually if not I would have been equally as happy given their approach. The customer service team are amazing, especially Shelby who goes above and beyond to make sure we are informed and consulted about our work. Also, we would like to mention Andy the site manager, and Zoe our customer liaison manager who also helped us greatly and treat us with great care. Lastly, one of the tradies who went above and beyond on all occasions, and even did an extra call for us in his own time to make sure the fix was perfect is Ian. They are all good but this guy really knows his stuff and is an immaculate worker with a great standard of finish. Overall very happy and far better service and build than other house builders. Experience has been better than 'as expected', we understood there would be snags, issues and work to be done as with any new-build in a working site.

Mr · 14 August 2023

★★★★★ 5/5

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Thanks Andy

Andy came to fix our front door, he was really helpful & explained the problem to us. Fixed it quick & left no mess! Thanks Andy

Chelsea · 23 October 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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Buying our Avant home in Market Harborough From our first visit to Ten Locks we…

From our first visit to Ten Locks we felt as though we were listened to and had found a builder with some interesting house styles which were good value. Holly was very helpful and helped us negotiate a good deal and make some positive choices for our extras. As we got nearer the date to move Caroline took over and made the actual moving process smooth and enjoyable. Dealing with the initial snags has been responsive, efficient and helpful. After an extremely stressful selling experience it was such a relief to have a good buying experience.

Roger · 1 August 2023

★★★★★ 5/5

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Jacqueline Mcphee

Jacqueline from the armadale development of Honeyman Park was so lovely and so welcoming and went above and beyond for me and my partner, she genuinely cares about her customers and makes sure to suit their every need. Jacqueline has helped us so much in buying our first home together and explained everything very clearly and made it a stress free and exciting time.

Demi · 8 July 2024

★★★★★ 3/5

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Customer Service Team was great

This review is mainly to praise the Customer Service Team, especially Lily and Laura who managed to resolve the majority of issues that I had with Avant.They worked very hard to finish my snagging list and deserve the full 5 stars.However as this is also for Avant in general I cannot give an overall score of 5 stars due to the length of time it has taken to resolve them. This is in no way a reflection on Lily or Laura who can only work with the resources that are available to them.Avant need to work on getting a better quality of finish in the first instance to relieve the pressure faced by the Customer Service team. They also need to consider who they have as sub-contractors as I had a very unpleasant experience with a Manager at INTU. The general design and layout of the house is good and the development I am on is very nice with houses spaced out just right providing plenty of room. It is yet to be completed so we are still waiting for the roads to be finished and communal spaces landscaped. I do not regret buying through Avant, however it has been a lot of time and effort to get to this point of being happy in my new home. After seeing other reviews it seems that I have been one of the lucky ones to have had no major issues as yet.

Emma · 28 July 2023

★★★★★ 5/5

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We brought a 4 bed Detached at the Clay…

We brought a 4 bed Detached at the Clay Cross site. I can’t fault the builder. We exchanged contracts with in 4 weeks. The house was ready in time and very little snagging required. I have been selling New Homes for over 25yrs, so my expectations are high. I just want to say I huge thank you to the Site Manager Ben, Liz in Customer care, James and Andrea on Sales. They go above and beyond. Love the house and the Build and finish I can’t really fault. My little snagging list has been dealt with very quickly thank you Liz. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Julie-Ann · 18 July 2023

★★★★★ 5/5

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Brompton Mews.

From the initial enquiry with Vicky it took 12 weeks to move into a wonderful house on Brompton Mews . Peter just couldn’t have been more helpful,so the move was easy ( even a few days before Christmas). Gary and his team on site pulled out all the stops to get us moved in time to put the Christmas tree up !The house has lived up to all the build expectations and more.

JM · 5 January 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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Carronfeld, Larbert

I can recommend Avant as my experience was completely different to most of negative comments. It might be due to the fact that our house is on different site as I was happy with the finish. We arranged snagging ( what I will always recommend ) but no major issues were identified, and the few more significant ones were quickly rectified. There were some minor snags that were noted, although Avant is proactively addressing all of them so really I there is nothing I could complain. John and Christine are always very helpful.

Bartosz · 17 July 2023