The start of a new year is synonymous with implementing change and setting goals to achieve. And that’s very much the case for one of the UK’s leading housebuilders, Miller Homes. They’ve already seen and are preparing for lots more change since the turn of the year, all in anticipation of business growth. We find out more about their plans, what the future has in store, and what’s new at Miller Homes.
An announcement was made at the start of the year, that the former Redrow Plc Chairman, Richard Akers has been appointed the new Chairman of Miller Homes. The appointment comes after the retirement of former Miller Homes chair, Chris Endsor who spent nearly half of his 45-year career working for the housebuilder.
With a career spent in property and acquisition, Akers brings a wealth of experience, leadership and sector insight to the chairman role. As well as chairing Redrow until its merger with Barratt last year, Akers spent twenty years with Land Securities and a further ten years in non-executive director roles with Barratt Developments.
The depth and breadth of Akers’ experience is undoubtedly welcomed by Miller Homes as they look to continue into the new year with their growth plans of reaching 6,000 new homes a year.
Back at the end of 2024, Miller Homes confirmed they had agreed to buy rival housebuilder St Modwen Homes. The deal sees Miller Homes acquire 19 live sites with an approximate total of 3,500 plots for new homes, as well as another five strategic sites.
This acquisition is key to Miller Homes’ growth strategy, helping the housebuilder reach its goal of building 6,000 new homes a year. It will also give the housebuilder a presence in the South West alongside expanding its operations in other areas such as the East Midlands, West Midlands and the south of the country.
The plan moving forward is for Miller Homes to continue to operate the acquired new business under the St Modwen Homes brand. With both businesses having a five-star builder rating and being aligned in their approach to excellent quality and customer experience, there will be a natural continuation in the delivery of high-quality, sustainable new homes.
The deal is subject to regulatory approval and is expected to close in Q1 of this year.
If you haven’t heard of Miller Homes before, here are some facts to give you more insight into them. As we mentioned at the top of this article, they are one of the UK’s leading housebuilders. The business was established back in 1934, and they celebrated 80 years of housebuilding last year.
Miller Homes is also one of the largest, privately-owned, national housebuilders in the UK. Their motto is to “create great places where people and planet prosper”.
In 2013, Miller Homes was awarded the Home Builders Federation (HBF) maximum five-star rating for customer satisfaction for the 11th time in 12 years. The annual survey highlighted that 91% of respondents would recommend Miller Homes to a friend.
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Found next to open countryside and on the edge of the picturesque village of Oakley, Oakley Grange and its collection of 2, 3, 4 and 5-bedroom energy efficient homes is in a superb location.
Take advantage of the many offers available at Lunts Heath Rise from Miller Homes. Selected plots on this wonderful development of 3, 4 and 5-bedroom energy efficient homes come with deposit contributions, part exchange, and more.
Visit the housebuilder’s page on our website to explore their current new home developments across Scotland, the North East of England, and other areas.
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