HOUSEBUILDER OF THE YEAR

摘要

In its 2017/18 financial year Avant Homes achieved record revenue, up 21% to £447m, secured 1,903 total completions - an increase of 16% on the prior year - and saw its private average selling price rise to £257,000 from £242,000, primarily generated by site and unit mix changes. The group has undergone a huge transformation since chief executive Colin Lewis joined the business in 2010: he has led the creation of a range of new homes which, unusually for the sector, were designed using consumer research into new homes and living trends. Recent innovations include being the first housebuilder to partner with British Gas to offer Hive wireless thermostats as standard in its homes and the introduction of the Avant Goldmark sign-off process, featuring a checklist of 100 elements. The firm's customer service teams have evolved to accommodate overall business growth and Avant has dedicated customer service technicians for each development.