Dickie Homes

When it comes to buying a new home the principle requirement has long been cited as location; however as with any major purchase the other, sometimes overlooked element is trust. Staggeringly according to new research by bank ING Direct UK house buyers spend an average of 17 minutes looking at a new property, 54 minutes less than it takes to select the curtains!

With the words “Buyer Beware” ringing in our ears even though according to the ING research 49% bought quickly because they fear someone else will snap up the property, it is vital that buyers trust the builder and in Dickie Homes there is a company based in our midst who have been creating homes for Scottish families for over 125 years. Today, they are building across Central Scotland, creating a varied range of home styles, designed to suit the mood of the location.

Dickie Homes has stayed true to its founding principles of creating homes that people would be proud to live in and whilst in the strong property market where land prices have risen steeply over recent years, Dickie Homes continues to build homes where the ‘footprint’ allow buyers to spread out and enjoy their home. John Kerr Sales & Marketing Manager notes; “We have a strong local reputation, numerous of our buyers today have grown up in a Dickie Home and this means something to them; in today’s language they are loyal to our brand and we are proud of this; nothing sells a home more than location, but personal recommendation and trust run it a very close second and with Dickie buyers know they will get a home, a move in experience and after sales support that ensures they can enjoy their home to the full”.

Currently there are Dickie Homes developments at Elderslie just 10 minutes from Glasgow airport where a limited number of 4 and 5 bedroom detached villas remain (Telephone 01505 337 324); Newton Mearns where a range of 2 & 3 bedroom apartments have recently been launched (Telephone 0141 644 5407) and just a single luxury home remains in the charming village of Carmunnock (Telephone 0141 644 5407); sales at every site have been “brisk”; a further development of 1,2 and 3 bedroom apartments at Shawlands will soon be released (Telephone Sales on 0141 633 6060).

The Dickie philosophy is based on vision, not volume, such as the creation of additional space between homes to provide highly sought after neighbourhoods with each detached home offering families greater privacy and comfort. The detached villas are typically significantly proportioned combining practicality and specification. Ample room sizes, good storage, en-suite master bedrooms (there are two en-suites at each of the Elderslie and Carmunnock homes), built-in wardrobes, laundry rooms and double garages are just some of the unique features our customers can expect from their attractive new home; as showcased at the current show homes at Elder Grove, Elderslie and Picketlaw, Carmunnock. Apartments are well thought out to maximise space, light, comfort and privacy; after all just because the home may be smaller, why should the design principles and service be compromised?

From careful site selection through house design, build and final customer handover Dickie Homes have earned a reputation for delivering a superior product partnered with high standards of customer care; taking the time to understand our customers' needs and take pride in their reputation. As John Kerr puts it “we aim to make it as easy as possible for people to buy our homes, rather than sell them to them – it is a subtle difference but one which means buyers are relaxed and make their buying decision in an informed way; but in many ways our reputation and the homes once viewed often means the homes actually sell themselves”.