News & events
Earl Shilton and Barwell are Leicestershire's best kept secrets.
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It's a Supermarket Sweep for Dad of two from Barwell
May 20th 2010
A FATHER of two from Barwell has been given the chance to go wild in the aisles of The Co-operative Food in Earl Shilton after winning a trolley dash competition with local housebuilder, David Wilson East Midlands....... read on >
Warmer, greener, more efficient – new homes make great strides in ten years
May 18th 2010
DID you know that homes built by the East Midlands' leading housebuilder are up to 40 per cent more efficient than they were just a decade ago?....... read on >
David Wilson East Midlands gets maximum 5 star rating from buyers
May 16th 2010
A LOCAL firm has been officially confirmed as one of the highest quality housebuilders anywhere in the country after scoring the best possible result in this year's Home Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction survey........ read on >
Spring into home onwershp with David Wilson and receive a £1,500 bonus
May 14th 2010
HOMEHUNTERS throughout Earl Shilton are being encouraged to spring into a brand new home with David Wilson East Midlands this May and take advantage of a refreshing deal that the housebuilder is currently offering....... read on >
Win a trolley dash around Earl Shilton's Co-op!
April 30th 2010
Readers of the Hinckley Herald & Journal have been given the rare opportunity to go wild in the aisles thanks to a competition from housebuilder, David Wilson East Midlands...... read on >
It's sealed - David Wilson site manager wins Seal of Excellence
December 1st 2009
Housebuilder, David Wilson East Midlands, is celebrating after one of its site managers has won a Seal of Excellence in the National Housebuilding Council (NHBC) Pride in the Job Awards, large builder category...... read on >
David Wilson offers to guarantee fixtures and fittings in new homes for 5 years
November 30th 2009
New homes built by Earl Shilton's leading housebuilder will be covered by a five-year guarantee of its fixtures and fittings from today...... read on >
First time buyers get a head start onto the property ladder at Haswell Meadows
November 29th 2009
No less than six first time buyers have been able to make the move into home ownership at David Wilson East Midlands' Haswell Meadows development in Barwell thanks to the housebuilder's Head Start payment deferral scheme...... read on >
Homebuy Direct helps make couple's dream of home ownership a reality
November 27th 2009
A couple of first time buyers have been able to make their dream of home ownership a reality at David Wilson East Midlands' Montgomery Gardens development in Earl Shilton thanks to a Government funded shared equity scheme...... read on >
The early bird catches the worm at David Wilson
October 20th 2009
As the saying goes, 'The early bird always catches the worm' and thanks to David Wilson East Midlands, homebuyers in Leicestershire will now be able to make the most of their day with an early morning opening at its Kibworth Meadows and The Lanterns developments...... read on >
David Wilson could buy your house
October 20th 2009
With over 470 properties currently up for sale throughout Earl Shilton and Barwell, the housing market in this area is competitive to say the least. So housebuilder, David Wilson East Midlands, is offering purchasers the opportunity of a hassle free move by buying their old property off them....... read on >
Questseekers at the ready
July 21st 2009
David Wilson East Midlands is getting behind Leicestershire County Council's Libraries' Summer Reading Challenge this year in a bid to encourage more children to pick up a book during their holidays..... read on >
Family choose moving over improving at The Hedgerows
July 16th 2009
A family of four from Elmsthorpe has found the answer to the familiar dilemma of 'move or improve?' after part-exchanging their old home for a brand new one at David Wilson East Midlands' The Hedgerows development in Earl Shilton near Leicester..... read on >
Sun shines brightly for summer event in Earl Shilton
July 7th 2009
The sun shone brightly as househunters and residents recently helped David Wilson East Midlands celebrate the start of the summer at a special event at The Hedgerows development in Earl Shilton..... read on >
Celebrate the start of the summer with David Wilson at The Hedgerows
June 4th 2009
Bosses at David Wilson East Midlands are inviting Leicestershire residents to join them in celebrating the start of the summer at a special event at its The Hedgerows development in Earl Shilton on Saturday 13th June 2009.... read on >
Homeowning costs the same as renting for first time buyers in Earl Shilton
May 19th 2009
A pair of first-time buyers from Leicestershire have swapped their cramped city centre pad for a spacious family home in the countryside and still managed to keep their monthly outgoings the same, thanks to a payment deferral scheme from David Wilson East Midlands... read on >
Stone coffin laid to rest at its new home
February 2nd 2009
The Earl Shilton Stone Coffin has been officially unveiled at its new home at the Battle of Bosworth Heritage Centre in Sutton Cheney by Chairman of Leicestershire County Council, Anthony Kershaw and Managing Director of David Wilson East Midlands, John Reddington... read on >
Local history society fascinated by Earl Shilton stone coffin
January 22nd 2008
Members of the Earl Shilton Local History Society were treated to an exclusive viewing of the Earl Shilton Stone Coffin at David Wilson East Midlands' The Lanterns development last Thursday before it is moved to its new home at The Battle of Bosworth Heritage Centre in Sutton Cheney... read on >
Questionnaire confirms Earl Shilton and Barwell are good places to live
December 17th 2008
An independent questionnaire conducted by Sharp Focus and commissioned by David Wilson East Midlands has received a fantastic response from the residents of Earl Shilton and Barwell who were eager to share their thoughts and opinions of the place they call home... read on >
School children get first glimpse of historic stone coffin
December 10th 2008
School children from Weavers Close Primary School in Earl Shilton have been treated to an exclusive look at the infamous stone coffin which was recently excavated at David Wilson East Midlands’ Lanterns development on Candle Lane...
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Residents asked "what do you think of Earl Shilton and Barwell?"
November 21st 2008
David Wilson East Midlands has commissioned an extensive, independent survey of Earl Shilton and Barwell asking local people what they really think of their villages. As a goodwill gesture, anyone who fills out the questionnaire will be entered into a prize draw where they could win a £500 Christmas shopping spree at their local Co-op... read on >
Escape to the country at Haswell Meadows
November 20th 2008
On the edge of Barwell village with easy access to the A47 and open countryside, David Wilson East Midlands' Haswell Meadows development has the perfect rural setting and the scheme of its stunning new showhome has been designed specifically to compliment its ideal location... read on >
Earl Shilton makes it on to national TV
November 19th 2008
Earl Shilton is enjoying its fifteen minutes of fame after featuring on BBC One's The One Show this week... read on >
The Showhome with the wow factor
November 4th 2008
The stunning new art deco inspired showhome at David Wilson East Midlands' latest Earl Shilton development, The Hedgerows, has literally wowed visitors with its extravagant and luxurious theme...read on >
Earl Shilton Bonfire and Fireworks night
October 24th 2008
David Wilson Homes has sponsored the Constitutional Club's Bonfire and Fireworks night and is encouraging locals to come along and join in the fun... read on >
Own 100% of a new home for 75% of the price
October 16th 2008
David Wilson East Midlands has unveiled a great housewarming gift for anyone who wants to buy a new home in Earl Shilton... read on >
Part-Exchange is a stress-free way to a better home
October 8th 2008
Ir you're trying to move up the property ladder but haven't been able to find a buyer for your current house, David Wilson East Midlands could smooth the way with their best ever part-exchange offer... read on >
Earl Shilton over Cyprus for Leicestershire couple
October 14th 2008
Roger Buckham and Sheila Goodhew were all set to emigrate to Cyprus that was until they found their dream home at David Wilson East Midland's Montgomery Gardens development on Montgomery Road in Earl Shilton... read on >
New homes to launch in Earl Shilton
October 2nd 2008
Homehunters in Leicestershire are eagerly awaiting the opening of David Wilson East Midlands latest development in Earl Shilton, which is due to launch on the 10th October... read on >
Three year price guarantee to protect new homebuyers in the area
September 23rd 2008
If you want to move to a bigger home but are worried that its price may fall in the next few years then help is at hand... read on >
New homes coming soon to Barwell
September 12th 2008
A selection of 20 new homes will soon be available to buy at David Wilson East Midlands new development in Barwell when it launches at the end of September... read on >
Exchanging Your Old Home for a Brand New David Wilson One is a Real Plus
September 10th 2008
Housebuilder David Wilson East Midlands has launched a new moving scheme that uniquely gives customers with a property to sell the chance to achieve the highest possible selling price, while still retaining the security of a guaranteed buyer... read on >
Stamp duty axed on new homes in the area worth up to £500,000
September 4th 2008
The Prime Minister may have boosted homebuyers by announcing that houses worth up to £175,000 will be exempt from Stamp Duty - but David Wilson East Midlands is going even further by offering to scrap the tax on all its houses up to the value of £500,000... read on >
Buy a brand new home for up to 50% less than the market value in Earl Shilton
August 8th 2008
First-time buyers and key workers who could not otherwise afford to buy a suitably sized home for their needs, who are earning between £15,000 and £60,000 per year could receive an equity loan of up to £65,000 towards purchasing a home of their choice on the open market... read on >