Developer reveals lockdown caused property boom on new estate in Milton Keynes

Young couples and families are among those snapping up the homes on Bovis Homes' Whitehouse Park in Crownhill.

The developer says three, four and five-bedroom properties at been in high demand despite health and safety restriction.

During 100 days of lockdown, they sold 14 properties - an average of one a week.

The site was open to visitors on an appointment-only basis and among those buying are people who have moved from outside the area but work in Milton Keynes as well as those who want a simple commute into London.

Heather Suffield, regional marketing manager at Bovis Homes, said: “Whitehouse Park is an extremely popular location due to its green space, Lady Margery’s Gorse park, family facilities and easy commuter links and many of our larger homes include a study for those now working at home more.

“We’re delighted to have sold so many properties at such a difficult time for the economy."

Meanwhile Jack Allen, Bovis Homes site manager at Whitehouse Park, which is situated off Dansteed Way,

recently won a major award for construction quality for the third year in a row.

He received a National House Building Council Pride in the Job Quality Award, after being selected from more

than 11,000 inspected sites across the UK.

The 2.3-hectare Whitehouse Park is part of a £750,000 joint venture between Bovis Homes and Milton Keynes

Council.