This week at BoKlok, we are celebrating New Homes Week. Organised by the Home Builders Federation (HBF) – a national body, which represents the home building industry in England and Wales. New Homes Week is an annual celebration of the many benefits of buying a new build home. From energy efficiency to excellent design and high specification, BoKlok explains all benefits.
This year, BoKlok was delighted to be the Gold sponsor of the Littlehampton Town Show & Family Fun Day, which took place on Saturday 9th September in Rosemead Park - next to the BoKlok by the Park development.
In recognition of its presence in the town and its sponsorship of the Littlehampton Town Show and Family Fun Day on 9th September 2023, BoKlok is fundraising for the local Littlehampton Lifeboat Station!
BoKlok has launched a new mortgage holiday, to assist would-be purchasers by alleviating their monthly mortgage payments for the first year.
In April, BoKlok UK visited The Laurels School in Worthing to run our Homes for the Future session with their Year 3 and Year 4 children. BoKlok shared why building good quality, sustainable housing is so important, while also introducing them to the built environment in an engaging and inspiring way.
Each year, International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated on March 8th, and during the same week, the construction industry recognises Women in Construction. This year’s theme for International Women’s Day is ‘embrace equity’. Equity is an important concept for a future-proofed workplace. But what can we each do to embrace equity in the workplace?
BoKlok, the residential home provider jointly owned by Skanska and IKEA, have now released the first phase of 2- and 3-bedroom family homes at BoKlok by the Park, near Rosemead Park, Littlehampton. On completion, the development will feature 112 homes at Fitzalan Road, south of Littlehampton Academy.
BoKlok UK, the innovative and sustainable home provider, jointly owned by Skanska and IKEA, has appointed Emma Plumridge as Sales and Marketing Director.
BoKlok is delighted to welcome its very first homeowners in the UK, as residents move into their new homes at BoKlok on the Brook in Bristol.
BoKlok has been shortlisted in three separate categories at this year’s First Time Buyer Readers’ Awards.
Lizzie Rendell has been appointed the new Diversity & Inclusion Leader for BoKlok. She stepped into her position on 6 June, 2022.
BoKlok is delighted to announce that BoKlok Housing Ltd has been shortlisted in the ‘Newcomer’ category at this year’s RESI Awards.
Between 21st – 27th March 2022, BoKlok is joining with the broader housebuilding industry to celebrate the many positives of buying a new build home.
This week BoKlok is celebrating National Home Buying Week (19th – 26th March). Headed up by First Time Buyer Magazine, this national campaign is dedicated to first time buyers and assisting them with that initial step onto the housing ladder – something which Boklok itself is very passionate about.
This year’s International Women’s Day puts the spotlight on the need to #BreakTheBias to reach equality between the genders. Aija Harju, BoKlok Senior Vice President Human Resources, gives her view on how BoKlok is working to be a leading player in the field.
BoKlok UK Ltd, the home provider, jointly owned by Skanska and IKEA, delivering ‘sustainable homes for the many people’, has acquired a major site in Somerset. Subject to planning permission, BoKlok are preparing detailed plans which could provide in the region of 350 homes. The site, which is part of Bridgwater Gateway phase 2, is situated to the west of A38 Taunton Road, within North Petherton.
Once again, BoKlok Sweden has secured the coveted first prize of “Sweden’s most satisfied customers” in the country’s yearly survey of the housebuilding sector. It is the fourth time in six years that BoKlok has secured first position. This year the award is shared with Besqab and PEAB.
The first phase of homes at BoKlok on the Lake in Worthing are now all reserved. First-time buyers from the local area have been the main purchasers. It is always the aim for BoKlok to make homeownership more accessible to more people. In phase one at BoKlok on the Lake, 91% of purchasers were first time buyers, 91% were local to the area and 75% accessed the government ‘Help to Buy’ scheme.
As 2021 draws to a close, BoKlok UK are delighted to celebrate some significant milestones. 2021 has been a significant year at BoKlok UK, with some great success stories and some important lessons learned. Read more about them here, and hear Country Manager Graeme Culliton summarise the past year.
André Löfgren has been appointed the new CFO of BoKlok Group and most recently came from the role of Senior Vice President of Investor Relations at Skanska. André Löfgren will become a member of the international BoKlok management team and will officially start his new role on 4th February 2022.
