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What Does Energy Efficiency Actually Mean When You Buy a New Home in East Yorkshire?

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Energy bills have changed the way people think about buying a home. Not long ago, running costs were almost an afterthought. They were something you’d factor in vaguely, after the location and the number of bedrooms and whether the kitchen felt right. Now, for most buyers, they’re part of the core calculation. How much is […]

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Why buying a home with Risby doesn’t feel stressful

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Women in Construction Week 2026 We’re sharing this piece during Women in Construction Week – a time to celebrate the women shaping the industry and challenge outdated perceptions about who belongs in construction. At Risby, women play a fundamental part of the team. From Amanda, Jemima and Carol guiding buyers through one of life’s biggest

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A new build Risby Home next to an old building that is being renovated

New Build or Renovation? Understanding the Real Differences Before You Buy Your Next Home

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Choosing your next home is rarely a simple decision.   For some buyers, the character and potential of an older property is appealing. For others, the clarity and confidence of a new home feels like the better fit.   At Risby Homes, we meet people every week who are weighing up both options – looking

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Bigger isn’t always better. Thinking of downsizing? We’ve got the perfect home for you!

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Across the country, a growing number of people are making the decision to downsize. A trend we’re also been noticing here in East Yorkshire with increased demand and interest in our two and three bedroom Risby Homes and bungalows.   The reasons to downsize can vary, from empty nesters seeking a fresh start, to those

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Our community is complete: final residents welcomed into Shepherd’s Rest

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Back in 2019, we began work on creating our largest community of homes to date – Shepherd’s Rest, on the outskirts of the popular market town of Beverley.   Little did we know that just months after announcing the release of Phase 1 of this development, the world would go into lockdown as we –

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Spring is in the air at Risby Homes: Last chance to put down your roots at The Vines

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The longer evenings and the promise of another long leisurely bank holiday are definitely putting a spring in our step here at Risby Homes, especially as we’ve continued to have enquiries (and sales) at both The Vines, in Cottingham and Figham Gate II in Beverley.  If you too can’t stop thinking about our homes, you

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