Cala News & Lifestyle

Our East region are celebrating another landmark win from the National Home Building Council (NHBC).

As the nights get longer and the weather becomes colder, most of us will start to add extra layers when we leave the house, but we can often forget that our homes might also need a little extra care. In this blog, we’ve outlined our top tips to look after your new build home this winter.

Located in Berkshire, Finchampstead is a charming village consisting of beautiful countryside, historic landmarks and plenty of local shops to enjoy, as well as excellent transport links to popular locations such as Newbury, Reading and Windsor.

With energy prices increasing once again, many households will be desperate to save some money and there are easily rectifiable mistakes households of all types are making daily which are negatively impacting their energy bills. Oliver Cooney, Cala's Sustainability Advisor, has put together some of the quick, highly-practical changes everybody can make to inst…

If you like the idea of country living combined with a lively community and a dose of fascinating history, then the charming village of Benson could be the perfect place for you.

Midlothian offers the best of both worlds. Just eight miles from Edinburgh city centre, there is plenty to see and do in Midlothian, which offers a wealth of green space, retail, leisure, and history.

We held an art competition for local Cambridge artists to help us launch our brand-new showhome at our Waterbeach development in Cambridge, which features products from local independent producers and retailers as part of our Showhome of Support initiative.

Looking for a brand-new home in a vibrant and established community in Aberdeen? 

A suburban haven with plenty to do, the town of Westhill in Aberdeenshire has become a sought-after area to live in thanks to its picturesque location and fantastic commuter links.

In Aberdeen, there are plenty of brilliant locally owned businesses right on your doorstep. Whilst Aberdeen city centre is home to some of our favourite big-name stores, the surrounding towns and villages are filled with small independent businesses that are well loved by customers from near and far.

We have reached a significant milestone in our partnership with Samaritans as we're set to donate more than £220,000 to the suicide prevention charity this year. Since the start of 2023, our employees have raised an impressive £100,000 whilst corporate donations will take this total to more than £220,000. 

If you’re thinking of moving house, Winchester provides the perfect balance of country and city living. Whether you want to escape the bustling life of the capital or looking for a vibrant small-city lifestyle, Winchester is the perfect place to buy a house.