Daniel Barron

I’ve recently been exploring shared ownership options and had the pleasure of speaking with a Stephen Speed (I hope I haven’t butchered your name) at Rowland Homes based at Jubilee Gardens in Chorley. He went absolutely above and beyond to support me. Unlike many others I’ve spoken to in across various businesses and housing associations, he took real time and care to guide me through the process, offering advice and ensuring I had everything I needed to move forward.

What really stood out was how proactive and thoughtful he was—rather than just saying “that’s dealt with by the housing association,” he took it upon himself to help me further. It’s rare to see, and I truly appreciated it. A genuinely positive experience that made a big difference.

We recently had the pleasure of dealing with Julia at David Wilson Homes, Calder Rise, and she was absolutely lovely from start to finish. Friendly, approachable, and genuinely eager to help, Julia really went out of her way to support us in trying to secure a plot we had our hearts set on.

Unfortunately, due to issues on Preston City Council’s side, we weren’t able to go ahead with the property – but we want to stress that this was completely out of Julia’s hands. She truly couldn’t have done more to help and kept us informed and reassured throughout the process - Thank you Julia