Developer identified as one of 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain

Oakford Homes has been identified as one of London Stock Exchange Group’s 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain.

The report is a celebration of the UK’s fastest-growing and most dynamic small and medium sized businesses across the UK.

To be included in the list, companies needed to show consistent revenue growth over a minimum of three years, significantly outperforming their industry peers. More detail on the methodology can be found in the report online at www.1000companies.com.

Oakford Homes was founded in 2008 by Chris Coates, who along with four directors and their skilled teams, develops residential properties of exceptional quality and character across Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Hampshire, Hertfordshire, Oxfordshire, Surrey and West Sussex.

Their range of bespoke homes currently extends from substantial family homes and townhouses in West Sussex to a highly successful scheme in Middlesex which encompasses waterfront townhouses and apartments and a unique Grade II listed building refurbished to create outstanding apartments.

Chris Coates, founder of Oakford Homes, said: “Naturally we are delighted to have been recognised as one of the top 1000 companies inspiring Britain today. Our ethos has always been to focus on creating the best homes we can, right from the land purchase to design, construction and through to making sure each of our customers settles in to their new home as smoothly as possible so that they can be proud of it for many years to come.

“I’d like to thank all of my colleagues and our partner companies who have worked so hard to make Oakford Homes the company it is today and who continue to excel themselves as we look forward to a bright future together.”

The Rt Hon Greg Clark, Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, said: “I want to congratulate the 1000 companies from across the UK featured in London Stock Exchange Group’s pioneering 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain report.

"Championing high growth innovative SMEs is crucial for the continued success of the UK economy and a country that works for everyone.

"We are committed to ensuring that companies of all sizes can access finance to grow, scale-up and create high quality well-paid jobs across the country.”

A full searchable database of all of the companies along with a downloadable PDF of the publication can be found online at www.1000companies.com.

Oakford Homes is currently developing a selection of elegant houses at Wells Mews, Lamberts Lane, Midhurst with the final three bedroom home currently available at £545,000. More details are available at oakfordhomes.co.uk or via the sales office on 01730 812916.