Buyer demand at Bloor Homes’ Dawlish View development has risen this summer, going against current market trends and reflecting the growing recognition that this thriving Devon coastal town not only offers value for money, but also a lifestyle to match.
The momentum at Dawlish View comes at a time when navigating the traditional property market has never been more challenging for movers. Latest figures from Rightmove (31 July 2026) reported that the average home move in Great Britain now takes 216 days from listing to completion, the longest at this point in the year since its records began.
For buyers ready to act, Bloor Homes’ Dawlish View offers a much faster alternative: brand new homes, ready to move into, with a range of buyer support schemes including Bloor Homes’ Part Exchange and Assisted Move schemes which eliminate chains and significantly reduce the time it takes to move.
Sara Parker, Sales Director for Bloor Homes’ Exeter region, explains: “Dawlish is definitely being recognised as a great place to buy, and it’s easy to see why. New homes here are around 20% less expensive than equivalent properties in Exeter, and with the fastest train into the city taking just 13 minutes (30 minutes by car) buyers really don’t have to choose between coast and convenience.
“Our purchasers have all done their homework. Once people realise what their money can genuinely achieve here, compared to renting locally or buying in Exeter, Dawlish View becomes a very easy decision. And we can offer real support to those with a home to sell to shorten the journey.”
Part Exchange allows eligible buyers to use their current home as currency towards their new Bloor home, effectively removing the uncertainty of a chain and the apprehension of waiting for a buyer.
Assisted Move provides dedicated support to help buyers successfully market and sell their existing property, coordinating the process so that both transactions align as seamlessly as possible. This is particularly useful at a time when average sale times are at a record high.
Located off Secmaton Lane in Dawlish, the development is delivering 149 new sustainable homes to the town — including 27 affordable homes — with all properties featuring PV solar panels and electric vehicle charging points as standard. Those without a garage include a dedicated bike store, encouraging use of the new cycle routes being created as part of wider road improvements connecting the development to Dawlish town centre.
Sara adds: “We know that for many people, the biggest barrier to moving isn’t finding the right home, it’s knowing what to do with the one they’re already in. Whether that’s through Part Exchange or Assisted Move, we have tried and tested ways of helping people bridge that gap with as little stress as possible. The summer months are a great time to act, and we’d encourage anyone thinking of making a move to come and talk to us while availability allows.”
For first-time buyers, Bloor Homes is also offering to pay the 5% deposit on selected two-bedroom plots which instantly supports those purchasing their first home when applying for a mortgage. The two bedroom homes start from £250,000.
Sara concludes: “Buying new means no chain above you, no surprise repairs, and a home that’s warmer, greener and cheaper to run than an older property. When you add in our buyer support schemes, it’s no wonder Dawlish is a success story.”
To find out more about new homes at Dawlish View, visit the sales suite and showhomes off Secmaton Lane, Dawlish, open daily from 10am to 5pm. Floor plans, development information and online enquiries are available at bloorhomes.com
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