Good friends and neighbours

Yorkshire is renowned for its warm and friendly people and ahead of International Friendship Day on Monday July 30, housebuilder Miller Homes looks at why buying a new home can also help to extend the hand of friendship.

“Friendship is the foundation for a strong community and we encourage a neighbourly environment at all our developments,” said Sarah Whinfrey regional sales manager Miller Homes Yorkshire. “It’s not about sharing every aspect of each other’s lives, sometimes a friendly ‘good morning’ is all it takes to forge a sense of community spirit.”

Other ways in which communities can assist in promoting a friendly atmosphere is by taking pride in their properties, having due consideration for their neighbours such as when parking cars and keeping noise to acceptable levels at all times.

“Friendship has been proven to deliver many health benefits too including promoting mental wellbeing, general improved health and extending your life,” said Sarah. “In a world where so much of our interaction is digital perhaps we should all make an effort to engage with our neighbours and extend the hand of friendship and friendliness.”

Known for building new communities, not just homes, Miller Homes even supports friendship with its Recommend a Friend Scheme which means that the recommender can receive £1,000 upon completion of the purchase.

Miller Homes currently has nine developments located across the region including City Fields on Aberford Road, Wakefield.

Further information about all its developments and homes can be found by visiting www.millerhomes.co.uk/locations/yorkshire-and-the-surrounding-areas