3west Group Ltd

What 3west Group Ltd does

3West Group Ltd is an independent, privately held housebuilder founded in 2021 by Colin Palmer and James Fowler, operating exclusively in South West England. The company develops and sells new-build houses and apartments across Devon and Somerset, with named developments spanning Exmouth (Goodmores flagship of approximately 300 planned homes, West Goodmores, Goodmores Apartments), Rockbeare (The Paddock), Broadclyst (The Acorns), Teignmouth (Teignbrook), Woodbury (Gilbrook Meadow), Lympstone (Harefield Reach), Exeter (Blackhorse), Chard (Perry Street), Tiverton (Post Hill), Clyst St Mary, and Exton. Unit pricing ranges from £250,000 for entry-level 2-bedroom apartments to £875,000 for premium 5-bedroom detached homes, with high-specification finishes (System Six kitchens with integrated Bosch appliances, Grohe bathroom suites, air source heat pumps, EPC B rating) included as standard.

The business model combines direct-to-consumer sales via on-site offices and website enquiries with bulk sale and joint venture partnerships to housing associations and institutional investors. Retail buyers are supported by a suite of assisted home-buying schemes — Part Exchange, Easy Move, Deposit Assist (up to £10,000), Key Worker Discount (up to £15,000), and Recommend a Friend — designed to reduce transaction friction. Wholesale and JV counterparties include Teign Housing (17 homes at Goodmores), LiveWest (up to 95 at Perry Street, Chard), SNG with Homes England funding (44 at Blackhorse), Hearthstone Investments (45 at Goodmores for PRS), and Gresham House's ReSI LP (40 at Goodmores including shared ownership, part-funded by Devon Pension Fund). 3West has earned the HBF 5-Star Customer Satisfaction rating and multiple NHBC Pride in the Job Awards, with reported headcount of 1-10 and no disclosed revenue, funding rounds, or parent company.

Name

3west Group Ltd

Legal name

3 West Group Ltd

Website

https://3west.group

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

3west Group Ltd

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Exeter

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. New Home Sales: Direct sale of newly built residential properties including houses and apartments to individual buyers and housing associations. Revenue generated from property sales at various price points from £263,000 to £875,000.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

3West Group Ltd is an independent, award-winning housebuilder that develops and sells new-build residential properties (houses and apartments) across South West England at price points ranging from £250,000 to £875,000. The company also offers assisted home-buying schemes including Easy Move, Part Exchange, Deposit Assist, Key Worker Discount, and Recommend a Friend, and provides premium-specification homes with high-grade kitchens, integrated appliances, energy-efficient systems, and 10-year NHBC warranties.

Product overview

3West Group Ltd is an independent housebuilder offering a portfolio of residential developments across the South West of England, including named developments (Goodmores, West Goodmores, Goodmores Apartments, The Paddock, Teignbrook, The Acorns, Gilbrook Meadow, Harefield Reach, Blackhorse, Perry Street, Clyst St Mary, Post Hill, Exton) plus supplementary buying schemes and warranties. The core offering consists of new-build homes in prime South West locations, while the product portfolio includes sub-brands for specific developments (West Goodmores, Goodmores Apartments, The Acorns First Homes), buying assistance programs (Easy Move, Deposit Assist, Part Exchange, Key Worker Discount, Recommend a Friend), and aftercare services (NHBC Warranty, British Gas Homecare, Clixifix). Homes feature high-specification finishes including System Six kitchens with Bosch appliances, Grohe/Armera bathroom suites, and air source heating systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Goodmores, Exmouth Flagship 3West residential development in Exmouth featuring 2, 3, and 4-bedroom homes with £17,000 worth of extras included as standard, System Six kitchens with integrated Bosch appliances, landscaped gardens, and proximity to Woodbury Common and Jurassic Coast.
• West Goodmores, Exmouth Latest phase of the Goodmores community featuring 2-5 bedroom homes with the same high specification and £17,000 worth of extras included as standard.
• Goodmores Apartments, Exmouth 2-bedroom apartments in Exmouth featuring System 6 kitchens, integrated appliances, VELUX roof windows, CCTV, video door entry, allocated parking with EV charging points.
• The Paddock, Rockbeare Collection of 4 luxury 5-bedroom homes in Rockbeare featuring quartz/granite worktops, System Six cabinetry, Bosch appliances, Grohe sanitaryware, Vado fittings, Mixergy hot water cylinder, air source heating, underfloor heating, and EV charging points.
• Teignbrook, Teignmouth Coastal development in Teignmouth with 2, 3, and 4-bedroom homes featuring underfloor heating, air source heat pumps, composite doors, and selected sea views.
• The Acorns, Broadclyst 3, 4, and 5-bedroom homes in Broadclyst featuring quartz/granite worktops, integrated Bosch appliances, Grohe/Armera bathroom suites, Vado chrome taps, underfloor heating, and EV charging.
• Gilbrook Meadow, Woodbury 60 new homes (3-5 bedrooms) in Woodbury with 21 affordable homes, surrounded by mature hedgerows and trees.
• Harefield Reach, Lympstone 42 new homes (3-5 bedrooms, up to 3,500 sq ft) in Lympstone with 14 affordable homes, nestled among existing hedgerows and trees in sought-after East Devon village.
• Blackhorse, Exeter 44 homes (1-4 bedrooms) delivered for SNG at Exeter with Homes England funding, under Rent and Shared Ownership tenure, built using modern methods of construction.
• Perry Street, Chard 95 low-cost affordable homes at Perry Street, Chard in partnership with LiveWest, subject to planning approval.
• Clyst St Mary New development site in Clyst St Mary, indicating 37 units of 1-5 bedroom homes, subject to planning.
• Post Hill, Tiverton Coming soon development in Tiverton offering homes for families, professionals, and Care/Retirement properties, including community open space, sporting facilities, and shops.
• Exton 39 homes (2-5 bedrooms) in sought-after village of Exton, East Devon, blending contemporary design with character of surroundings.
• The Acorns First Homes Government-backed First Homes scheme at The Acorns offering 30% discount on market value for eligible first-time buyers with household income under £80,000.
• Key Worker Discount Scheme Assisted home-buying scheme offering a 3% discount up to £15,000 maximum for NHS staff, teachers, police officers, fire service, armed forces, and MOD staff on selected new homes.
• Easy Move Assisted home-buying service where 3West handles the sale of the buyer's current home, covering estate agent fees for a hassle-free transition to a new 3West home.
• Deposit Assist Assisted home-buying scheme boosting deposits by up to £10,000 for buyers who have saved a minimum 10% deposit, enabling access to better mortgage deals.
• Part Exchange Assisted home-buying scheme where 3West makes an offer on the buyer's existing home based on independent valuations, eliminating estate agent fees, chains, and uncertainty of open market sale.
• Recommend a Friend Scheme Customer referral program rewarding existing customers with £2,500 cash or £5,000 towards upgrades for successfully referring friends who purchase at Goodmores.

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy savings of over £2,000 per year for new build homeowners compared to older properties
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor, major and core.

• VeluxminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to enhance apartment living through innovative VELUX roof windows. Collaboration included reviewing floor plans and elevations to maximise daylight and fresh air to top floor apartments at Goodmores development.
• Westcountry Land & HomesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for residential project in Tiverton combining 3West's building expertise with Westcountry's land promotion and development expertise to create sustainable homes in Devon.
• LiveWestmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to deliver up to 95 new low-cost homes at Chard (Perry Street development). One of South West's leading providers of affordable housing managing homes for rent and shared ownership.
• Teign HousingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPurchased 17 new homes at Goodmores, Exmouth to help meet local housing needs. Collaboration reinforces commitment to delivering well-designed, sustainable homes in East Devon.
• System Six KitchenscoreTechnology or IntegrationLocal kitchen supplier and manufacturer creating handleless kitchens from Exeter manufacturing facility since 1975. Providing high-specification kitchens designed and manufactured locally for 3West homes.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Miller Homes: UK regional housebuilder operating across Scotland, North East, Midlands, and South. Comparable on mid-volume unit output, regional cluster development model, and family-home price points.
• Crest Nicholson: UK housebuilder focused on the South of England with similar mid-premium positioning and family-home product mix. Operates in some of the same regional catchments as 3West.
• Bloor Homes: Mid-sized UK housebuilder focused on quality family homes across regional clusters including the South West. Comparable on volume (mid-thousands of units per year), specification-led differentiation, and similar house-type offerings.
• Keepmoat Homes: UK regional housebuilder with strong affordable-housing and partnership housing focus. Directly comparable on JV/housing association partnership model (similar to 3West's LiveWest and SNG deals) and regional concentration in Yorkshire, Midlands, and South.
• Cala Homes: Mid-sized UK premium housebuilder operating across Scotland, Midlands, and South West England. Closely comparable on premium specification-as-standard positioning, regional cluster strategy, and similar price-point product mix.
• Linden Homes (Vistry Group): Mid-sized housebuilder brand within Vistry Group operating across the South and South West of England. Comparable on geographic overlap, product mix, and price band targeting similar buyer segments.
• Redrow plc: Premium UK housebuilder with the Heritage collection and similar high-specification positioning. Operates across England and Wales with comparable pricing tiers (£250k–£875k) and family-home focus.

Broad incumbents

• Taylor Wimpey plc: Major UK national housebuilder with significant South West operations. Provides competitive context on pricing, specification standards, and JV/partnership activity at scale.
• Bellway plc: One of the UK's largest housebuilders, operating nationally with extensive South West presence. Comparable product offering but at materially larger scale; a benchmark for 3West's aspirational growth path.
• Barratt Developments plc: Largest UK housebuilder by volume with broad geographic reach including the South West. Useful benchmark for institutional JV models, partnerships with Homes England, and affordable housing delivery at scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/3WESTGROUP

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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