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Mac Group Ltd is celebrating a standout moment of achievement after winning ‘Best Commuter Development’ for The Stables at the Surrey Property Awards. The entire team is absolutely thrilled to receive this prestigious recognition, which highlights the dedication, innovation, and passion poured into this exceptional project.

The Stables has been a flagship scheme for Mac Group Ltd; a development carefully crafted for today’s commuter lifestyle. From its thoughtful design to its seamless integration of comfort, convenience, and connectivity, The Stables embodies everything a modern homeowner needs when balancing work, life, and travel.

With excellent transport links, high-quality finishes, and a focus on creating a welcoming, community-minded environment, it’s no surprise that The Stables stood out to the judges. The award celebrates not just the architecture and location, but the vision behind the development: to create homes that genuinely support the way people live today.

This award is more than a trophy, it’s a testament to the team who worked tirelessly to bring The Stables to life. From early concept and planning to construction and final delivery, every member of the team played a vital role in ensuring the development reached the exceptional standard recognised by the Surrey Property Awards.

Mac Group Ltd is incredibly proud of this achievement. It reflects the company’s continued commitment to creating high-quality homes and developments that stand out for the right reasons.

Winning ‘Best Commuter Development’ is an exciting milestone, and it reinforces Mac Group Ltd’s drive to push boundaries and deliver outstanding spaces across Surrey and beyond. As the team celebrates this moment, attention is already turning to future projects, each one an opportunity to build on the excellence recognised at this year’s awards.

A Final Word of Thanks

A huge thank-you goes to everyone involved in The Stables, as well as to the Surrey Property Awards for this honour. And of course, to the residents and community who make developments like The Stables truly special.

Here’s to more successes ahead and to continuing to create places people are proud to call home.

Mac Group Ltd believe that exceptional interior design is about more than beautiful spaces; it’s about creating environments that people truly love to live in. This year, that commitment was recognised on a national stage as we were officially shortlisted for Best Interior Design at the British Home Awards.

Although we didn’t take home the top prize, reaching the finalist stage among some of the most talented designers and developers in the UK was an honour in itself. Being shortlisted is a meaningful achievement, one that reflects the dedication, creativity, and passion poured into every project that we do at Mac Group Ltd.

The awards evening was nothing short of spectacular. Surrounded by leading figures across the property, design, and construction sectors, our team had the chance to celebrate not only our own accomplishment but also the innovation across our industry as a whole.

It was an opportunity to connect with peers, gain inspiration, and take pride in how far we’ve come. The recognition alone reaffirmed what we strive for every day: delivering thoughtful, high-quality design that elevates the way people live.

Being shortlisted for such a prestigious award motivates us to continue pushing boundaries, refining our craft, and ensuring every project we deliver reflects the standards that earned us this nomination.

We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to our talented team, our valued clients, and the British Home Awards for this recognition. Reaching this level is an achievement we’re incredibly proud of…and it’s only the beginning.

Celebrating Success: Mac Group Ltd Shortlisted for Three Major Awards in 2025

Mac Group have always believed that great work speaks for itself but this year, it’s speaking louder than ever. We’re incredibly proud to share that we’ve been shortlisted for three awards in 2025, a recognition that reflects the passion, precision, and care our team pours into every project.

Next week, on Thursday 27th November, we’ll be attending the Surrey Property Awards, where we’ve been nominated in two categories:  It’s a milestone moment for our team and a celebration of the commitment we bring to the construction and property sector across Surrey and beyond.

Whether we win or not, simply being acknowledged alongside so many respected companies in our industry is an honour in itself. Awards like these highlight excellence, innovation, and integrity; values that sit at the heart of everything we do at Mac Group.

A Moment to Reflect on What Drives Us

Behind every project, there’s a team that genuinely loves what they do. From refurbishments and renovations to bespoke extensions and new builds, our work is powered by:

• Craftsmanship that doesn’t cut corners
• Client relationships built on trust and transparency
• A commitment to delivering spaces that enhance everyday living

These values are why homeowners, developers, and partners continue to choose Mac Group, and why award panels are taking notice too!

Growing, Improving, and Always Striving for More

Recognition like this motivates us to keep pushing boundaries. Every project is a new opportunity to refine our craft, deliver exceptional results, and leave a positive mark on the communities we work in.

To all our clients, past, present, and future, thank you for trusting us with your homes and your visions. And to our incredible team, your dedication is what makes moments like this possible.

We’ll be celebrating the journey, not just the outcome, at the Surrey Property Awards next week. Win or lose, we are proud.

Here’s to continued growth, continued passion, and a brilliant year ahead for Mac Group Ltd.

Our brilliant team took on The Coniston Challenge this weekend and completed it in 6 hours and 45 minutes…even though the weather was against us!

The challenge included:

1. A 17km hike up Old Man of Coniston (2,400ft elevation in wind and rain)
2. 4km canoeing
3. 15km cycling

We were proud to take part in support of The Alder Hey Children’s Charity, and are thrilled to share that a whopping £75,000 was raised by all participants!

A huge thank you to Mac Group Ltd for sponsoring us!

Despite inevitable challenges, we are delighted to have completed 9 flats in Gipsy Hill.

Thank you to everybody involved in getting this one over the line but we could not have got this done without the assistance of the amazing team at Mackenzie Byrne and Fladgate solicitors who have worked tirelessly over the past 13 weeks.

As we continue to deliver on our ambitious growth plans, we’re keen to partner with those who share our vision and want to unlock the potential of their land. Please contact our Director Mark McElduff to discuss any land opportunities in Surrey and Kent.

Energy efficiency could not be more topical and to Mac Group, it was clear that this development lent itself, to an A-rated EPC standard, from the point of concept.

Most home buyers or sellers will be familiar with the term ‘EPC rating’ (Energy Performance Certificate); it is an industry-wide measure of a property’s energy costs; how much it might cost to heat and light and it’s carbon dioxide emissions. An A-rating, is the highest standard available and means the property is very efficient in terms of managing energy and relates to property factors such as insulation, heating systems, ventilation, and renewable energy sources. Once issued, it remains valid for 10 years.

Developers are not often able to build to an A-rating because it can be cost prohibitive, but Mac Group could see the potential of The Stables and were keen to make it work.

Director Mark McElduff said:

“Our cars are switching to clean energy, it’s time our homes did the same. And when those efforts are built into the fabric of your home, it’s even easier to radically reduce your energy costs and play your part in a net-zero future”.

So what special features do The Stables development have?

Made up of just nine properties and surrounded by beautiful countryside, Mac Group’s signature of luxurious interior and high spec finishes, created under the watchful eye of the team at Cheeca Interior Design, thus insuring a sale of the show home on their launch day.

While a beautiful property can often sell a home, the eco-friendly extras are the element that sets this development apart from most.

Air source heat pumps

ASHP or GSHP are alternatives to standard gas boilers and can provide hot water and heating to homes in the same way. They only use electricity to operate and reduce the carbon footprint significantly. Typically homes with one of these systems will not require mains gas and therefore benefit from no gas bill.

Air or ground source heat pumps do not create heat in the same way a gas boiler creates heat. Simply put, they move heat from one place to another through the vapour compression cycle (or refrigeration process) to make it more usable.

Photovoltaic Solar Panels – Solar PVs

Commonly referred to as renewable energy, Solar electricity panels, also known as photovoltaics (PV), capture the sun’s energy and convert it into electricity you can use in your home.

A solar PV panel consists of many cells made from layers of semi-conducting material, most commonly silicon. When light shines on this material, a flow of electricity is created.

The cells don’t need direct sunlight and can even work on cloudy days. However, the stronger the sunshine, the more electricity is generated.

The system generates direct current (DC) electricity. Because the electricity used for household appliances is alternating current (AC), an inverter is installed along with the system to convert DC electricity to AC. This electricity can be used throughout your home.

EVCP

Each home at The Stables will come with 1 EVCP located either in the carport or at the properties designated parking bay.

Home charging is the most convenient and cost-effective way to charge an electric vehicle. That’s why the Government brought out a new law to help facilitate home charging for EV drivers across the country. Benefits of home charging include, faster charging, saving on electricity costs with an EV-Friendly Tariff and being hassle-free!

Mac Group accepts that not every development in their future will lend itself to an A-rating target but having been thrilled with the results from this development, it will feature in their repertoire as often as possible, and they hope that other developers will follow.

Energy-efficient new builds have a positive impact on our environment by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and lowering our carbon footprint. By implementing sustainable measures suggested by an EPC, such as using renewable energy sources or optimising insulation levels, we can contribute towards creating a greener future.