Comben Homes was a large British house builder.
| Industry | Housebuilding |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1907 |
| Defunct | 1984 |
| Fate | Acquired |
| Successor | Ideal Homes |
History
editThe company was founded in 1907 by James White Comben and William Henry Wakeling as Comben & Wakeling and was incorporated as a private company in 1924.[1] In 1972 it bought Ryedale Homes from Duncan Davidson for £1m[2] and changed its name to Comben Group and subsequently traded as Comben Homes.[3] It was acquired by Trafalgar House and integrated in its Ideal Homes housebuilding business in 1984.[4]
References
edit- ^ "The Wallis's ~ The Complete Story, p. 47". Retrieved 9 October 2012.
- ^ "Building a testament". York Press. 21 April 2006. Retrieved 9 October 2012.
- ^ "The Wallis's ~ The Complete Story, p. 52". Retrieved 9 October 2012.
- ^ "Sceptre Investment Management" (PDF). Retrieved 9 October 2012.
Further reading
edit- 75 Years: Comben Homes Celebrate 75th Anniversary. Comben Group Limited. 1982.