Raising the bar for renters

A new build-to-rent development is under construction in Leeds, which is set to bring a host of hotel-style amenities to over 500 homes across two high-rise blocks. In Leeds city centre, construction has begun on 515 homes spread over two [...]

A big eco ambition on a small site

Five new ‘eco’ homes have been completed on a ‘micro site’ in Enfield, which combine environmental efficiency with a traditional feel. Nic London, of SME builder and developer NLondon Construction, spoke to Jack Wooler. To the north of the capital, [...]

Zero starter homes built of 200,000 target

A total of zero Starter Homes have been built as a result of the 2015 Government scheme to build 200,000 new homes for first time buyers in England by 2020, a recent National Audit Office report found. The Conservative Party’s [...]

LGA responds to Grenfell Inquiry Report

Responding to the publication of the Grenfell Tower inquiry report today, Lord Porter, building safety spokesman at the Local Government Association, said: “The tragedy that unfolded at Grenfell Tower and claimed at least 72 lives in such an unimaginable and [...]

Legal & General invests £750m into developing new affordable housing

Legal & General Affordable Homes appoints former CapCo Director, Anette Simpson, as Director of Development and Partnerships as it continues its ambitious expansion Legal & General Affordable Homes announces that it has committed £750m to new affordable housing projects throughout [...]
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