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Housing market edges towards stability as rent expectations rise

Thursday, 10th September 2026

UK Residential Survey August 2026 The housing market showed further signs of stabilisation in August, with buyer demand and agreed sales moving away from recent lows, according to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) UK Residential Market Survey. However,... View Article

Land deal concluded to bring much-needed affordable homes to former Kirkcaldy shopping centre

Wednesday, 9th September 2026

Major town centre brownfield site set for regeneration Housebuilder Cruden has concluded a contract with the landowner to acquire the former Postings Shopping Centre site in Kirkcaldy, marking a significant milestone in plans to deliver much-needed affordable housing in the... View Article

Construction starts on 38 new affordable homes in Horndean

Wednesday, 9th September 2026

VIVID, in partnership with Imperial Homes, has started construction on 38 new affordable homes in Horndean, marking the start of a new community. Located off Chalk Hill Road, the development will bring a mix of 1, 2, 3, 4 and... View Article

Construction begins on 43-home Hampshire development

Tuesday, 8th September 2026

Regional housebuilder Bargate has started construction on its second phase of homes in Bedhampton, Hampshire, following clearance works. The new 43-home development, The Bluebells, builds on the success of its adjacent St Thomas Mead community, where residents have already established... View Article

Housebuilder breaks ground on £9 million investment to deliver new homes in Stevenage

Tuesday, 8th September 2026

Work has started on a flagship housing development in the heart of Stevenage, following planning approval from Stevenage Borough Council. Top 10 UK housebuilder, Keepmoat, has broken ground at the site to create 38 high-quality new homes as part of... View Article

The Future Roof: Performance, Sustainability & Resilience Masterclass Webinar

Tuesday, 8th September 2026

The options for roofs may sometimes be dictated by tradition more than new trends, but there is a range of new innovations and solutions available to meet changing specifier demands. Our experts will present diverse perspectives on how to challenge... View Article

Low carbon cement – fit for the future

Tuesday, 8th September 2026

Garry Gregory at Tarmac explores how innovation in lower carbon cement is helping developers and contractors reduce emissions without compromising performance, programme certainty or build quality. The pressure on the construction industry to decarbonise continues to intensify, with housebuilders increasingly... View Article

Housebuilder Honey submits plans for £41.3m, 131-home development in Hucknall, Nottinghamshire

Monday, 7th September 2026

Housebuilder Honey has submitted plans and exchanged contracts on an 11.9-acre site to deliver a £41.3m, 131-home development in Hucknall. Called Jasmine and located off Dorothy and Delia Avenue, the proposed development will comprise a mix of two-, three-, four- and five-bedroom homes and feature... View Article

Westpoint Homes announces plans to deliver 750 new homes in Scotland Supported by Close Brothers Property Finance

Monday, 7th September 2026

Leading Scottish housebuilder Westpoint Homes has announced plans to deliver 750 new homes over the next five years across the country, supported by long-standing lending partner, Close Brothers Property Finance, part of the Close Brothers Group. Headquartered in Renfrewshire, Westpoint... View Article

Construction round table counters misconceptions, highlighting streamlined and cost-effective solutions for sustainable drainage in UK housebuilding

Friday, 4th September 2026

A round table of SuDS experts, housebuilders, supply chain representatives and industry bodies convened this week to examine how the housebuilding industry was addressing the challenge of stormwater management, and the planning requirement to pursue sustainable urban drainage solutions (SuDS)... View Article

How BNG also brings net gains for developers

Friday, 4th September 2026

Olivia Dear at Wates Developments explains why Biodiversity Net Gain is now a strategic consideration which can deliver lasting benefits for communities. The relationship between development and the natural environment has become an increasingly important consideration for the housebuilding sector.... View Article

Street scene image released of new Bellway development in Wynyard

Thursday, 3rd September 2026

Preview images have been released of a new development which is taking shape in Wynyard in County Durham. Bellway is building 179 sustainable new homes at Oakwood at Wynyard Park, which will be accessed via Musgrave Garden Lane and Attenborough... View Article

Partners celebrate transformative £77 million housing scheme in Driffield

Thursday, 3rd September 2026

Councillors and senior leaders across Yorkshire have gathered at a transformative Keepmoat housing scheme in Driffield. East Riding of Yorkshire Council officers and the cabinet member for housing and infrastructure, alongside representatives from Homes England attended the event to celebrate... View Article

The Pallet LOOP welcomes Lime Green as its latest manufacturing partner

Thursday, 3rd September 2026

The Pallet LOOP is proud to announce that Lime Green, a leading UK manufacturer of lime products and natural insulation systems, has signed up to use its reusable green pallets. The new partnership will see Lime Green move its products... View Article

Cala Homes promotes Neil Riddell to lead East of Scotland business

Thursday, 3rd September 2026

Homebuilder Cala has promoted Neil Riddell, appointing him as Managing Director for its East of Scotland business, which spans Edinburgh, the Lothians, Perth and Kinross, Fife and the Scottish Borders. Neil takes on the role following a successful period as... View Article

UK Homes with Gardens Cost 27.8% More Than Those Without, New Analysis Reveals

Thursday, 3rd September 2026

New research from UK housebuilder, Tilia Homes, has found that homes with a garden cost an average of £75,598, or 27.8%, more than equivalent properties without one. The study, which examined Zoopla listings across 82 of the UK’s biggest cities... View Article

Master ventilation compliance with our range of MVHR Solutions and Free Design Service

Thursday, 3rd September 2026

Our comprehensive range of MVHR ventilation solutions is backed by specialist design expertise and industry-leading guidance. From concept to completion, we help you navigate building regulations with confidence, ensuring your projects meet the highest standards of performance and compliance. Whether... View Article

Why land stewardship is suddenly the talk of the towns

Thursday, 3rd September 2026

Right now the drive to build new homes on a scale not seen for decades is dominating headlines, as the Government turbocharges plans for seven new towns. Each is expected to deliver at least 10,000 houses. Meanwhile, Secretary of State... View Article