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Future Homes Standard sparks cautious optimism across industry

Tuesday, 31st March 2026

The Future Homes Standard has now been published, marking one of the most significant shifts for the housebuilding industry. While the changes are not expected to come into force until 2028, early industry reaction has been cautiously positive, with many... View Article

Bellway increases output but warns of market volatility due to Iran conflict

Tuesday, 31st March 2026

Bellway has reported higher completions and revenue in the first half of its financial year, but warned that geopolitical instability and cost pressures continue to cause problems. The housebuilder completed around 4,700 homes in the six months to 31 January,... View Article

The hidden risks of unrated structural defects insurance providers

Tuesday, 31st March 2026

Structural defects insurance remains a critical safeguard for developers, lenders and homeowners. Yet a growing number of unregulated and unrated providers are operating in the market, bringing with them significant and often overlooked risks. At first glance, these providers can... View Article

Avant Homes acquires site in Nafferton, near Driffield to deliver £11.6M, 51-home development

Monday, 30th March 2026

Housebuilder Avant Homes has secured a new homes development site near Driffield, after exchanging contracts on 4.9-acres of land off Markham Lane, Nafferton. Subject to planning, Avant Homes will build 51 of its practically designed, energy efficient one-, two-, three-, four- and... View Article

Families set to benefit as 171 new homes get green light in Cheltenham

Monday, 30th March 2026

People in Cheltenham looking for an affordable place to call home are a step closer to finding one, after planning permission was granted to bring 171 new homes to the edge of the town. The development will span two parcels... View Article

Work starts on second phase of homes at Bellway’s Berwick Green development in Bristol

Monday, 30th March 2026

Groundwork has started on phase two of Bellway’s Berwick Green development in Bristol, with 95 per cent of the new homes in the first phase now complete. The housebuilder has built almost all of the 256 homes within phase one... View Article

Keller Kitchens launches ‘Natural Weave’ design featuring new Ithaca range

Monday, 30th March 2026

Tactile design meets natural materials in contemporary kitchen concept Keller Kitchens has introduced Natural Weave, a new kitchen design centred on texture, natural materials and crafted detailing. The concept also marks the launch of Ithaca, a matt wood-effect melamine range designed to offer... View Article

Furlong Flooring extends Trident range with trend‐led plains and modern heathers

Monday, 30th March 2026

Furlong Flooring has launched a contemporary refresh of its bestselling Trident twist carpet range, introducing a sharper palette of plains and heathers designed to reflect current interior trends and deliver greater versatility across the home. Manufactured in the UK by... View Article

Installing contractor puts forward Wraptite® membrane for Manchester PBSA development

Monday, 30th March 2026

The installing contractor at a high-rise PBSA (purpose-built student accommodation) development has shown their confidence in Proctor Group’s Wraptite® external air barrier by putting the product forward for use on the facade. The Echo Street development in Manchester comprises three... View Article

Award-winning EsyBox Pop takes centre stage in new DAB Pumps video

Friday, 27th March 2026

A new product video from DAB Pumps is shining a spotlight on the capabilities of its latest pressure boosting solution, the EsyBox Pop. The video demonstrates how the compact unit delivers reliable water pressure boosting in a format designed to... View Article

Detailed plans submitted for 155 new homes in Colney Heath

Friday, 27th March 2026

Bellway has submitted detailed plans for a development of much-needed new homes in South Hertfordshire. The company secured outline planning permission for the project and completed the purchase of the 12-acre site in Colney Heath in November last year. Its... View Article

Greencore Homes partners with Octopus Energy to bring ‘Zero Bills’ homes to Oxfordshire

Friday, 27th March 2026

Award-winning sustainable housebuilder Greencore Homes has partnered with Octopus Energy, the UK’s largest energy supplier, to deliver eight ‘Zero Bills’ homes at its new development in Launton, near Bicester, Oxfordshire, where residents will pay nothing for their home energy for... View Article

New water-free flooring system addresses contractor challenges

Friday, 27th March 2026

Saint-Gobain Weber has launched a new bag and bottle system to help flooring contractors meet the needs of complex sites while streamlining the application process. The weberfloor bag and bottle 4000 system has been developed to provide a practical solution for both... View Article

Industry round table reports concerns on Future Homes Standard impacts for housebuilders tackling new homes using low carbon heating and renewables

Thursday, 26th March 2026

With the Future Homes Standard publication only 24 hours old, netMAGmedia hosted a Building Insights LIVE round table at Asia House in London, to look at the impacts for housebuilders around new approaches to heating and renewables in particular, and... View Article

Cala Homes appoints new Managing Director for Chiltern region

Thursday, 26th March 2026

Cala Homes has announced the appointment of Alex Richards as Managing Director of its Chiltern business. In his new role Alex will lead the delivery of the region’s strategic growth plan, overseeing its continued progression and development of a robust... View Article

Bargate Retains Five-Star Customer Satisfaction Rating from the Home Builders Federation

Thursday, 26th March 2026

Hampshire-headquartered Bargate has retained a five-star Rating in the annual Home Builders Federation (HBF) Customer Satisfaction Survey. The HBF allocates stars for customer satisfaction, based on homeowner feedback. Two independent surveys are sent out to purchasers at two weeks and... View Article

Director trio celebrate over 60 years of combined service at Jones Homes Yorkshire

Thursday, 26th March 2026

Jones Homes Yorkshire is celebrating a major milestone as three members of its leadership team mark more than 60 years of combined service with the family-owned housebuilder. Sales and Marketing Director Jayne Swift, Divisional Commercial Director Chris Hession, and Divisional... View Article

Work starts on development of 155 new sustainable homes in Takeley

Thursday, 26th March 2026

Work has started on a 155-home development in Takeley that will include a range of sustainability features. Bellway was granted detailed planning permission for its Trinity Green development, on land west of Garnetts, by Uttlesford District Council on Thursday 19... View Article