Redford Developments (Swindon) Ltd has submitted an outline planning application to Swindon Borough Council, proposing the transformation of the former Nationwide headquarters building into 175 new homes. Located on Pipers Way in central south Swindon, only a mile from Swindon’s... View Article

Sigma Homes Group has promoted Damian Sullivan to Planning Director, reflecting the company’s continued investment in its growing land promotion and planning business. Damian has played a key role in shaping Sigma’s planning strategy for more than six years, providing... View Article

Lib Dem housing spokesperson Gideon Amos OBE MP says small builders should be able to put up a “couple of houses” without planning permission – as he backs FMB‘s call to licence the industry and stop rogue builders, which the... View Article

Gleeson Homes has further strengthened its Yorkshire team with the appointment of Stuart Mapp as Senior Land Manager, supporting the housebuilder’s continued expansion across the region. Stuart joins Gleeson from Crest Nicholson, where he held the role of Senior Land... View Article

that will see every future residential development deliver play spaces exceeding the minimum standards typically required through the planning system. Developed in partnership with international play equipment specialist Kompan, untypical’s new Universal Play Guidance establishes a consistent design standard for... View Article

Bellway has completed a multi-million-pound bulk sale of 88 apartments at Barking Riverside to registered provider Flint Housing. The deal will make more affordable homes available to people in Barking and Dagenham as Bellway delivers on its commitment to building... View Article

Angela Rayner, who resigned as Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government following revelations she had underpaid stamp duty on a Hove property in 2025, has been reappointed to the role by new PM Andy Burnham. Matthew Pennycook,... View Article

With Andy Burnham MP  days away from becoming the next Prime Minister, and the economy in stagnation, a focus on a series of delivery measures that will stimulate building activity in the housing market will be critical if he is... View Article