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Housebuilders must belong to New Homes Ombudsman, say Parliamentarians

Tuesday, 26th June 2018

A cross-party group of Parliamentarians has set out proposals for a New Homes Ombudsman to help provide better redress for dissatisfied home buyers. In its report, published on June 26, the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Excellence in the Built Environment... View Article

Berkeley wins RoSPA Housebuilding and Property Development Industry Sector Award for health and safety practices

Monday, 25th June 2018

Berkeley Homes (East Thames), a division of leading housebuilder group Berkeley, has been handed a prestigious award in recognition of its practices and achievements in helping its employees, supply chain and customers get home safely at the end of each... View Article

Quote of the Week – 25th June 2018

Monday, 25th June 2018

“All architecture is great architecture after sunset; perhaps architecture is really a nocturnal art, like the art of fireworks.” – Gilbert K.... View Article

Urban Union gets green light for 137 new homes in Pollokshaws

Thursday, 21st June 2018

The transformation of one of Glasgow’s key regeneration areas is to continue – after approval was granted for 137 new homes. Developer Urban Union has been given the green light by Glasgow City Council to build the new homes in... View Article

Barratt Homes East Scotland wins NHBC commended health and safety awards

Thursday, 21st June 2018

Barratt Homes East Scotland celebrated this week after its efforts to make Barratt Homes’ developments across Edinburgh and the Lothians the safest they can be were recognised by the NHBC – the UK’s leading warranty and insurance provider for new... View Article

Westminster council and HSE accused of inaction as workers found illegally living on construction site

Thursday, 21st June 2018

Unite, the UK’s construction union, has accused Westminster council and the Health and Safety Executive of inaction which could place workers lives in danger, after it notified both organisations of workers illegally living on a construction site in St Johns’... View Article

GIC Capital backs calls to end cowboy builders

Thursday, 21st June 2018

GIC Capital, which provides financial support for property development, is lending its support to builders calling for a licensing scheme that will put an end to cowboy builders. A recent survey found that professionals in the industry overwhelmingly backed the... View Article

The Berkeley Group Holdings final results

Wednesday, 20th June 2018

The Berkeley Group Holdings plc (“Berkeley”) today announces its audited results for the financial year ended 30 April 2018. Berkeley is the country’s leading place-maker, operating principally in London and the South East, balancing strong operational performance with a desire... View Article

Owning a home is cheaper than renting in all areas of the UK

Wednesday, 20th June 2018

Potential first-time buyers would have lower monthly outgoings if they bought a property rather than renting one, reveals new research from Santander Mortgages. In every region of the UK, average monthly rental prices surpass average mortgage repayments. The research shows... View Article

First tenants take up residence at groundbreaking FitHome development

Wednesday, 20th June 2018

A Saltire Award-winning concept that unites the priorities of healthcare, housing provision and tenant welfare is welcoming its first tenants in the Highlands today. Fourteen people can now call the ‘FitHome’ village in Dalmore, Alness, their home, as the pilot... View Article

Framework agreement with Countryside Properties expands existing partnership

Wednesday, 20th June 2018

Sigma, the PRS, residential development and urban regeneration specialist, is pleased to announce the expansion of its strategic partnership with Countryside Properties PLC, its primary home building partner, (“Countryside”), with a Framework Agreement targeting the delivery of a further 5,000 private rented... View Article

Gardens grow with new homes development

Monday, 18th June 2018

A leading Shropshire company has returned to its established development in Oswestry to build new homes for downsizers and others looking for convenient town centre living. Shrewsbury-based Morris Property will build nine two-bedroom bungalows in the heart of the market town at... View Article

Britain shows sign of adopting German housing model

Monday, 18th June 2018

Of the estimated 17 million renters in the UK, over two thirds (70 per cent or 12 million adults) have no plans to purchase a property, reveals new research by landlord insurer Direct Line for Business. The research shows Britain is... View Article

Thirteen Pride in the Job awards for Barratt Scotland

Monday, 18th June 2018

Thirteen site managers at Barratt Scotland developments carried home awards from Friday’s National House Building Council’s (NHBC) Pride in the Job Quality Awards. Six site managers from the North of Scotland, three from the West and four from the East... View Article

London Community Land Trust to build affordable homes on TfL sites as part of Mayor’s drive to boost small and community-led homebuilders

Monday, 18th June 2018

London Community Land Trust has been chosen to deliver flagship community-led housing on two sites brought forward by Transport for London as part of the Mayor of London’s work to boost small builders in the capital, and to increase the... View Article

Fact of the Week – 18th June 2018

Monday, 18th June 2018

Although construction of the Notre Dame Cathedral in Strasbourg started in 1015, it was not until 1439 that the spire was... View Article

Time for a Home Change at Nelson’s Park

Monday, 18th June 2018

A leading housebuilder has thrown a lifeline to people desperate to move up the housing ladder, with its bespoke part exchange schemes. The assistance schemes, offered by Persimmon Homes Anglia at its Nelson’s Park development in North Walsham, help buyers... View Article

The 100-year life: the role of housing, planning and design – experts call for integrated approach to housing, planning and design to support people in later life

Friday, 15th June 2018

One in three children born in the UK today can expect to live to 100 – presenting potential challenges and opportunities to innovate. Co-producing housing, planning and design solutions with older people can support us to live independently in our own... View Article

New community centre opens at Atelier as Phase 1 completes

Friday, 15th June 2018

Countryside, one of the UK’s leading home builders specialising in placemaking and regeneration, together with Home Group, a national provider of homes for sale and affordable rent, and Harlow Council, has recently finished building a state-of-the-art new community centre at... View Article

May housing market sees flat sales picture, but a small increase in supply

Thursday, 14th June 2018

The May RICS UK Residential Market Survey has shown a few signs of life as houses start to come back on to the market, but overall activity has remained flat and is looking unlikely to gain any impetus in the... View Article