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Award-winning homebuilder Spitfire Homes has acquired a prominent 1.28-acre site in Edgbaston, Birmingham, the latest addition to its expanding Bespoke Collection of high-specification residences. Planning permission has been secured to redevelop the site into a collection of design-led, sustainable homes.... View Article

Restoration works at Wavensmere Homes’ 11.5-acre (4.96Ha) Friar Gate Goods Yard in Derby city centre have already passed the £20m milestone, since work commenced in October 2024. Having lain derelict since 1967, the nationally significant £80m mixed-use project is reanimating... View Article

Story Homes progresses major housing scheme in region impacted by Nutrient Neutrality regulations August 2025, Carlisle – Local housebuilder Story Homes has officially commenced construction on Scotby Grove, a new development of 112 high-quality homes in Scotby, Carlisle – marking a significant milestone for... View Article

Award-winning housebuilder City & Country has announced its intention to develop new homes on a well-connected site to the south of Stansted, Essex, following the acquisition of 177 acres of land in 2024. The company has appointed renowned architects Feilden... View Article

Dacorum Borough Council and award-winning housebuilder The Hill Group are pleased to announce the formation of a new long-term investment partnership aimed at increasing the delivery of affordable homes and bringing forward significant regeneration across the borough. The Dacorum Investment... View Article

Independent housebuilder Dandara has acquired a new parcel of land east of Parsonage Road in Takeley, Essex, unlocking plans for a 96-home development that will bring a range of high-quality homes, green infrastructure and community benefits to Uttlesford. Covering 12.5... View Article

The UK government has set an ambitious target of building 370,000 new homes annually, in an effort to tackle the country’s ongoing housing shortage. This goal is part of a broader commitment to deliver 1.5 million homes 1 over a... View Article

Yorkshire-based housebuilder Thomas Alexander Homes has announced the appointments of Hayden Patterson as Site Manager, Elliot Sennett as Quantity Surveyor and Siobhan Wardle as Sales Progressor. In his new role, Mr Patterson will oversee all aspects of quality control, health... View Article

The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is proud to announce the appointment of Brian Berry, FMB Chief Executive, as a Trustee of YouthBuild UK—the leading charity giving disadvantaged young people the chance to build rewarding careers in construction. It comes... View Article

Top 10 housebuilder Keepmoat is celebrating the completion of its The Castings development on Meadowhead Road in Ravenscraig, which saw 14.2 acres of disused land transformed into a vibrant, new community. The housebuilder started on site in 2019, working with multiple partners... View Article

Housebuilder Avant Homes East Midlands has acquired a nine-acre site in Sutton-in-Ashfield and been granted planning permission for an 84-home, £22.8m residential development. Called Silverhill Edge and located off Fisher Close, the development will comprise a mix of two-, three-, four- and five-bedroom practically... View Article

Northern Trust Land is pleased to announce that it has submitted an outline planning application to Cotswold District Council for the development of land off Broad Marston Lane, Mickleton, Gloucestershire. The proposed scheme covers an 8-acre site and includes the... View Article

Top 10 housebuilder, Keepmoat, has strengthened its North West team with the appointment of a new Sales Director. Lynton Dudgeon, who brings 28 years of industry experience, will join the team based in Speke to deliver ambitious growth plans across the... View Article

By Adrian Watts, Chief Executive Officer at Croudace Homes The Home Builders Federation (HBF) reported that in 2024, planning permissions for new homes developments hit the lowest point in a decade. Yet conversely, at Croudace Homes, we achieved some of the highest levels... View Article

TWO promotions within the technical team demonstrate Anwyl’s commitment to internal development.   Paul Harrison was recently promoted to engineering manager, while Zach Trenchard has stepped up to the role of assistant development engineer. Both are based at Anwyl Homes... View Article

Independent housebuilder Dandara has appointed seasoned industry leader Gary Martin as Technical Director for its Northern Home Counties region. Bringing nearly four decades of housebuilding experience, Gary will lead the region’s technical function – supporting land acquisition, design, planning and delivery... View Article

A hilltop park, community orchard, affordable homes and investment in schools are among the community benefits a new housing development in Watchet will bring, Edenstone has revealed. The homebuilder is preparing to start work on land south of Doniford Road... View Article