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Following the introduction of grey belt, 1 in 3 (36%) housing appeals on grey belt land have been approved and its usage has the potential to treble the number of ‘acceptable’ sites considered for local plans, analysis from planning experts... View Article

Housebuilder Allison Homes South West is launching the second phase of its Winkleigh development, bringing 75 new homes to the community, featuring two-, three- and four-bedroom properties with a third being classed as affordable. To celebrate the next phase of... View Article

Housebuilder Avant Homes West Yorkshire has acquired a 7.51-acre site in Bingley and been granted planning permission to deliver a 93 home, £23.2m residential development. Called Five Rise Quarter and located off Keighley Road, the development will comprise a mix of one-,... View Article

The project to build 200 high-quality homes within the new ‘Tapestry’ development in Battle, East Sussex has reached another milestone with the signing of the main build contract (Joint Contracts Tribunal – JCT). Representatives from Rother DC Housing Company (RDCHC) and Greymoor... View Article

Award-winning homebuilder Spitfire Homes has completed the acquisition of a 12-acre site situated on Cromwell Lane in Coventry. With planning permission already approved, work has started on site clearance with the first properties expected to be ready from Spring 2026.... View Article

Construction is well underway at AJC Group and Aster Group’s 100% affordable housing development on Noads Way in Dibden Purlieu, located on the edge of The New Forest. The project, which is being delivered by AJC on behalf of Aster,... View Article

Integritas Property Group (IPG) has today unveiled its latest development: Westminster Point, a stunning new residential development strategically positioned as the gateway to the city centre, which is set to be one of Liverpool’s most anticipated property investments. Westminster Point... View Article

New apartments are set to rise in a Birmingham inner-city area after being given the green light, following support by planning experts at Marrons. The development at 926-936 Stratford Road, Sparkhill, will deliver a mix of nine one- and two-bedroom apartments,... View Article

Opening its new £170m expanded and sustainable Siniat plasterboard manufacturing facility in Bristol, global construction products firm Etex says that the construction industry presents a “challenging context” in 2025 but that signs of growth were emerging following its major investment. ... View Article

Stelling Properties, a leading modular construction and residential development specialist, announces the start of its largest and most ambitious project to date. A landmark student living scheme will be built using modular construction at 119 High Street in Southampton. The... View Article

Kier Property and Watford Borough Council are delighted to announce that they have been shortlisted for the prestigious “Specialist Developer of the Year” award at Property Week’s RESI Awards 2025. The nomination is in recognition of their outstanding work at... View Article

Cala Homes (West) has handed over its third and final roof donation to Social Bite following the sell out of its city centre Prince’s Quay development, bringing the total donated to £10,150. When the Glasgow development first launched in 2020,... View Article

Leading affordable housing provider VIVID, in partnership with Cala Homes, has completed handover of 102 homes at the Kings Barton development in Winchester. Over 90 customers have already moved into homes that are a mix of affordable rent and shared... View Article

As the regulatory landscape for high risk buildings (HRB) transforms, developers face a critical challenge: navigating the new gateway process while ensuring comprehensive compliance. At NHBC, we’re committed to being a strategic partner in this journey. The new building control... View Article

One of Scotland’s leading home builders, Springfield Properties, has marked Scottish apprenticeship week with the launch of their 2025 apprenticeship recruitment drive across Moray and the Highlands. The launch coincided with a site visit with Tim Eagle MSP, Dave McCallum... View Article

The New Homes Quality Board (NHQB) – the organisation established to improve customer experience in buying and moving into a new home – has released its 2024 Impact Report. The report details the progress NHQB has made during 2024 and... View Article