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Stunning new housing development launches at Barton Quarter in Beeston

Monday, 23rd November 2020

The first phase of luxury homes at the prestigious new Barton Quarter residential development, in conjunction with the Prince’s Foundation, is on track for completion early next year, with buyers able to move in from March 2021. Situated on the... View Article

ilke Homes secures 227-home development site from the Anderson Group

Friday, 20th November 2020

Modular housing company ilke Homes has secured a 14.6-acre site in Grantham which will be transformed into the company’s largest scheme to date. The site, which is located on Dysart Road, benefits from detailed planning consent for 227 homes granted... View Article

Homebuilders unveils new apartments amid sales boom

Friday, 20th November 2020

A major homebuilder is set to expedite the release of its next phase of apartments in Glasgow’s West End in order to meet increased demand at its flagship development. CALA Homes (West) will release The Sir Henry Wood Apartments, the... View Article

Green Industrial Revolution needs long term plan to green our homes, says FMB

Friday, 20th November 2020

The announcement about the start of a Green Industrial Revolution needs to go further with the inclusion of a long term strategy to make all our homes greener and more energy efficient, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) Brian... View Article

Advice to work from home will give homebuyers greater confidence to make a move, as public become more comfortable with working from home, research shows

Wednesday, 18th November 2020

Leading housebuilder Barratt Homes, together with research partner GoodMore Global Ltd, has looked into the new attitudes to working from home and its impact on the housing sector; noting increased expectations of working from home in the South East. The... View Article

Hill Group appoints former NHBC Head of Inspection as Head of Quality

Wednesday, 18th November 2020

Award winning developer, the Hill Group has appointed the NHBC’s former Head of Inspection and Head of Major Projects, Andy Mullins, as Head of Quality – a newly created role which will augment Hill’s longstanding commitment to exceptional build standards.... View Article

Fabric comes first

Wednesday, 18th November 2020

Chris Stanley, Housing Manager, Concrete Block Association Although the 2020 news agenda has been dominated by COVID-19, the global Pandemic and the socio-economic impact of attempts to contain and curb it, we must not lose sight of persistent environmental issues. ... View Article

Work starts on 2nd wave of Anglesey Homes

Tuesday, 17th November 2020

ANWYL Homes has acquired a new parcel of land for 46 homes in Holyhead as the housebuilder looks to build on its success in the town. The new site marks the second phase of Anwyl’s Tyddyn Bach development, off South... View Article

LGA responds to Social Housing White Paper

Tuesday, 17th November 2020

Responding to the Social Housing White Paper, Cllr Darren Rodwell, Local Government Association housing spokesperson, said: “Councils are proud of their housing and the individuals and families that call it home. It is paramount that the voice of all social... View Article

Chancellor pressed to extend green refurb grants

Tuesday, 17th November 2020

Refurb grants for people to make their homes more energy efficient should be available for an extra year rather than finish at the end of March next year, urges the Federation of Master Builders. The trade body is calling on... View Article

Work has finished on Lighthouse View, a £12 million extra care scheme on Chatsworth Avenue, Fleetwood. 

Tuesday, 17th November 2020

Lighthouse View will provide 72 high quality, one and two bedroom apartments for people aged over 55 who may need additional support. Providing access to care 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, Lighthouse View also includes treatment rooms, a hair salon,... View Article

Grenfell insulation manufacturer behaved “unethically”

Tuesday, 17th November 2020

The company behind Grenfell Tower’s insulation presented “deliberately misleading” testing for the project’s refurbishment, according to its former product manager. Jonathan Roper, who formerly worked at Celotex Insulation, told the public inquiry that he had been made to “lie for... View Article

Strategic approach to climate change is critical, says RTPI

Monday, 16th November 2020

The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) has published a report on best practice for strategic planning for climate resilience across city regions. Research was undertaken by RTPI staff working with the Liverpool City Region and constituent councils during 2019 and... View Article

Gun Quarter set for £35m sustainable build-to-rent development

Monday, 16th November 2020

Planning permission has been granted to Claridge Architects to construct a £35 million, 203-unit build-to-rent property on Hanley Street in Birmingham’s historic Gun Quarter. The residential-led, mixed use proposal on behalf of Czero Developments will deliver a sustainable, high quality... View Article

On site with next phase of the Cardiff Living programme

Monday, 16th November 2020

The next stage of a £100m investment in affordable housing in Cardiff is underway. Work has started on a number of new sites, with more set to commence before the end of the year, in the Council’s ambitious housing development... View Article

Government Ministers confirm overhaul of housing algorithm

Monday, 16th November 2020

Commenting on Ministers confirming an overhaul of the housing algorithm in changes to the planning system, Tom Fyans, campaigns and policy director at CPRE, the countryside charity, said: “If the housing algorithm is being overhauled, this could be a major... View Article

Barratt site managers named UK’s most exceptional at NHBC awards

Monday, 16th November 2020

Three site managers from Barratt and David Wilson Homes’ Southampton division have won a top national award for quality from the National House Building Council (NHBC). Phil Cripps and Gary Bickel, two site managers at Barratt Homes’ Saxon Corner development... View Article

Post-coronavirus boom in social housing needed to tackle spiralling council housing waiting lists

Monday, 16th November 2020

A post-pandemic building boom of 100,000 new social homes for rent each year would not only meet demand for affordable homes but deliver a £14.5 billion boost to the economy – the equivalent to over half of the entire annual... View Article

Green Jobs Taskforce must support builders’ contribution to net-zero

Friday, 13th November 2020

The UK Government’s announcement of a Green Jobs Taskforce reflects calls by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) for a strategic approach to net-zero, with home energy retrofit at its heart. Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the FMB, said: “SMEs... View Article

Rockwell unveils elegant living with launch of Vetro, Canary Wharf

Friday, 13th November 2020

Rockwell has announced the launch of Vetro offering limited edition beautifully crafted and considered homes on West India Dock Road, Westferry. Conveniently located just yards from Westferry DLR Station, Vetro’s 47 timeless and elegant apartments will provide uninterrupted views overlooking... View Article