Yourkeys founder named Young Entrepreneur of The Year

The founder of Yourkeys, Riccardo Dawson, at just 28, won the Young Entrepreneur of The Year award at the 2019 Best New Business Awards. Dawson, originally an Architect, switched careers to become Sales Director for Shape, a mid-sized builder of... View Article

Is the housing crisis returning as a Government priority?

Addressing the policy conference of the Home Builders Federation (HBF), Housing Secretary James Brokenshire set out what the Government is doing to tackle the housing shortage and improve the quality of new homes. Brokenshire emphasised: the need to reduce planning... View Article

Apex capitalises on Tooting airspace to deliver new homes

Airspace developer Apex Airspace (Apex) has begun constructing four two-bed penthouse apartments on the unused airspace of Marion Court, a five-storey residential block on Tooting High Street in South London. Available on the government’s Help to Buy scheme, the apartments... View Article

Comar 9P.i High Performance Window, Door & Framing System

After extensive research and consultation with key supply partners, Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems deliver the Comar 9P.i High Performance Window, Door and Framing System. Research indicated that a thermally efficient future-proof facade system was required, with off-site manufacture and value... View Article

Local housebuilder’s expansion creates whole new workforce

A booming Leicestershire-based housebuilder has expanded its business to create a whole new region. Davidsons Homes based in Ibstock, Leicestershire, opened the new South Midlands region earlier this year in Blisworth, Northamptonshire. A new team of 14 staff members are... View Article

NFB: Brownfield first is the correct approach

The Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) published an updated analysis on the potential of brownfield land for housing. It calls for a stop to the unnecessary loss of our countryside and green spaces. Identifying suitable brownfield land for more... View Article

New land director at Elan Homes Northern

Elan Homes has appointed Philip Palmer as its new land director for the Northern region in support of its growth plans. The company focus is on traditionally built open market developments providing family housing in sustainable, yet desirable locations. Elan’s... View Article

Knutsford site could be Redrow’s jewel in the crown

A planned new £100 million Redrow development in Knutsford, Cheshire, will include allotments, a community orchard, sports pitch, children’s play area and over 15 acres of open space. The 36-acre site, off Northwich Road, has been purchased from The Crown... View Article

New development set to open in Edwalton

A new housing development being built on the site of an old farmhouse in Edwalton is set to open its doors to visitors. Bellway is building a range of three, four and five-bedroom homes – called The Hall – on... View Article