Andrew Bannister joins Two Rivers Housing

Two Rivers Housing has appointed Andrew Bannister to the newly created role of Assistant Director of Repairs. Andrew joins the Two Rivers Housing team from Connexus Homes, where he had held the position of Land, Development and Regeneration Manager since... View Article

Avant Homes submits plans for £18.8m new home development

Housebuilder Avant Homes West Midlands has submitted plans and exchanged contracts on a 4.71-acre site in Allesley, Coventry, to deliver a £18.8m, 60-home development. The proposed development, which will be called Allesley Heights, is located off Birmingham Road will comprise a mix... View Article

Places for People acquires site in Langley Mill

Leading social enterprise Places for People has acquired an affordable housing development site in Langley Mill, Derbyshire, working in partnership with Derby-based developer Wheeldon Brothers Ltd. As one of the UK’s largest affordable housing providers, PfP is committed to increasing... View Article

Deanfield Homes appoints new Sales & Marketing Director

Deanfield Homes has announced the appointment of Helen Todd as its new sales and marketing director, working alongside Annette Gaskell, head of sales and marketing. With over three decades of experience in new homes sales and marketing, Helen brings a... View Article

Designs revealed for luxury hotel & residences in Brazil

Foster + Partners has revealed designs for the TEMPO hotel and residences. Located in the southern Brazilian state of Santa Catarina, the undulating development is designed to capture the best views of Praia Brava – a spectacular beach that is... View Article

Tackling the crisis in SME housebuilding

James Parker speaks to managing director of SME developer City & Country Wayne Douglas, about the crucial contribution that SME firms like his are making to the delivery of good quality housing in the numbers asked for by Government. However... View Article

A long and winding road

Brian Berry of the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) looks back over what has been a pivotal year for housing, and highlights the challenges and opportunities presented to builders by the new Government’s policies. Well, what a bumpy and eventful... View Article

Must-have flooring trends for 2025

From subtle, biophilic-inspired flooring to brighter, more confident statement designs, Amtico’s Lorna Williams explores the top five trends set to make a splash in flooring in self-builds next year. The big design trend currently, and likely to sustain into 2025,... View Article

Smart strategies for battling mould

James Kane of EnviroVent discusses the growing concern of condensation and mould in social housing, highlighting innovative ventilation solutions and proactive measures to improve indoor air quality and tenant well-being. Autumn and winter are a time when social housing providers... View Article

Foster+Partners leases 48,000 sq ft offices at Battersea

One of the world’s leading architectural firms has leased three floors at 50 Electric Boulevard, a 200,000 sq ft workspace designed by the practice at Battersea Power Station.  Battersea Power Station has signed a 48,000 sq ft lease with Foster... View Article

Construction nears completion at Bellway development

Bellway is putting the finishing touches to its Indigo Park development in Chichester as the three-year construction project nears completion. The housebuilder has transformed the former Portfield Quarry and UMA House site off Shopwhyke Road into a collection of new... View Article

Wyre Forest MP visits award-wining housing development

Barratt Homes has welcomed Member of Parliament for Wyre Forest, Mark Garnier OBE, for a development tour with its award-winning team in Stourport. The constituency MP visited the housebuilder’s Folliott’s Manor development on Severn Road to view the construction progress. Mark also... View Article

Bargate Home Exclusivity with Connect It Utility Services

Hampshire-headquartered Bargate Homes has signed an exclusivity agreement with Connect It Utility Services to become its sole multi-utility provider.  The partnership contract will facilitate over 1,000 new homes to be delivered by the award-winning housebuilder, during the next three years.... View Article

Thakeham launches Sussex’s first Zero Bills homes

The first Zero Bills homes in Sussex, promising free heating, hot water and electricity for at least five years, have been completed by Thakeham, one of the leading housebuilders in the south of England, at its Templegate development in Burgess... View Article

New mixed-use district for Wichelstowe gets green light

Plans for a district centre at the heart of Swindon’s major new housing development, Wichelstowe, have been approved. A focal point for the growing Wichelstowe community, the district centre is designed by multidisciplinary design practice BDP and will span each side of... View Article

Final phase of Marleigh gets the green light

Award-winning housebuilder The Hill Group has secured planning permission for the third and final phase of Marleigh, its vibrant new neighbourhood on the eastern edge of Cambridge. The approved plans will deliver 423 new homes, bringing the total number of... View Article

Make an impact

4-6 March ExCeL, London As the built environment moves towards a more sustainable future, Futurebuild 2025 has a theme of Impact, underscoring the event’s dedication to innovation, collaboration and meaningful action. A hub for sustainability and cutting-edge solutions, Futurebuild is... View Article

Concrete’s route to net zero

As demand for eco-friendly homes and stricter regulations grow, Andy Campling of Tarmac explores how manufacturers are tackling the challege of developing low-carbon concrete solutions that could transform UK housebuilding. While the construction industry’s path to net zero is becoming... View Article

Making a fresh start

A highly sustainable housing development in the centre of Salford has set a new standard for healthy, high quality affordable housing, complete with Passivhaus certification. Roseanne Field takes an in-depth look behind the facade. Located in the heart of Salford,... View Article