NHBC launches new 2021 Standards for UK housebuilders

NHBC, the UK’s leading warranty and insurance provider for new homes, has launched the 2021 edition of its technical Standards. The new Standards will be effective for every new home covered by an NHBC warranty, where foundations are begun on... View Article

Strong demand continues to drive sales activity

Demand for new properties and the flow of new homes being listed for sale across the UK’s housing market remained strong over the month, according to the October 2020, RICS Residential Market Survey. As current guidelines permit the market to... View Article

Non-Domestic RHI extension vital for meeting green targets

The 12-month extension of the non-domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) will be vital to ensuring all future building projects meet sustainability targets, says polymer pipework specialist REHAU. Originally set to finish at the end of March 2021, applicants to the scheme... View Article

Have attitudes to property really changed with Covid?

Barratt Homes, together with its research partner GoodMore Global Ltd, have looked into attitudes around homes and work nationwide during Covid. Despite Covid having a dramatic impact on our day to day lives, its impacts haven’t markedly altered many of... View Article

Cerys’ Palace in Crystal Palace

This project sits in the Church Road Conservation Area in Crystal Palace, South London and consists of a complete refurbishment of a beautiful, historic five-bedroom house and a rear extension Unlike with many other projects, the brief here was not... View Article

The Donum Estate commissions David Thulstrup to transform Donum Home

The Donum Estate, the award-winning Pinot Noir producer featuring a monumental sculpture collection located in the acclaimed wine region of Sonoma County, has commissioned award-winning Danish architect and designer David Thulstrup to transform Donum Home. Construction will commence immediately and... View Article

Newland Homes powers into 2021

Two members of the senior team at Newland Homes have acquired new roles within the company, as the South-West based housing developer continues to expand its operations.  Tom Sheppard has been promoted to Planning Director from Associate Design Director.  Jeremy Drew assumes the overarching role... View Article

Green light for new Ellesmere Port homes

Anwyl Homes has started work on a new development of 130 homes in Ellesmere Port after securing planning permission. Located off Rossbank Road, the new venture will expand on an already thriving community, neighbouring Anwyl’s hugely successful development – The... View Article

Places for People wins ‘Proud to Help’ Award

Places for People, a leading UK affordable homes led placemaker, has been named a winner of the ‘Proud to Help’ award in the 2020 Building Awards. The Proud to Help award was a new category for this year’s awards, acknowledging... View Article

Portdevon secures funding for Tadworth development

Housebuilder Portdevon has secured funding for a new development of ten homes in Tadworth, Surrey. Secure Trust Bank Real Estate Finance (STB REF) has agreed a £2.6m loan with Portdevon for the development, called Tadorne Place, on Ashurst Road. Mountbray... View Article

Gentoo confirms how it will work under new national restrictions

Sunderland-based housing association Gentoo Group has today confirmed it will continue to provide vital core services for its tenants and residents under new nationwide restrictions. In line with the Government’s guidelines for the property and construction sectors, the Group will... View Article

Looking up to meet new housing demand

Upward Extensions have the potential to provide a quicker and more cost-effective way of creating new affordable homes – and could be key to meeting current housing demands. Here, David Gatehouse at Langley Structures Ltd explains more about extending upwards... View Article

Designer Contracts recruits two senior members of staff

The UK’s largest flooring contractor – Designer Contracts – has welcomed two new senior members of staff to the team. The company, which operates across 15 regional depots and employs over 300 members of staff, has recruited Aaron Underwood as... View Article

Reginox UK welcomes new area sales manager

Sinks, taps and accessories manufacturer, Reginox UK, is celebrating its latest addition to the team – Natasha Pearce. Natasha, from Huddersfield, has joined Reginox as its new Area Sales Manager across the North region. The role will see Natasha grow... View Article