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The monster landlords can’t evict: New study reveals extent of mould in UK social housing

Tuesday, 10th December 2024

An overwhelming majority of UK social landlords report having mould issues in properties under their remit, according to new research out today – and the results reveal that landlords are at a loss on how to deal with their mould-ridden... View Article

Housing association shortlisted in top tech awards

Tuesday, 10th December 2024

One of the Midlands largest housing associations is a finalist in a top tech award. Platform Housing Group has been shortlisted in four categories in the 2025 Housing Innovation Awards in four categories; these are: Most Innovative Approach to Tenant... View Article

Allison Homes breaks ground on its Tiverton development

Tuesday, 10th December 2024

Allison Homes South West has commenced work on its newest development in Tiverton. The regional housebuilder will bring 70 much-needed, affordable homes to the area. This follows completion of the site, which took place in late November. The first homes... View Article

Habinteg and Hounslow Council unveil new accessible housing developments

Tuesday, 10th December 2024

Habinteg Housing Association has completed 29 new accessible homes in the past six months, thanks to a partnership with Hounslow Council. The properties, which include two wheelchair user bungalows, are at Shore Close, St Thomas Road, Garth Court, Quinton Court... View Article

Bellway donation helps provide lights for sensory room at The Oaks Secondary School in Spennymoor

Tuesday, 10th December 2024

Pupils at The Oaks Secondary School in Spennymoor have been trying out some new fibre-optic lights in their sensory room which they received thanks to local homebuilder Bellway. The school, which caters for young people with special educational needs from... View Article

Orbit announces appointment of new Group Board Chair and changes to its governance structure

Tuesday, 10th December 2024

Orbit, one of the UK’s foremost not-for-profit housing groups, has announced the appointment of Stephen Jack as Group Board Chair. Stephen Jack will start in the role in January 2025, replacing David Weaver who leaves the role at the end... View Article

BRiCS – a new housebuilder putting the focus on quality placemaking

Tuesday, 10th December 2024

The latest episode of the Building Insights podcast is out now. James Parker, managing editor of Housebuilder and Developer speaks to Hugo Reeve, Development Director & Co-Founder of new housebuilder BRiCS. Focused on placemaking and high quality design, Reeve describes... View Article

Small Business Saturday is more than the high street

Monday, 9th December 2024

Celebrated on the first Saturday of December – this year falling on 7 December 2024 – ‘Small Business Saturday’ encourages people across the UK to shop locally and support high streets and local businesses. Richard Beresford, Chief Executive of the... View Article

WIN! With Dulux Heritage

Monday, 9th December 2024

Enter to be in with a chance of winning Dulux Heritage paint for your next project! About Dulux Heritage Dulux Heritage provides the perfect blend of modern style and substance for any project. It has been skilfully crafted by professionals... View Article

The home swap

Monday, 9th December 2024

Sharon and Jer Holland swapped their family bungalow in County Cork for a traditional stone farmhouse owned by Jer’s parents but in need of an upgrade TEXT Alexandra Pratt IMAGES Lynda Kenny This photogenic farmhouse in County Cork in the... View Article

Angela Rayner promises to ‘unblock’ sites in south east, after approving Cranbrook scheme

Friday, 6th December 2024

Housing Secretary Angela Rayner has defended her Department’s approach to ‘unblocking’ sites in the south east on the BBC, following approving a development of 165 homes in Cranbrook, Kent, on a former Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. She told the... View Article

Pennyfarthing Homes Updates Community on New Housing in Milford on Sea

Friday, 6th December 2024

Award-winning local housebuilder Pennyfarthing Homes has launched an online public update and consultation, inviting further feedback on its proposed housing development (‘Swallowfield Park’) on land north of Manor Road, Milford on Sea. The proposed scheme, for 170 homes, will feature... View Article

Small builders key to delivering 1.5 million housing target, says FMB

Friday, 6th December 2024

The Prime Minister’s speech, re-committing the Government to their target to build 1.5 million new homes over the next five years, and the significant promises made on planning reform, is welcome news, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). Brian... View Article

Blenheim Palace’s Orangery restoration project shortlisted for prestigious national award

Friday, 6th December 2024

Blenheim Palace’s £2 million restoration project of its historic Orangery has been shortlisted for a prestigious national conservation award. The 18th century Orangery, which reopened in October 2023, is one of three South East regional finalists – alongside Leighton Buzzard... View Article

Beal Homes gets green light for £120m development

Friday, 6th December 2024

Regional housebuilder Beal Homes has secured planning approval for a £120m development which will bring 450 new homes to a popular neighbourhood in Hull. A planning application by East Yorkshire-based housebuilder Beal for a 52-acre site in the Kingswood area... View Article

Building resilient cities through holistic approach to water management

Friday, 6th December 2024

“Nature works as an ecosystem, but we work as silos” – Roshini Mistry, Environmental Scientist at AtkinsRealis Nature thrives through interconnected systems – with forests, wetlands, and rivers seamlessly collaborating to manage water flow, filter pollutants, and support biodiversity. Our... View Article

Able talent appointed to spearhead growth at architecture practice

Thursday, 5th December 2024

AWARD-WINNING architect David Patterson has been appointed by creative architecture practice Able Partners as the firm’s new head of design. David has over 20 years of leadership experience as head of higher education and research at Make Architects, where he... View Article

Switch Housing strengthens team with senior appointment

Thursday, 5th December 2024

Switch Housing, which is operated by the asset management and consultancy company, Switch Management Ltd, has appointed Ozay Ali as Associate Director of Affordable Housing. The appointment follows the recent launch of Switch Housing’s residential programme, in which it is working... View Article

The Housing sector needs additional support to reach the Government’s lofty goals

Thursday, 5th December 2024

The latest housing supply statistics from the Ministry of Housing, Communities, and Local Government (MHCLG) paint a mixed picture of progress in addressing England’s housing needs. The new figures reveal a 6% year-on-year decline in net additional dwellings, dropping from 234,291 in... View Article

Wates continues to bolster residential leadership team

Thursday, 5th December 2024

Wates Residential has today announced Paul Nicholls as its new Regional Managing Director for London, joining the business in February 2025. Nicholls brings over 30 years of experience in the sector and will oversee Wates Residential’s ambition to be a... View Article