Housing market waits for election result

The UK housing market is still on hold, pending election results, with the November 2019 RICS Residential Market Survey continuing to show a cautious approach from buyers and sellers.  Demand from prospective buyers, new instructions to sell, and sales, all... View Article

Historic pollution is a problem in the present

Environmental Land Laws have been updated recently and this is something developers need to be aware of, advises Carrie Arnold of Bridge Insurance Brokers. UK cities are growing at an incredible pace. To use the example of Manchester, where we... View Article

Antler Homes goes for growth

Since its acquisition by a team led by Literacy Capital in June 2018, luxury regional housebuilder Antler Homes has strengthened its business and is looking to expand its operations in the South East. With their inherited sites now completed and... View Article

Why timber needs to be in the frame

Malcolm Thomson of Scotframe explains why he believes timber frame is the ‘gold standard’ for modern construction and why we should all be thinking about fabric-first approaches Offsite timber frame construction allows homes to be built faster and to a... View Article

Berkeley Group publishes interim results

The Berkeley Group Holdings plc (“Berkeley”) has announced its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 31 October 2019, publishing the following highlights: Delivering for all stakeholders 1,389 homes delivered – Berkeley delivers more than 10% of London’s new... View Article

Efficiency is key for new build buyers

As the winter months approach, homeowners and renters will be thinking about their energy spend, and how to avoid the inevitable bill stresses that come with heating a home. Prospective house buyers are encouraged to consider the energy efficiency credentials... View Article

Laying waste to traditional bins

An innovative new waste system has been installed at Barking Riverside, an over-10,000 home mixed-use project located by the River Thames, London. David Watkinson, Barking Riverside director for design, planning and comms, spoke to Jack Wooler on the Envac system’s... View Article

Exploring modular construction

From prehistoric homes that were made from twigs and branches, to 800 metre-high skyscrapers, construction has developed rapidly over the years. However, the speed of construction for some builds is still not as fast as desired. Despite this, one method... View Article

Beware the law of unintended consequences!

Patrick Mooney looks at the unintended consequences of changing the law on evictions With election day this week, we will very soon know the make-up and likely direction of the next government. Trying to forecast what it will actually do... View Article