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RICS: Infrastructure and housing workloads keep UK construction sector buoyant as Brexit looms

Thursday, 18th October 2018

Workloads continue to grow in the UK construction and infrastructure sector, amid financial constraints and Brexit uncertainties, according to the results of the Q3 2018 RICS UK Construction and Infrastructure Market Survey. In Q3 2018, 20% more chartered surveyors reported... View Article

Brownfield land map tool will help tackle the housing crisis

Wednesday, 17th October 2018

The National Housing Federation (NHF) has identified and mapped more than 17,000 brownfield sites, totalling around 27,700 hectares, which could provide space for more than 961,000 homes. The National Federation of Builders (NFB) thinks that this tool has the potential... View Article

Build Aviator is on hand to support self-builders at the Homebuilding and Renovating Show

Wednesday, 17th October 2018

Build Aviator is exhibiting at the Harrogate Homebuilding and Renovating show this year with Jewson. Inviting self-builders to come and find out about their project support services. Build Aviator will be on stand M200 with Jewson, between the 2nd and... View Article

Cambridge-Milton Keynes-Oxford Growth Corridor Report launches at MIPIM UK

Wednesday, 17th October 2018

Investment in the Cambridge-Milton Keynes-Oxford ‘Growth Corridor’ is one of the surest ways of propelling the UK economy, providing growth opportunities for the country as a whole, argues a new report produced by LDA Design and launched at MIPIM UK today. Get investment right – and in... View Article

Leasehold reform comment

Wednesday, 17th October 2018

Robert Haigh, Director (Valuation Consultancy) at Chestertons comments: “The government’s announcement that ground rent will be capped at £10 per annum for any new lease granted on a flat or apartment can be seen as a positive for future buyers,... View Article

The HALO to secure construction partner

Wednesday, 17th October 2018

The HALO Urban Regeneration Company, an imaginative, innovative and inspirational regeneration initiative, is looking to secure a construction partner for Phase One of the development in Kilmarnock. Phase One of the project on the 23-acre site, formerly the home of... View Article

Cool in London housing market reacts to falling sales in Capital – ONS House Price Index

Wednesday, 17th October 2018

Andy Sommerville, Director at Search Acumen, comments on today’s ONS House Price Index – August 2018: “As another month passes, house price growth continues to lose steam across the country. The end to the seller’s market appears to be looming and... View Article

British Business Bank ENABLE Guarantee with Hampshire Trust Bank will help finance smaller housebuilders across the UK

Wednesday, 17th October 2018

The British Business Bank announces that Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) has secured an ENABLE Guarantee. This is the second time such a guarantee has been offered by the government-owned British Business Bank that is specifically targeted at boosting the SME... View Article

Crest Nicholson trading update

Wednesday, 17th October 2018

Crest Nicholson Holdings plc (“Crest Nicholson” or the “Company”), a leading residential developer operating in the Southern half of England, today issues a Pre-Close Trading Update ahead of schedule. Overview The market environment for new homes in London and at... View Article

Bogle Architects breaks ground on innovative new education campus in Slovakia

Wednesday, 17th October 2018

Work has commenced on the first phase of Bogle Architects’ new boarding school for LEAF Academy in Slovakia. Located in Vištuk to the North East of the Slovakian capital of Bratislava, the project is for students aged 15 to 19 and was... View Article

Farrells create a new horizon for ilford

Wednesday, 17th October 2018

Nine years after identifying the opportunity for a landmark scheme next to Ilford station with Crossrail arriving, Farrells architects have completed the transformation of a dated 1980’s office building into 122 high-quality homes, in close proximity to the new railway... View Article

Next generation housing

Wednesday, 17th October 2018

John Whalley of Nationwide Windows & Doors discusses why he believes offsite construction is fast becoming the solution to fix the housing crisis, and describes some of the benefits the method can bring to the fenestration industry. It is well... View Article

Forty-one brand new affordable rent homes unveiled in Runcorn

Tuesday, 16th October 2018

Part of the new development has been named ‘Swain Close’ in memory of local councillor John Swain – a former Halton Mayor, magistrate and teacher A new development of more than 40 affordable rent homes has been unveiled in Runcorn... View Article

RIBA launches new suite of Professional Services Contracts

Tuesday, 16th October 2018

RIBA’s new Professional Services Contracts (PSCs) are the essential, customisable contracts to make the appointment of architectural services easier and more efficient. Replacing the current RIBA Agreement documents, RIBA PSCs will launch 23rd October 2018. The five new documents will... View Article

The threat to our climate and the new homes challenge

Tuesday, 16th October 2018

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has issued their starkest warning yet and a call to action with its fifth report calling for the world’s needs to be met by building a net zero global economy by 2050. The Good Homes Alliance believes the following... View Article

New build extras

Tuesday, 16th October 2018

These days, new build extras include everything from flooring and tiles to work surfaces and taps. However, with new products coming on the market all the time, it can be a challenge for housebuilders to keep up to speed with... View Article

Aster Group strengthens board and committees with new appointments

Tuesday, 16th October 2018

Award-winning housing association Aster Group has made a series of board and committee appointments as it continues to strengthen its governance arrangements with senior figures from a variety of backgrounds. The group, which has annual revenues of over £200m and... View Article

Luxury housebuilder wins prestigious Yorkshire award for Best Residential Developer of the Year 2018

Tuesday, 16th October 2018

Yorkshire-based luxury house builder Duchy Homes has won the prestigious title of ‘Best Residential Developer of the Year 2018’ at the Yorkshire Residential Property Awards last week. Celebrated for their commitment to delivering ‘excellence as standard’ across all their exclusive... View Article

Stephen George + Partners on the ball with new sports and leisure appointment

Monday, 15th October 2018

Stephen George + Partners, one of the UK’s leading architectural practices, has appointed Umesh Mistry, focusing on client relationship and project management, particularly in the sports and leisure sector. Umesh Mistry, Stephen George + Partners LLP said, “I’m looking forward... View Article

Tyne housing project up for prestigious planning award

Monday, 15th October 2018

A housing regeneration project in Gateshead has been shortlisted for a top planning award. Phase one of the Trilogy development in Saltwell is one of only ten projects up for honours at the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) North East... View Article