Online Service Launched to Make the Planning Process Simpler
A free online service has been launched by Barnet Council to make the planning process simpler for residents looking to make changes to their homes. The new tool, Find Out If You Need […]
Reaction as Scottish Government Announce Housing Emergency
As the Labour-led debate on the housing crisis began on 15 May 2024, the Scottish Government used it to declare a national housing emergency. Shirley-Anne Somerville, the social justice secretary, made an announcement […]
Asda Announce 1500 New Homes Above London Superstore
Asda has unveiled plans for a transformational Mixed-Use Redevelopment of its ten-acre Park Royal site in North West London. The retailer has partnered with leading property Developer Barratt London on plans to redevelop […]
£120m Framework to Boost Scottish Housing Net Zero Drive
Scottish businesses are being urged to put their names forward to secure a spot on a new major framework worth up to £120m over four years to support the delivery of crucial retrofitting […]
Independent Design Panel to Drive up Quality of Developments
Barnet Council has announced the appointment of Russell Curtis as chair of the borough’s first-ever Quality Review Panel. The Quality Review Panel will test the fundamental design principles of planning proposals, playing a […]
Nottingham Homes Renovated to Combat Homelessness
Four self-contained homes in Villa Road, Nottingham have been renovated in a unique partnership scheme so they can be used to help reduce homelessness in the city. A partnership of leading UK social […]
Zero Carbon Hwb Supported by Welsh Social Landlords
Housing associations across Wales are supporting the launch of an innovative net zero hub, the Welsh Zero Carbon Hwb, which aims to cut carbon emissions from new and existing social homes. As innovators […]
Wates Dedicate Service to Tackle 160,000 Mouldy Social Homes
The new dedicated service has been designed for social landlords to tackle damp and mould issues that are tearing through social housing across England. The fresh Healthy Homes initiative by Wates involves the […]
Scottish Bank Commits £20m to Homes-for-Rent Strategy
The Scottish National Investment Bank has committed a further £20 million to the Mid-Market Rent (MMR) strategy managed by Thriving Investments, the social value and ESG-focused real estate fund manager. The Bank’s follow-on […]