Over 400 New Affordable Homes Delivered in the Braintree District
424 new affordable homes were completed during 2023-24 across the Braintree district, exceeding the council’s target by 70%. Despite the continued economic uncertainties in the housing sector, this is the highest number of […]
How Trustmark Are Enabling Data Driven Quality Throughout Wales
As the Welsh Government demonstrate their commitment to reaching net zero, Trustmark continue to support their efforts and accelerate towards the decarbonisation of the country’s housing stock. Data is a key component when […]
Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act Becomes UK Law
Homeowners will receive more rights, power and protections over their homes under the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act which became law last week. The Act will make it easier and cheaper for leaseholders […]
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 […]