One Year On: Morro’s Leicestershire Development Builds ‘More Than Just Homes’
Partnerships, an affordable homes developer, has successfully blended community engagement and environmental sustainability at its £4 million Sapcote Road development in Hinckley. The project, which began in April 2024, is set to deliver […]
Westminster City Council Agrees £235m deal to buy 350 Homes
Westminster Council has finalised an agreement with A2Dominion to address homelessness and provide greater certainty for those awaiting longer-term housing solutions. Macquarie Asset Management is supplying funding for the initiative on behalf of […]
Section 106 Slowdown: Is Early Engagement a Solution or a Sticking Plaster?
As another report on section 106 is released – this time by a London HA group – could early engagement truly be the answer? The G15 has released its guide to help encourage […]
Disused Farm in Ingleby Barwick Acquired For New Community
Top 10 UK housebuilder, Keepmoat, alongside Persimmon Homes, have acquired a 43.3 acre site in Ingleby Barwick to deliver 345 homes that will regenerate a disused farm. The site, off Welwyn Road, will […]
Could ‘Tiny Homes’ Solve Britain’s Housing Shortage?
B-Corp construction company, Gusto Construction, is challenging the UK Government to consider the use of alternative housing models such as Tiny Homes to solve the affordable housing crisis. The business is currently seeking […]
313 New Homes to be Delivered by Keepmoat
Top 10 UK housebuilder, Keepmoat, has announced its transformative plans to create 313 new homes and a 68-unit extra care facility in Driffield. The development, which recently received planning approval, is part of […]
How Supported-Living Can Ease Social Housing Concerns
A supported-living housing scheme borne out of a knowledge transfer partnership (KTP) spanning architecture design, academia, and tech innovation is nearing completion in the North East of England to better support adults requiring […]
Oldham Council Controversial 11,500-home Scheme to Go Ahead After Minister Intervention
Despite growing concerns from local Cllrs and residents regarding loss of greenbelt land, the housing minister has officially denied the bid to back out of the 11,500-home scheme. In a letter addressed to […]
Could These Unique Properties of Bacteria Develop Self-healing Systems for Buildings?
Researchers at Cardiff University are leveraging bacteria’s unique abilities to create a self-healing system for buildings and historic structures. The system is designed to be applied directly to building stone and masonry, enabling […]