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 […]
Third Round of Brownfield Land Release Fund 2 Open
The UK Government has revealed that £80 million will be used to transform neglected land into new homes. How will this help councils to create thriving communities? Councils across England can now bid […]
Homes England Opens Next Round for Affordable Homes Programme
Homes England is inviting partners to submit proposals for affordable housing grants to support the near-term delivery of affordable housing under the 2021 to 2026 Affordable Homes Programme. Homes England has said that […]
Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill Becomes Law
New laws which will speed up planning, build homes, and level up have come into effect after receiving Royal Assent last week. The Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill, which became law on 26 […]
£60M to Help Transform Brownfield Land into 6,000 Homes
More than 6,000 new homes will be built on brownfield sites around the UK as part of a long-term plan to tackle the housing crisis. Across the country, nearly 100 regeneration projects will […]
Government Grants to Boost Heat Pump Rollout
Heat pumps could be made more accessible to homeowners and small businesses under measures proposed by the government last week. Varied grants, which would depend on customers’ property type or existing fuel […]
More UK Homes Than Ever are Turning to Low-carbon Technology
Recent data by MCS has revealed that more households in the UK are installing heat pumps and solar panels than ever before. Housing Industry Leaders explores the findings. The data by MCS shows […]
UK’s Largest Community-Owned Solar Farm Plans Backed
Local councillors have given their support for plans to build a 120-acre solar farm on the border between England and Wales, which could power thousands of homes. The 30MW project would be […]
Social Housing Act Becomes Law: What Will Change?
Regulations to improve social housing conditions have officially come into UK law after receiving royal assent last Thursday. The Social Housing (Regulation) Act will impact the four million households, or 9 million […]