Last week housebuilder David Wilson Homes secured planning permission for a new residential development off Cambridge Road, in Sawbridgeworth. The planning approval for the first 85 homes now paves the way for works to begin in 2026. The development, located... View Article

Leading housing association VIVID is proud to share that the Regulator of Social Housing has reaffirmed its highest ratings for governance (G1) and financial viability (V1) in its latest review, published today (17 December 2025). This continues VIVID’s track record... View Article

Today’s announced reforms to the planning system are welcome changes to boost housing output, but without adequate funding for local authority planning teams, smaller house builders will struggle to get a foothold, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) in... View Article

Karbon Homes is celebrating the completion of the first 11 affordable homes at Seaham Garden Village, marking the milestone with the opening of two show homes. Built by construction partner Esh Construction, the first completions are a significant step forward in bringing affordable homes to... View Article

Experienced industry leader to steer next stage of company’s strategy Cala Group (Holdings) Limited (“Cala” or “The Company”), a major UK housebuilder, today announced the appointment of Tom Nicholson, a longtime industry executive in the housebuilding sector, as Chief Executive... View Article

NOT A HOTEL (www.notahotel.com) has launched its first hotel brands: HERITAGE by NOT A HOTEL reinterprets architectural heritage, such as temples and museums, through a contemporary sensibility. vertex by NOT A HOTEL embodies design at the intersection of architecture and technology. The inaugural vertex hotel will be on the... View Article

Global design firm Populous appointed to lead new stadium project Populous were designers of Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and Wembley Stadium Populous have overseen 3,500+ worldwide projects Orient’s new ‘world-class’ home to help drive club’s sporting ambitions East London to benefit... View Article

Platform Housing Group is proud to announce that two of its talented apprentices have been named Apprentice of the Year at the Herefordshire, Ludlow and North Shropshire College Awards.  This recognition highlights their hard work, dedication and outstanding contributions in their respective fields. Macualey Williams received... View Article

Broadway Malyan wins international design competition for Shanghai Meifan Sailing Port development A zero-carbon waterfront resort brings world-class hospitality, water sports, and sustainable design to the Yangtze River Delta Shanghai / London, December 2025 – Global architecture and urbanism practice Broadway... View Article

Cameron Homes has received a resolution to grant planning permission for 44 new houses to be delivered on a 2.1Ha site located east of Shrewsbury Road, within the village of Hadnall, Shropshire. The new development will be accessed from the... View Article

GRAHAM secures five-year partnership with Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea 15 December 2025 – GRAHAM’s Facilities Management division has been awarded a new Hard Facilities Management contract with the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC), marking the start... View Article

Proposed scheme aims to deliver high-quality homes, affordable housing, and significant local infrastructure contributions December 2025, Alderley Edge – Story Homes is pleased to confirm the submission of a full planning application for 40 homes, creating a new residential development on land off... View Article

The international competition to design Malpensa Hospital (Grande Ospedale della Malpensa) has been awarded to Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) in partnership with RINA (team leader), Studio Plicchi, WSP, STI Engineering and BC Building Consulting. The new medical campus will unite... View Article

Housebuilding group untypical has completed the purchase of a key development site from land promoter Colecar Strategic Land, marking another major step in its expanding footprint across Bedfordshire. Gareth Jacob, Regional Managing Director for untypical’s Eastern region, said: “This agreement... View Article

Approval marks next major milestone for landmark development December 2025, Newcastle – Housebuilder Story Homes is delighted to announce that full planning approval has been granted by North Tyneside Council for the first phase of residential development at Killingworth Moor, paving the way for the... View Article

By Mark Leaf, Chief Growth Officer at Strata After a turbulent 2025, our industry enters 2026 with a renewed sense of purpose. Last year pushed every part of the market, from developers and local authorities, to planning teams and registered providers,... View Article