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Orbit appoints Head of Empty Homes Renovations to drive new lettable standards

Tuesday, 8th September 2026

Orbit has appointed Jonathan Hazeldine as its new Head of Empty Homes Renovations, a newly created role aimed at strengthening the quality and consistency of its empty homes programme. Jonathan joins the not-for-profit housing provider after nearly 20 years with Travelodge,... View Article

Thirty-three affordable homes complete at Beacon Heights in Malvern

Tuesday, 8th September 2026

Thirty-three new affordable homes for local families have now been completed in Malvern. Housing provider Bromford has built the homes in the Barnards Green area of Malvern, on land off the junction of Thirlstane Road, Court Road and St Andrew’s... View Article

Housebuilder breaks ground on £9 million investment to deliver new homes in Stevenage

Tuesday, 8th September 2026

Work has started on a flagship housing development in the heart of Stevenage, following planning approval from Stevenage Borough Council. Top 10 UK housebuilder, Keepmoat, has broken ground at the site to create 38 high-quality new homes as part of... View Article

Low carbon cement – fit for the future

Tuesday, 8th September 2026

Garry Gregory at Tarmac explores how innovation in lower carbon cement is helping developers and contractors reduce emissions without compromising performance, programme certainty or build quality. The pressure on the construction industry to decarbonise continues to intensify, with housebuilders increasingly... View Article

Housebuilder Honey submits plans for £41.3m, 131-home development in Hucknall, Nottinghamshire

Monday, 7th September 2026

Housebuilder Honey has submitted plans and exchanged contracts on an 11.9-acre site to deliver a £41.3m, 131-home development in Hucknall. Called Jasmine and located off Dorothy and Delia Avenue, the proposed development will comprise a mix of two-, three-, four- and five-bedroom homes and feature... View Article

Westpoint Homes announces plans to deliver 750 new homes in Scotland Supported by Close Brothers Property Finance

Monday, 7th September 2026

Leading Scottish housebuilder Westpoint Homes has announced plans to deliver 750 new homes over the next five years across the country, supported by long-standing lending partner, Close Brothers Property Finance, part of the Close Brothers Group. Headquartered in Renfrewshire, Westpoint... View Article

Construction round table counters misconceptions, highlighting streamlined and cost-effective solutions for sustainable drainage in UK housebuilding

Friday, 4th September 2026

A round table of SuDS experts, housebuilders, supply chain representatives and industry bodies convened this week to examine how the housebuilding industry was addressing the challenge of stormwater management, and the planning requirement to pursue sustainable urban drainage solutions (SuDS)... View Article

How BNG also brings net gains for developers

Friday, 4th September 2026

Olivia Dear at Wates Developments explains why Biodiversity Net Gain is now a strategic consideration which can deliver lasting benefits for communities. The relationship between development and the natural environment has become an increasingly important consideration for the housebuilding sector.... View Article

Street scene image released of new Bellway development in Wynyard

Thursday, 3rd September 2026

Preview images have been released of a new development which is taking shape in Wynyard in County Durham. Bellway is building 179 sustainable new homes at Oakwood at Wynyard Park, which will be accessed via Musgrave Garden Lane and Attenborough... View Article

Partners celebrate transformative £77 million housing scheme in Driffield

Thursday, 3rd September 2026

Councillors and senior leaders across Yorkshire have gathered at a transformative Keepmoat housing scheme in Driffield. East Riding of Yorkshire Council officers and the cabinet member for housing and infrastructure, alongside representatives from Homes England attended the event to celebrate... View Article

Cala Homes promotes Neil Riddell to lead East of Scotland business

Thursday, 3rd September 2026

Homebuilder Cala has promoted Neil Riddell, appointing him as Managing Director for its East of Scotland business, which spans Edinburgh, the Lothians, Perth and Kinross, Fife and the Scottish Borders. Neil takes on the role following a successful period as... View Article

UK Homes with Gardens Cost 27.8% More Than Those Without, New Analysis Reveals

Thursday, 3rd September 2026

New research from UK housebuilder, Tilia Homes, has found that homes with a garden cost an average of £75,598, or 27.8%, more than equivalent properties without one. The study, which examined Zoopla listings across 82 of the UK’s biggest cities... View Article

Senior Consultant joins Pick Everard’s growing Building Safety Act team

Thursday, 3rd September 2026

Experienced architectural designer and project manager Aditya Sardesai has joined the Building Safety Act (BSA) team at multi-disciplinary consultancy Pick Everard. Specialising in high-risk buildings, Senior BSA Consultant Adi brings a wealth of expertise from his time working across construction,... View Article

RSH publishes its quarterly survey for Q1 April to June 2026

Thursday, 3rd September 2026

The Regulator of Social Housing has published the results of its quarterly survey of private registered providers’ financial health, covering the period from 1 April to 30 June 2026 today (Thursday 3 September 2026). Investment in the sector remains robust, with landlords... View Article

CPMG showcases remarkable first half of 2026 with strategic multi-office growth

Wednesday, 2nd September 2026

AWARD-WINNING architectural practice CPMG Architects has showcased a strong first six-months of 2026 with a collection of new appointments and promotions across its studios in London and Nottingham. At CPMG’s headquarters in Nottingham, architect Sam Winton together with senior architects... View Article

Mulberry Grove The Forestias Condominiums in Bangkok complete

Wednesday, 2nd September 2026

Located at the heart of the practice’s sustainable masterplan in Bangkok, the Mulberry Grove The Forestias Condominiums are the latest section of the residential-led development to complete. The six mid-rise buildings offer the closest connection to the masterplan’s central forest,... View Article

Joint publication highlights latest sector guidance for tackling damp and mould

Wednesday, 2nd September 2026

The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) and the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) have launched new guidance for tackling damp and mould in England’s housing sector. It builds on guidance CIH published in 2022, taking into account key legislative developments,... View Article

Buttress completes the restoration of Salford’s Buile Hill Mansion with a conservation-led approach

Tuesday, 1st September 2026

Buile Hill Mansion restoration project, with design led by Buttress Architects, officially completed and re-opened to the public in Spring this year after being left derelict for over 25 years. The Grade II listed building’s transformation is now captured in... View Article

Stonewater secures fifth SHIFT Gold accreditation

Tuesday, 1st September 2026

Stonewater has retained its SHIFT Gold accreditation for the fifth time, while ranking 1st amongst the 40 most recent SHIFT assessments for the second consecutive year. The housing association achieved its highest overall SHIFT (Sustainable Homes Index For Tomorrow) score,... View Article

Orbit Homes welcomes Jerome Mayhew MP to newly launched Norfolk development of 272 homes

Tuesday, 1st September 2026

Orbit Homes, part of not-for-profit housing group Orbit and a HBF 5-star rated housebuilder, welcomed Jerome Mayhew MP for a visit to its recently launched Victoria Gardens development in Norfolk, where it’s helping to meet local housing need. Victoria Gardens... View Article